Lauper, Henderson, & More to Guest on HAPPILY DIVORCED; Premiere Airs 11/28

By: Nov. 20, 2012
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Rob Schiller, Emmy-award winning Hollywood director and producer and president of R&B JAAMZS, Inc., concluded his latest television directing project for TV Land's hit sitcom, "Happily Divorced," starring Fran Drescher ("The Nanny"). The much anticipated season premiere airs on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:30 pm ET/PT. Pop culture icons, including Joan Collins ("Dynasty"), Robert Wagner ("It Takes a Thief'), Debi Mazar ("Entourage"), Florence Henderson ("Brady Bunch") and iconic pop sensation Cyndi Lauper, all guest star in new episodes.

"It's great to be working with Fran Drescher and her talented cast and crew," said director Rob Schiller. "Fran is an incredibly talented actress and this popular show continues to appeal to a growing audience."

Schiller is a familiar face among TV Land's lineup, having directed the entire series run of the popular sitcom, 'The King of Queens.' He also recently directed Charlie Sheen's new show, 'Anger Management' and BET's 'Reed Between the Lines' with Malcom Jamal-Warner.

"Happily Divorced" is inspired by Fran Drescher's real life. It revolves around an LA florist who finds out after 18 years of marriage that her husband is gay. Schiller directed the season premiere episode titled 'Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place: Part 2' featuring Ralph Macchio who returns as Frankie, the New York born-and-bred pizza shop owner who has been romancing Fran. The show also stars Tichina Arnold ("Everybody Hates Chris"), Rita Moreno ("Oz") and Robert Walden ("All the President's Men") and Valente Rodriguez ("George Lopez").

Rob Schiller, Emmy-award winning American film and television director, producer is also president of, R&B JAAMZS, Inc. Schiller has directed and produced over 250 episodes of sitcoms, including the CBS hit comedy, "The King of Queens," "Two and a Half Men," and "Til Death." His latest motion picture, "And They're Off," starring Sean Astin and Kevin Nealon, follows a failed horse trainer who desperately wants to be back in the winner's circle. In addition to directing 'Reed Between the Lines,' Schiller recently directed Charlie Sheen's new show, "Anger Management."



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