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Judith Light Set to Guest Star on TVLand's THE EXES
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 9, 2011


According to TVLine.com, stage veteran Judith Light will guest star on TV Land's 'The Exes.' The show is about 'Holly, a divorce attorney who ignores her own relationship issues by helping three divorced men get back on track. Holly also happens to live across the hall from the aforementioned trio, played by Donald Faison (Scrubs), Wayne Knight (Seinfeld) and David Alan Basche (The Starter Wife).' Light will play Holly's mother.

TV Land's THE EXES Begins Production for First Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 21, 2011


TV Land announced today that production starts this week on the network's new original sitcom, 'The Exes' (working title). The series, which is written by Mark Reisman ('Frasier'), will debut on TV Land on Wednesday, November 30 at 10:30 pm ET/PT immediately following the season three premiere of 'Hot in Cleveland.' The program stars critically-acclaimed actors Donald Faison ('Scrubs'), Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld,' 'Hot in Cleveland'), David Alan Basche ('The Starter Wife'), Kelly Stables ('Two and a Half Men') and Emmy Award-winner Kristen Johnston ('3rd Rock From The Sun').

Starz to Feature Torchwood and Spartacus at 2011 Comic-Con July 21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2011


Cast of Highly Anticipated Series, 'Torchwood: Miracle Day,' Including Stars John Barrowman, Eve Myles, Bill Pullman, Mekhi Phifer, Alexa Havins, Lauren Ambrose and Writer Jane Espenson To Appear on Panel at 10am PT/Room 20; Special Advanced Screening of Episode 103 of Series on Thursday, July 21st at 9:30pm PT in Room 6DE

New Episodes of TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland' Begin Tonight
by TV News Desk - Jun 15, 2011


TV Land's hit original sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' returns to heat up the network's summer line-up with 12 new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, immediately followed by the new sitcom 'Happily Divorced,' starring Fran Drescher.

Hot In Cleveland Begins New Episodes 6/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 16, 2011


TV Land's hit original sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' returns to heat up the network's summer line-up with 12 new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, immediately followed by the new sitcom 'Happily Divorced,' starring Fran Drescher.

New Episodes of TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland' Begin 6/15
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2011


TV Land's hit original sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' returns to heat up the network's summer line-up with 12 new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 10 PM ET/PT, immediately followed by the new sitcom 'Happily Divorced,' starring Fran Drescher.

TV Land Announces 'Hot In Cleveland' Spin-Off With Cedric the Entertainer
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 18, 2011


TV Land is developing a sitcom with renowned comedian/actor Cedric the Entertainer, it was announced today by network president Larry W. Jones.

TV Land Picks Up Three New Sitcoms
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 22, 2011


TV Land announced today that the network is moving forward with three sitcoms - two new series and a renewal for 'Retired at 35.' These series join 'Hot in Cleveland' which is now up to a 24 episode order for season three. These pick-ups take TV Land from zero to four scripted sitcoms within less than a year's time, along with several additional sitcoms in development.

TV Land Greenlights Two New Sitcoms
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2011


TV Land announced today that the network is moving forward with three sitcoms - two new series and a renewal for 'Retired at 35.' These series join 'Hot in Cleveland' which is now up to a 24 episode order for season three. These pick-ups take TV Land from zero to four scripted sitcoms within less than a year's time, along with several additional sitcoms in development.

Fran Drescher, Rita Moreno, et al. Signed on for TV Land Pilots
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 8, 2011


Furthering TV Land's expansion into the original sitcom landscape, the network announced today that it has signed several popular television and film actors to star in its three upcoming pilots. Fran Drescher ('The Nanny'), Tichina Arnold ('Everybody Hates Chris'), John Michael Higgins ('Best in Show,' 'Kath & Kim'), D.W. Moffett ('Friday Night Lights'), Rita Moreno ('West Side Story'), Valente Rodriguez ('George Lopez') and Robert Walden ('All The President's Men') will star in 'Happily Divorced' based on Drescher's life; Donald Faison ('Scrubs'), Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld,' 'Hot in Cleveland'), David Alan Basche ('The Starter Wife') and Kristen Johnston ('3rd Rock From The Sun') will headline an untitled Mark Reisman sitcom; and Christine Taylor ('Zoolander,' 'Arrested Development'), Barry Watson ('Samantha Who?,' '7th Heaven') and Sherri Shepherd ('The View,' '30 Rock') will star in a comedy pilot by Terri Minsky tentatively titled 'Rip City.' Anne Meara ('The King of Queens') will guest star in Minsky's show. All three pilots, which were previously announced in January, will be multi-camera and will tape in front of live audiences in February.

TV Land Kicks Off New Year's Day With Hot In Cleveland Marathon
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2011


TV Land has the perfect remedy to recover from all of those New Year's Eve festivities - laugh it all away with the hottest ladies on television and watch hilarious episodes of the #1 sitcom on cable, TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland.'

TV Land Presents HOT IN CLEVELAND Marathon on New Year's Day
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 29, 2010


TV Land has the perfect remedy to recover from all of those New Year's Eve festivities - laugh it all away with the hottest ladies on television and watch hilarious episodes of the #1 sitcom on cable, TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland.' The network will host a special 'Hot in Cleveland' New Year's Day marathon on January 1, 2011 from 8:00PM to 12:00AM ET/PT. From Melanie's close call reunion with her ex-husband to Victoria's secret Japanese commercial and Elka and Max's first date, viewers will get to re-live the series' funniest moments all over again. The 'Hot' Marathon concludes with a 'Behind the Hotness' special, featuring brand new cast interviews plus hilarious bloopers and clips showcasing unforgettable guest star appearances by iconic personalities such as Tim Conway, Joe Jonas, Huey Lewis, Susan Lucci, Carl Reiner and more. Viewers will also get a glimpse of the much-anticipated second season which premieres on January 19, 2011 at 10:00PM ET/PT.

TV Land Kicks Off New Year's Day With Hot In Cleveland Marathon
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2010


TV Land has the perfect remedy to recover from all of those New Year's Eve festivities - laugh it all away with the hottest ladies on television and watch hilarious episodes of the #1 sitcom on cable, TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland.'

ABC Family Celebrates the Holidays with 25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, 12/1-25
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2010


With the anticipation of the holiday season steadily approaching, ABC Family launches the thirteenth year of its must see '25 Days of Christmas' event featuring over 200 hours of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family from December 1-25 - the biggest cable programming event of the year. Viewers will celebrate the season with an all-new original movie, specials and, of course, the return of Christmas favorites during primetime as well as a full week of all day holiday programming from Saturday, December 18 - Saturday, December 25.

HOT IN CLEVELAND Sets Global Distribution Deal
by Robert Diamond - Jun 22, 2010


Endemol, a world leader in entertainment programming, today announced it has acquired distribution rights outside of the U.S. to Hot in Cleveland, the highly anticipated new original half hour sitcom produced by MTV Networks Entertainment Group for TV Land.

Knight, Lewis, Lucci, Reiner & More To Guest Star On HOT IN CLEVELAND
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2010


TV Land announced today that in addition to the star-studded ensemble cast of its first original sitcom, 'Hot in Cleveland,' Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld,' '3rd Rock from the Sun'), Shirley Knight ('As Good As It Gets,' 'Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'), Huey Lewis ('Duets,' 'Just Shoot Me!'), Hal Linden ('Barney Miller'), Susan Lucci ('All My Children'), Juliet Mills ('Nanny and the Professor'), Carl Reiner ('The Dick Van Dyke Show'), John Schneider ('Dukes of Hazzard,' 'Smallville,') and Amy Yasbeck ('Wings') will make guest appearances during its first season. Knight, Lewis, Linden, Lucci, Mills, Reiner, Schneider and Yasbeck will join the sensational veteran cast of Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White for TV Land's first scripted series. 'Hot In Cleveland' is written by Emmy Award-winning Suzanne Martin ('Frasier,' 'Ellen') and produced by Emmy Award-winner Sean Hayes ('Will & Grace') and Todd Milliner of Hazy Mills Productions. The series is a TV Land PRIME original production and premieres June 16, 2010 at 10PM ET/PT.

ABC Family Airs TOY STORY Films 6/5-6 & 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010


Spend two weekends catching up with all your favorite 'Toy Story' friends, including Woody and Buzz Lightyear, during ABC Family's premieres of Disney·Pixar's 'Toy Story,' 'Toy Story 2' and 'Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins,' starting on Saturday, June 5th, Sunday, June 6th and continuing on Sunday, June 13th.

Knight, Lewis, Lucci, Reiner & More To Guest Star On HOT IN CLEVELAND
by Charlie Piane - Jun 11, 2010


TV Land announced today that in addition to the star-studded ensemble cast of its first original sitcom, 'Hot in Cleveland,' Wayne Knight ('Seinfeld,' '3rd Rock from the Sun'), Shirley Knight ('As Good As It Gets,' 'Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood'), Huey Lewis ('Duets,' 'Just Shoot Me!'), Hal Linden ('Barney Miller'), Susan Lucci ('All My Children'), Juliet Mills ('Nanny and the Professor'), Carl Reiner ('The Dick Van Dyke Show'), John Schneider ('Dukes of Hazzard,' 'Smallville,') and Amy Yasbeck ('Wings') will make guest appearances during its first season. Knight, Lewis, Linden, Lucci, Mills, Reiner, Schneider and Yasbeck will join the sensational veteran cast of Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick and Betty White for TV Land's first scripted series. 'Hot In Cleveland' is written by Emmy Award-winning Suzanne Martin ('Frasier,' 'Ellen') and produced by Emmy Award-winner Sean Hayes ('Will & Grace') and Todd Milliner of Hazy Mills Productions. The series is a TV Land PRIME original production and premieres June 16, 2010 at 10PM ET/PT.

Susan Lucci, Wayne Knight et al. Set To Guest Star On TV Land's 'Hot In Cleveland'
by Emily Faye Oakley - Jun 11, 2010


The forthcoming TV Land series 'Hot In Cleveland' has signed on a line-up of guest stars of the show's first season. Guests include Susan Lucci, Hal Linden, Huey Lewis, Juliet Mills, John Schneider, Carl Reiner, Wayne Knight and Amy Yesbeck. 'Hot In Cleveland' premieres June 16 at 10pm on TV Land.

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