Nick at Nite Acquires Everybody Hates Chris for Fall 2009; The CW Announces Early Pick-Ups for 2008-09 Season, Includes Chris

Monday, March 03, 2008

Nick at Nite Acquires Everybody Hates Chris for Fall 2009; The CW Announces Early Pick-Ups for 2008-09 Season, Includes Chris

The award-winning family comedy series, Everybody Hates Chris from co-creator and narrator Chris Rock, will join the Nick at Nite line-up in fall 2009.
Beginning September 2009, Nick At Nite will become the exclusive basic cable home to the half-hour series which stars Tyler James Williams (Unaccompanied Minors) as Chris, Terry Crews (The Longest Yard) as Julius, Tichina Arnold (Martin) as Rochelle, Tequan Richmond (Ray) as Drew, Imani Hakim as Tonya and Vincent Martella (Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo) as Greg.
The deal with CBS Television Distribution includes a four-year license period for a minimum of four seasons (80 episodes)...the series was renewed today for a fourth season coming this fall. The hit series is currently already in production on season four, which is included as part of the overall deal.
The series features guest stars including Jimmie Walker (Good Times), Todd Bridges (Diff'rent Strokes), Ernest Thomas (What's Happening!!), Loretta Devine, Wayne Brady, Orlando Jones, Richard Lewis, Vincent Pastore, Robert Wuhl, Phylicia Rashad (The Cosby Show) and Tommy Davidson.
The series is also cleared in off-network broadcast syndication for fall 2009, with 52% of the country covered thus far and deals signed with stations from the Fox, CBS, Cox Television and Weigel Broadcasting station groups. Chris will air on Fox-owned stations in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Washington and Houston. The CBS-owned stations pacting for the show are in Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta and Miami. Weigel Broadcasting's WCIU has snagged Chris for Chicago, while indie KAZT has bought the show in Phoenix.
Other upcoming series on Nick at Nite include Family Matters (June 2008), Friends (Fall 2011) and possibly The Nanny in 2009, or that could be TV Land now.
Discuss the Chris news here.

The CW announced early pickups of six series today, including the network's signature reality hit, America's Next Top Model, four dramas and one comedy. All six series will return for the fall season.
The network's most popular series, America's Next Top Model will return with mega-star Tyra Banks for cycles 11 and 12. Returning dramas include the buzz-worthy freshman hit Gossip Girl and One Tree Hill, returning for a sixth season. These three series are the top-ranked shows on television with a concentration of women 18-34 viewers.
Also renewed were the long-running Thursday night team of Smallville, which will begin its eighth season, and Supernatural, which will begin its fourth season. In addition, the critically acclaimed comedy Everybody Hates Chris will return for season four.

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, June 9

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Pickle" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Johnsons and Butlers are curious about their new neighbors’ lifestyle and their interest raises some surprising questions. Also, Marty feels pressure to enroll Daphne in the best preschool.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the e-Neighborhood" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A new community social app shakes up the neighborhood. Also, Marty and Courtney attend a family class with Daphne and unexpectedly bump into Marty’s high school sweetheart.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 9)

Monday, June 9

Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Watch Ricky on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kaitlyn Dever (Last Man Standing) - Kaitlyn appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
William Shatner ($h*! My Dad Says) - William is a guest The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He is joining Drew and playing a round of Fast Five on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Monica Barbaro (FUBAR) - Monica appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She will also be on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Pete Holmes (How We Roll/Crashing), Kurt Braunohler (Bob's Burgers) and Gillian Jacobs (Love/Community) - Pete, Kurt and Gillian are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Sherri Shepherd (Mr. Iglesias/Trial & Error/Sherri/Less Than Perfect/Suddenly Susan) - Sherri chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Sarah Jessica Parker (And Just Like That.../Divorce/Sex and the City/Square Pegs), Cynthia Nixon (And Just Like That.../Sex and the City), Kristin Davis (And Just Like That.../Bad Teacher/Sex and the City) and Sarita Choudhury (And Just Like That...) - Sarah, Cynthia, Kristin and Sarita chat with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Joel McHale (Animal Control/The Great Indoors/Community) - Joel swings by the studio to talk The 1% Club on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Dakota Johnson (Ben and Kate) - Dakota talks about Materialists on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Greg Kinnear (Shining Vale) - NBC's Today catches up with Greg in the 9am hour.
Jay Ellis (Running Point/Insecure/The Game) - Jay guest co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jurnee Smollett (Cosby/On Our Own/Full House) - Jurnee talks about Smoke on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Jenny Slate (The Great North/Big Mouth/Married/Bob's Burgers) - Jenny is telling Drew all about writing her new book, Lifeform, on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.