BET Plus Launches ‘The Ms. Pat Show’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Comedy series to premiere Aug. 12

 BET Plus today (Aug. 12) will add a new comedy series to its lineup with the debut of The Ms. Pat Show.

The series, based on comedian Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams’ stand-up comedy and memoir, follows the story of a former convicted felon turned suburban mom and stand-up comedian, who finds herself in conservative middle America, said the streaming service. 

Along for the ride are her penny-pinching husband, played by J. Bernard Calloway (City On A Hill), a struggle of a sister played by Tami Roman (The Family Business), and two distinct sets of kids played by Theodore Barnes (The Prince of Peoria), newcomer Briyana Guadalupe, Vince Swann (50 Central) and Brittany Inge (Boomerang), said the service.

The Ms. Pat Show is executive produced by Williams, Brian Grazer, Lee Daniels, Samie Kim Falvey, Anthony Hill and Jordan E. Cooper.

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.