TV Land Sets 'Hot In Cleveland' Spinoff

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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TV Land will look to build on the success of its original series Hot In Cleveland by developing a spinoff series starring comedian Cedric The Entertainer, the network announced Monday.

The as yet named spin-off revolves around a minister played by Cedric that will appear on the sophomore sitcom when it returns with new episodes later this summer, according to network officials.

"Cedric is amazingly funny and has proven time and time again that he is one of the most talented performers in recent years," said Keith Cox, TV Land executive vice president, development and original programming in a statement. "Coupling Cedric's comedic timing with (Hot In Cleveland executive producer Suzanne Martin's) incredible writing skills will definitely create magic for the network."

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.