VH1 Acquires `Happy Endings’ Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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VH1 has acquired the rights to off-ABC sitcom Happy Endings, the network announced Tuesday.

The series, which originally aired on ABC for three seasons from April 2011 to May 2013, will launch on VH1 with a marathon beginning Dec. 31 that will run through New Year’s Day, said network officials.

Happy Endings will then air Wednesday nights from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Jan. 8. VH1 also has rights to run all 57 episodes of the series via its TV Everywhere and VH1 App platforms, said the network.

“Happy Endings is one of our favorite network series, and we consider ourselves lucky to be able to add it to the VH1 line-up,” said Ben Zurier, Executive Vice President, Programming for VH1. “The show’s authentic voice, memorable characters, and smart humor really stands out, and we’re really pleased to be able to provide new platforms for viewers to enjoy it over and over.”

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.