There will be no Season 5 for Tacoma Fd. TruTV has canceled the comedy, its last remaining scripted series, after four seasons, Deadline has confirmed.
The Season 4 finale, which aired in October, will now serve as the series finale.
Starring and created by Super Troopers‘ Kevin Heffernan (Fire Chief Terry McConky) and Steve Lemme (Captain Eddie Pinisi), Tacoma Fd was set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters kept themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and bizarre emergency calls.
Cast also included Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy). Chris Avila joined Season 4 as new recruit Mickelberry.
Celebrity guests appearing in Season 4 included Tony Danza as a guardian angel, David Arquette as Teddy Dickosi, Captain Penisi’s rival for the approval of the Chief, and more including Dexter Loomis, Mc Gainey, Timothy Murphy & Amin Joseph.
Returning cast members Joey Pantoliano,...
The Season 4 finale, which aired in October, will now serve as the series finale.
Starring and created by Super Troopers‘ Kevin Heffernan (Fire Chief Terry McConky) and Steve Lemme (Captain Eddie Pinisi), Tacoma Fd was set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters kept themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and bizarre emergency calls.
Cast also included Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy). Chris Avila joined Season 4 as new recruit Mickelberry.
Celebrity guests appearing in Season 4 included Tony Danza as a guardian angel, David Arquette as Teddy Dickosi, Captain Penisi’s rival for the approval of the Chief, and more including Dexter Loomis, Mc Gainey, Timothy Murphy & Amin Joseph.
Returning cast members Joey Pantoliano,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedy series “Tacoma Fd” has been canceled at TruTV after four seasons, Variety has confirmed.
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
The series originally debuted on the basic cabler back in 2019. The show was part of the network’s push into original scripted series, alongside other shows like “At Home With Amy Sedaris,” “I’m Sorry,” and “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters.” However, TruTV’s original programming lineup has been winnowed down to virtually nothing in the past few years, with the only original series still on the network being the hidden camera show “Impractical Jokers.”
Likewise, fellow TNets like TBS and TNT — all of which fall under the Warner Bros. Discovery umbrella — have gone from notable rosters of scripted shows to having none. Most recently, the TBS comedy series “Miracle Workers” was canceled after four seasons. That show featured a cast that included Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
“Tacoma Fd” was set in a firehouse...
- 2/13/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
True Detective‘s Anna Lambe and seven-year-old Inuk actress Keira Cooper will lead the untitled Netflix, CBC and Aptn comedy series. Additionally Anya Adams (Yellowjackets) has signed on as producing director of the Canadian show.
The ten-part comedy follows Siaja (Lambe) as a young Inuk mother who wants to build a new future for herself, but finds that tough in a small Arctic town where everybody knows her business. Cooper will make an on-screen debut as her daughter, Bun.
Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment are co-producing the show, which is from Inuit writer and producer Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Inuit filmmaker Alethea Arnaquq-Baril. Adams will direct the first ep, which stars filming in Nunavut, Canada, in spring 2024. She will also be producing director for the series.
Executive producers are Arnaquq-Baril, Aglok MacDonald, Miranda de Pencier, Susan Coyne and Garry Campbell.
Lambe is an Inuk actress, who began her career in feature film The Grizzlies, which landed her a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She earned a second Canadian Screen Award nom for CBC series Trickster and will appear in the upcoming season of HBO cop drama True Detective.
Canadian-American director Adams has credits including Ginny & Georgia and Black-ish. Most recently, she directed episodes of Apple TV+ series Roar, the finale of Prime Video series A League of Their Own, and second season of the Showtime series Yellowjackets. Her debut feature film Prom Pact was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Fiction Special.
Lambe is repped by Lbi Entertainment, Integral Artists and law firm Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman, Rubenstein, Kohner, Endlich, Goodell & Gellman. Adams is repped by Greg Pedicin and Katy McCaffrey at Gersh, Greg Walter and Jermaine Johnson at 3 Arts and Grace Kallis at Ginsburg Daniels.
The ten-part comedy follows Siaja (Lambe) as a young Inuk mother who wants to build a new future for herself, but finds that tough in a small Arctic town where everybody knows her business. Cooper will make an on-screen debut as her daughter, Bun.
Red Marrow Media and Northwood Entertainment are co-producing the show, which is from Inuit writer and producer Stacey Aglok MacDonald and Inuit filmmaker Alethea Arnaquq-Baril. Adams will direct the first ep, which stars filming in Nunavut, Canada, in spring 2024. She will also be producing director for the series.
Executive producers are Arnaquq-Baril, Aglok MacDonald, Miranda de Pencier, Susan Coyne and Garry Campbell.
Lambe is an Inuk actress, who began her career in feature film The Grizzlies, which landed her a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She earned a second Canadian Screen Award nom for CBC series Trickster and will appear in the upcoming season of HBO cop drama True Detective.
Canadian-American director Adams has credits including Ginny & Georgia and Black-ish. Most recently, she directed episodes of Apple TV+ series Roar, the finale of Prime Video series A League of Their Own, and second season of the Showtime series Yellowjackets. Her debut feature film Prom Pact was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Fiction Special.
Lambe is repped by Lbi Entertainment, Integral Artists and law firm Yorn, Levine, Barnes, Krintzman, Rubenstein, Kohner, Endlich, Goodell & Gellman. Adams is repped by Greg Pedicin and Katy McCaffrey at Gersh, Greg Walter and Jermaine Johnson at 3 Arts and Grace Kallis at Ginsburg Daniels.
- 12/11/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
“Velma” has been renewed for Season 2 at Max.
The announcement was made at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival by Suzanna Makkos, the executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation for Max and Adult Swim, during her “Share With” session.
“Velma” debuted its first season on what was then HBO Max in January. The adult animated comedy series tells the origin story of Velma Dinkley and the Mystery Inc. gang from “Scooby Doo.” Mindy Kaling voices Velma with the cast also including Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, Jane Lynch, Ming-Na Wen, Wanda Sykes, and more. Charlie Grandy developed the series for television and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Kaling also executive produces along with Howard Klein and Sam Register.
“The series that we create at Max are art and voice driven, with character and comedy coming before anything else,” said Makkos. “We’re always looking for...
The announcement was made at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival by Suzanna Makkos, the executive vice president of original comedy and adult animation for Max and Adult Swim, during her “Share With” session.
“Velma” debuted its first season on what was then HBO Max in January. The adult animated comedy series tells the origin story of Velma Dinkley and the Mystery Inc. gang from “Scooby Doo.” Mindy Kaling voices Velma with the cast also including Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, Constance Wu, Jane Lynch, Ming-Na Wen, Wanda Sykes, and more. Charlie Grandy developed the series for television and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Kaling also executive produces along with Howard Klein and Sam Register.
“The series that we create at Max are art and voice driven, with character and comedy coming before anything else,” said Makkos. “We’re always looking for...
- 6/15/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s been nearly two years since truTV’s Tacoma Fd season three ended, and about the same amount of time since the network announced the comedy had been renewed for season four. Now, finally, we have a confirmed premiere date for the new season along with an official trailer teasing the show’s return.
truTV will be launching season four on July 20, 2023, with new episodes arriving on Tuesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said series star Steve Lemme. Returning cast members also include Kevin Heffernan as Chief Terry McConky, Marcus Henderson as Granny, Gabriel Hogan as Ike, and Hassie Harrison as Lucy. Chris Avila joins the cast as Mickleberry.
“I’ve worked really hard getting into bathing suit shape for the summer and we look forward to seeing everyone for hot dogs and beers at Lemme’s house,...
truTV will be launching season four on July 20, 2023, with new episodes arriving on Tuesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said series star Steve Lemme. Returning cast members also include Kevin Heffernan as Chief Terry McConky, Marcus Henderson as Granny, Gabriel Hogan as Ike, and Hassie Harrison as Lucy. Chris Avila joins the cast as Mickleberry.
“I’ve worked really hard getting into bathing suit shape for the summer and we look forward to seeing everyone for hot dogs and beers at Lemme’s house,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: truTV has set a summer premiere for Season 4 of its hit comedy series Tacoma Fd. Starring Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, the fourth season will premiere Thursday, July 20 at 10 Pm Et/Pt.
Heffernan’s Fire Chief Terry McConky and Steve Lemme’s Captain Eddie Penisi return to lead their eclectic crew, Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy) through new emergencies, a station renovation, and welcoming a new recruit Mickleberry, played by Chris Avila.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said Lemme.
You can watch the trailer above.
Tacoma Fd continues to draw strong ratings. It has ranked as the #2 highest-rated series on truTV each year, with its third season reaching 11.8M in P2+.
The comedy series is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions,...
Heffernan’s Fire Chief Terry McConky and Steve Lemme’s Captain Eddie Penisi return to lead their eclectic crew, Marcus Henderson (Granny), Gabriel Hogan (Ike), and Hassie Harrison (Lucy) through new emergencies, a station renovation, and welcoming a new recruit Mickleberry, played by Chris Avila.
“We’re excited to bring the Tfd fans 13 new episodes starting July 20th,” said Lemme.
You can watch the trailer above.
Tacoma Fd continues to draw strong ratings. It has ranked as the #2 highest-rated series on truTV each year, with its third season reaching 11.8M in P2+.
The comedy series is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: In a competitive situation, HBO Max has landed for development Uptown Bodega, an adult animation comedy series.
Written by Oz Rodriguez (Saturday Night Live) and Lemon Andersen (She’s Gotta Have It), Uptown Bodega centers on Tati Cruz who has inherited her father’s old Bodega and vows to keep the business booming in a fast-changing Nueva York with the help of her husband, three kids, and Rocky the bodega cat.
Veteran comedy showrunner Peter Murrieta, who is supervising the script, Rodriguez and 3 Arts’ Greg Walter executive produce the project, which is a co-production between HBO Max and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, where Rodriguez is under an overall deal.
Rodriguez won an Emmy for his directing work on Saturday Night Live. He started off by directing Digital Shorts, went on to become head of the film unit, and won an Emmy for his behind-the-scenes series Creating SNL.
Written by Oz Rodriguez (Saturday Night Live) and Lemon Andersen (She’s Gotta Have It), Uptown Bodega centers on Tati Cruz who has inherited her father’s old Bodega and vows to keep the business booming in a fast-changing Nueva York with the help of her husband, three kids, and Rocky the bodega cat.
Veteran comedy showrunner Peter Murrieta, who is supervising the script, Rodriguez and 3 Arts’ Greg Walter executive produce the project, which is a co-production between HBO Max and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, where Rodriguez is under an overall deal.
Rodriguez won an Emmy for his directing work on Saturday Night Live. He started off by directing Digital Shorts, went on to become head of the film unit, and won an Emmy for his behind-the-scenes series Creating SNL.
- 7/14/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Tacoma Fd” is a workplace shenanigan-style comedy that has garnered polarized reviews from its audience – the jokes will either land with you or they won’t. However, an 8.1 out of 10 rating on IMDb shows the audience has mostly liked it.
Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme wrote this show. They are also the show’s executive producers, alongside David Miner, Greg Walter, Brandon Hendrix, and Kyle Clark.
The last episode of the third season aired on December 9, 2021. Fans are impatiently waiting for the next season’s release.
Read on to learn more about “Tacoma Fd’s” premise, cast, and the latest news regarding season four.
What Is “Tacoma Fd” About?
“Tacoma Fd” is a sitcom with standalone episodes featuring six happy-go-lucky firefighters working at a fire station in Tacoma, Washington. In the show, Tacoma is shown to be one of America’s rainiest cities, and thus, there are not many fires around to extinguish.
Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme wrote this show. They are also the show’s executive producers, alongside David Miner, Greg Walter, Brandon Hendrix, and Kyle Clark.
The last episode of the third season aired on December 9, 2021. Fans are impatiently waiting for the next season’s release.
Read on to learn more about “Tacoma Fd’s” premise, cast, and the latest news regarding season four.
What Is “Tacoma Fd” About?
“Tacoma Fd” is a sitcom with standalone episodes featuring six happy-go-lucky firefighters working at a fire station in Tacoma, Washington. In the show, Tacoma is shown to be one of America’s rainiest cities, and thus, there are not many fires around to extinguish.
- 4/20/2022
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
Happy Endings star Adam Pally and Jon Gabrus, who starred in Netflix’s comedy feature Game Over, Man!, are hitting the road to the party.
The friends are fronting travel series 101 Places to Party Before You Die for truTV.
Based on the bestselling book 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die, the half-hour series will see the pair consume and devour local life in Maui, Moab, Miami, Puerto Rico, Portland, Richmond, Atlanta and Denver.
The eight-part series sees them get a wife-sanctioned three-day weekend escape to venture across the U.S. to different destinations, many off the beaten path, to experience everything they have to offer.
The series comes from Warner Bros Unscripted Television and is produced by Shed Media in association with Clone Wolf, High and Mighty Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment and Artists First.
Michael Rucker is showrunner and exec produces alongside Pally, Gabrus, Dan Peirson, Lisa Shannon,...
The friends are fronting travel series 101 Places to Party Before You Die for truTV.
Based on the bestselling book 101 Places to Get F*cked Up Before You Die, the half-hour series will see the pair consume and devour local life in Maui, Moab, Miami, Puerto Rico, Portland, Richmond, Atlanta and Denver.
The eight-part series sees them get a wife-sanctioned three-day weekend escape to venture across the U.S. to different destinations, many off the beaten path, to experience everything they have to offer.
The series comes from Warner Bros Unscripted Television and is produced by Shed Media in association with Clone Wolf, High and Mighty Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment and Artists First.
Michael Rucker is showrunner and exec produces alongside Pally, Gabrus, Dan Peirson, Lisa Shannon,...
- 2/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Impractical Jokers” will return on April 2 with a special “supersized” episode that will be simulcast for the first time on TBS and TNT in addition to TruTV. The roadblock will air on all three Turner channels right after coverage of the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
This reps the first new episode of “Impractical Jokers” since August, and the first since Joe Gatto announced his departure from the show and the Tenderloins troupe. Remaining stars Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray and Sal Vulcano are back, and the special will include comedian Eric André (“The Eric André Show”) as a guest.
The tenth season of “Impractical Jokers” is currently in production, and will return to TruTV this summer, featuring celebrity guests joining Quinn, Murray and Vulcano each week.
The “Impractical Jokers” news was announced Monday during the Television Critics Association’s virtual winter press tour. Also announced for TruTV, the...
This reps the first new episode of “Impractical Jokers” since August, and the first since Joe Gatto announced his departure from the show and the Tenderloins troupe. Remaining stars Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray and Sal Vulcano are back, and the special will include comedian Eric André (“The Eric André Show”) as a guest.
The tenth season of “Impractical Jokers” is currently in production, and will return to TruTV this summer, featuring celebrity guests joining Quinn, Murray and Vulcano each week.
The “Impractical Jokers” news was announced Monday during the Television Critics Association’s virtual winter press tour. Also announced for TruTV, the...
- 2/14/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
TBS’ “Miracle Workers” starring Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi and TruTV’s “Tacoma Fd” have been greenlit for fourth installments, the “TNets” announced today in a statement.
In addition, TBS has picked up “Kill the Orange-Faced Bear” for a 10-episode series and the network has set premiere dates for “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” and “American Dad!”. TNT’s “Snowpiercer” will debut its third season on Jan. 24.
“’Miracle Workers’ and ‘Tacoma Fd’ never fail to deliver good times, good laughs and passionate fans. We love the unique sensibility and distinctive, bold comedy of these shows,” Adrienne O’Riain and Sam Linsky, co-heads of scripted programming for the TNets, said in the announcement. “The fact that they continue to resonate so strongly with audiences speaks to the dedication of their creators and their brilliant network executives.”
Each season of the anthology comedy series “Miracle Workers” features the same cast playing different roles in a new setting.
In addition, TBS has picked up “Kill the Orange-Faced Bear” for a 10-episode series and the network has set premiere dates for “Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” and “American Dad!”. TNT’s “Snowpiercer” will debut its third season on Jan. 24.
“’Miracle Workers’ and ‘Tacoma Fd’ never fail to deliver good times, good laughs and passionate fans. We love the unique sensibility and distinctive, bold comedy of these shows,” Adrienne O’Riain and Sam Linsky, co-heads of scripted programming for the TNets, said in the announcement. “The fact that they continue to resonate so strongly with audiences speaks to the dedication of their creators and their brilliant network executives.”
Each season of the anthology comedy series “Miracle Workers” features the same cast playing different roles in a new setting.
- 11/3/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Turner networks TBS and truTV have picked up fourth seasons of their hit comedies Miracle Workers and Tacoma Fd, respectively.
Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi will return for a fourth installment of the anthology comedy series Miracle Workers as new characters. Each season features the same cast playing new roles in a new setting – from angels in Heaven, to peasants in the Dark Ages, to settlers in the Old West.
Created by Simon Rich and executive produced by Lorne Michaels, Miracle Workers is cable’s #1 sitcom of 2021, reaching 18 million viewers to date. Dan Mirk and Robert Padnick serve as showrunners and are executive producers alongside Andrew Singer and Katy Jenson of Michaels’ Broadway Video, Simon Rich, Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
Tacoma Fd is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls.
Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi will return for a fourth installment of the anthology comedy series Miracle Workers as new characters. Each season features the same cast playing new roles in a new setting – from angels in Heaven, to peasants in the Dark Ages, to settlers in the Old West.
Created by Simon Rich and executive produced by Lorne Michaels, Miracle Workers is cable’s #1 sitcom of 2021, reaching 18 million viewers to date. Dan Mirk and Robert Padnick serve as showrunners and are executive producers alongside Andrew Singer and Katy Jenson of Michaels’ Broadway Video, Simon Rich, Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi.
Tacoma Fd is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities, where firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls.
- 11/3/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, HBO Max released the trailer and premiere date for Selena Gomez’s “Selena + Chef,” and CBS announced the Season 2 premiere date for “Love Island.”
Renewals
TruTV has renewed comedy series “Tacoma Fd” for a 13-episode third season. The series follows members of a fire department in a city where it often rains, rendering their job somewhat uneventful. To pass the time, the department engages in competitions and rivalries and responds to strange emergency calls. The show’s creators, Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, also star as the chief and captain of the department, respectively. The two actors also executive produce “Tacoma Fd” with David Miner and Greg Walter.
TruTV also renewed its comedy show “The Misery Index,” hosted by Jameela Jamil, for a third season. The second half of Season 2 will air in October. Teams on the show compete to give “misery index” ratings to various comedic real-life events,...
Renewals
TruTV has renewed comedy series “Tacoma Fd” for a 13-episode third season. The series follows members of a fire department in a city where it often rains, rendering their job somewhat uneventful. To pass the time, the department engages in competitions and rivalries and responds to strange emergency calls. The show’s creators, Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, also star as the chief and captain of the department, respectively. The two actors also executive produce “Tacoma Fd” with David Miner and Greg Walter.
TruTV also renewed its comedy show “The Misery Index,” hosted by Jameela Jamil, for a third season. The second half of Season 2 will air in October. Teams on the show compete to give “misery index” ratings to various comedic real-life events,...
- 8/5/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
TruTV’s hit comedy series Tacoma Fd is coming back for a third go-round. The network has ordered a 13-episode third season of the series from co-creators and stars Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme.
The series’ second season, which returned earlier this year, has seen season-over-season ratings growth, according to the network and Nielsen, to date reaching 11 million viewers.
“We couldn’t be more proud of the work this team has achieved season after season” said Brett Weitz, General Manager of TBS, TNT, and truTV. “With Tacoma Fd’s fanbase continuing to grow, the show is a huge success story for us, and we can’t wait to see what kind of Station 24 shenanigans Kevin, Steve, and the incredible cast come up with next.”
2019-20 TV Renewals And Cancellations
Tacoma Fd is a half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities. The firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions,...
The series’ second season, which returned earlier this year, has seen season-over-season ratings growth, according to the network and Nielsen, to date reaching 11 million viewers.
“We couldn’t be more proud of the work this team has achieved season after season” said Brett Weitz, General Manager of TBS, TNT, and truTV. “With Tacoma Fd’s fanbase continuing to grow, the show is a huge success story for us, and we can’t wait to see what kind of Station 24 shenanigans Kevin, Steve, and the incredible cast come up with next.”
2019-20 TV Renewals And Cancellations
Tacoma Fd is a half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities. The firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions,...
- 8/5/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
TruTV has set premiere dates for the sophomore run of its firefighter comedy Tacoma Fd along with a pair of new series: Hot Ones: The Game Show and It’s Personal with Amy Hoggart.
Tacoma Fd returns at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 26; docu-style comedy series It’s Personal launches at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, and Hot Ones gets in the game at 10 p.m. Tuesday, February 18; and All were announced during its panel today at the TCA winter press tour.
Watch trailers for Tacoma Fd and It’s Personal below.
Created by and starring Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme of the Super Troopers movie franchise, Tacoma Fd is a half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities. Light on blazes that need extinguishing, these firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls. Chief Terry...
Tacoma Fd returns at 10 p.m. Thursday, March 26; docu-style comedy series It’s Personal launches at 10 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, and Hot Ones gets in the game at 10 p.m. Tuesday, February 18; and All were announced during its panel today at the TCA winter press tour.
Watch trailers for Tacoma Fd and It’s Personal below.
Created by and starring Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme of the Super Troopers movie franchise, Tacoma Fd is a half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities. Light on blazes that need extinguishing, these firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls. Chief Terry...
- 1/15/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: MP Cunningham and Jeremy Jackson’s new scripted comedy Agua Donkeys has landed at Quibi and will be released this spring. Inspired by the short film of the same name, Agua Donkeys will be produced by Funny or Die and nd 3 Arts Entertainment.
In the new series where it’s always summer, MP (Cunningham) and Jer (Jackson) are employees at a pool cleaning company called Agua Donkeys. The duo chasing the perfect tan, the perfect vibe and the perfect mix of bromine and chlorine to service some of the “sickest” backyard pools in their Utah hometown. The series also features Baby Darrington, who plays their co-worker and mutual crush as well as Luke Jackson, who plays the owner of the titular pool company.
Cunningham will direct the series which he co-created and co-wrote with Jackson. The pair serve as executive producers alongside Joe Farrell, Mike Farah, Greg Walter,...
In the new series where it’s always summer, MP (Cunningham) and Jer (Jackson) are employees at a pool cleaning company called Agua Donkeys. The duo chasing the perfect tan, the perfect vibe and the perfect mix of bromine and chlorine to service some of the “sickest” backyard pools in their Utah hometown. The series also features Baby Darrington, who plays their co-worker and mutual crush as well as Luke Jackson, who plays the owner of the titular pool company.
Cunningham will direct the series which he co-created and co-wrote with Jackson. The pair serve as executive producers alongside Joe Farrell, Mike Farah, Greg Walter,...
- 11/8/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Fox is developing Building Security, a single-camera workplace comedy from Saturday Night Live vet Steve Koren, 3 Arts Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV.
Written by Koren, Building Security is a workplace comedy about a group of hardworking but extremely ill-equipped men and women who, occasionally, protect and serve the residents of a commercial office building.
Koren executive produces with 3 Arts’ Greg Walter and Will Rowbotham, Alex Reznik for East2West and Bill Diamond. The project is a co-production between 20th Century Fox TV and Fox Entertainment.
Koren shared in an outstanding comedy series Emmy in 2016 for his work on Veep. He was a writer on Saturday Night Live from 1990-1998 as well as SNL specials Live in the 90s: Pop Culture Nation, The Best of Chris Farley and The Best Of Phil Hartman. He recently returned as a writer for the May 4 episode with Adam Sandler in his...
Written by Koren, Building Security is a workplace comedy about a group of hardworking but extremely ill-equipped men and women who, occasionally, protect and serve the residents of a commercial office building.
Koren executive produces with 3 Arts’ Greg Walter and Will Rowbotham, Alex Reznik for East2West and Bill Diamond. The project is a co-production between 20th Century Fox TV and Fox Entertainment.
Koren shared in an outstanding comedy series Emmy in 2016 for his work on Veep. He was a writer on Saturday Night Live from 1990-1998 as well as SNL specials Live in the 90s: Pop Culture Nation, The Best of Chris Farley and The Best Of Phil Hartman. He recently returned as a writer for the May 4 episode with Adam Sandler in his...
- 10/31/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Alec Bojalad Jan 15, 2020
TruTV has ordered Tacoma Fd Season 2, allowing for more rainy day firefighting adventures.
Some good news for a rainy Tacoma day!
Deadline reports that TruTV has ordered another season of firefighting comedy Tacoma Fd. Tacoma Fd Season 2 will feature 13 episodes. There is no early word on a release date, though Deadline notes it will go into production later this year and arrive in 2020.
Tacoma Fd was created by Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe and Super Troopers movie franchise. The show is set in rainy Tacoma, Washington where the climate means there are few fires and therefore few things for the local fire department to do other than annoy one another
The show's first season was a solid ratings performer for TruTV, becoming the number 1 rated new cable comedy among young adults. Premiering after TruTV's flagship Impractical Jokers certainly helped but...
TruTV has ordered Tacoma Fd Season 2, allowing for more rainy day firefighting adventures.
Some good news for a rainy Tacoma day!
Deadline reports that TruTV has ordered another season of firefighting comedy Tacoma Fd. Tacoma Fd Season 2 will feature 13 episodes. There is no early word on a release date, though Deadline notes it will go into production later this year and arrive in 2020.
Tacoma Fd was created by Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe and Super Troopers movie franchise. The show is set in rainy Tacoma, Washington where the climate means there are few fires and therefore few things for the local fire department to do other than annoy one another
The show's first season was a solid ratings performer for TruTV, becoming the number 1 rated new cable comedy among young adults. Premiering after TruTV's flagship Impractical Jokers certainly helped but...
- 6/18/2019
- Den of Geek
TruTV has renewed “Tacoma Fd” for a second season, with an increased 13-episode order.
The half-hour comedy stars “Super Troopers” duo Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme. The series is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities. Light on blazes that need extinguishing, these firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls.
Chief Terry McConky (Heffernan) and Cpt. Eddie Penisi (Lemme) lead the firehouse shenanigans and are joined by an eclectic crew played by Eugene Cordero, Marcus Henderson, Gabriel Hogan and Hassie Harrison. “Tacoma Fd” is executive produced by Heffernan and Lemme alongside David Miner and Greg Walter from 3 Arts Entertainment and Kyle Clark from Silverscreen Pictures.
Also Read: Chris Linn to Depart TruTV, Kevin Reilly Gains Oversight Under New 4-Year Deal
After hearing about the season two pick up, Lemme and Heffernan said, “While we...
The half-hour comedy stars “Super Troopers” duo Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme. The series is set in a firehouse in one of America’s rainiest cities. Light on blazes that need extinguishing, these firefighters keep themselves entertained with creative competitions, friendly first responder rivalries and no shortage of bizarre emergency calls.
Chief Terry McConky (Heffernan) and Cpt. Eddie Penisi (Lemme) lead the firehouse shenanigans and are joined by an eclectic crew played by Eugene Cordero, Marcus Henderson, Gabriel Hogan and Hassie Harrison. “Tacoma Fd” is executive produced by Heffernan and Lemme alongside David Miner and Greg Walter from 3 Arts Entertainment and Kyle Clark from Silverscreen Pictures.
Also Read: Chris Linn to Depart TruTV, Kevin Reilly Gains Oversight Under New 4-Year Deal
After hearing about the season two pick up, Lemme and Heffernan said, “While we...
- 6/18/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
WarnerMedia’s truTV has given a 13-episode Season 2 order to breakout freshman scripted comedy Tacoma Fd, from co-creators and stars Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme of the Super Troopers movie franchise.
Tacoma Fd, which wrapped its Season 1 run a couple of weeks ago, has been a solid ratings performer with steady deliveries and big DVR bumps. After a respectable premiere behind Impractical Jokers, the series was able to accomplish the rare feat of growing in Week 2 (in the 18-34 demo) and increasing its 18-49 lead-in retention from 73% to 87%. Tacoma Fd launched as the No. 1 new cable comedy among young adults and has ranked among cable’s top 5 scripted comedies.
This is the second scripted series renewal at TruTV this week, joining I’m Sorry, picked up for Season 3, as the WarnerMedia network is solidifying its programming lineup following the recent executive restructuring that saw most of its senior programming team...
Tacoma Fd, which wrapped its Season 1 run a couple of weeks ago, has been a solid ratings performer with steady deliveries and big DVR bumps. After a respectable premiere behind Impractical Jokers, the series was able to accomplish the rare feat of growing in Week 2 (in the 18-34 demo) and increasing its 18-49 lead-in retention from 73% to 87%. Tacoma Fd launched as the No. 1 new cable comedy among young adults and has ranked among cable’s top 5 scripted comedies.
This is the second scripted series renewal at TruTV this week, joining I’m Sorry, picked up for Season 3, as the WarnerMedia network is solidifying its programming lineup following the recent executive restructuring that saw most of its senior programming team...
- 6/18/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Andrew Husband Jun 14, 2019
In the increasingly crowded field of television comedy, Tacoma Fd offers some comfort food.
Higher quantity never guarantees better quality, but thanks to “Peak TV,” there are more good options on television to choose from than ever before. This is especially true of the comedy genre, which has witnessed an explosion of unique programming. From returning favorites like Fleabag and Brooklyn Nine-Nine to acclaimed newcomers like The Other Two and Russian Doll, viewers could watch one episode every night for a year and still not finish it all.
Unfortunately, this results in the premature demise of many, many shows, as people just aren’t able to keep up, resulting in poor ratings. Hopefully, this isn’t going to be the case for truTV’s Tacoma Fd, which has managed to find and maintain a small, devoted niche audience. But even at a smaller network like truTV, a...
In the increasingly crowded field of television comedy, Tacoma Fd offers some comfort food.
Higher quantity never guarantees better quality, but thanks to “Peak TV,” there are more good options on television to choose from than ever before. This is especially true of the comedy genre, which has witnessed an explosion of unique programming. From returning favorites like Fleabag and Brooklyn Nine-Nine to acclaimed newcomers like The Other Two and Russian Doll, viewers could watch one episode every night for a year and still not finish it all.
Unfortunately, this results in the premature demise of many, many shows, as people just aren’t able to keep up, resulting in poor ratings. Hopefully, this isn’t going to be the case for truTV’s Tacoma Fd, which has managed to find and maintain a small, devoted niche audience. But even at a smaller network like truTV, a...
- 6/14/2019
- Den of Geek
There’s a new guy in the “Tacoma Fd” firehouse — err, girl. But this lady is ready to become one of the guys.
In a clip from next Thursday’s episode of the new truTV comedy — which is exclusive to TheWrap — Chief Terry McConky’s (Kevin Heffernan) daughter, Lucy (Hassie Harrison), drops into the station to let the gang know she’s joining their “pranky little fart club” and becoming a firefighter herself.
Yes, she knows they might be worried she is gonna “bust up the sausage party” — but Lucy promises she’s not about that. In fact, this girl is more than happy to go toe-to-toe with the boys — including her father and uncle, Captain Eddie Penisi (Steve Lemme).
Watch our exclusive sneak peek video above.
Also Read: Fred Armisen Is a Very Aggressive Landlord in 'At Home With Amy Sedaris' (Exclusive Video)
“Tacoma Fd” started off on fire among millennials.
In a clip from next Thursday’s episode of the new truTV comedy — which is exclusive to TheWrap — Chief Terry McConky’s (Kevin Heffernan) daughter, Lucy (Hassie Harrison), drops into the station to let the gang know she’s joining their “pranky little fart club” and becoming a firefighter herself.
Yes, she knows they might be worried she is gonna “bust up the sausage party” — but Lucy promises she’s not about that. In fact, this girl is more than happy to go toe-to-toe with the boys — including her father and uncle, Captain Eddie Penisi (Steve Lemme).
Watch our exclusive sneak peek video above.
Also Read: Fred Armisen Is a Very Aggressive Landlord in 'At Home With Amy Sedaris' (Exclusive Video)
“Tacoma Fd” started off on fire among millennials.
- 4/3/2019
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
TruTV has set March premiere dates for Season 8 of its longest-running comedy series Impractical Jokers and new scripted series Tacoma Fd. The eighth season of the unscripted Impractical Jokers will debut Thursday, March 28 at 10 Pm, followed by the series premiere of Tacoma Fd at 10:30 Pm. You can watch the just-released Season 1 trailer for Tacoma Fd above.
Impractical Jokers features comedians and lifelong friends Sal, Joe, Q and Murr, collectively known as popular comedy troupe The Tenderloins. The four compete to embarrass each other out amongst the general public, challenging each other to say or do something they have to do. If they refuse they lose, with the biggest loser enduring a punishment of epic proportions at the end of each episode.
The consistently top-rated series ranked as the No. 2 original cable comedy in prime in 2018 for adults 18-49, and No. 3 for adults 18-34 throughout the second half of the year.
Impractical Jokers features comedians and lifelong friends Sal, Joe, Q and Murr, collectively known as popular comedy troupe The Tenderloins. The four compete to embarrass each other out amongst the general public, challenging each other to say or do something they have to do. If they refuse they lose, with the biggest loser enduring a punishment of epic proportions at the end of each episode.
The consistently top-rated series ranked as the No. 2 original cable comedy in prime in 2018 for adults 18-49, and No. 3 for adults 18-34 throughout the second half of the year.
- 2/11/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has put in development a multi-camera parenting comedy from Saturday Night Live vet Steve Koren, 3 Arts Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV.
Written by Koren, the untitled project centers around what happens when two people who have spent years creating a beautiful harmonious happy relationship decide to destroy it all by adding a baby.
Koren executive produces with 3 Arts’ Will Rowbotham and Greg Walter. 20th Century Fox is the studio.
Koren shared in an outstanding comedy series Emmy in 2016 for his work on Veep. He was a writer on Saturday Night Live from 1990-1998 as well as SNL specials Live in the 90s: Pop Culture Nation, The Best of Chris Farley and The Best Of Phil Hartman. His other writing credits include Seinfeld, including the classic “Serenity Now” episode. His film work includes Bruce Almighty, Click, Grown Ups, Just Go With It, Blended and Pixels. He also...
Written by Koren, the untitled project centers around what happens when two people who have spent years creating a beautiful harmonious happy relationship decide to destroy it all by adding a baby.
Koren executive produces with 3 Arts’ Will Rowbotham and Greg Walter. 20th Century Fox is the studio.
Koren shared in an outstanding comedy series Emmy in 2016 for his work on Veep. He was a writer on Saturday Night Live from 1990-1998 as well as SNL specials Live in the 90s: Pop Culture Nation, The Best of Chris Farley and The Best Of Phil Hartman. His other writing credits include Seinfeld, including the classic “Serenity Now” episode. His film work includes Bruce Almighty, Click, Grown Ups, Just Go With It, Blended and Pixels. He also...
- 10/25/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedy Central has set A President Show Documentary: The Fall Of Donald Trump mockumentary-style half-hour narrative special with The President Show creator Anthony Atamanuik back as Donald Trump. It’s set for premiere Monday, October 22 at 11 Pm.
According to Comedy Central, the special is set in the year 2030 and looks back at the last days of the Trump administration and the Commander in Chief’s mysterious disappearance. Along with Atamanuik, Peter Grosz reprises his role as Trump’s sidekick Vice President Mike Pence, Kathy Griffin as Kellyanne Conway, Mario Cantone as Anthony Scaramucci, Adam Pally as Donald Trump Jr. and John Gemberling as Steve Bannon. Stephanie March will make her debut as Trump daughter Ivanka Trump.
“If the studio show was a fever dream, this mockumentary is the thing you see right before the fever kills you. But in a silly, fun way!” says Atamanuik.
A President Show Documentary: The...
According to Comedy Central, the special is set in the year 2030 and looks back at the last days of the Trump administration and the Commander in Chief’s mysterious disappearance. Along with Atamanuik, Peter Grosz reprises his role as Trump’s sidekick Vice President Mike Pence, Kathy Griffin as Kellyanne Conway, Mario Cantone as Anthony Scaramucci, Adam Pally as Donald Trump Jr. and John Gemberling as Steve Bannon. Stephanie March will make her debut as Trump daughter Ivanka Trump.
“If the studio show was a fever dream, this mockumentary is the thing you see right before the fever kills you. But in a silly, fun way!” says Atamanuik.
A President Show Documentary: The...
- 9/27/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon has put in development 2051, an animated workplace comedy from comedian Mo Mandel (Comedy Knockout), Jason Fuchs (Wonder Woman) and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Written and executive produced by Mandel, who also will voice a lead role, the show is described as an animated workplace comedy set in 2051 — and if you think 2018 is terrible, just wait. Fuchs also executive produces with Greg Walter and Josh Lieberman for 3 Arts.
Mandel created, wrote and executive produced comedy competition series Comedy Knockout, which recently wrapped its third season on TruTV. His other credits include Barely Famous, in which he appeared and served as consulting producer, along with Man Up and Partners. He’s repped by 3 Arts and attorney Lev Ginsburg.
Fuchs co-wrote the story for the hit 2017 film Wonder Woman with Allen Heinberg and Zack Snyder. His other writing credits include Ice Age: Continental Drift and Pan. His acting credits include La La Land and The Good Wife,...
Written and executive produced by Mandel, who also will voice a lead role, the show is described as an animated workplace comedy set in 2051 — and if you think 2018 is terrible, just wait. Fuchs also executive produces with Greg Walter and Josh Lieberman for 3 Arts.
Mandel created, wrote and executive produced comedy competition series Comedy Knockout, which recently wrapped its third season on TruTV. His other credits include Barely Famous, in which he appeared and served as consulting producer, along with Man Up and Partners. He’s repped by 3 Arts and attorney Lev Ginsburg.
Fuchs co-wrote the story for the hit 2017 film Wonder Woman with Allen Heinberg and Zack Snyder. His other writing credits include Ice Age: Continental Drift and Pan. His acting credits include La La Land and The Good Wife,...
- 9/7/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
TruTV has unveiled its 2018-19 programming slate ahead of the Turner upfront presentation next week, including renewals for “Adam Ruins Everything” and “Hack My Life,” and new projects from Ken Jeong and “Super Troopers” duo Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme.
The network has given a series order to “Tacoma Fd,” which will see Heffernan and Lemme reunite as firefighters who spend most of their time tackling the less glamorous elements of the job. The new show is set to premiere with 10 episodes in 2019.
Two pilots have also been picked up, a medical advice show from “Dr. Ken” alum Ken Jeong, and an animated family comedy from comedian Jo Koy.
Also Read: Doj Argues At&T Should Sell DirecTV or Turner if Time Warner Deal Goes Through
In addition to “Adam Ruins Everything” and “Hack My Life,” truTV has also picked up 12 additional episodes of the stand-up comedy show “Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks,” which will air in the fall.
See the complete list of premiere dates and full descriptions for the new shows below, all of which are in truTV’s own words.
Also Read: Time Warner Tops Q1 Earnings Forecasts Despite Rising TV Costs
New Series & Projects in Development
“Tacoma Fd” (wt) – 10 Scripted Half-Hour Episodes – Series Greenlight
On the heels of the breakout theatrical release of “Super Troopers 2,” co-creators and stars Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme will be donning new uniforms in “Tacoma Fd,” a new half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in the wettest city in America. Light on blazes that need extinguishing, they are fire fighters who are always ready to fight fires… but in this wet city, they find themselves tackling the less glamorous elements of the job. Leading the fire house crew are Chief Terry McConky (Heffernan) and Captain Eddie Penisi (Lemme). The series, which will go into production later this year and will debut in 2019, is co-created and executive produced by Heffernan and Lemme alongside David Miner and Greg Walter from 3 Arts Entertainment and Kyle Clark from Silverscreen Pictures.
“Untitled Ken Jeong Project” (wt) – New Unscripted Pilot
When it comes to medical questions, real life doctor turned comedian, Ken Jeong, is your first, second and funniest opinion. In this half-hour, comedic medical advice show, Jeong dispenses his expertise while also performing related comedy bits in front of a studio audience. Jeong and his team of correspondents tackle all aspects of health and wellness, from general medicine to that weird rash that’s starting to really burn. Created by Jeong, the series is produced by Hazy Mills Productions and Mission Control Media, with Jeong, Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Dwight D. Smith, Michael Agbabian and Brett Carducci serving as executive producers. Jeong is represented by ICM and Carducci of Aligned Entertainment.
“This Functional Family” (wt) – New Animated Series in Development
At the center of a fractured, patched-up, multi-racial, dysfunctional family is comedian Jo Koy: a guy who just wants to be a good son, a better dad, a decent brother, and a solid ex-husband. Oh, and maybe get his career and dating life on track if his family would just leave him the hell alone. Drawing upon real-life experiences and characters featured in Koy’s popular stand-up tour, this half-hour animated scripted series asks: what if the most real family on television was also a pretty weird cartoon? Created by Koy and Kirk Rudell, “This Functional Family” (wt) will be produced by Stun with Koy, Rudell, Jeremy Colfer, Mark Feldstein, and Brad Roth serving as executive producers.
Also Read: 'Billy on the Street' to Leave TruTV
Returning Series and Premiere Dates
“The Carbonaro Effect” – 16 Episodes – Season Four Premieres May 17 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt
Magician by trade but prankster at heart, Michael Carbonaro performs ingenious tricks on unsuspecting people, all caught on hidden camera. Whether posing as a coffee shop barista, museum curator or seemingly unremarkable store clerk, Carbonaro’s effect on people leaves fans laughing out loud with his bewildering and thrilling illusions. The series is produced by Fields Entertainment with Simon Fields and Carbonaro serving as executive producers.
“Paid Off with Michael Torpey” – 16 Episodes – Series Premieres July 10 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt
The student loan crisis is ridiculous, so comedian Michael Torpey (“Orange is the New Black”) is solving it in the most ridiculous way possible – a comedy game show. “Paid Off with Michael Torpey” gives three lucky college grads – all saddled with student debt – the chance to test the depth of their degrees with fun, fast paced trivia questions. In the end, one lucky winner will get the chance to have their student debt paid off. The series is co-created by Torpey and Cowboy Bear Ninja, who also produces. Michael Melamedoff and Adrian Selkowitz serve as executive producers for Cowboy Bear Ninja alongside executive producers Torpey, Ethan Berlin and Leigh Hampton.
“Hack My Life” – 10 Episodes – Season Four Premieres July 10 at 10:30 p.m. Et/Pt
In “Hack My Life,” hosts Kevin Pereira and Brooke Van Poppelen provide comedic step-by-step instructions for eye-popping shortcuts and cheats guaranteed to save today’s busy adults a lot of time, effort, and money. The series is produced by Truly Original with Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock, Todd Hurvitz and Shari Ortner serving as executive producers.
“Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters” – 8 Episodes – Series Premieres July 11 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt
From the Sundance award-winning writer-director, “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters” is a genre-hopping scripted anthology comedy series. Each standalone episode delivers a satire of the world we live in and exploits the awkwardness of its flawed characters to tell socially-relevant stories with imaginative twists. Guest stars throughout the season include Michael Ian Black, Bridget Everett, Dave Foley, Seth Green, Melissa Joan Hart, David Koechner, Danny Pudi and more. The series is produced by Left/Right with Goldthwait, Banks Tarver, Ken Druckerman, Olivia Wingate and Michele Armour serving as executive producers.
“Impractical Jokers” – New Episodes Return with Season 7 Mid-Season Premiere in Summer 2018
Earlier this year, truTV announced a significant extension of its wildly-successful “Impractical Jokers” franchise with a commitment for an eighth season of the top-rated series, plus the production on the brand’s first-ever feature-length film directed by Chris Henchy and produced by Funny Or Die. One of cable’s longest-running and top-rated original comedies, “Impractical Jokers” centers on James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano – collectively known as The Tenderloins – four lifelong friends and comedians who compete to publicly embarrass each other with a series of hilariously outrageous hidden-camera dares and punishments. “Impractical Jokers,” which is a top-5 cable comedy among adults 18-34 and 18-49, is produced by NorthSouth Productions with Charlie DeBevoise, Pete McPartland Jr., Gatto, Murray, Quinn, and Vulcano serving as executive producers. The series will premiere new episodes from its seventh season this summer, with an eighth season slated for premiere in 2019.
“Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks” – 12 Additional Episodes – Season One Continues in Fall 2018
Prolific DJ and comedian Cipha Sounds hosts “Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks,” an inventive series that flips stand-up comedy on its head and introduces viewers to the next generation of great comedians. In each half-hour episode, Cipha welcomes a rotating cast of comedians who perform hilarious stand-up routines. In a playful reinvention of the standard stand-up format, each joke is heightened with actors bringing them to life in over-the-top visual recreations. At the end of each episode, Sounds introduces the “Joke of the Night,” with one final comedian bringing down the house with the biggest laughs of the episode. The series, which premiered on truTV earlier this year, will return this fall for an additional 12 episodes of its first season. It is produced by Rotten Science with executive producers Matthew Vaughan and Eric Abrams, along with Laff Mobb Entertainment’s Bob Sumner and Arthur Spivak.
“Adam Ruins Everything” – 10 Episodes – Season Three Premieres in Fall 2018
In “Adam Ruins Everything,” creator and host Adam Conover embarks on a comically inventive and relentlessly factual quest to reveal the hidden truths about everything we know and love. Tackling a broad range of topics in the upcoming third season, Conover delivers both fun facts and compelling information, encouraging viewers to see the world in a whole new way. Created by Conover, the series is produced by Big Breakfast, an Electus company, with Conover, Sam Reich, Jon Cohen, and Jon Wolf serving as executive producers.
“I’m Sorry” – 10 Episodes – Season Two Premieres in Late 2018
Created by and starring Andrea Savage, the half-hour scripted comedy “I’m Sorry” follows seemingly confident comedy writer, wife and mom Andrea who comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses through unexpected life situations. Delivering consistent ratings growth, social buzz and critical praise in its premiere season, the breakthrough series – which also stars Tom Everett Scott and Olive Petrucci – was 2017’s fastest growing ad-supported cable comedy. “I’m Sorry” is executive produced by Savage, Joey Slamon, A24’sRavi Nandan, Gloria Sanchez’s Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, and Lonely Island’s Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer.
“Jon Glaser Loves Gear” – 10 Episodes – Season Two Premieres in Late 2018
Actor and comedian Jon Glaser (“Parks and Recreation”) still loves gear – and this one-sided love affair continues with the debut of the second season of this half-hour comedy. Season two picks up where season one left off, as Jon conquered his demons and unraveled the meaning of what gear truly meant to him. Thankfully there’s an endless amount of new gear out there for Jon to love, all while being supported by his real family, his fake family, his phone, and his ‘Spurt. The series is produced by Pffr with Vernon Chatman, John Lee, and Alyson Levy executive producing alongside Glaser, Dave Becky, Richard Korson and David Miner.
“Those Who Can’t” – 13 Episodes – Season Three Premieres in Late 2018
Later this year, truTV’s first scripted series “Those Who Can’t” returns for a third season that is more unhinged and hilarious than the last. Denver-based comedy troupe The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl and Ben Roy) return as three trouble-making teachers who, joined by librarian Maria Thayer, are more inept than the kids they teach and are out to beat the system as they struggle to survive each day on their own terms. The series is executive produced by Tracey Baird and Krysia Plonka of Thank You, Brain! Productions; Michael Rotenberg and Josh Lieberman of 3 Arts Entertainment; Richard Korson, and Andrew Weinberg, who also serves as this season’s show runner.
Read original story TruTV Renews ‘Adam Ruins Everything,’ Orders ‘Tacoma Fd’ Series From ‘Super Troopers’ Pair At TheWrap...
The network has given a series order to “Tacoma Fd,” which will see Heffernan and Lemme reunite as firefighters who spend most of their time tackling the less glamorous elements of the job. The new show is set to premiere with 10 episodes in 2019.
Two pilots have also been picked up, a medical advice show from “Dr. Ken” alum Ken Jeong, and an animated family comedy from comedian Jo Koy.
Also Read: Doj Argues At&T Should Sell DirecTV or Turner if Time Warner Deal Goes Through
In addition to “Adam Ruins Everything” and “Hack My Life,” truTV has also picked up 12 additional episodes of the stand-up comedy show “Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks,” which will air in the fall.
See the complete list of premiere dates and full descriptions for the new shows below, all of which are in truTV’s own words.
Also Read: Time Warner Tops Q1 Earnings Forecasts Despite Rising TV Costs
New Series & Projects in Development
“Tacoma Fd” (wt) – 10 Scripted Half-Hour Episodes – Series Greenlight
On the heels of the breakout theatrical release of “Super Troopers 2,” co-creators and stars Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme will be donning new uniforms in “Tacoma Fd,” a new half-hour comedy set in a firehouse in the wettest city in America. Light on blazes that need extinguishing, they are fire fighters who are always ready to fight fires… but in this wet city, they find themselves tackling the less glamorous elements of the job. Leading the fire house crew are Chief Terry McConky (Heffernan) and Captain Eddie Penisi (Lemme). The series, which will go into production later this year and will debut in 2019, is co-created and executive produced by Heffernan and Lemme alongside David Miner and Greg Walter from 3 Arts Entertainment and Kyle Clark from Silverscreen Pictures.
“Untitled Ken Jeong Project” (wt) – New Unscripted Pilot
When it comes to medical questions, real life doctor turned comedian, Ken Jeong, is your first, second and funniest opinion. In this half-hour, comedic medical advice show, Jeong dispenses his expertise while also performing related comedy bits in front of a studio audience. Jeong and his team of correspondents tackle all aspects of health and wellness, from general medicine to that weird rash that’s starting to really burn. Created by Jeong, the series is produced by Hazy Mills Productions and Mission Control Media, with Jeong, Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Dwight D. Smith, Michael Agbabian and Brett Carducci serving as executive producers. Jeong is represented by ICM and Carducci of Aligned Entertainment.
“This Functional Family” (wt) – New Animated Series in Development
At the center of a fractured, patched-up, multi-racial, dysfunctional family is comedian Jo Koy: a guy who just wants to be a good son, a better dad, a decent brother, and a solid ex-husband. Oh, and maybe get his career and dating life on track if his family would just leave him the hell alone. Drawing upon real-life experiences and characters featured in Koy’s popular stand-up tour, this half-hour animated scripted series asks: what if the most real family on television was also a pretty weird cartoon? Created by Koy and Kirk Rudell, “This Functional Family” (wt) will be produced by Stun with Koy, Rudell, Jeremy Colfer, Mark Feldstein, and Brad Roth serving as executive producers.
Also Read: 'Billy on the Street' to Leave TruTV
Returning Series and Premiere Dates
“The Carbonaro Effect” – 16 Episodes – Season Four Premieres May 17 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt
Magician by trade but prankster at heart, Michael Carbonaro performs ingenious tricks on unsuspecting people, all caught on hidden camera. Whether posing as a coffee shop barista, museum curator or seemingly unremarkable store clerk, Carbonaro’s effect on people leaves fans laughing out loud with his bewildering and thrilling illusions. The series is produced by Fields Entertainment with Simon Fields and Carbonaro serving as executive producers.
“Paid Off with Michael Torpey” – 16 Episodes – Series Premieres July 10 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt
The student loan crisis is ridiculous, so comedian Michael Torpey (“Orange is the New Black”) is solving it in the most ridiculous way possible – a comedy game show. “Paid Off with Michael Torpey” gives three lucky college grads – all saddled with student debt – the chance to test the depth of their degrees with fun, fast paced trivia questions. In the end, one lucky winner will get the chance to have their student debt paid off. The series is co-created by Torpey and Cowboy Bear Ninja, who also produces. Michael Melamedoff and Adrian Selkowitz serve as executive producers for Cowboy Bear Ninja alongside executive producers Torpey, Ethan Berlin and Leigh Hampton.
“Hack My Life” – 10 Episodes – Season Four Premieres July 10 at 10:30 p.m. Et/Pt
In “Hack My Life,” hosts Kevin Pereira and Brooke Van Poppelen provide comedic step-by-step instructions for eye-popping shortcuts and cheats guaranteed to save today’s busy adults a lot of time, effort, and money. The series is produced by Truly Original with Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock, Todd Hurvitz and Shari Ortner serving as executive producers.
“Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters” – 8 Episodes – Series Premieres July 11 at 10:00 p.m. Et/Pt
From the Sundance award-winning writer-director, “Bobcat Goldthwait’s Misfits & Monsters” is a genre-hopping scripted anthology comedy series. Each standalone episode delivers a satire of the world we live in and exploits the awkwardness of its flawed characters to tell socially-relevant stories with imaginative twists. Guest stars throughout the season include Michael Ian Black, Bridget Everett, Dave Foley, Seth Green, Melissa Joan Hart, David Koechner, Danny Pudi and more. The series is produced by Left/Right with Goldthwait, Banks Tarver, Ken Druckerman, Olivia Wingate and Michele Armour serving as executive producers.
“Impractical Jokers” – New Episodes Return with Season 7 Mid-Season Premiere in Summer 2018
Earlier this year, truTV announced a significant extension of its wildly-successful “Impractical Jokers” franchise with a commitment for an eighth season of the top-rated series, plus the production on the brand’s first-ever feature-length film directed by Chris Henchy and produced by Funny Or Die. One of cable’s longest-running and top-rated original comedies, “Impractical Jokers” centers on James “Murr” Murray, Brian “Q” Quinn, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano – collectively known as The Tenderloins – four lifelong friends and comedians who compete to publicly embarrass each other with a series of hilariously outrageous hidden-camera dares and punishments. “Impractical Jokers,” which is a top-5 cable comedy among adults 18-34 and 18-49, is produced by NorthSouth Productions with Charlie DeBevoise, Pete McPartland Jr., Gatto, Murray, Quinn, and Vulcano serving as executive producers. The series will premiere new episodes from its seventh season this summer, with an eighth season slated for premiere in 2019.
“Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks” – 12 Additional Episodes – Season One Continues in Fall 2018
Prolific DJ and comedian Cipha Sounds hosts “Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks,” an inventive series that flips stand-up comedy on its head and introduces viewers to the next generation of great comedians. In each half-hour episode, Cipha welcomes a rotating cast of comedians who perform hilarious stand-up routines. In a playful reinvention of the standard stand-up format, each joke is heightened with actors bringing them to life in over-the-top visual recreations. At the end of each episode, Sounds introduces the “Joke of the Night,” with one final comedian bringing down the house with the biggest laughs of the episode. The series, which premiered on truTV earlier this year, will return this fall for an additional 12 episodes of its first season. It is produced by Rotten Science with executive producers Matthew Vaughan and Eric Abrams, along with Laff Mobb Entertainment’s Bob Sumner and Arthur Spivak.
“Adam Ruins Everything” – 10 Episodes – Season Three Premieres in Fall 2018
In “Adam Ruins Everything,” creator and host Adam Conover embarks on a comically inventive and relentlessly factual quest to reveal the hidden truths about everything we know and love. Tackling a broad range of topics in the upcoming third season, Conover delivers both fun facts and compelling information, encouraging viewers to see the world in a whole new way. Created by Conover, the series is produced by Big Breakfast, an Electus company, with Conover, Sam Reich, Jon Cohen, and Jon Wolf serving as executive producers.
“I’m Sorry” – 10 Episodes – Season Two Premieres in Late 2018
Created by and starring Andrea Savage, the half-hour scripted comedy “I’m Sorry” follows seemingly confident comedy writer, wife and mom Andrea who comically exposes her inner immaturity and neuroses through unexpected life situations. Delivering consistent ratings growth, social buzz and critical praise in its premiere season, the breakthrough series – which also stars Tom Everett Scott and Olive Petrucci – was 2017’s fastest growing ad-supported cable comedy. “I’m Sorry” is executive produced by Savage, Joey Slamon, A24’sRavi Nandan, Gloria Sanchez’s Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, and Lonely Island’s Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer.
“Jon Glaser Loves Gear” – 10 Episodes – Season Two Premieres in Late 2018
Actor and comedian Jon Glaser (“Parks and Recreation”) still loves gear – and this one-sided love affair continues with the debut of the second season of this half-hour comedy. Season two picks up where season one left off, as Jon conquered his demons and unraveled the meaning of what gear truly meant to him. Thankfully there’s an endless amount of new gear out there for Jon to love, all while being supported by his real family, his fake family, his phone, and his ‘Spurt. The series is produced by Pffr with Vernon Chatman, John Lee, and Alyson Levy executive producing alongside Glaser, Dave Becky, Richard Korson and David Miner.
“Those Who Can’t” – 13 Episodes – Season Three Premieres in Late 2018
Later this year, truTV’s first scripted series “Those Who Can’t” returns for a third season that is more unhinged and hilarious than the last. Denver-based comedy troupe The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl and Ben Roy) return as three trouble-making teachers who, joined by librarian Maria Thayer, are more inept than the kids they teach and are out to beat the system as they struggle to survive each day on their own terms. The series is executive produced by Tracey Baird and Krysia Plonka of Thank You, Brain! Productions; Michael Rotenberg and Josh Lieberman of 3 Arts Entertainment; Richard Korson, and Andrew Weinberg, who also serves as this season’s show runner.
Read original story TruTV Renews ‘Adam Ruins Everything,’ Orders ‘Tacoma Fd’ Series From ‘Super Troopers’ Pair At TheWrap...
- 5/9/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
TruTV has given a series order to the scripted comedy “Tacoma Fd” and a comedy pilot to star Ken Jeong.
TruTV unveiled the orders and a slew of development projects on Wednesday in anticipation of the Turner upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on May 16.
“Tacoma Fd” hails from the “Super Troopers” duo Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme as creators and stars. The half-hour series revolves around firefighters working in the “wettest city in America.” Heffernan and Lemme are executive producers alongside 3 Arts’ David Miner and Greg Walter and Kyle Clark from Silverscreen Pictures.
The Jeong pilot is billed as a comedy medical advice series that blends in standup comedy bits from Jeong. The project created by Jeong comes from Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills banner. TruTV is also developing an animated comedy — “This Functional Family,” about a multi-racial and dysfunctional family — created by Joy Ko and Kirk Rudell.
TruTV unveiled the orders and a slew of development projects on Wednesday in anticipation of the Turner upfront presentation to advertisers in New York on May 16.
“Tacoma Fd” hails from the “Super Troopers” duo Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme as creators and stars. The half-hour series revolves around firefighters working in the “wettest city in America.” Heffernan and Lemme are executive producers alongside 3 Arts’ David Miner and Greg Walter and Kyle Clark from Silverscreen Pictures.
The Jeong pilot is billed as a comedy medical advice series that blends in standup comedy bits from Jeong. The project created by Jeong comes from Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner’s Hazy Mills banner. TruTV is also developing an animated comedy — “This Functional Family,” about a multi-racial and dysfunctional family — created by Joy Ko and Kirk Rudell.
- 5/9/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
TruTV is out with its 2018-19 programming slate, highlighted by a series pickup for its Tacoma Fd pilot from two of the Broken Lizard guys, a pilot greenlights for a new comedic medical advice show from Ken Jeong and an animated project in development from stand-up comic Jo Koy. The moves were announced during the net’s upfront presentation in New York.
The scripted Tacoma Fd, created by and starring Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, co-writers and stars of the Super Troopers movie franchise, was greenlighted to pilot on January. It’s set in a firehouse in the wettest city in America, which is light on blazes that need extinguishing. The crew always is ready to fight a fire — but in this wet city, they find themselves tackling the less glamourous elements of the job. Exec produced by Heffernan and Lemme alongside David Miner and Greg Walter and Kyle Clark,...
The scripted Tacoma Fd, created by and starring Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, co-writers and stars of the Super Troopers movie franchise, was greenlighted to pilot on January. It’s set in a firehouse in the wettest city in America, which is light on blazes that need extinguishing. The crew always is ready to fight a fire — but in this wet city, they find themselves tackling the less glamourous elements of the job. Exec produced by Heffernan and Lemme alongside David Miner and Greg Walter and Kyle Clark,...
- 5/9/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: YouTube Red has ordered a pilot for High & Tight, a baseball buddy comedy starring Sung Kang and Danny Pudi. Co-starring in the pilot, created and written by Chris Marrs, are Virginia Williams (Fuller House) as well as Bruce McGill (Family Guy) and Mircea Monroe (Episodes).
High & Tight is set in the high-stakes and high-status world of Major League Baseball and is about a young translator (Pudi) forced far beyond his comfort zone when he’s hired as the full-time interpreter-slash-babysitter for L.A.’s newly signed and ill-behaved star Korean outfielder, Ho Rang’s (Kang). His irreverent partying lifestyle throws Joe Barnes’ (Pudi) staid academic life into complete upheaval.
Williams plays the first female general manager in baseball history. McGill plays the team’s owner, while Monroe plays his wife. Guest stars include pop star Christina Milian, Stephnie Weir...
High & Tight is set in the high-stakes and high-status world of Major League Baseball and is about a young translator (Pudi) forced far beyond his comfort zone when he’s hired as the full-time interpreter-slash-babysitter for L.A.’s newly signed and ill-behaved star Korean outfielder, Ho Rang’s (Kang). His irreverent partying lifestyle throws Joe Barnes’ (Pudi) staid academic life into complete upheaval.
Williams plays the first female general manager in baseball history. McGill plays the team’s owner, while Monroe plays his wife. Guest stars include pop star Christina Milian, Stephnie Weir...
- 4/25/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hail to the chief. Comedy Central has ordered seven additional episodes for the first season of The President Show. The weekly political satire TV series premiered on Comedy Central on April 27, 2017 and airs Thursdays at 11:30pm. The President Show stars creator Anthony Atamanuik as Donald J. Trump, host of his own talkshow. Peter Grosz plays Mike Pence. Atamanuik and Grosz executive produce with Adam Pally, Jason Ross, Olivia Gerke, Josh Lieberman, and Greg Walter. Read More…...
- 5/24/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Comedy Central is thinking bigly with its next late night franchise. As the network teased last week, it has ordered the new weekly series “The President Show,” starring Anthony Atamanuik as Donald Trump.
“The President Show” will air Thursdays at 11:30 p.m. Et, behind “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” starting April 27. The series will be produced like a talk show, with desk segments, field pieces and guest interviews – but set in the Oval Office and hosted by “Trump.”
And like any good talk show, “The President Show” will feature a sidekick ¬– Vice President Mike Pence (played by Peter Grosz).
“Laughing at the President is a proud American tradition and we hope not to disappoint anyone in that department,” Atamanuik said. “But our political system is too broken for us to be content joking about one man, even though he is a disastrous silly little toddler boy. Mostly I...
“The President Show” will air Thursdays at 11:30 p.m. Et, behind “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” starting April 27. The series will be produced like a talk show, with desk segments, field pieces and guest interviews – but set in the Oval Office and hosted by “Trump.”
And like any good talk show, “The President Show” will feature a sidekick ¬– Vice President Mike Pence (played by Peter Grosz).
“Laughing at the President is a proud American tradition and we hope not to disappoint anyone in that department,” Atamanuik said. “But our political system is too broken for us to be content joking about one man, even though he is a disastrous silly little toddler boy. Mostly I...
- 4/3/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
ABC is going to explore the generation gap with feature writer Maggie Carey. The network has handed out a script commitment to The Big Hole, from The To Do List writer Carey, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The single-camera comedy explores the generational clash between an entitled millennial and her baby boomer boss at a failing PBS station in Big Hole, Montana. See more Faces of Fall 2014 Carey will pen the script for 20th Century Fox Television and exec produce alongside Caroline Williams and 3 Arts' Tom Lassally and Greg Walter. The Big Hole comes after Aubrey Plaza-starrer
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- 10/22/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In order to shed her uptight image before college, Valedictorian Brandy Klark creates a “to do list” of all the “activities” she missed out on in high school. Quickly realizing that she’s way out of her depth, Brandy solicits her two best friends, her older sister and her burnt-out boss for their help and advice. But even with the guidance of those closest to her, Brandy can’t foresee that emotions are not easily kept to the margins.
Featuring the hottest cast of the summer including Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Scott Porter, Rachel Bilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Andy Samberg, Donald Glover, with Connie Britton and Clark Gregg, The To Do List is a comedy set in 1993 about a Type A girl, her to do list, and all of the outrageous lessons she awkwardly learns over the summer between high school and college.
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Featuring the hottest cast of the summer including Aubrey Plaza, Johnny Simmons, Bill Hader, Alia Shawkat, Sarah Steele, Scott Porter, Rachel Bilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Andy Samberg, Donald Glover, with Connie Britton and Clark Gregg, The To Do List is a comedy set in 1993 about a Type A girl, her to do list, and all of the outrageous lessons she awkwardly learns over the summer between high school and college.
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- 7/16/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Breaking: CBS Films has set a February 14, 2013 release for The To Do List, an ensemble comedy written and directed by Maggie Carey (Funny or Die Presents). Aubrey Plaza (Safety Not Guaranteed) plays Brandy Klark, a Type-a, overachiever who comes up with a “to-do list” featuring all the risqué extra-curricular activities she missed out on in high school and wants to complete before college. Rachel Bilson, Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Scott Porter, Connie Britton, Clark Gregg, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Donald Glover, Johnny Simmons, Sarah Steele, and Alia Shawkat co-star. Jennifer Todd produced for the Mark Gordon Company along with Brian Robbins and Sharla Sumpter Bridgett via Summer Break Productions for their Varsity Pictures banner. Mark Gordon, Maggie Carey, Bill Hader, Tracy McGrath, Greg Walter and Tom Lassally are the Executive Producers. CBS Films financed the film, will handle domestic distribution and has sold all worldwide rights.
- 8/29/2012
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
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