Lifetime Chooses Sherri Shepherd
Lifetime Television, the number one women’s network, has picked up 12 episodes of the all-new, multi-camera comedy series "Sherri," starring comedian and 2009 Daytime Emmy Award–nominated cohost of "The View" Sherri Shepherd ("30 Rock," "Less Than Perfect"). The program, to be produced in New York by Lifetime Studios, marks the first comedy series ever to be wholly owned by Lifetime. The announcement was made today by JoAnn Alfano, Executive Vice President, Entertainment, Lifetime Networks.
"Sherri" centers around a newly single mom, paralegal and part-time comedian/actress who tries to get back into the dating scene and move on with her life after divorcing her cheating husband. Sherri finds solace and support among her girlfriends at the office while juggling her hectic life. Also starring in the series are Tammy Townsend ("Lincoln Heights"), Kali Rocha ("Grey’s Anatomy"), Elizabeth Regen ("The Black Donnellys") and Kate Reinders ("Ugly Betty"). Terri Minsky ("Less Than Perfect," "Lizzie McGuire") has been named writer/executive producer of "Sherri." The program will also be executive produced by Nina Wass and Gene Stein ("Less Than Perfect"), while Dave Flebotte ("Desperate Housewives"), who executive produced the pilot, will be a consultant. Shepherd, who will continue to co-host the hit ABC daytime talk show "The View," will serve as a co-executive producer of "Sherri." The comedy reunites Shepherd, Minsky, Wass and Stein, who last worked together on the ABC sitcom "Less Than Perfect."
"I've been a big fan of Sherri's for a long time and am thrilled to work with her again. She is one of the most gifted comedic actresses around, and we are very excited to have her on the Lifetime schedule,” said Alfano. "The best comedy originates from real-life experiences, and Sherri will take a hilarious, no-holds-barred look at life after marriage as only she can do." Alfano continued, "It is our goal to program contemporary and relatable comedies that reflect our brand and speak to today's women. 'Sherri' is the perfect complement to 'Rita Rocks' and the off-net sitcoms 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'Will & Grace.'"
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I think Sherri can do better. I think she is smart enough to know that and just had a momentary lack of judgment. I HOPE she and the others involved with this new program will read these comments and realize the mistake and remove this sort of humor from the show. She is funny enough to not have to stoop to this level.