Not long after canceling Undateable, Crowded, and Telenovela, NBC has added two new comedies to its lineup. According to Deadline, the network has given series orders to Marlon starring Marlon Wayans as well as Tracey Wigfieldâs Great News produced by Tina Fey and Robert Carlock. Both shows were ordered to pilot in January. Hereâs more info on both shows from Deadline:
GREAT NEWS Getting along with some colleagues can be rough, but working with your mom? Thatâs a whole other story. When Katie, an up-and-coming news producer, finds out her overbearing mom (Andrea Martin) has rejoined the workforce as an intern at the station where Katie works, it might just be the worst news ever. But, with her biggest cheerleader at her side, Katie might finally get the recognition she deserves. The laughs hit close to home in this new office comedy from executive producers Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and the producers of â30 Rock.â The cast includes Briga Heelan, Andrea Martin, Adam Campbell, Kimrie Lewis-Davis, John Michael Higgins and Horatio Sanz. Tracey Wigfield serves as writer and executive producer. Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and David Miner also executive produce. Beth McCarthy-Miller directs. âGreat Newsâ is produced by Universal Television, Little Stranger and 3 Arts Entertainment. MARLON Loosely inspired by the real life of star Marlon Wayans, this update to the classic family comedy centers on a loving(but immature) father committed to co-parenting his two kids with his very-together ex-wife. While his misguided fatherly advice, unstoppable larger-than-life personality and unpredictable Internet superstardom might get in the way sometimes, for Marlon family really always does come first â even if heâs the biggest kid of all. The cast includes Marlon Wayans, Essence Atkins, Notlim Taylor, Amir OâNeil, Bresha Webb and Diallo Riddle Christopher Moynihan serves as writer and executive producer. Marlon Wayans, Rick Alvarez, Michael Rotenberg and director Andy Ackerman (pilot) also executive produce. âMarlonâ is produced by Universal Television, Wayans Brothers Entertainment, Bicycle Path Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.