Everybody Hates Chris Heads to Nick at Nite

NEW YORK, March 3: The
CW’s family comedy series Everybody Hates Chris will join Nick at Nite’s lineup in September 2009.

The deal with CBS
Television Distribution includes a four-year license period for a minimum of
four seasons (80 episodes). The series is currently in production on season
four, which is included as part of the overall deal.

From co-creator and
narrator Chris Rock, Everybody Hates Chris tells the story of a teenager growing up in
Brooklyn, New York, in the early 1980s, inspired by Rock’s own childhood. The
half-hour series stars Tyler James Williams (Unaccompanied Minors) as Chris, Terry Crews (The Longest Yard) as Julius, Tichina Arnold (Martin) as Rochelle, Tequan Richmond (Ray) as Drew, Imani Hakim as Tonya and Vincent
Martella (Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo) as Greg.

"Nick at Nite is one
of my family's favorite TV networks," said Rock. "I am thrilled that
this series, which reflects my childhood growing up in Brooklyn, is coming to
the number-one home for great family comedies."

"Following in the
success we've had with George Lopez and Home Improvement, this show has all the makings to be our next big
hit for kids and parents on Nick at Nite," said Cyma Zarghami, the president
of Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group. "Chris Rock is a comedic
genius, hugely popular with adults, and he's created a great kid-centric
character and story that will be relevant to both our kid and adult audience.
It's a great addition for us."

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski