Lifetime Gets New Original Comedy

LOS ANGELES: The View co-host Sherri Sheperd is set to star in her own comedy series, Sherri, for Lifetime Television.

Produced by Lifetime Studios, Sherri follows a newly single mom, who is a paralegal and part-time comedienne/actress. Starring alongside Sheperd 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 for the series. The show 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.

"I’ve been a big fan of Sherri’s for a long time and am thrilled to work with her again," said JoAnn Alfano, the executive VP of entertainment for Lifetime Networks. "She is one of the most gifted comedic actresses around, and we are very excited to have her on the Lifetime schedule. 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."