Tag Archives: Universal Television

Peacock has given a straight-to-series order for a TV adaptation of Pitch Perfect from Universal Television, based on Universal Pictures’ hit franchise.

NBCUniversal Television and Streaming and Universal Television have entered into a talent holding deal with Shanola Hampton, co-star of the Showtime drama Shameless.

The original cast members of Parks and Recreation are reprising their characters from the hit comedy for NBC and Universal Television's A Parks and Recreation Special, set to air April 30 at 8:30 p.m.

NBC has given a straight-to-series order for a new comedy from Emmy Award winners Tina Fey, Ted Danson and Robert Carlock.

Emmy and Peabody Award winner Michael Schur has renewed his overall deal with Universal Television with a multiyear contract.

NBC has renewed its comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine for the 2019-20 season.

For its comedy development team, Universal Television has elevated Jim Donnelly to executive VP and Dan Shear to senior VP.

Carol Mendelsohn and Julie Weitz, principals of Carol Mendelsohn Productions, have signed an exclusive overall producing deal with Universal Television.

JoAnn Alfano, who has served as executive VP of scripted programming for NBCUniversal International Studios since 2013, is joining Universal Television as executive VP of current series and new business development.

Comedian and talk show host Chelsea Handler has signed a first-look producing deal with Universal Television and Universal Television Alternative Studio.