NBC Sitcom Showrunner Removed Before Premiere
Gail Lerner was fired as showrunner of NBC’s ‘Newlyweds’ ahead of its premiere. The sitcom, starring Tèa Leoni and Tim Daly, features Jamie Lee Curtis.
Why it matters
Fans of the sitcom may see changes in its direction as the show moves forward without its original showrunner.
Key facts
- title
- Newlyweds
- service
- NBC
- release date
- Oct. 23
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showrunner removed
Lerner announced her firing on Instagram, citing personal reasons.
cast includes curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis, co-creator of the series, remains involved despite the showrunner change.
Common questions
why was lerner fired?
She cited personal reasons in her Instagram post.
who is in the show?
Tèa Leoni, Tim Daly, and Jamie Lee Curtis are part of the cast.
Sources
- ‘Newlyweds’ Showrunner Gail Lerner Fired From NBC Sitcom Ahead of Premiere: ‘I’m So Sad’ By Joseph Otterson, Variety TV · variety.com
- ‘Newlyweds’ Co-Creator Gail Lerner Fired As Showrunner Of New NBC Sitcom Ahead Of Premiere By Nellie Andreeva, Deadline · deadline.com
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