‘Newlyweds’ Finds New Showrunner in ‘The Conners’ Co-Creator Bruce Helford
The sitcom veteran replaces series co-creator Gail Lerner after her NBC firing The post ‘Newlyweds’ Finds New Showrunner in ‘The Conners’ Co-Creator Bruce Helford appeared first on TheWrap .
NBC's romantic sitcom "Newlyweds" has appointed "The Conners" co-creator Bruce Helford as its new showrunner following the departure of original showrunner Gail Lerner. The decision comes after a period of creative discord, with Lerner sharing on Instagram that her exit was due to "creative differences." Lerner, known for her work on "Black-ish" and "Will & Grace," had been a key figure in the series since its inception alongside Jamie Lee Curtis, who continues to serve as an executive producer and recurring cast member.
Helford's appointment signals a return to multi-cam comedy for the seasoned TV veteran, who previously helmed "The Conners" for seven seasons following the cancellation of "Roseanne." His previous work also includes shows like "The Drew Carey Show" and "George Lopez." The new show, which stars Téa Leoni and Tim Daly as a free-spirited mother and a buttoned-up professor forced to marry after a whirlwind romance, will now be guided by Helford, who is represented by UTA and Ziffren Brittenham. "Newlyweds" premieres on NBC on Friday, October 23.
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