‘The Conners’ Boss Bruce Helford Hired to Run ‘Newlyweds’ at NBC After Gail Lerner’s Firing
After Gail Lerner’s recent announcement that she’d been fired as the showrunner of “Newlyweds,” the upcoming NBC sitcom she co-created with Jamie Lee Curtis, the network has hired Bruce Helford to take over. Helford is a veteran writer-producer who has created and overseen several comedian-driven series over the course of decades. As a creator or […]
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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