WHEN TRINA LOSES HER JOB, RODNEY MIGHT MISS HIS SHOT AT THE COMEDY BIG TIME BECAUSE HE HAS TO TAKE A SECOND JOB, ON "RODNEY"

"Rodney Moonlights" - Things start looking up for Rodney and his career as a standup comic when a talent agent gives him a shot to be in a showcase. But then Trina loses her job at the bank and Rodney is forced to take a second job working nights. Exhausted, Rodney must find a way to stay awake long enough to appear in the showcase, on "Rodney," TUESDAY, APRIL 12 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Rodney" stars Rodney Carrington as Rodney Hamilton, Jennifer Aspen as Trina Hamilton, Amy Pietz as Charlie, Nick Searcy as Barry, Oliver Davis as Jack Hamilton and Matthew Josten as Bo Hamilton.

Guest starring is Jane Lynch as Amy O'Brien and Paul Willson as Glen.

"Rodney Moonlights" was written by Jim Reynolds and directed by Sean Mulcahy .

"Rodney" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.