[03/11/15 - 02:13 PM] TV Land's "The Jim Gaffigan Show" Begins Production in New York Adam Goldberg, Michael Ian Black and Ashley Williams also star in the single-camera comedy, which will premiere this summer.
[via press release from TV Land]
TV LAND'S "THE JIM GAFFIGAN SHOW" BEGINS PRODUCTION IN NEW YORK
The Series Stars Jim Gaffigan, Adam Goldberg, Michael Ian Black and Ashley Williams
New York, NY - March 11, 2015 - Production has begun in New York City on TV Land's newest sitcom "The Jim Gaffigan Show," created by Peter Tolan and Jim Gaffigan. The show will shoot in iconic locations that have long been a part of the New York film and TV history like Katz's Delicatessen, Gotham Comedy Club and more to be announced. The single-camera comedy series is inspired by Gaffigan's real life and will chronicle one man's struggle in New York City to find a balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite. Ashley Williams ("How I Met Your Mother") will co-star in "The Jim Gaffigan Show" as Jim's wife, Jeannie. Adam Goldberg ("Fargo") will play Jim's best friend, Dave and Michael Ian Black ("Ed") will play Daniel, Jeannie's meddling confidante.
"The Jim Gaffigan Show," which will have an 11-episode first season, will premiere on TV Land this summer. Fans who can't wait long enough for the show to premiere can get a sneak peek into production by taking a first look at the new crime drama-inspired promo. Like "The Jim Gaffigan Show's" Facebook page or follow its Twitter account @gaffiganshow.
Jeff Lowell ("Manhattan Love Story") was recently tapped as showrunner of the series and will executive produce alongside Jim Gaffigan and Jeannie Gaffigan. Brillstein Entertainment Partners' Alex Murray and Sandy Wernick will also executive produce along with Michael Wimer of Fedora Entertainment. Seth Gordon ("The Goldbergs") directed the pilot episode. Peter Tolan ("Rescue Me," "The Larry Sanders Show") executive produced the pilot and will serve as a consultant on the series.
About TV Land
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