Welcome to the world of sitcoms and comedy, where laughter is a universal language and TV shows are the portals that transport us to realms of joy! In this blog post, we are going to discuss a milestone in the entertainment industry, one that redefined the landscape of original, scripted series for TV ONE. This post is a throwback to an exciting development that took place in the early part of the decade, when TV ONE struck a deal for its first original scripted series with the return of “LOVE THAT GIRL!” A creation by the producer of “MARTIN” and “THE JAMIE FOXX SHOW,” Bentley Kyle Evans, the series stars Tatyana Ali in the lead role and includes a guest appearance by none other than Martin Lawrence himself. As we approach the 15th anniversary of this iconic series production, let’s dive into its journey and impact.
“LOVE THAT GIRL!” — A TV ONE Original
TV One and writer/producer/ Bentley Kyle Evans have struck a deal for his , Bent Outta Shape Productions, Inc., in association with Hazrah Entertainment, to produce TV One’s first original, scripted series, LOVE THAT GIRL! The popular African–on-bet” target=”_blank”> produced sitcom was introduced to TV One viewers with four special episodes in January 2010.
The Storyline and Characters
The series, a sexy half-hour sitcom, stars Tatyana Ali (Fresh Prince of Bel Air, TV One Access) as a young divorcee who returns home to southern California for a second chance in and a career in her father’s (Phil Morris) real estate . When her unemployed brother Latrell (Alphonso McAuley), an aspiring stand-up comedian, unexpectedly moves in with her, the world she was trying to create is suddenly turned upside down.
The Journey and Impact
In 2009, Bent Outta Shape Productions, Inc., produced four episodes of the sitcom and brought them to TV One. The episodes proved quite popular with TV One’s audience when they aired in January 2010. The deal with TV One called for 26 episodes, 13 of which have already been filmed, with 13 more to be filmed in early 2011. LOVE THAT GIRL! premiered in the first quarter of 2011.
Reception and Legacy
TV One Senior Vice President of Original Programming Toni Judkins stated, “LOVE THAT GIRL! really resonated with TV One viewers when we aired the original four episodes in January, and we are delighted to work with Bentley Evans and Martin Lawrence on this exciting project and bring original, scripted comedy to our lineup.”
Conclusion
As we celebrate the 15th year of LOVE THAT GIRL!, we appreciate the strides it made in representing the urban market. A pioneer in its own right, it continues to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide.
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