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JamesG · 08-31-2015, 08:57 PM

"The Jim Gaffigan Show" and "Impastor" Renewed for Season 2 at TV Land
by Nellie Andreeva
August 31, 2015

TV Land continues to give a vote of confidence to its new slate of single-camera original comedy series.

After renewing Darren Star’s "Younger" earlier this year, the Viacom cable network has just given second-season pickups to the two followup series, "The Jim Gaffigan Show" and "Impastor".

None have been a breakout hit of the magnitude of TV Land’s first ever original comedy, "Hot in Cleveland", but they have done a respectable ratings business, according to TV Land.

The network notes that "Gaffigan" drew an average of 4.0 million viewers on premiere nights on TV Land and Nick at Nite, while "Impastor" attracted a weekly average of 2.8 million viewers, with "Gaffigan" up +100% from TV Land’s primetime average and "Impastor" up +29% among Adults 25-54.

“We’re really proud of these shows that represent the new TV Land,” said TV land EVP Keith Cox. “They have quality writing and great casts, and we’re excited to move on to season two for both.”

"The Jim Gaffigan Show", starring and inspired by the real life of comedian Jim Gaffigan, chronicles one man’s struggle in New York City to find a balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite.

Also starring in the series are Ashley Williams, Adam Goldberg, and Michael Ian Black, with appearances by Tongayi Chirisa.

The show was co-created by executive producers Jim Gaffigan and Peter Tolan and is also executive produced by Gaffigan’s wife, Jeannie Gaffigan.

Jeff Lowell served as showrunner for the first season, it is unclear if he will return in Season 2. Alex Murray and Sandy Wernick of Brillstein Entertainment Partners also executive produce.

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 56,951	TV Land Renews "The Jim Gaffigan Show" for 2nd Season *"The Jim Gaffigan Show" and "Impastor" Renewed for Season 2 at TV Land* by Nellie Andreeva August 31, 2015 TV Land continues to give a vote of confidence to its new slate of single-camera original comedy series. After renewing Darren Star’s "Younger" earlier this year, the Viacom cable network has just given second-season pickups to the two followup series, "The Jim Gaffigan Show" and "Impastor". None have been a breakout hit of the magnitude of TV Land’s first ever original comedy, "Hot in Cleveland", but they have done a respectable ratings business, according to TV Land. The network notes that "Gaffigan" drew an average of 4.0 million viewers on premiere nights on TV Land and Nick at Nite, while "Impastor" attracted a weekly average of 2.8 million viewers, with "Gaffigan" up +100% from TV Land’s primetime average and "Impastor" up +29% among Adults 25-54. “We’re really proud of these shows that represent the new TV Land,” said TV land EVP Keith Cox. “They have quality writing and great casts, and we’re excited to move on to season two for both.” "The Jim Gaffigan Show", starring and inspired by the real life of comedian Jim Gaffigan, chronicles one man’s struggle in New York City to find a balance between fatherhood, stand-up comedy and an insatiable appetite. Also starring in the series are Ashley Williams, Adam Goldberg, and Michael Ian Black, with appearances by Tongayi Chirisa. The show was co-created by executive producers Jim Gaffigan and Peter Tolan and is also executive produced by Gaffigan’s wife, Jeannie Gaffigan. Jeff Lowell served as showrunner for the first season, it is unclear if he will return in Season 2. Alex Murray and Sandy Wernick of Brillstein Entertainment Partners also executive produce. http://deadline.com/2015/08/the-jim-...nd-1201511005/