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BAD TEACHER is a single camera comedy based on the hit feature film about a hot, fearless and unapologetic former trophy wife who masquerades as a teacher in order to find a new man after her wealthy husband leaves her penniless. Dumped, divorced and broke due to a bad pre-nup, Meredith Davis is inspired by her friend's smart, awkward stepdaughter, Lily, to devise the perfect 3-step plan: 1) pose as a teacher at Lily's ritzy middle school 2) meet and marry a rich single dad 3) return to a lavish lifestyle. Using a phony resume, quick thinking Meredith effortlessly charms Principal Carl Gaines, who is easily duped and oblivious to her agenda. The faculty includes Joel, her handsome former high school classmate turned gym teacher, who sees right through her, but is amused by her antics; Irene, a shy, introverted teacher who's overly excited at the possibility of making a best friend; and Ginny, the up-tight Faculty President and busybody who resents Meredith and suspects something's fishy. Meredith may be the worst teacher ever, but she's the only one qualified to impart much-needed life lessons to Lily and her friends, while she keeps an eye out for husband #2.

BAD TEACHER, premieres Thursday, April 24 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT), after THE CRAZY ONES completes its full 22-episode season order on Thursday, April 17.

Diversionary Theatre to Channel the '80s with DECADES OF DIVERSIONARY Event
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017

Celebrate the decade that birthed the third oldest LGBT theatre in the country and the resilience of our community. The event features a special concert performance of highlights from the Tony Award-winning musical Falsettos....


Steven Weber to Guest Star on New Season of Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2014

Weber joins previously announced guest stars Valorie Curry, Demetri Martin, Fred Melamed, Jenny Slate, Larenz Tate and Alicia Witt. HOUSE OF LIES will premiere Sunday, January 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT opposite the new seasons of SHAMELESS (9 p.m.) and EPISODES (10:30 p.m.)....


Richard Kind Joins Amazon's RED OAKS Pilot
by TV News Desk - June 03, 2014

Deadline writes that stage and screen vet Richard Kind has joined the Amazon Studios pilot RED OAKS, directed by David Gordon Green and produced by Steven Soderbergh....


“The Evolving Peacemaker' by Leona and Matthew J. Evans is Released
by Christina Mancuso - January 23, 2017

A new book, 'The Evolving Peacemaker: A Commitment to Nonviolence' (published by Balboa Press), by Leona Evans with Matthew J. Evans, weaves Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence with the author's personal journey toward inner peace....


Justin Timberlake to Receive Decade Award at TEEN CHOICE 2016
by Tyler Peterson - July 06, 2016

Justin Timberlake will receive the Decade Award at TEEN CHOICE 2016, airing July 31 on Fox, it was announced today....


Writers Sign Petition Over Upcoming Neil Patrick Harris Variety Show & More
by Caryn Robbins - January 26, 2015

Today, over 175 comedy and variety writers have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement to protect its nonfiction writer-producers, including those set for the 10 ordered episodes of NBC's Neil Patrick Harris' variety show announced back in October....


Anti-Bullying Film THE MARTIAL ARTS KID to Open in Select Theaters Today
by BWW News Desk - September 18, 2015

An anti-bullying film, The Martial Arts Kid will open only in theatres on September 18th in New York and Los Angeles, which will then quickly be followed by other top markets including Chicago, Texas, Florida and Washington, DC....


Photo Flash: First Look at Lucy Punch and the Cast of GREAT BRITAIN - Updated!
by Christina Mancuso - September 08, 2014

Lucy Punch will play the leading role of Paige Britain in the West End transfer of Richard Bean's new play,Great Britain. Directed by Nicholas Hytner, the National Theatre's sell out production transfers to theTheatre Royal Haymarket on 9 September 2014 with opening night on 26 September at 7pm. Gre...


Ari Graynor Joins Cast of Showtime Comedy I'M DYING UP HERE
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2015

Ari Graynor has signed on to the cast of Jim Carrey's dark comedy I'M DYING UP HERE, heading to Showtime in 2016....


Rosie O'Donnell, Alex Brightman Set for Showtime Comedy Pilot SMILF
by Caryn Robbins - November 09, 2016

Rosie O'Donnell (Broadway's GREASE, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, SEUSSICAL) has joined the cast of Showtime's upcoming comedy SMILF, based on Frankie Shaw's award-winning short film....


Steven Weber to Guest Star on New Season of Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2014

Weber joins previously announced guest stars Valorie Curry, Demetri Martin, Fred Melamed, Jenny Slate, Larenz Tate and Alicia Witt. HOUSE OF LIES will premiere Sunday, January 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT opposite the new seasons of SHAMELESS (9 p.m.) and EPISODES (10:30 p.m.)....


Showtime to Present World Premiere of New Drama Series I'M DYING UP HERE at SXSW
by Caryn Robbins - February 21, 2017

SHOWTIME will present the world premiere of its highly anticipated new one-hour drama series I'M DYING UP HERE at the South by Southwest® (SXSW) Film Festival on Wednesday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas...


Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Welcome Baby Boy; Reveal Name!
by Caryn Robbins - April 12, 2015

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake welcomed their first child over the weekend, a baby boy they named Silas Randall....


Ari Graynor and More Sign on for Anna Jordan's YEN at MCC Theater; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016

MCC Theater announced today that stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of YEN, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Cullman....


Niecy Nash Heads to THE MINDY PROJECT in Recurring Role
by TV News Desk - August 22, 2014

As first reported by TVLine, Niecy Nash (Reno 911!, Getting On) will appear in a recurring role for THE MINDY PROJECT's third season on FOX....


Richard Kind Joins Amazon's RED OAKS Pilot
by TV News Desk - June 03, 2014

Deadline writes that stage and screen vet Richard Kind has joined the Amazon Studios pilot RED OAKS, directed by David Gordon Green and produced by Steven Soderbergh....


Ari Graynor and More Sign on for Anna Jordan's YEN at MCC Theater; Cast Complete!
by BWW News Desk - November 30, 2016

MCC Theater announced today that stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of YEN, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Cullman....


Showtime Orders New Comedy Pilot SMILF, Based on Short Film from Frankie Shaw
by Caryn Robbins - August 12, 2016

Today, SHOWTIME announced that it has ordered a new comedy pilot based on Frankie Shaw's Sundance Film Festival Jury Award-winning short film SMILF....


Comedies & Dramas Among Amazon's 2015 Pilot Season, Debuting Today
by TV News Desk - January 15, 2015

Amazon Studios previously announced it will debut its first pilot season of 2015 today, January 15 on Amazon Instant Video in the US, UK and Germany....


Showtime Picks Up I'M DYING UP HERE for Second Season Photo Showtime Picks Up I'M DYING UP HERE for Second Season
by A.A. Cristi - September 08, 2017

SHOWTIME is picking up its drama series about the art of comedy, I'M DYING UP HERE, for a second season, it was announced today by Gary Levine, President of Programming, Showtime Networks Inc. The fictional series explores L.A.'s famed '70s stand-up comedy scene. Season one starred Academy Award® wi...


175+ Comedy-Variety Writers Petition ITV - John Oliver, Amy Schumer, Colin Jost and More
by Christina Mancuso - January 26, 2015

More than 175 prominent comedy/variety writers, including a number who appear on-air, have signed a petition urging ITV to enter a collective bargaining agreement covering its nonfiction writer-producers....


YEN, Starring Lucas Hedges, Begins Tonight at MCC Theater
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017

Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith join Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen, Anna Jordan's Bruntwood Prize-winning play, directed by MCC alum Trip Pullman at MCC Theater. ...


Showtime Greenlights New Comedy Series SMILF from Frankie Shaw
by Caryn Robbins - May 11, 2017

SHOWTIME has announced the pick-up of the new half-hour comedy series SMILF from Frankie Shaw, based on her Sundance Film Festival Jury Award-winning short film of the same name....


'Death Of Abi Babatunde' Screenplay By Larry Powell Wins A Spot In L.A. Table Read Se Photo 'Death Of Abi Babatunde' Screenplay By Larry Powell Wins A Spot In L.A. Table Read Series With Starry Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2018

LA-based organization Scriptd is presenting a 'table read' of Larry Powell's feature screenplay 'The Death of Abi Babatunde' at venue ArtShare LA on Wednesday, May 30th 2018 at 8pm. Scriptd (Scriptd.com) is an organization that connects talented writers with fans and the community to help find, prom...


CBS Renews THE MENTALIST, But Cancels 5 Including THE CRAZY ONES
by Courtnie Mele - May 11, 2014

CBS has made a verdict on six of its shows: The Mentalist, The Crazy Ones, Bad Teacher, Friends with Better Lives, Intelligence, and Hostages....






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