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Spectrum Originals Picks Up Sony Pictures Television Limited Event Series ‘Mad About You’ Starring Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt

Mar 6, 2019  •  Post A Comment

Press release from Charter Communications, March 6, 2019:

Charter Communications’ premium content initiative, Spectrum Originals, has picked up the limited series “Mad About You.” The Sony Pictures Television- produced series will include original cast, as Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt will reprise their roles as Paul and Jamie Buchman. Peter Tolan is tapped to be the showrunner, and Helen Hunt will direct the first episode. Danny Jacobson, who co-created the show with Reiser will serve as an executive consultant. The series is scheduled to launch in late 2019.

“We are so excited to finally be doing this and thrilled to have Peter Tolan as our fearless captain,” Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt said in a joint statement. “We promise you the same funny and heartwarming show – as soon as we can remember what’s funny about being older. It’s going to be great!”

“We are beyond thrilled to team up with Sony Pictures Television to give ‘Mad About You’ an exclusive home at Spectrum Originals,” said Katherine Pope, Head of Original Content. “Two decades ago, fans fell in love with this show,and this time will be no different as Paul, Helen and Peter explore modernmarriage through the eyes of two people who have just become empty-nesters. We can’t wait for everyone to fall in love with the Buchmans all over again.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to work with Helen and Paul and to partner with Spectrum Originals and Katherine, to bring this acclaimed comedy back to life,” said Jeff Frost, President of SPT, Chris Parnell and Jason Clodfelter, Co-Presidents of SPT. “It has been a labor of love for all involved and we think audiences will relish the next chapter in these wonderful characters’ lives.”

“Mad About You” is produced by Sony Pictures Television in association with Comedy Dynamics. Peter Tolan will serve as showrunner as well as executive producer and writer for the series. Helen Hunt and Paul Reiser executive produce alongside Brian Volk-Weiss, Michael Pelmont, and Matthew Ochacher for Comedy Dynamics.Danny Jacobson, who co-created the show with Reiser will serve as an executive consultant.

3 Comments

  1. I am an avid Mad About You fan and was so happy about the reboot but I have Direct tv. Please make the show available to me.

  2. Omg!!! My favorite show off all time will be rebooted! Got to see the teaser on the Today show this morning!! Then find out it’s going to be only shown on Spectrum???? WHAT?? I never even heard of that! Major disappointment. Ruined my day. ???

  3. What about the millions who have Direct TV and want to see Mad About You ? Not fair.. make it available to all !!

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