NBC cancelled nearly all of its new comedies from last fall and said goodbye to "Parks and Recreation" this winter. The network hopes to replace them successfully with some familiar faces in three new sitcoms for this fall.
Following its order of three new dramas last week, NBC has ordered "People Are Talking," starring Mark-Paul Gosselaar; the workplace comedy "Superstore," starring America Ferrera; and the family sitcom, "Crowded," starring Carrie Preston and Patrick Warburton.
NBC will officially announce its full 2015-2016 schedule at the network's upfront presentation on Monday, May 11.
(Show descriptions via TVLine)
"People Are Talking"
Gosselaar joins this multi-cam show after four seasons on TNT's "Franklin & Bash." He will star alongside Meaghan Rath, Tone Bell and Bresha Webb in the story about two diverse couples who are neighbors and best friends. Each of the couple can't help but analyze and obsess about everything - from topics like sex and race, to the fact that the trusted new babysitter might just be a porn star.
"Superstore"
America Ferrera and "Mad Men" star Ben Feldman will lead this workplace comedy that takes place inside a super-sized megastore. Their fellow employees encompass every type of retail worker from the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and in-it-for-life managers. Together, they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions.
"Crowded"
From "Hot in Cleveland" creator Suzanne Martin, Warburton and Preston play empty nesters Mike and Martina who are finally reclaiming their wild side until their two grown daughters unexpectedly move back in. Also, Mike's parents have nixed their plans to retire in Florida and instead come to live in the already jam-packed home.
All three comedies will premiere this fall on NBC.