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In addition to four new drama series, CBS is bringing four new comedy shows to its 2019-2020 schedule. BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA is from creator Chuck Lorree and is described as “a love story about a middle-aged compression sock businessman from Detroit who unexpectedly falls for his cardiac nurse, a Nigerian immigrant, while recovering from a heart attack and sets his sights on winning her over. Undaunted by Abishola’s lack of initial interest or the vast differences in their backgrounds, Bob is determined to win Abishola’s heart, in this comedic examination of immigrant life in America.”
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BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA stars Billy Gardell as Bob, Folake Olowofoyeku as Abishola, Christine Ebersole as Dottie, Matt Jones as Douglas, Maribeth Monroe as Christine, Vernee Watson as Gloria, Shola Adewusi as Auntie Olu, Barry Shabaka Henley as Uncle Tunde and Travis Wolfe Jr. as Dele. Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky, Al Higgins serve as executive producers. The show will air Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
After suffering a heart attack, Bob (@BillyGardell) falls in love with his no-nonsense Nigerian nurse, Abishola (@TheFolake). Here’s your first look at #BobHeartsAbishola, from award-winning creator, executive producer & writer Chuck Lorre, coming Mondays at 8:30/7:30c this Fall. pic.twitter.com/AGbeKi3dc8
— CBS (@CBS) May 15, 2019
Meanwhile, CAROL’S SECOND ACT is about a woman who decides to embark on a second act after raising her children, getting a divorce and retiring from her teaching job. At age 50, she decides to become a doctor. But as a medical intern, she has to deal with people who are half her age. CAROL’S SECOND ACT stars Patricia Heaton as Carol Kenney, Kyle MacLachlan as Dr. Frost, Ito Aghayere as Dr. Maya Jacobs, Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Daniel and Sabrina Jalees as Lexie. Lucas Neff guest stars as Caleb. mily Halpern, Sarah Haskins; Patricia Heaton, Adam Griffin, David Hunt, Rebecca Stay, Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor serve as executive producers.
CAROL’S SECOND ACT airs Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
After raising her children, getting divorced, and retiring from teaching, 50-year-old Carol decides to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. Here’s your first look at #CarolsSecondAct, starring Emmy Award winner @PatriciaHeaton, coming Thursday at 9:30/8:30c this Fall. pic.twitter.com/bSSPckU8JC
— CBS (@CBS) May 15, 2019
THE UNICORN is a new comedy series about a group of best friends and family who try to help Wade embrace his new life after the death of his wife one year ago. “As a sometimes ill-equipped but always devoted single parent to his two adolescent daughters, he is taking the major step of dating again. To Wade’s amazement, he’s a hot commodity with women, and his friends explain that he’s the perfect single guy – a “unicorn”: employed, attractive, and with a proven track record of commitment. With his daughters and best friends rooting him on and hoping he’ll find happiness again, Wade and his healing heart are ready to try life… and love… again.”
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THE UNICORN stars Walton Goggins as Wade, Rob Corddry as Forrest, Michaela Watkins as Delia, Omar Benson Miller as Ben, Maya Lynne Robinson as Michelle, Ruby Jay as Grace, and Makenzie Moss as Natalie. Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor, Wendi Trilling and Peyton Reed serve as executive producers. The show will air Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
A year after losing his wife, Wade tries to embrace his “new normal” as he re-enters the dating world, soon discovering he’s a hot commodity. Here’s your first look at #TheUnicorn, coming Thursdays at 8:30/7:30c this Fall. pic.twitter.com/chnesr74Ng
— CBS (@CBS) May 15, 2019
Finally, BROKE is “a comedy about Jackie, a single suburban mother who’s shocked when her estranged sister, Elizabeth, her sister’s outrageously wealthy, big-hearted husband, Javier, and Javier’s fiercely loyal assistant/driver/friend, Luis, land on her doorstep in need of a place to live after the couple’s money dries up. Though class differences may separate the women, and the size of the house and the number of people living in it will test the limits of family ties, the familial bond of sisterhood might be the catalyst they need to restore their relationship.”
BROKE stars Jaime Camil as Javier, Pauley Perrette as Jackie, Natasha Leggero as Elizabeth, Izzy Diaz as Luis and Antonio Corbo as Sammy. Alex Herschlag, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Ben Silverman, Jaime Camil, Guillermo Restrepo, Gonzalo Cilley and Maria Lucia Hernandez serve as executive producers. BROKE will air midseason on CBS.
A single suburban mother (@PauleyP) plays reluctant host to her estranged sister (@natashaleggero) and brother-in-law (@jaimecamil) after the couple’s extravagant lifestyle takes a turn. Here’s your first look at #Broke, coming soon to CBS. pic.twitter.com/Oz933xbPd8
— CBS (@CBS) May 15, 2019