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New Comedy In The Works Called ‘Overstepping’ From Lauren Ashley Smith & Damon Wayans Jr. At CBS

Damon Wayans Jr. is expanding his TV presence, adding another comedy to his lineup at CBS. His latest project, Overstepping, is a multi-cam comedy produced under his Two Shakes Entertainment banner with CBS Studios. Wayans Jr. enlisted Lauren Ashley Smith, known for her work as head writer on A Black Lady Sketch Show, to write and executive produce the new series.

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CBS Extends Damon Wayans Comedy Poppa’s House To Full Season Following Strong Ratings

CBS has officially extended Poppa’s House to a full season, adding five episodes to its original 13-episode order, bringing the total to 18. This move reflects CBS's confidence in the show’s appeal and popularity, as it has already drawn in a solid viewership of 6.41 million within its first week of multiplatform viewing.

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Lamorne Morris And Tommy Davidson To Make Guest Appearances On New CBS Sitcom, ‘Poppas House’

Damon Wayans and his son, Damon Wayans Jr., are bringing nostalgia to their new CBS sitcom Poppa’s House with guest appearances from familiar faces. The father-son duo will pay tribute to their past hit shows, In Living Color and New Girl, by welcoming special guests Tommy Davidson and Lamorne Morris in an episode slated for February.

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Morris Chestnut To Star As Lead In ‘Watson’ With New CBS Series Order

CBS has officially greenlit the straight-to-series order for "Watson," a medical drama set to premiere during the 2024-25 broadcast season. Morris Chestnut is not only set to play the lead role but will also serve as an executive producer for the series, which draws inspiration from Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes mysteries.

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