TBS Sets Comedy From Tracy Morgan, Jordan Peele

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TBS has given a straight-to-series order for a comedy series from comedians Tracy Morgan and Jordan Peele, the network said Monday.

The as yet titled series stars Morgan (30 Rock) as a former inmate released from a 15-year prison stint who is shocked to see how much the world has changed in his absence, according to network officials.

Morgan, Peele (Key & Peele), Eric and Kim Tannenbaum (Two and A Half Men) and Joel Zadak (Key & Peele) will serve as executive producers for the series.

"Tracy and Jordan are two of today's most sought-after and authentically funny comedians, and this show captures all the hilarity you would expect from this brilliant duo," said Brett Weitz, executive vice president of programming for TBS in a statement. "TBS is becoming a home for the most creative and diverse comedy creators in the business, and Tracy and Jordan are a perfect fit for this network."

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.