'Notes From the Underbelly' will debut April 11, taking over the 9:30 slot from 'In Case of Emergency.'
'Traveler'
New ABC laffer "Notes From the Underbelly," originally slated for last fall, has finally scored a premiere date, while the network has also nailed down its post-season Wednesday plans.
"Notes From the Underbelly" will air starting April 11 in the Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m. slot currently held by "In Case of Emergency," which will have completed its run.
The network will shake up Wednesdays again on May 30, launching an all-original night with a two-hour premiere of new reality skein "The Next Best Thing: Who Is the Greatest Celebrity Impersonator?" followed by the drama "Traveler" at 10 p.m.
"Traveler," from Warner Bros. TV, revolves around two pals who are framed for domestic terrorism by a third. Charlie Craig, Dan Jinks and Bruce Cohen exec produce. David Digilio created the series and serves as co-exec producer.
"Next Best Thing," from Peter Engel Prods. and New Wave Entertainment, will settle into its normal one-hour slot at 8 p.m. the following week, June 6.
That leads into the return of the reality contest "American Inventor," from FremantleMedia North America and Simon Cowell at 9.
As for "Notes From the Underbelly," laffer follows the exploits of a hip, young couple (Peter Cambor, Jennifer Westfeldt) who realize their lives are about to change now that she's pregnant.
Comedy was first announced to debut last September on Thursdays in the 8 p.m. hour, paired with "Big Day." But when "Ugly Betty" moved to the slot, "Big Day" and "Notes" were pushed to midseason.
"Big Day" ran earlier this winter; now it's "Underbelly's" turn. Show comes from Warner Bros. TV and was created by Stacy Traub, who exec produces with Barry Sonnenfeld, Kim Tannenbaum and Eric Tannenbaum.
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