NBC wants 12 more episodes of Howie Mandel’s 'Howie Do It,' which is performing Fridays.
NBC has picked up 12 more episodes of "Howie Do It."
Pickup comes as "Howie" continues to give the Peacock a bump in the Friday 8 p.m. hour -- a slot previously held by shows including "Crusoe" and "America's Toughest Jobs."
After three weeks, "Howie" has averaged a 1.8 rating/6 share among adults 18-49, improving the slot average by 64%. Skein has also averaged 6.5 million viewers.
"Howie Do It" stars "Deal or No Deal" host Howie Mandel as he pranks people on camera.
HDI Prods., Hallock Healey Entertainment, Suddenly SeeMore Prods., 3 Arts Entertainment, Canwest Broadcasting and Alevy Prods. produce. Mandel exec produces with Scott Hallock, Kevin Healey, Michael Rotenberg, Morgan Elliott and Mike Marks.
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