TV LAND’S “THE SOUL MAN” IS A HIT: SECOND HIGHEST RATED SERIES DEBUT IN NETWORK’S HISTORY
Cedric “The Entertainer” and Niecy Nash in "The Soul Man."
Marking a milestone in TV Land’s history, the network’s newest original sitcom, “The Soul Man,” was the channel’s second highest rated series premiere among its target audience of Adults 25-54 and Women 25-54, second only to the series launch of “Hot in Cleveland” in June 2010. “The Soul Man” premiered June 20 at 10 p.m. and stars Cedric “The Entertainer” and Niecy Nash.
The premiere telecast of “The Soul Man” posted a 1.0 rating and one million viewers among Adults 25-54, and averaged over 1.9 million total viewers. Among Women 25-54, “The Soul Man” earned a 1.29 rating.
Additionally, TV Land aired two encores of “The Soul Man” (11 p.m. and 1 a.m.), which, combined with the premiere telecast, attracted over 3.5 million total viewers for “The Soul Man.” New episodes of “The Soul Man” premiere every Wednesday at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., respectively.
Cedric 'The Entertainer' as Reverend Boyce "The Voice"' Ballentine in TV Land's new original sitcom, "The Soul Man"
About “The Soul Man”
“The Soul Man” is the newest series being added to TV Land’s line-up of stellar sitcoms. The show revolves around former R&B star-turned-minister, Reverend Boyce “The Voice” (Cedric), as he moves back home to St. Louis with his family, including wife Lolli (Nash), to preach in his father’s church. Now, his family must adjust to their new humble life from their former superstar lifestyle. John Beasley (“Everwood”), Wesley Jonathan (“What I Like About You”) and Jazz Raycole (“My Wife and Kids”) also star.
Cedric “The Entertainer” and Suzanne Martin (“Hot in Cleveland”) serve as executive producers for “The Soul Man,” along with Eric Rhone. Emmy® Award-winner Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner of Hazy Mills Productions are also executive producers for “The Soul Man.” Lynda Obst also serves as executive producer, and Keith Cox and Larry W. Jones are executive producers for TV Land. Phoef Sutton (“Cheers”) is the showrunner and Stan Lathan (“The Steve Harvey Show”) serves as the director. The series is filmed in front of a live studio audience.
Recently Sonya’s Spotlight participated in a TeleConference with the Cast of “The Soul Man.” Check Back Soon for what the cast said about working on “The Soul Man.”
