RODNEY ATTEMPTS TO HELP TRINA IMPRESS HER BOSS AT A FANCY CHARITY BALL, ON "RODNEY"

"Charity Ball" - Trina is competing with her co-worker, Irene (Patrika Darbo), for a promotion at work. So when Rodney offers to accompany Trina to her company's fancy charity ball, she needs to make a good impression on her boss, Gordon (Ronald Ernest West), -- who hates Rodney. Once there, Rodney tries to impress Trina's boss, however, a series of embarrassing incidents aren't likely to help Trina's cause, on "Rodney," TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 (9:30-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Rodney" stars Rodney Carrington as Rodney Hamilton, Jennifer Aspen as Trina Hamilton, Amy Pietz as Charlie, Nick Searcy as Barry, Oliver Davis as Jack Hamilton and Matthew Josten as Bo Hamilton.

Guest starring are Ronald Ernest West as Gordon, Patricka Darbo as Irene, Zoe Yeoman as Diane, David Trice as Keith, Greg Callahan as Stan, Elizabeth O'Brien as waitress and David Pierce as emcee.

"Charity Ball" was written by Drew Baupen and Phil Baker and directed by Bob Berlinger.

"Rodney" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

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