JOE THINKS BEING A �MANNY' IS AFFECTING HIS LOVE LIFE AND MEL TRIES TO HELP, IN AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF "MELISSA & JOEY," PREMIERING TUESDAY, AUGUST 24 AT 8:00 ET/PT

Burbank, CA (August 18, 2010) - As Joe comes to terms with his divorce and begins to settle into the idea of being a "manny," he decides it may be a good opportunity to date. He soon discovers, however, women aren't exactly drawn to male nannies. Mel, not wanting to see Joe upset, mainly because she doesn't want her gourmet meals to stop, sets him up by deceiving a former sorority sister about his occupation. Joey's in on the rouse, but will they be able to keep up the charade? "Nanny Love," an all-new episode of "Melissa & Joey" on ABC Family on Tuesday, August 24 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET/PT).

"Melissa & Joey" is a half-hour multi-cam comedy executive-produced by Bob Young & David Kendall, Paula Hart, Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence. "Melissa & Joey" is also written and created by Bob Young & David Kendall. The pilot was directed by Ted Wass. Melissa Joan Hart ("Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"), Joey Lawrence ("Blossom"), Taylor Spreitler ("Days of Our Lives") and newcomer Nick Robinson star. Elizabeth Ho is a recurring guest star.

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