MEL'S MOTHER COMES TO TOWN ON A BRAND NEW EPISODE OF "MELISSA AND JOEY," AIRING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 8:00PM ET/PT ON ABC FAMILY

Comedian Rita Rudner and Julie Brown ("Clueless") Guest Star

Burbank, CA (July 31, 2012) - Joe gives Mel's mother some advice that upsets Mel on an all new episode of "Melissa and Joey," premiering on August 8 (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT) on ABC Family.

In the episode, "Mother of All Problems," Mel is anxious about her mother Monica's (guest star Rita Rudner) first visit in years. But when Joe tries to help smooth over their relationship, he gives Monica some advice that infuriates Mel. Meanwhile, when Lennox tries to get out of gym class, her teacher assumes she's pregnant.

The series cast includes Melissa Joan Hart, Joey Lawrence, Taylor Spreitler, and Nick Robinson. Guest stars include Rita Rudner, Julie Brown, and Hayley Erin.

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