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[10/07/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 7
Updates include: Josh Rabinowitz, Kevin Barnett to write, star in NBC comedy; Colleen McGuinness, Todd Holland bring "The Homefront" to ABC; and Carl Lumbly set for arc on NBC's "Chicago Med."

[08/06/15 - 07:48 AM]
Turner Broadcasting Ramps Up On-Demand Efforts with Sneak Peek of TNT's "Public Morals"
Additionally, beginning this week, every single episode of all seasons of truTV's "Impractical Jokers" and TNT's "Cold Justice" will be made available on a variety of platforms and devices.

[05/13/15 - 07:19 AM]
truTV Keeps "Way More Fun" Momentum Going With Two New Series, Three Specials and Five Pilots
"Adam Ruins Everything" is an investigative comedy in which Adam Conover hilariously debunks social conventions that most people take for granted; and "The Driver's Seat" is a show that literally hits the road to discover what people really dish about in the privacy of their own cars.

[05/13/15 - 07:15 AM]
Turner Broadcasting "Turns It Up" at 2015 Upfront
The strength of Turner's diverse portfolio of brands - including Adult Swim, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, HLN, TBS, TNT, truTV and Turner Sports - was highlighted throughout the presentation, which showcased content and offerings from the networks and brought Turner's "Turn It Up" message to life.

[01/07/15 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 7
Updates include: Matt Bomer to play Montgomery Clift for HBO; Ivana Baquero cast in MTV's "Shannara"; and Peter Tolan, George Clooney and Bennett Miller team for "The Studio" at Showtime.

[12/09/14 - 10:18 AM]
The Fun Keeps On Coming to truTV with Series Renewals, Greenlights and More
"The Carbonaro Effect," "Fake Off" and "Friends of the People" are all due back on the cable channel.

[12/08/14 - 10:49 AM]
truTV Teams Up with Funny Or Die for "Friends of the People" Sneak Peek
Starting Wednesday, Funny Or Die will promote select sketches from the December 16 episode, while also directing users to a sneak peek of the full episode on the show's page.

[09/02/14 - 11:32 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, September 2
Updates include: TBS pulls the plug on "CeeLo Green's The Good Life"; John Stamos to lead "Members Only" at ABC; and Netflix acquires the streaming rights to FOX's "Gotham."

[06/19/14 - 10:18 AM]
truTV to Roll Out Eight New Series over Seven Months
Newly announced premieres include "Way Out West" (July 21), "Jokers Wild" (September 25), "Fake Off" (October 27) and "Friends of the People" (October 28).

[04/21/14 - 09:18 AM]
truTV Greenlights Six New Series as Part of Bold Brand Evolution
Plus: the network extends newcomer "The Carbonaro Effect" and renews "Impractical Jokers" for a fourth season.

[03/04/14 - 07:00 AM]
truTV Greenlights Network's First-Ever Sketch-Comedy Series: "Friends of the People"
The show's ensemble includes Jermaine Fowler, Jennifer Bartels, The Lucas Bros., Josh Rabinowitz, Lil Rey Howery and Kevin Barnett.







FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE (TRUTV)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
10/28/14 - 9/24/15
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2015-2016 season)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
SEASON(S):
2 (??? episodes)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled
DESCRIPTION:
(from truTV's press release, May 2015) truTV's first-ever sketch comedy series is back with a whole new collection of hilarious takes on pop culture.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Jennifer Bartels
· Jermaine Fowler
· Josh Rabinowitz
· Keith Lucas
· Kenny Lucas
· Kevin Barnett
· Lil Rey Howery
CREW INFORMATION:
· Avi Gilbert as EP
· Michael Rotenberg as EP
· Michele Armour as EP
· Neil Punsalan as EP/DIR
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (improv/sketch)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 3 Arts Entertainment
· Marobru Productions