TV Land Greenlights Second Season of ‘Lopez’

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Related: George Lopez talks about his TV Land show 'Lopez.'

TV Land announced has commissioned a second season order of comedy series Lopez, officials said Friday.

The series, starring and executive produced by stand-up comedian and actor George Lopez, revolves around the comedian’s life as he struggles with fame and wanting to give back to the Latino community where he grew up.

The Lopez season one finale airs June 22, according to the network.

The series is also executively produced and written by John Altschuler and Dave Krinsky (Silicon Valley, King of the Hill), Michael Rotenberg (It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia) and Troy Miller.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.