The story is based on the play by Tracy Letts
The CBS Television Network has given a series order to Superior Donuts (13×30´), a multi-camera comedy from CBS Television Studios.
The series, starring Judd Hirsch and Jermaine Fowler, will broadcast during the 2016/17 season. The production follows the relationship between the gruff owner (Hirsch) of a small donut shop, his enterprising new young employee (Fowler) and their loyal patrons, in a quickly gentrifying Chicago neighborhood.
“This show has been very high on our radar since we first put it into development last winter,” said Glenn Geller, president, CBS Entertainment. “Jermaine Fowler is a rising young star, Judd Hirsch is a comedy legend and the entire cast is full of great comedic talent. We’re very excited to expand our comedy line-up with Superior Donuts.”
The story is based on the play by Tracy Letts, it is produced by CBS Television Studios. Bob Daily, Neil Goldman, Garrett Donovan, Mark Teitelbaum, John Montgomery, Michael Rotenberg, Josh Lieberman and Jermaine Fowler serve as executive producers. It is distributed by CBS Studios International.
