'Hot in Cleveland,' Betty White get a third season on TV Land

SAG Award-winning comedy receives 22 more episodes

By Daniel Fienberg Monday, Feb 28, 2011 4:18 PM

The cast of TV Land's 'Hot in Cleveland'

Credit: TV Land

Feeling a Betty White deficiency in your life?

TV Land has ordered a 22-episode third season for SAG Award-winning comedy "Hot in Cleveland."

The sitcom, which put TV Land on the original comedy map, is the highest rated and most watched series in network history, averaging 3.2 million total viewers.

In addition to its fairly robust (albeit down from Season One) audition, "Hot in Cleveland" earned a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and saw Betty White win a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series.

"The chemistry that this cast has with each other is undeniable so we are excited to bring ‘Hot in Cleveland’ back for another season," states Larry W. Jones, president of TV Land. "Our viewers will be thrilled with all that is in store for next season – amazing storylines, smart and hilarious writing and even more beloved guest stars!"

Such enthusiasm!

"Hot in Cleveland" will begin third season production his summer.

Daniel Fienberg
Executive Editor

A long-time member of the TCA Board and a longer-time blogger of "American Idol," Dan Fienberg writes about TV, except for when he writes about movies or sometimes writes about the Red Sox. But never music. He would sound stupid talking about music.