Wedding Band

This article is about the television sitcom. For the play, see Alice Childress. For other uses, see Wedding ring (disambiguation).

2012 American TV series or program

Wedding Band

Genre| Comedy drama
Created by|

* Darin Moiselle
* Josh Lobis

Starring|

* Brian Austin Green
* Peter Cambor
* Jenny Wade
* Derek Miller
* Kathryn Fiore
* Harold Perrineau
* Melora Hardin

Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
No. of seasons| 1
No. of episodes| 10
Production
Executive producers|

* Mike Tollin
* Josh Lobis
* Darin Moiselle
* Matt Pyken

Camera setup| Single camera
Running time| 44 minutes
Production companies|

* Tollin Productions
* FremantleMedia North America

Original release
Network| TBS
Release| November 10, 2012 (2012-11-10) –
January 19, 2013 (2013-01-19)

Wedding Band is an American comedy drama television series starring Brian Austin Green, Harold Perrineau, Peter Cambor and Derek Miller. The series ran on TBS from November 10, 2012, to January 19, 2013, at 10 pm EST.[1] It was created by Darin Moiselle and Josh Lobis. Despite positive reviews, TBS officially cancelled the series on January 22, 2013, after a single season, due to low ratings.[2] It was the last project by Tollin/Robbins Productions until Klutch Academy in 2021.

## Plot

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The series follows four friends who, despite their ups and downs, spend their spare time performing in a wedding band.

## Cast

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* Brian Austin Green as Tommy
* Harold Perrineau as Stevie
* Derek Miller as Barry Wilson
* Peter Cambor as Eddie Wilson
* Jenny Wade as Rachel
* Kathryn Fiore as Det. Ingrid Wilson
* Melora Hardin as Roxie Rutherford

## Production

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### Development

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The project first appeared on the development slate at TBS in May 2010.[3] On October 20, 2010, TBS placed a pilot order on The Wedding Band, written by Darin Moiselle and Josh Lobis, who also serve as executive producers alongside Mike Tollin.[4]

Casting announcements began in December 2010, with Brian Austin Green, Peter Cambor, Derek Miller and Harold Perrineau first cast; Green playing the role of Tommy; Cambor playing the role of Eddie; Miller playing Barry; and Perrineau in the role of Stevie.[5] Kathryn Fiore and Jenny Wade were then cast, with Fiore playing Ingrid and Wade playing Rachel.[6] Melora Hardin was the last actor cast in the series, she plays the role of Roxie Rutherford.[7]

On May 11, 2011, TBS ordered The Wedding Band to series with a 10-episode order.[8] Guest stars set to appear in season one include: Megan Fox, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kurtwood Smith, Donald Faison, Ashley Williams and Molly Sims.[9]

On January 22, 2013, Wedding Band was canceled by TBS, citing poor ratings.[10]

## Episodes

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No.| Title| Directed by| Written by| Original release date| U.S. viewers
(millions)

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1| "Pilot"| Bryan Gordon| Josh Lobis & Darin Moiselle| November 10, 2012 (2012-11-10)| 1.84[11]
2| "I Love College"| Michael Patrick Jann| James Eagan| November 17, 2012 (2012-11-17)| 1.24[12]
3| "Don't Forget About Me"| Jennifer Getzinger| Elizabeth Tippet| November 24, 2012 (2012-11-24)| 1.12[13]
4| "Time of My Life"| Adam Davidson| Matt Pyken| December 1, 2012 (2012-12-01)| 1.41[14]
5| "Get Down on It"| Kevin Dowling| Bridget Bedard| December 8, 2012 (2012-12-08)| 1.06[15]
6| "We Are Family"| Paul Holahan| Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland| December 15, 2012 (2012-12-15)| 1.03[16]
7| "I Don't Wanna Grow Up"| Phil Traill| Alan R. Cohen & Alan Freedland| December 22, 2012 (2012-12-22)| 1.29[17]
8| "99 Problems"| Andrew Fleming| Josh Lobis & Darin Moiselle| January 5, 2013 (2013-01-05)[18]| 0.94[19]
9| "Personal Universe"| Peter Lauer| Harley Peyton| January 12, 2013 (2013-01-12)[18]| 1.02[19]
10| "End of the World As We Know It"| Timothy Busfield| Josh Lobis & Darin Moiselle| January 19, 2013 (2013-01-19)[18]| 1.12[19]

## Critical reception

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Wedding Band received mixed reviews on Metacritic with a score of 61 out of 100 based on 12 critics' reviews.[20] Robert Lloyd of the Los Angeles Times said: "'Wedding Band' plays too long but has a good beat".[21] In the Daily News, David Hinckley Smith stated the "jokes flow nicely, the music is fun, and the pop culture references will make almost everyone smile."[22] In The New York Times, Neil Genzlinger stated that "Here are two things you don’t see very often: an hourlong television comedy and a scripted sitcom on Saturday night that is worth watching!"

## International broadcasts

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Country  | Network(s)  | Series premiere  | Timeslot

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Australia | Network Ten | December 5, 2012 | Wednesday - 7:30pm
United Kingdom | 5*[23] | 22 March 2013 | Friday 22.00
Canada | MuchMore | November 10, 2012 | Saturday - 10pm EST
Ireland | TV3 | January 4, 2013 | Fridays - 11:10pm
Portugal | TVSéries | December 18, 2012 | Tuesdays - 9:15pm
Turkey | CNBC-e | 2013 |
Slovenia | Planet TV | February 9, 2013 | Saturdays - 8:50pm CET
India | Comedy Central India | February 24, 2013 | Sunday - 10:00pm IST
Lithuania | TV3 | July 1, 2013 | Monday - 10:00pm IST
Israel | Hot (Israel) | 2013 |
Iran | Manoto | 2019  |
Romania | Prima Comedy | April 7, 2023 | Friday - Sunday - 08:00pm

## References

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1. ^ "TBS Announces Premiere Date for New Original Comedy Series 'Wedding Band' - Saturday, Nov. 10, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)". The Futon Critic. August 27, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
2. ^ "'The Wedding Band' Canceled by TBS". TV By the Number. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
3. ^ "Breaking News - Top Talent Chooses TNT and Tbs". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 21, 2010). "TBS Picks Up Two More Hourlong Pilots". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
5. ^ "Breaking News - Brian Austin Green and Harold Perrineau To Star in TBS Pilot of 'The Wedding Band'". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 11, 2011). "CASTING ROUNDUP: Two Board 2 HBO Series As Recurring, Two Join TBS Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
7. ^ "Breaking News - Development Update: January 17–18". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 11, 2011). "TBS To Order Pilot 'Wedding Band' To Series, Pass On 'Brain Trust' & 'Hound Dogs'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
9. ^ Barrett, Annie (November 11, 2011). "TBS comedy The Wedding Band announces guest stars | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
10. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (January 22, 2013). "TBS Cancels 'Wedding Band' After One Season (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
11. ^ Saturday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Tops Charts with College Football Doubleheader
12. ^ Saturday's Cable Ratings: College Football, "Matchmaker Santa" Top Charts
13. ^ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings: Nickelodeon's "Victorious" Leads Pack in Total Viewers". TheFutonCritic.com. November 24, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
14. ^ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings: College Football, "Wedding Band" Top Demos". TheFutonCritic.com. December 1, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
15. ^ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Tops Charts with Heisman Trophy Presentation". TheFutonCritic.com. December 8, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
16. ^ "thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/18/saturdays-cable-ratings-victorious-babys-first-christmas-top-viewers-849314/cable_20121215/". Retrieved December 19, 2012.
17. ^ "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings: Special "Monday Night Football" Finale Tops Charts". TheFutonCritic.com. December 22, 2012. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
18. ^ a b c "Wedding Band - Listings". Retrieved October 26, 2012.
19. ^ a b c "Wedding Band on TBS ratings | canceled + renewed TV shows". TV Series Finale. Retrieved January 23, 2013.
20. ^ "Wedding Band: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
21. ^ Lloyd, R (November 10, 2012). "Review: 'Wedding Band' plays too long but has a good beat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
22. ^ Smith, DH (November 9, 2012). "TV review: 'Wedding Band'". Daily News. Retrieved January 1, 2013.
23. ^ Munn, Patrick (September 28, 2012). "5* Acquires UK Rights To TBS's Dramedy Series 'Wedding Band'". TVWise. Retrieved September 28, 2012.

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* Official website
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