Wedding Band

Wedding Band is an American comedy drama 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.

This article is about the television sitcom. For the play, see Alice Childress. For other uses, see Wedding ring (disambiguation).
Wedding Band
GenreComedy drama
Created by
  • Darin Moiselle
  • Josh Lobis
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupSingle camera
Running time44 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkTBS
Original releaseNovember 10, 2012 (2012-11-10) –
January 19, 2013 (2013-01-19)

Plot

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

Cast

Production

Development

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
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Pilot"Bryan GordonJosh Lobis & Darin MoiselleNovember 10, 2012 (2012-11-10)1.84[11]
2"I Love College"Michael Patrick JannJames EaganNovember 17, 2012 (2012-11-17)1.24[12]
3"Don't Forget About Me"Jennifer GetzingerElizabeth TippetNovember 24, 2012 (2012-11-24)1.12[13]
4"Time of My Life"Adam DavidsonMatt PykenDecember 1, 2012 (2012-12-01)1.41[14]
5"Get Down on It"Kevin DowlingBridget BedardDecember 8, 2012 (2012-12-08)1.06[15]
6"We Are Family"Paul HolahanAlan R. Cohen & Alan FreedlandDecember 15, 2012 (2012-12-15)1.03[16]
7"I Don't Wanna Grow Up"Phil TraillAlan R. Cohen & Alan FreedlandDecember 22, 2012 (2012-12-22)1.29[17]
8"99 Problems"Andrew FlemingJosh Lobis & Darin MoiselleJanuary 5, 2013 (2013-01-05)[18]0.94[19]
9"Personal Universe"Peter LauerHarley PeytonJanuary 12, 2013 (2013-01-12)[18]1.02[19]
10"End of the World As We Know It"Timothy BusfieldJosh Lobis & Darin MoiselleJanuary 19, 2013 (2013-01-19)[18]1.12[19]

Critical reception

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
Country Network(s) Series premiere Timeslot
 AustraliaNetwork TenDecember 5, 2012Wednesday - 7:30pm
 United Kingdom5*[23]22 March 2013Friday 22.00
 CanadaMuchMoreNovember 10, 2012Saturday - 10pm EST
 IrelandTV3January 4, 2013Fridays - 11:10pm
 PortugalTVSériesDecember 18, 2012Tuesdays - 9:15pm
 TurkeyCNBC-e2013
 SloveniaPlanet TVFebruary 9, 2013Saturdays - 8:50pm CET
 IndiaComedy Central IndiaFebruary 24, 2013Sunday - 10:00pm IST
 LithuaniaTV3July 1, 2013Monday - 10:00pm IST
 IsraelHot (Israel)2013
Iran Manoto 2019
 RomaniaPrima ComedyApril 7, 2023Friday - Sunday - 08:00pm

References
  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 2012-01-24.
  4. Andreeva, Nellie (21 October 2010). "TBS Picks Up Two More Hourlong Pilots". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  5. "Breaking News - Brian Austin Green and Harold Perrineau To Star in TBS Pilot of 'The Wedding Band'". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  6. Andreeva, Nellie (11 January 2011). "CASTING ROUNDUP: Two Board 2 HBO Series As Recurring, Two Join TBS Pilot". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  7. "Breaking News - Development Update: January 17–18". TheFutonCritic.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie (11 May 2011). "TBS To Order Pilot 'Wedding Band' To Series, Pass On 'Brain Trust' & 'Hound Dogs'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  9. Barrett, Annie (2011-11-11). "TBS comedy The Wedding Band announces guest stars | Inside TV | EW.com". Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  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. 2012-11-24. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  14. "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings: College Football, "Wedding Band" Top Demos". TheFutonCritic.com. 2012-12-01. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  15. "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings: ESPN Tops Charts with Heisman Trophy Presentation". TheFutonCritic.com. 2012-12-08. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  16. "thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/12/18/saturdays-cable-ratings-victorious-babys-first-christmas-top-viewers-849314/cable_20121215/". Retrieved 19 December 2012.
  17. "Ratings - Saturday's Cable Ratings: Special "Monday Night Football" Finale Tops Charts". TheFutonCritic.com. 2012-12-22. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  18. "Wedding Band - Listings". Retrieved 26 October 2012.
  19. "Wedding Band on TBS ratings | canceled + renewed TV shows". TV Series Finale. Retrieved 2013-01-23.
  20. "Wedding Band: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  21. Lloyd, R (2012-11-10). "Review: 'Wedding Band' plays too long but has a good beat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  22. Smith, DH (2012-11-09). "TV review: 'Wedding Band'". Daily News. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  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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