William Shatner Heats Things Up on ‘Hot in Cleveland’

Hot in Cleveland
The cast of ‘Hot in Cleveland’ (Photo © TV Land)

Hot in Cleveland‘s live episode…yes, live…set to air on June 19, 2013 at 10pm ET (live-to-tape at 10pm PT) has signed up William Shatner as a guest star. The show’s also snagged The Office‘s Brian Baumgartner for the summer premiere episode.

“At long, long last, I am working with someone who is older than me,” joked William Shatner about joining Betty White and the cast for the live episode.

Emmy-winner Suzanne Martin writes, directs, and executive produces the series. Sean Hayes (Will and Grace), Todd Milliner, Lynda Obst, Larry W Jones, and Keith Cox also executive produce.

The Details:

The show will begin where the winter season finale left off with Joy (Jane Leeves) discovering what Elka (White) and Mamie (Georgia Engel) have been up to all season – it’s illegal and dangerous and they are in way over their heads, cutting into the business of some very scary locals. Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli), Victoria (Wendie Malick) and Joy try to step in to “help.” There will be mobsters, mistaken identities, special guest stars, and twists and turns – all LIVE, when anything can happen.