NBC’s making history with Working the Engels, a new comedy series from Katie Ford and Jane Ford. According to the network, Working the Engels will be the first half-hour network comedy to be co-produced by a U.S. and a Canadian broadcaster.
Katie and Jane Ford created and will write the show, which has a 12-episode order from NBC. Andrea Martin (SCTV), Kacey Rohl (Hannibal), Azura Skye (American Horror Story), and Benjamin Arthur (Less Than Kind) star in the comedy with Katie and Jane Ford, Howard Busgang, Tom Nursall, and Noreen Halpern executive producing.
“We’re over the moon thrilled to work with NBC and Shaw Media on this series,” stated Noreen Halpern, President, Halfire-CORE Entertainment. “Katie and Jane Ford have created a laugh-out-loud show, and we’re delighted to have a comedic legend in Andrea Martin, complemented by a trio of rising stars.”
The Plot: The series centers on a family who must band together to keep their heads above water when their father and breadwinner passes away, leaving them a mountain of debt. The Engels must all go to work running Dad’s storefront law firm, with one minor problem — daughter Jenna is the only one who is qualified to practice law.
