Three high-powered Los Angeles women, all middle-aged, accidentally find themselves stranded in Cleveland and decide to make a new home there, where their jet-setting ways are still impressive and glamorous. They move in to a house together and clash with its cantankerous caretaker.

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Premiered:

June 16, 2010

See It:

Wednesdays at 10 p.m. EST on TV Land.
Season 1 is available on DVD.

History:

In November 2009, TV Land announced an initiative to expand its programming into original scripted comedies, starting with the pilots Hot in Cleveland and Retired at 35. After its pilot was produced, Cleveland was ordered to series, and it premiered as TV Land’s first original sitcom in June 2010. It became the highest-rated show in TV Land history and was quickly renewed for a second season.

Cast:

Valerie Bertinelli as Melanie Moretti
Jane Leeves as Joy Scroggs
Wendie Malick as Victoria Chase
Betty White as Elka Ostrovsky

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Creators:

Hot in Cleveland was created by Suzanne Martin, whose sitcom credits include Frasier and Ellen. Martin, Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner serve as executive producers.