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TV Showrunner Change and Production Update

Updated 2026-10-15 18:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

NBC’s ‘Newlyweds’ is getting a new showrunner, with Bruce Helford replacing Gail Lerner. The comedy series, co-created by Lerner and Jamie Lee Curtis, will continue production despite the change in leadership.

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‘Newlyweds’: Bruce Helford Tapped As New Showrunner In ‘Anything But Love’ Reunion With Jamie Lee Curtis, Production Hiatus Extended

NBC and Universal Television are bringing in a steady hand to take the reins of freshman multi-camera comedy Newlyweds, hiring sitcom veteran Bruce Helford (The Conners) as new showrunner to replace Gail Lerner who was fired last Friday. Newlyweds, co-created by Lerner and Jamie Lee Curtis, is curre

2026-10-15 18:00 UTC