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CBS RENEWS POPULAR MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY BLOCK FOR THE 2021-2022 BROADCAST SEASON
CBS Originals “The Neighborhood” and “Bob ♥ Abishola” to Return CBS announced today that it has renewed its popular Monday night comedy block of THE NEIGHBORHOOD and BOB ♥ ABISHOLA for the 2021-2022 broadcast season. On a highly competitive night, THE NEIGHBORHOOD, currently in its third season, is television’s #2 most-watched comedy, reaching 7.06 million viewers; and BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, also a top-rated comedy, has an audience of 6.70 million in its second season. “We’re extremely proud of these two comedies, and delighted to bring them back next season,” said Thom Sherman, Senio...
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Bob Hearts Abishola
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AFTER TAYO FORBIDS DELE FROM DANCING, ABISHOLA ENLISTS BOB’S HELP IN TALKING TO DELE ABOUT HIS FEELINGS, ON “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, FEB. 22
“The Cheerleader Leader” – After Tayo forbids Dele from dancing, Abishola enlists Bob’s help in talking to Dele about his feelings, on BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, Feb. 22 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. REGULAR CAST: Billy Gardell (Bob) Folake Olowofoyeku (Abishola) Christine Ebersole (Dottie) Matt Jones (Douglas) Maribeth Monroe (Christina) Vernee Watson (Gloria) Shola Adewusi (Auntie Olu) Barry Shabaka Henley (U...
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Bob Hearts Abishola
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BOB ENLISTS TUNDE’S HELP TO BUY AN ENGAGEMENT RING, BUT HIS PLANS TO PROPOSE TO ABISHOLA ARE UPENDED BY HER BELIEF THAT A TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE IS MORE TROUBLE THAN IT’S WORTH, ON A REBROADCAST OF THE SECOND SEASON PREMIERE OF “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, MARCH 1
“On a Dead Guy’s Bench” – Bob enlists Tunde’s help to buy an engagement ring, but his plans to propose to Abishola are upended by her belief that a traditional marriage is more trouble than it’s worth, on the second season premiere of BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, March 1 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 11/16/20.) REGULAR CAST: Billy Gardell (Bob) Folake Olowofoyeku (Abishola) Christine Ebersole (Dottie) Matt Jones (Douglas) Maribeth Monroe (Christina) ...
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Bob Hearts Abishola
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AFTER A CHANCE ENCOUNTER, ABISHOLA AND CHRISTINA UNEXPECTEDLY HIT IT OFF AS FUTURE SISTERS-IN-LAW, AND AT MAXDOT, DOUGLAS GIVES THE WORKERS A MUCH NEEDED MORALE BOOST, ON “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, FEB. 8
“Tunde the Boy King” – After a chance encounter, Abishola and Christina unexpectedly hit it off as future sisters-in-law. Also, at MaxDot, Douglas gives the workers a much needed morale boost, but feels pressured when Bob praises him as a natural leader, on BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, Feb. 8 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. REGULAR CAST: Billy Gardell (Bob) Folake Olowofoyeku (Abishola) Christine Ebersole (Dottie) Matt Jones (Douglas) Maribeth Monroe (Christina) V...
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WATCH MAGAZINE’S 15th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE FEATURES COVERS WITH “THE NFL TODAY” HOST JAMES BROWN AND “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA” STAR FOLAKE OLOWOFOYEKU
NEW YORK – Jan. 26, 2021 – Critically acclaimed star Folake Olowofoyeku (BOB ♥ ABISHOLA) and three-time Emmy Award winning host James Brown (THE NFL TODAY) are featured on the covers of Watch magazine’s 15th anniversary issue, on newsstands today – and available digitally. Click HERE for the James Brown digital issue Click HERE for the Folake Olowofoyeku digital issue The issue includes a pictorial celebrating 15 years of Watch issues and the talent who made them so special, a Q&A with actor Kal Penn (CBS’ upcoming drama CLARICE), a story on Javicia Leslie (the new title character for ...
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Bob Hearts Abishola
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WHEN IT COMES TO SHOWING AFFECTION ON VALENTINE’S DAY, BOB AND ABISHOLA HAVE TO FIND A WAY TO MEET EACH OTHER IN THE MIDDLE, ON A REBROADCAST OF “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, FEB. 15
“Black Ice” – On Valentine’s Day, when it comes to showing affection, Bob and Abishola have to find a way to meet each other in the middle, on a rebroadcast of BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, Feb. 15 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 2/10/20.) REGULAR CAST: Billy Gardell (Bob) Folake Olowofoyeku (Abishola) Christine Ebersole (Dottie) Matt Jones (Douglas) Maribeth Monroe (Christina) Vernee Watson (Gloria) Shola Adewusi (Au...
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Bob Hearts Abishola
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ABISHOLA MUST DRAW THE LINE WHEN BOB’S EX-WIFE TRIES TO MANEUVER HER WAY BACK INTO BOB’S LIFE, AND GOODWIN IS CONCERNED WHEN CHRISTINA SETS HER ROMANTIC SIGHTS ON KOFO, ON A REBROADCAST OF “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, FEB. 1
Nicole Sullivan Returns as Bob’s Ex-Wife, Lorraine “Angry, Happy, Same Face” – Abishola must draw the line when Bob’s ex-wife, Lorraine (Nicole Sullivan), tries to maneuver her way back into Bob’s life. Also, Goodwin is concerned when Christina sets her romantic sights on Kofo, on a rebroadcast of BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, Feb. 1 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 4/6/20.) REGULAR CAST: Billy Gardell (Bob) Folake Olowofoyeku (Abishola) Christine Ebersole (Dottie) Matt Jones ...
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Bob Hearts Abishola
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WHEN ABISHOLA’S HUSBAND MAKES A SURPRISE VISIT FROM NIGERIA TO DETROIT, BOB SEES THIS AS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR ABISHOLA TO ASK FOR A DIVORCE, ON “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, JAN. 18
Dayo Ade Guest Stars as Abishola’s Husband, Tayo “The Wrong Adebambo” – When Abishola’s husband, Tayo (Dayo Ade) makes a surprise visit from Nigeria to Detroit, Bob sees this as a perfect opportunity for Abishola to ask for a divorce, but Abishola is surprised when past feelings for her husband come up, on BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, Jan. 18 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. REGULAR CAST: Billy Gardell (Bob) Folake Olowofoyeku (Abishola) Christine Ebersole (Dottie) Matt Jones (Douglas) ...
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WITH ABISHOLA’S HUSBAND ADAMANT THAT HE’LL NEVER AGREE TO A DIVORCE, BOB AND ABISHOLA GROW DISHEARTENED THAT THEY WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO GET MARRIED, ON “BOB ♥ ABISHOLA,” MONDAY, JAN. 25
“Honest Yak Prices” – With Abishola’s husband adamant that he’ll never agree to a divorce, Bob and Abishola grow disheartened that they will never be able to get married, on BOB ♥ ABISHOLA, Monday, Jan. 25 (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. REGULAR CAST: Billy Gardell (Bob) Folake Olowofoyeku (Abishola) Christine Ebersole (Dottie) Matt Jones (Douglas) Maribeth Monroe (Christina) Vernee Watson (Gloria) Shola Adewusi (Auntie Olu) ...