Let's Stay Together (TV series)
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Let's Stay Together is an American romantic comedy
television series created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer. It premiered on BET
on January 11, 2011. The series premiere drew 4.4 million viewers. On April 20th, BET, announced that the show is renewed for a second season which is set to air 22 episodes starting in January 2012.
, Moesha
). Initially, Soul Food star Malinda Williams was cast in the lead role of Stacy. For undisclosed reasons, she was recast with Nadine Ellis.
Season 2 guest stars include Kyla Pratt
, La La
, Cory Hardrict
, and Rickey Smiley
.
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Comedy can refer to* Romantic Comedy , a 1979 play written by Bernard Slade* Romantic Comedy , a 1983 film adapted from the play and starring Dudley Moore and Mary Steenburgen...
television series created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer. It premiered on BET
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
on January 11, 2011. The series premiere drew 4.4 million viewers. On April 20th, BET, announced that the show is renewed for a second season which is set to air 22 episodes starting in January 2012.
Synopsis
Let's Stay Together is the story of Stacy Lawrence (portrayed by Nadine Ellis), a pediatrician who is engaged to Charles Whitmore (portrayed by Bert Belasco), the contractor she hired to remodel her kitchen.Cast
- Bert Belasco as Charles Whitmore, a self-employed contractor and older brother to Kita; engaged to Stacy.
- Nadine Ellis as Stacy Lawrence, a successful conservative pediatrician; engaged to Charles; Tasha'a sister.
- Joyful Drake as Tasha Lawrence-Woodson, Happy housewife to Jamal and mother of twins; Stacy's Sister.
- Erica HubbardErica HubbardErica Hubbard is an American film and television actress and model.Born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, Erica knew at the early age of nine that she wanted to be an actress after she performed in her first stage play...
as Kita Whitmore, Charles' self-assured younger sister. - RonReaco LeeRonReaco LeeRonReaco Lee is an American television and film actor.-Television:Lee began his acting career in 1983 as the host of the short-lived television show Kids Beat...
as Jamal Woodson, a legal aid attorney and Tasha's husband. - Kyla PrattKyla PrattKyla Alissa Pratt is an American actress and singer.-Early life:Pratt was born in Los Angeles, the oldest of five children of Kecia Pratt-McCullar, a schoolteacher, and Johnny McCullar, a semi-professional basketball player....
as Crystal cousin of Charles and Kita, she will be joining the cast in January 2012.
Production notes
Let's Stay Together was created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer (who also wrote for MartinMartin (TV series)
Martin is an American sitcom produced by HBO Independent Productions that aired for five seasons, from August 27, 1992 to May 1, 1997 on Fox...
, Moesha
Moesha
Moesha is an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles.-Overview:The show...
). Initially, Soul Food star Malinda Williams was cast in the lead role of Stacy. For undisclosed reasons, she was recast with Nadine Ellis.
Season 2 guest stars include Kyla Pratt
Kyla Pratt
Kyla Alissa Pratt is an American actress and singer.-Early life:Pratt was born in Los Angeles, the oldest of five children of Kecia Pratt-McCullar, a schoolteacher, and Johnny McCullar, a semi-professional basketball player....
, La La
La La (entertainer)
Alani Vazquez Anthony is an American actress, disc jockey, and television personality.-Early years:Vazquez's parents were both Nuyorican. They lived in Brooklyn, where Alani, Vazquez's brother, and her two sisters were born...
, Cory Hardrict
Cory Hardrict
Cory D. Hardrict is an American actor and film producer.-Life and career:Born in Chicago, Illinios, Hardrict began his career on television during the late 1990s, with appearances in weekly prime-time programs including Smart Guy, Felicity, Once and Again and ER...
, and Rickey Smiley
Rickey Smiley
Rickey Smiley is a standup comedian, television host, actor, and radio personality best known for his prank phone calls. The calls feature Smiley disguising his voice and carrying on a conversation with the recipient of the call....
.