Lovespring International
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Lovespring International is an American comedy series created by Guy Shalem and Brad Isaacs which aired on Lifetime
on Mondays at 11pm during the Summer of 2006 in the United States. Lovespring was canceled on December 1, 2006. Executive produced by Big Cattle Productions (established by Will & Graces Eric McCormack and business partner, Michael Forman, the show revolves around six employees at "Lovespring International", a dating agency located in Tarzana, California (even though it sells itself as an "elite Beverly Hills" company). There is at least one guest star per episode, and that guest is the seeker of a "match" in any particular episode.
The main characters, or employees, are manager
Victoria Ratchford (played by Jane Lynch
), psychologist
Steve Morris (played by Jack Plotnick
), receptionist
Tiffany Riley Clarke (played by Jennifer Elise Cox
), staff videographer Alex Odom (played by Mystro Clark
), and matchmakers
Burke Kristopher (played by Sam Pancake
), and Lydia Mayhew (played by Wendi McLendon-Covey
).
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
on Mondays at 11pm during the Summer of 2006 in the United States. Lovespring was canceled on December 1, 2006. Executive produced by Big Cattle Productions (established by Will & Graces Eric McCormack and business partner, Michael Forman, the show revolves around six employees at "Lovespring International", a dating agency located in Tarzana, California (even though it sells itself as an "elite Beverly Hills" company). There is at least one guest star per episode, and that guest is the seeker of a "match" in any particular episode.
The main characters, or employees, are manager
Management
Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
Victoria Ratchford (played by Jane Lynch
Jane Lynch
Jane Marie Lynch is an American comedian, actress and singer. She gained fame in Christopher Guest's improv mockumentary pictures such as Best in Show and is currently best known for playing the role of Sue Sylvester in the television series Glee...
), psychologist
Psychologist
Psychologist is a professional or academic title used by individuals who are either:* Clinical professionals who work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts .* Scientists conducting psychological research or teaching psychology in a college...
Steve Morris (played by Jack Plotnick
Jack Plotnick
Jack Stuart Plotnick is an American film and television actor.Born in Worthington, Ohio, Plotnick is based in Hollywood...
), receptionist
Receptionist
A receptionist is an employee taking an office/administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business...
Tiffany Riley Clarke (played by Jennifer Elise Cox
Jennifer Elise Cox
Jennifer Elise Cox is an American actress best known for her satirical portrayal of Jan Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie.-Film roles:...
), staff videographer Alex Odom (played by Mystro Clark
Mystro Clark
Mystro Clark was the American host of the syndicated version of the series Soul Train from 1997 until 1999. From there, he went on to become a film and television actor, and a writer for the show Cousin Skeeter....
), and matchmakers
Matchmaking
Matchmaking is any process of matching two people for the purpose of marriage or a sporting contest.-Practice:In some cultures, the role of the matchmaker was and is quite professionalized...
Burke Kristopher (played by Sam Pancake
Sam Pancake
Sam Pancake is a American actor. He is the brother of Catherine Pancake and Ann Pancake, a writer. He graduated from Hampshire High School and currently resides in Los Angeles....
), and Lydia Mayhew (played by Wendi McLendon-Covey
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Wendi McLendon-Covey is an American actress, writer, producer and comedian. She is known for roles on television shows, such as Reno 911! and Rules of Engagement . She is also known for her role in the 2011 hit film Bridesmaids.-Personal life:McLendon-Covey was born Wendy Anne McLendon in...
).
International broadcasters
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June 5, 2006 | Mondays at 8:00 |
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August 5, 2007 | Sundays at 22:35 |
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March 1, 2007 | Thursdays at 22:00 |
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HBO | September, 2006 | Every day at 20:05 |
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May, 2008 | Wednesdays at 23:00 |
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January, 2007 | |
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Everyday at 22:30 |