Some of the darkest things are happening in the world of television lately.
CBS has announced that they have revived “Kids Say the Darndest Things,” which ABC canceled earlier this year, for a second season. Tiffany Haddish returns to host and executive production.
News of the build comes about seven months after ABC gave the series the cop. It also represents a return to the show ‘s original home, with CBS broadcasting the Bill Cosby – hosted version from 1998 to 2000.
Coming from CBS Studios and Anvil 1893 Entertainment, the new edition will appear sometime in the 2020-21 broadcast season, with an exact date yet to be announced later. Design work is already underway, all CBS.
“There are few things that are more appealing and funny than a child’s undeveloped honesty, and Tiffany Haddish’s humorous adventure takes that to the next level. It’s great to have ‘Kids Say’ back on CBS and as part of our growing slate for 2021, ”said Mitch Graham, senior vice president of other programs at CBS Entertainment.
In the reimagined non-written series Haddish interacts with real children from all over the country in an invisible and funny way. All of these children are deaf and have no strain as they share their thoughts about the world as they see it.
“I see my role as providing a safe environment for children where they can say anything they want with complete freedom and without judgment. What I like about this show is that we let kids be true to themselves. I’m the man right here, and I like that, ”said Haddish.
“Kids Say the Darndest Things” is produced in association with She Ready Productions. Eric Schotz, Bellamie Blackstone and Ruth Rivin produce with Haddish.
Haddish is represented by UTA, Ziffren Brittenham and Kovert Creative. Anvil 1893 Entertainment is brought back by UTA.