Funny or Die’s next foray into the world of television will bring it to TV Land. The online comedy network is developing a pilot based on Throwing Shade, a podcast web series hosted by Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi.
The TV pilot will feature the same sort of chattiness and candor that viewers can find in the 80 episodes of Throwing Shade available on the Funny Or Die website. “This is Throwing Shade,” explain Gibson and Safi in the beginning of each episode, “where ‘feminasty’ Erin Gibson and homosexual Bryan Safi take a look at the headlines in politics and pop culture and treat them with much less respect than they deserve. Can you handle it?”
Subscribe to get the latest creator news
The Throwing Shade pilot could fit into TV Land’s expanding lineup. The Viacom-owned channel, best known for airing classic sitcoms, got into originals about five years ago. “We are huge fans of the podcast,” said Keith Cox, EVP of development and original programming at TV Land, in a statement reported by Variety. “Erin and Bryan’s talent and chemistry are undeniable, and with Charlie Siskel on board, we have an even more amazing team. Their unique perspectives belong on TV.”
This will not be Funny or Die’s first partnership with a Viacom network. It also produces @midnight, a late-night game show that airs on Comedy Central.
