American sitcom
State of Georgia is an American television sitcom.[1] It stars Raven-Symoné, Majandra Delfino, and Loretta Devine. The half-hour multi-cam comedy series stars Raven-Symoné as Georgia, an aspiring actress with a larger-than-life personality, and her science geek best friend, Jo (Majandra Delfino), who are trying to make professional and personal headway in New York City. The series ran on ABC Family from June 29 to August 17, 2011.[2] The pilot episode had 1.32 million viewers.[3]
On September 16, 2011, ABC Family canceled State of Georgia after one season, due to poor ratings.[4]
Premise
Georgia Chamberlain (Raven-Symoné) is an aspiring actress from the south who wants to become a household name, so she moves to New York City with her science geek best friend, Jo (Delfino).[5] Georgia's Aunt Honey (Loretta Devine) is a wealthy woman with an active sex life who appears to give the girls advice.
Cast and characters
- Raven-Symoné portrays Georgia Chamberlain, a bold and confident young woman from the South, who moved to New York to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.
- Majandra Delfino portrays Josephina "Jo" Pye, Georgia's shy and timid best friend. She moved to New York with her best friend Georgia and is a graduate student in physics.
- Loretta Devine portrays Honey Dupree,[6][7] Georgia's nymphomaniac aunt who owns the apartment where the girls live. With an active life, she appears from time to time on their floor to give the girls advice and listen to their problems, and share her own adventures.
- Kevin Covais portrays Lewis, a member of Jo's grad student physics group. He doesn't accept that Jo is the leader of the group because she is a woman. He is the typical nerd who thinks he's cool and is always trying to be the leader. He has a not-so-secret crush on Jo, claiming, "I`ve always loved you!", in one episode.
- Hasan Minhaj portrays Seth, a member of Jo's grad student physics group. He is always the target of Leo's jokes and also thinks Jo is very attractive.
- Jason Rogel portrays Leo, a member of Jo's grad student physics group. He is fond of making jokes regarding Seth's intimacy.
Development and production
The project is from ABC Studios. The pilot was written by the author Jennifer Weiner and Jeff Greenstein,[1][failed verification] and announced on October 8, 2010.[8] After starring in the ABC Family original film Revenge of the Bridesmaids, Raven-Symoné went in to pitch the cable network a half-hour project with the writer Yvette Lee Bowser to star and produce a new series. The two sides were in negotiations when ABC Family managers brought up Georgia and in November 17, 2010, it was announced that she would star in Georgia.[9] The series was originally called The Great State of Georgia.[10][failed verification] The pilot was filmed in 2010. On January 31, 2011, it was announced that ABC Family had approved the series and twelve episodes (with the pilot) had been ordered.[11]
Episodes
Home releases
State of Georgia: The Complete Season 1 has no release date. All episodes of State of Georgia are also available through the iTunes Store where each episode can be purchased separately or as the complete first season.[19] The episodes "Pilot" and "Flavor of the Week" were available as a free download available on iTunes on July 7, 2011.[20] All of season 1 episodes are currently available on Hulu.
Awards and nominations
International broadcast
References
- ^ a b Hibberd, James (January 31, 2011). "ABC Family orders three shows, including Raven-Symoné's 'Georgia'". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 7, 2011). "ABC Family Expands Schedule To 3 Nights Of Original Programming". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ a b Seidman, Robert (June 30, 2011). "Cable Ratings: 'Royal Pains' 'Necessary Roughness' Top Wednesday Cable + 'Franklin & Bash,' Not So Raven? & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 3, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 16, 2011). "UPDATE: ABC Family Renews 'Make It Or Break It', Gives Back Order To 'Lying Game', Picks Up 4 Pilots, Cancels 'State Of Georgia'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ^ "The Great State of Georgia". TV.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2011. Retrieved February 3, 2011.
- ^ Carlbert, Michelle (February 22, 2011). "Loretta Devine Cast in THE GREAT STATE OF GEORGIA". Daemon's TV. Archived from the original on February 23, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ Porter, Rick (February 22, 2011). "Kiefer Sutherland locked in for 'Touch'; 'Firefly's' Alan Tudyk headed to 'Suburgatory'". Zap2it. Archived from the original on February 24, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 8, 2010). "ABC Family Orders More 'Melissa & Joey' & Picks Up Four More Pilots". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 17, 2010). "Raven Symone To Star In ABC Family Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ^ "ABC Family Picks Up One-Hour Scripted Drama "Jane By Design"". ABC Family. April 13, 2011. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
- ^ Pavan (July 21, 2011). TV Land Picks-Up Season 2 of Happily Divorced; ABC Family's State of Georgia Gets 2 Multiple Episode Airings In August. SitcomsOnline.com. Retrieved March 31, 2019.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (July 7, 2011). "Updated: Cable Ratings: 'Royal Pains' 'Necessary Roughness' a One-Two Punch for USA + 'Franklin & Bash,' 'Challenge Rivals' & Much More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 10, 2011. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (July 14, 2011). "Update Cable Ratings: 'Royal Pains' 'Necessary Roughness'; World Cup Lead + 'Franklin & Bash,' 'ESPYs' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (July 21, 2011). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Storage Wars,' 'Royal Pains' 'Necessary Roughness'; + 'Franklin & Bash,' 'Rosanne's Nuts' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (July 28, 2011). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Storage Wars,' 'Royal Pains,' 'Necessary Roughness' Top Night + 'Franking & Bash,' 'Hot in Cleveland' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ^ a b c d Seidman, Robert (July 14, 2011). "Update Cable Ratings: 'Royal Pains' 'Necessary Roughness'; World Cup Lead + 'Franklin & Bash,' 'ESPYs' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved July 15, 2011.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (August 11, 2011). "Wednesday Cable Ratings: 'Storage Wars' Wins Again + 'Royal Pains,' 'Necessary Roughness,' 'Challenge Rivals,' 'Rescue Me,' 'Hot in Cleveland' & More". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on September 13, 2011. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
- ^ a b Wednesday's Cable Ratings: "Royal Pains" Tops Viewers List By The Futon Critic Staff, August 18, 2011
- ^ "State of Georgia, Season 1". iTunes. June 28, 2011.
- ^ "Free Episodes of State of Georgia on iTunes!". ABC Family.
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