Paramount+ has greenlit a new half-hour spinoff sitcom titled Crutch, inspired by a season five episode of The Neighborhood. The show will star Tracy Morgan as Frank Crutchfield, a widowed father whose plans for an empty nest are derailed when his adult children and grandchildren move back in with him in Harlem. The series was developed from a character Morgan played in The Neighborhood, and aims to expand the universe created by the original show while bringing fresh comedy to the audience.
The creative team behind Crutch includes Owen Smith, who will serve as showrunner and previously collaborated with Morgan on The Last O.G., and Cedric the Entertainer, who executive produces the series alongside Eric C. Rhone. The show is expected to bring plenty of laughs as Crutch navigates the challenges of having multiple generations living under one roof. Tracy Morgan expressed his excitement to work with Cedric The Entertainer and the rest of the crew, promising that viewers can expect a fun and entertaining show that will quickly become a fan favorite.
Production for Crutch is set to start later this year, with CBS Studios and the executive producers gearing up to bring the series to life. The show will reunite Morgan with Smith, who previously worked together on The Last O.G., showcasing their successful collaborative relationship. The announcement of Crutch comes as part of Paramount+’s efforts to expand its lineup of original comedies, joining other popular shows like Frasier, Colin from Accounts, and Tulsa King, all set to return for new seasons this fall.
The addition of Crutch to the Paramount+ roster aligns with the platform’s strategy to provide a diverse range of original content for its subscribers. Jeff Grossman, EVP of Programming for Paramount Streaming, expressed excitement for the new series and highlighted the talent behind Crutch, including Morgan, Cedric The Entertainer, and Owen Smith. The show is expected to bring the same level of humor and entertainment that viewers have come to love from The Neighborhood and other popular comedies available on Paramount+.
The exact number of episodes and the premiere date for Crutch have not yet been confirmed, leaving fans eager to see how the series will unfold. As Paramount+ continues to invest in original content and expand its comedic offerings, Crutch promises to bring a fresh and entertaining perspective to audiences, with Tracy Morgan leading the way as the lovable and comedic widowed father. Stay tuned for updates on when Crutch will premiere and get ready to laugh along with the characters in this new must-watch sitcom.
