Spike TV Debuts First Comedy Series

ScreengrabSpike TV just took its first steps into original productions.

The male-targeted cable network will debut "Factory," its first original comedy series, on June 29. "Factory" examines the daily lives of four small-town workers who bond to escape their drudgery. The sitcom is directed by and stars "Strangers with Candy" co-creator Mitch Rouse.

Current Spike shows include "UFC" and "DEA."

Produced by 3 Arts Entertainment, which is responsible for "The Office" and "Everybody Hates Chris," "Factory" sends up blue-collar America. The series also stars Michael Coleman ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"), Jay Leggett ("In Living Color") and David Pasquesi ("Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Strangers with Candy".)

"'Factory' is a unique improvised comedy that captures the everyday lives of four regular guys," says Bill McGoldrick, vice president, original programming at Spike TV. "This is a great example of the type of comedic series which we are looking to develop. The humor speaks directly to our viewers, and Mitch's sensibility is a perfect match for our brand."

Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes, and is a division of MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom.

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