Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks is back with not one, but two comedy series airing on BET platforms. His breakout hit Churchy, which he co-executive produced alongside his wife, Melissa Fredericks, under their KevOnStage Studios banner, first premiered on BET+ last year. The series follows a young man who, after being passed over to lead his father’s mega-church, heads to a rural town to build a ministry of his own. During its debut week, Churchy became the most-watched scripted comedy on BET+. Its success on streaming led to a cable run on BET, where it reached an even wider audience.
Now, Fredericks has announced that Churchy is officially returning for Season 2 on August 21. And he’s not stopping there. BET has also greenlit a brand-new series from Fredericks called The Hospital.
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Set in what’s being described as “the most incompetent medical facility in the country,” the sketch comedy show takes aim at healthcare absurdity with a dose of improv and a heavy prescription of satire. The Hospital is set to premiere September 10.
From building his own studio to creating original series with a loyal fanbase, Fredericks is using every platform to open new doors, not just for himself, but for other creators too.
Cover photo: KevOnStage’s Churchy Renewed as BET Adds New Show to His Lineup / Photo Credit: Hollywood Reporter