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New Bounce TV comedy series 'Mind Your Business' premieres Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET

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The new Bounce TV original series 'Mind Your Business' premieres this Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET with back-to-back episodes. The show centers on the Williams family, who run an event and party space in Chicago. The business, initially hard-hit by the pandemic, is revived by Lucille Williams' brother, Henry, and his fraternal twins, Aaliyah and Alfonso, who bring their creative and business minds together. The cast includes Columbus Short, Drew Sidora, Rolonda Watts, and Bebe Winans. The 10-episode season will air throughout summer, concluding before the return of the hit series 'Johnson' on August 3.

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  • New Bounce TV original series 'Mind Your Business' adds fresh content to the network's summer lineup.
  • The series features a well-known ensemble cast including Columbus Short, Drew Sidora, Rolonda Watts, and Bebe Winans.
  • Premiere on June 1 with two back-to-back episodes could attract significant viewership.
  • The 10-episode season provides ongoing content, potentially boosting audience retention throughout the summer.
  • Timing the end of the season to lead into the popular series 'Johnson' could maintain high viewer engagement.
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  • The series premiere and subsequent performance will significantly impact Bounce TV's summer ratings and ad revenue.
  • If the series fails to attract sufficient viewership, it could lead to lower-than-expected advertising revenue.

ATLANTA, May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Bounce TV original series "Mind Your Business" debuts this Saturday June 1 with the first two episodes back-to-back starting at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.  Preview here.

The half-hour situation comedy tells the story of the Williams family, which is in the business of celebrating some of life's most significant occasions with its event and party space in Chicago. However, when it comes to their own family affairs, there seems to be a bigger need for referees than DJs. Columbus Short ("Scandal," "Stomp the Yard"), Drew Sidora ("The Real Housewives of Atlanta," "That's So Raven"), Rolonda Watts ("Rolonda"), and singer/radio host Bebe Winans lead the ensemble cast.

Like many small businesses, the once-prospering 30s-and-older lounge owned by Lucille Williams (Played by Watts) took a huge pandemic hit, forcing her to close. Lucille's baby brother, Henry (Winans), couldn't stand by and let Lucille's Place slip away, so he recruited his fraternal twins, Aaliyah (Sidora) and Alfonso (Short), to keep the business in the family. With Aaliyah's creative sensibilities and Alfonso's business mind, a safe space for planning and hosting events was born. Alfonso's wife, Kimberly, and son, Alfonso Jr. (A.J.), join the event planning team. Even Aaliyah has one of their chosen family members, Mia, join the team; she is a jack of all trades – so she thinks. Although the new-and-improved "Lucille's" brings everyone together, their affairs end up causing a mess bigger than a college frat party.

"Mind Your Business" also features Caryn Ward Ross ("Fame," "Monogamy," "Patterns of Attraction"), Brely Evans ("Ambitions," "Being Mary Jane," "The Man in 3B"), Bryce Xavier ("A Bennett Song Holiday," "Stay Tuned: The Movie," Total Eclipse"), and Chloe Elise Ellis ("Borrasca," "Footprints," "Three Stories Up"). "Mind Your Business" is produced by Harvest Studios and executive produced by Bentley Kyle Evans ("Martin," "The Jamie Foxx Show.")

The 10-episode first-season series will run throughout the summer, leading into the return of the hit Bounce series "Johnson," which will start airing new episodes Saturday, Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT.

Media contact: Jim Weiss, 770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scripps.com 

About Bounce
Bounce (@bouncetv) features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, DIRECTV channel 82, over the top on Roku, Pluto TV and Apple TV; on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce XL is a free ad-supported television (FAST) channel available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).

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When does 'Mind Your Business' premiere on Bounce TV?

'Mind Your Business' premieres on Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. ET.

Who are the main cast members of 'Mind Your Business'?

The main cast includes Columbus Short, Drew Sidora, Rolonda Watts, and Bebe Winans.

How many episodes are in the first season of 'Mind Your Business'?

The first season consists of 10 episodes.

What is the storyline of 'Mind Your Business'?

'Mind Your Business' tells the story of the Williams family who run an event and party space in Chicago, tackling both business and personal challenges.

When will the hit series 'Johnson' return to Bounce TV?

'Johnson' will return with new episodes on Saturday, August 3, at 8 p.m. ET.

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