FREEFORM DISHES UP A FOURTH SERVING OF POPULAR COMEDY "YOUNG & HUNGRY" - NEW SEASON'S PRODUCTION BEGINS TODAY

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Freeform picked up a fourth season of the hit original comedy series "Young & Hungry," it was announced today by Karey Burke, executive vice president, Programming & Development, Freeform. Production on the new season begins today, Monday, March 7.

"'Young & Hungry is the first series we've renewed under the new Freeform banner. It remains a staple in our comedy diet. The show's humor, quality and wonderful actors fit perfectly with our evolving brand," said Burke.

Season to date, "Young & Hungry" is cable TV's #1 scripted original series in its time period in target Adult 18-34 and Adult 18-49 demographics. The series and cast have been nominated for five Teen Choice Awards since its premiere in the summer of 2014.

"Young & Hungry" is produced by David Holden, Ashley Tisdale, Jessica Rhoades, Caryn Lucas, and Eric Tannenbaum and Kim Tannenbaum in association with CBS Television Studios. Gabi Moskowitz, of BrokeAssGourmet.com, is a San Francisco-based food blogger and contributed to the development of this project. The series stars Emily Osment, Jonathan Sadowski, Aimee Carrero, Kym Whitley and Rex Lee.

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