BET Revives VH1’s ‘Hit the Floor,’ Takes ‘The Breaks’ From Fellow Viacom Net

Upfronts 2017: Cable channel also orders comedy series from Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, Wanda Sykes and 50 Cent

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BET has unveiled its new and returning slate for the 2017-2018 TV season, which includes news seasons of “Hit the Floor” (pictured above), “The Breaks” and “The Quad.” Oh yeah, those first two are coming over from fellow Viacom network, VH1.

Additionally, the cable channel has ordered new biopics/miniseries centered on Bobby Brown and Death Row Records, per Thursday’s upfront presentation. BET is also bolstering its comedy and late-night lineup, including new series executive produced by Kevin Hart (“Divorce Saved My Life”), Chris Rock (The Rundown With Robin Thede”), Wanda Sykes (“Face Value”), Steve Harvey (“BET’s Mancave”) and 50 Cent (“50 Central”).

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