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At MegaCon, I announced that I’ve been developing a television show that I host, write, and produce. Here’s a little bit more about that show.

I can’t say which network it will be on, but the network picked us up for 12 episodes, and we’ll start airing in May. If everything goes according to plan, and they make a full order, I’ll be on your television almost every week for the rest of the year. This show is really funny, and I can’t wait to get permission from the network to talk about it in more detail. I heard today, though, that the network plans to make a formal announcement next week sometime.

Wednesday, I met with my entire staff of writers and producers, and I was blown away by the talent and brilliance of the team I’m going to be working with for the next three months (and hopefully the next few years). I wish I could talk about this in more detail, but until I get the go-ahead from the network, know this: For at least 12 weeks this summer, I’ll be coming into your home to share some funny and awesome stuff with you, and I’m really super excited for you to share the experience with me.

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102 thoughts on “I’m coming soon to a TV near you”

  1. Matthew MacGibbon says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    can you tell us what network? So that we can look for an announcement?

  2. Andy Bowyer says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Can you mention which Network?

    1. Wil says:
      28 March, 2014 at 5:25 pm

      I can’t. I updated the post to make that clear.

      1. Bobby says:
        28 March, 2014 at 7:20 pm

        Any News On Devils Gate Brewery ? Or homebrewing?

    2. Thomas Wobbles says:
      28 March, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      First sentence of the second paragraph, dude– he can’t.

      1. Andy Bowyer says:
        28 March, 2014 at 5:49 pm

        He edited the post after the question was asked. Dude, Reading Is Fundamental.

  3. Soong says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Wow! This is so great! I really hope this is not an early April’s fools joke. 🙂 I’m so happy for you!

  4. Luke says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    So excited!

  5. Tesha says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Congrats! That’s awesome! I agree, network info would be great.

  6. Jason says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Sounds great man, look forward to seeing it!

  7. Eleanor says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    He specifically stated in the post that he CANNOT say which network it will air on.

    1. GingerMonkey (@RedOpsMonkey) says:
      28 March, 2014 at 5:28 pm

      But maybe if someone asks really really nicely he will tell us? LMAO!

    2. Jami says:
      28 March, 2014 at 5:31 pm

      Actually, he amended the post to state that he can’t mention which network because those people were asking. It wasn’t there before.

  8. GingerMonkey (@RedOpsMonkey) says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Looking forward to the new show!

  9. steve says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Can you say if it’s a cable or broadcast network?

  10. Donovan Sutton says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    This seems awesome. Been a fan of yours since I was a kid. I hope it works out. I’ll be watching.

  11. RB Champ says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    that is so amazing!!!! i cant wait to get my weekly dose of wheaton. Would love to see Felicia Day make an appearance too, but i guess that depends on what type of show it will be. Cant wait for the formal announcement!!!!

  12. Deirdre says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Will watch!

  13. Rocky says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Wil, when is the episode of BBT you filmed a couple weeks ago airing?

  14. Jan says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    You are a cruel, cruel man!

  15. Michael Svihura says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Yay! This is really, really fantastic news. I’m looking forward to watching this show and hearing more details whenever you can update us. Congrats to you, Wil!

  16. Darren Dewey  (@MadMan459) says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    That’s great news! I’ll be keeping an eye out for the announcement.

  17. keddren says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    God damnit. This may be the first time I’ve regretted ditching cable.

  18. Kate says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I’m looking forward to your new project and will watch with interest 🙂

  19. Tim says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    When the network makes the announcement. We will all know.

    Because Reddit.

  20. Nick the Rat (@nicktherat) says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Noice!

  21. Soong says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    I think “Tabletop” is ready for cable TV! (Just a random wild guess – I know that’s probably not it.)

  22. LaStarTrek says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Host, hmm? Sounds like Jimmy Fallon’s tenure is going to be even shorter than Conan’s!

  23. Jimmer says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Does this mean no more TableTop? :(( Or you not hosting 🙁

  24. O.o (@sick_of_dreams) says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I might have to get tv service again…

  25. Christopher Brown (@Cdbrow1) says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Wil Wheaton’s Burrito Watch – coming soon to the Food Network.

  26. Rob Ross says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Home Shopping?

  27. Andy Bowyer says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Thanks for the post edit, Wil. Can’t wait to learn more. “It’s because of you that I got back into table top gaming and blah, blah, blah, you know the drill.”

    But that doesn’t make my “THANK YOU” any less sincere.

    Best of luck with your new venture!

    ab

  28. Eamon O'Flynn (@EamonOFlynn) says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    That’s awesome! Congrats! I’m looking forward to hearing more – I could imagine something about tabletop, hockey, science, or burritos. Can’t wait to figure out which prediction in correct.

    Total side note – how are you not involved with some sort of NHL commentary? Or are you and I’ve missed it?

  29. Lynne says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:43 pm

    Woohoo!

  30. kingtut666 says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    For those of us _not_ in the US, any idea on whether it will be either legally streamable/downloadable, or distributed internationally? If not, there’s always NNTP, but I prefer legal routes when they are available.

  31. starman800Jeff says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Looking forward to watching it.

  32. irishtookmeg says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Congrats Wil! We’ll definitely be watching. Also, SO good to finally meet you at MegaCon, hope you’ll be back next year! P.S. Your wife is awesome 🙂

  33. Annette (@azcamogirl) says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Will Sheldon Cooper be a guest on your show? Hee hee hee

  34. Mary Taylor says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Good luck Wil – I look forward to the announcement.

  35. Pingram says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    So excited! Best of luck to you!

  36. pjstoneson says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    Congrats, Wil! Looking forward to whatever it might be.

  37. ShinyPeanut says:
    28 March, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Wil – I hope you and the network will consider publishing to Hulu the day after each broadcast. As a cord-cutter, I would hate to miss out on whatever it is you have in the pipeline.

  38. Durl says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    Will Lil Wil be an occasional guest?

  39. C. Shawn Smith says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Great news! Good luck! Can’t wait to hear details!!!

  40. Kristin Lowe-hale says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    About time. You are one talented guy!

  41. Amy C. says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    I’m excited! You were my first TV crush way back when…can’t wait to see what you’ve cooked up!

  42. Sandy says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    That’s so awesome! Can’t wait! You’ve been away waaay too long! Congrats!

  43. Adrian Aldape says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    It’s a relaunch of Start Trek: The Sparks McGee Chronicles

  44. blondechick80 says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    holy shit Wil! That’s so fantastic- I’m so happy for you!

  45. Gregg Barnes says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Dude, I cant wait! This is great news!

  46. butterflymama49 says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    That’s so awesome! I can’t wait! ¯(ツ)/¯

  47. Dianna Driscoll says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    Wil,
    This post is full of all the Awesome.

    Congrats, and can’t wait!

  48. Nica says:
    28 March, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Fantastic! Can’t wait to learn more and watch!

  49. Robert Dishaw says:
    28 March, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    I’m really proud of you, Wil, as are I’m sure many many soapbox monkeys. This is an achievement that any HMIC could be proud of. *Hugs you, and then does the happy dance*
    Two opposable thumbs up,
    ChaosInOrder

  50. Katherine Seibert says:
    28 March, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    This just made my life more awesome. I am so excited!!!!!!

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