MTV renews 'Awkward,' names new showrunners

By Jethro Nededog LOS ANGELES (TheWrap.com) - MTV has given its coming of age comedy, "Awkward," a fourth season renewal. It has also named Chris Alberghini and Mike Chessler ( "90210," "Cashmere Mafia," "Are You There, Chelsea?" and "Reba") as the comedy's new executive producers/showrunners. Season 4 is slated to air in 2014. They replace former showrunner and "Awkward's" creator Lauren Iungerich, who stepped down from the position at the end of production on Season 3. The second half of the third season will debut in October. Additionally, MTV has greenlit three new unscripted series. ...



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