Global 'Boss' involves TLC, OWN

TLC and OWN are becoming global types of "Undercover Boss" for his or her particular nets. The reality skein which has been successful for CBS will probably be moving for the cable side just like a spinoff series titled "Undercover Boss: Abroad," using footage within the U.K. and Australia. Canadian obligations in the show can also be incorporated afterwards in the year. Skein is positioned to premiere on TLC Feb. 13 since the internet will air back-to-back episodes for fourteen days at 9 p.m. Mondays. Show will launch on OWN March 13. Among the companies being featured are Domino's Pizza, Best Western Hotels and Isuzu. Premise in the show is always that top-ranking professionals from selected companies match the functional class and understand the required steps to complete the job. The first Eye version of "Undercover Boss" presently airs on OWN becoming an periodic special or just like a marathon. At TLC, "Boss" began just like a regularly scheduled series last fall and both Discovery-possessed cablers will air it again this fall. Show is produced by Studio Lambert and professional produced by Stephen Lambert and Eli Holzman. TLC has furthermore introduced they are moving forward with "Southie Pride," from "Jersey Shoreline" producer SallyAnn Salsano. Series will think about the provincial figures who live in the South Boston neighbhorhood that was referred to inside the Film Clip film "Gone Baby Gone." Casting is presently on-going. Cabler has bought eight episodes. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com