TV Land is developing comedy series inspired by Kyle Richards' life

NEW YORK, June 6 (UPI) -- TV Land says it is developing a half-hour, single-camera period comedy based on the life of Kyle Richards, an actress and cast member of Bravo's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The project is set in the 1970s and was inspired by Richards' unconventional upbringing by her mom, a single mother who alone raised Richards and her two sisters.

John Riggi will write the pilot script and executive produce along with John Wells and Andrew Stearn.

Richards will co-executive produce the as-yet-untitled show, which is described in press notes as "a dark comedy about a woman's struggle to raise her family and claim her own brand of independence in a world not ready to give it."

"We are beyond thrilled to be working with Warner Horizon Television and all of these amazing talents -- John Riggi, John Wells, Andrew Stearn and, of course, Kyle Richards," Keith Cox, executive vice president of development and original programming for TV Land, said in a statement. "This project, the caliber of the people behind it, and its fearless authenticity brings TV Land to new heights."

"I am extremely excited and proud to be collaborating with such a talented and creative team of John Wells Productions, John Riggi, Warner Horizon Television and TV Land to bring this story to life," added Richards.