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'Younger,' 'Teachers' renewed by TV Land

By Karen Butler
Sutton Foster poses for photographers after winning the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical award for her performance in "Anything Goes" during the 65th Annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2011 in New York City. Foster's TV Land comedy "Younger" has been renewed for a fifth season. File Photo by Monika Graff/UPI
1 of 2 | Sutton Foster poses for photographers after winning the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical award for her performance in "Anything Goes" during the 65th Annual Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on June 12, 2011 in New York City. Foster's TV Land comedy "Younger" has been renewed for a fifth season. File Photo by Monika Graff/UPI | License Photo

April 21 (UPI) -- TV Land says it has renewed its comedies Younger and Teachers for additional seasons.

Frank Tanki, the cable network's general manager, announced the renewals Thursday.

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The Sutton Foster-led Younger, which is to return June 28 for its fourth season, has been picked up for a 12-episode, fifth season. The ensemble also includes Hilary Duff and Debi Mazur.

Teachers -- starring Caitlin Barlow, Katy Colloton, Cate Freedman, Kate Lambert, Katie O'Brien and Kathryn Renée Thomas -- is to continue the second half of its second season this fall. It has been renewed for a 20-episode, third season.

  "We're absolutely thrilled to be bringing back Younger and Teachers for more seasons and double down on our dedication to creating smart, funny, honest and compelling originals," said Tanki in a statement.

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