Global 'Boss' involves TLC, OWN

TLC and OWN are getting global models of "Undercover Boss" for their particular nets. The truth skein that's been a success for CBS is going to be moving towards the cable side like a spinoff series entitled "Undercover Boss: Abroad," using footage in the U.K. and Australia. Canadian payments from the show may also be incorporated later on early in the year. Skein is placed to premiere on TLC February. 13 because the internet will air back-to-back episodes for 14 days at 9 p.m. Mondays. Show will launch on OWN March 13. One of the companies to become featured are Domino's Pizza, Best Western Hotels and Isuzu. Premise from the show is the fact that top-ranking executives from selected companies match the significant class and understand what must be done to get the job done. The initial Eye version of "Undercover Boss" presently airs on OWN being an periodic special or like a marathon. At TLC, "Boss" started like a regularly scheduled series last fall and both Discovery-possessed cablers will air it again this fall. Show is created by Studio Lambert and professional created by Stephen Lambert and Eli Holzman. TLC has additionally introduced they're going forward with "Southie Pride," from "Jersey Shoreline" producer SallyAnn Salsano. Series will consider the provincial figures who reside in the South Boston neighbhorhood which was described within the Film Clip film "Gone Baby Gone." Casting is presently going ahead. Cabler has purchased eight episodes. Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com