The Job (2013 TV series)

The Job
GenreCompetition
Presented byLisa Ling
ComposersNick Foster
Ken Bolam
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producersMichael Davies
Mark Burnett
James Sunderland
Running time42 minutes
Production companiesEmbassy Row
Sony Pictures Television
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseFebruary 8 (2013-02-08)[1] –
February 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)
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The Job is an American reality competition television series that aired on CBS from February 8 to February 15, 2013.[1] Hosted by Lisa Ling, the series featured contestants competing in various challenges for a chance to win "a dream job at their dream company".[2]

A pilot order for The Job was placed in March 2012 and the series was picked up in May for an expected midseason debut.[3][4] Michael Davies and Mark Burnett served as executive producers. The series was canceled after two episodes aired.[5][6]

  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (December 20, 2012). "CBS's New Reality Series Gets 8 PM Slot". Deadline Hollywood.
  2. ^ "CBS Announces Casting Opportunities for New Reality Competition Series 'The Job'". The Futon Critic. September 27, 2012.
  3. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 16, 2012). "CBS Gives Pilot Order to Mark Burnett/Michael Davies Dream 'Job' Reality Show, A&E Sets 'Barter Kings' Series". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2012). "CBS Orders Michael Davies-Mark Burnett Reality Series 'The Job' For Midseason". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ Crupi, Anthony (February 19, 2013). "CBS Pink-Slips The Job". Adweek.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 18, 2013). "CBS Pulls 'The Job' After Two Airings, Brings Back 'Undercover Boss'". Deadline Hollywood.