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Peacock Leans Into Comedy, Reality in Expanded Originals Slate Following Covid Delays

Punky Brewster revival and a new Tina Fey-produced musical comedy will debut this year

punky brewster revival
Punky Brewster, a revival of the '80s NBC sitcom, debuts Feb. 25 on Peacock. Peacock TV

By Kelsey Sutton

February 17, 2021

When Peacock debuted nationally last July, it was only able to offer up a modest lineup of nine originals after Covid-19 production delays limited the new service’s inaugural slate.

Kelsey Sutton
@kelseymsutton kelsey.sutton@adweek.com Kelsey Sutton is the streaming editor at Adweek, where she covers the business of streaming television.
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