Rich Appel signs new 20th TV deal

Veteran comedy writer-producer Rich Appel has inked a new three-year overall deal with 20th Century Fox TV, extending his 15-year relationship with the studio. Under the rich seven-figure pact, Appel, who co-created freshman Fox/20th TV animated comedy "The Cleveland Show," will continue as executive producer/showrunner on the "Family Guy" spinoff, which has been renewed for next season. Read about it here!