Fugelsang to Host Week-in-Review Series for Current TV

'So That Happened' will be in addition to his previously announced nightly series

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/1/2012 5:20:21 PM

Current TV announced that comedian John Fugelsang, who will premiere his own nightly series later this year, will in addition host a week-in-review series.

John Fugelsang: So That Happened will air from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays, beginning Oct. 5, that will see Fugelsang comment on the week's events in news, pop culture, politics and the Web. Mystery Science Theater 3000's Frank Conniff will serve as head writer and appear regularly on the show.

During this summer's TCA Press Tour, Current announced that Fugelsang was developing a primetime series for the network. He has been a guest host and commentator for Current.