Making its series debut tonight on TV Land, THE SOUL MAN is a half-hour sitcom that spins off the popular HOT IN CLEVELAND and centers on a successful R & B singer and how his career switch to preacher affects friends and family. Another new show produced by SEAN HAYES, the cast features CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER, NIECY NASH, JOHN BEASLEY, WESLEY JONATHAN and JAZZ RAYCOLE. One of THE ORIGINAL KINGS OF COMEDY, CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER recently faced entertainment reporters at the Television Critics Association press event and talked about how his stand-up career has a lot in common with that of a preacher. (CLICK ON THE MEDIA BAR FOR AUDIO)

THE SOUL MAN debuts tonight on TV Land