New on Hallmark

<span style="font-size:120%;">After lackluster ratings for its Martha Stewart programming forced Hallmark Channel to whittle down the domestic diva's hours on the channel, Stewart will get a new chance to prove herself with several new series set to bow in January. Martha Bakes is being billed as Stewart’s “first-ever baking series.” Hallmark has ordered 13 episodes of the show with a premiere date and time slot yet to be announced.

Stewart also will take part in primetime special Martha Stewart Presents: The Men Who Make Us Laugh, comprised of lifestyle profiles of famous comedians.

The network will also bow a new series headlined by Stewart’s favorite pet expert: Petkeeping With Marc Morrone. Also in the first quarter, new episodes of Whatever with Alexis & Jennifer and Whatever Martha in late night at 11 p.m. and 12 a.m., respectively.

Hallmark has also picked up 80 additional episodes of Mad Hungry With Lucinda Scala Quinn.</span>

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