Manzo'd with Children
{{short description|American reality television series}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Manzod with children.png
| genre = Reality television
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Caroline Manzo
- Albert Manzo
- Albie Manzo
- Lauren Manzo
- Chris Manzo
}}
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 3
| num_episodes = 30
| list_episodes = List of Manzo'd with Children episodes
| executive_producer = {{Plainlist|
- Lucilla D’Agostino
- Valerie Haselton
- Rebecca Toth Dielenbach
- Caroline Self
- Brandon Panaligan
}}
| camera = Multiple
| runtime = 22 minutes
| company = Sirens Media
| channel = Bravo
| first_aired = {{Start date|2014|10|05}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2016|10|30}}
| related = {{Plainlist|
}}
}}
Manzo'd with Children is an American reality television series on Bravo which premiered on October 5, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/manzod-with-children/|title=Shows A–Z – Manzo'd with Children on Bravo|website=The Futon Critic|access-date=November 15, 2014}}{{cite press release|last=Bibel|first=Sara|title='Manzo'd With Children' to Premiere Sunday, October 5 on Bravo|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/21/manzod-with-children-to-premiere-sunday-october-5-on-bravo/295593/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822195232/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/08/21/manzod-with-children-to-premiere-sunday-october-5-on-bravo/295593/|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 22, 2014|publisher=Zap2it|access-date=April 8, 2014|date=August 21, 2014}} Bravo announced the series in April 2014, making it the first spin-off show of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.{{cite news|last=Hyman|first=Viski|title=Bravo picks up 'Real Housewives' spinoff 'Manzo'd with Children'|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2014/04/caroline_manzo_rhonj_real_housewives_manzod_with_children_picked_up.html|work=NJ.com|access-date=November 16, 2014|date=April 8, 2014}}{{cite press release|last=Kondolojy|first=Amanda|title=Bravo Media Greenlights Most Diversified Slate Ever of New and Returning Unscripted and Scripted Series|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/08/bravo-media-greenlights-most-diversified-slate-ever-of-new-and-returning-unscripted-and-scripted-series/252326/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408224832/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/04/08/bravo-media-greenlights-most-diversified-slate-ever-of-new-and-returning-unscripted-and-scripted-series/252326/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 8, 2014|publisher=Zap2it|access-date=April 8, 2014|date=April 8, 2014}} The first season concluded on November 2, 2014.{{cite web|title=Manzo'd with Children Season 1 Ep 8: "The Love Boat"|date=28 October 2014 |url=http://www.bravotv.com/manzod-with-children/season-1/ep-8-the-love-boat|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 16, 2014}}
In February 2017, it was announced the series would not return for a fourth season.{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/manzod-with-children-ending-after-three-seasons-w469608|title='Manzo'd With Children' Ending After Three Seasons: See the Manzo Family's Reactions|website=US Magazine|first=Megan|last=French|date=February 28, 2017|access-date=March 1, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/tv/index.ssf/2017/03/manzod_with_children_canceled_caroline_manzo.html|title='RHONJ' spinoff 'Manzo'd With Children' kaput after 3 seasons|website=NJ.com|first=Vicki|last=Hyman|date=March 1, 2017|access-date=March 1, 2017}}
Background
The reality series followed the daily life of Caroline Manzo and her family: husband Albert, sons Albie and Chris, daughter Lauren and sister Fran.{{cite web|title=Manzo'd with Children Season 1: Cast & Info|date=19 August 2014 |url=http://www.bravotv.com/manzod-with-children/about|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 18, 2014}} Caroline spent five seasons being a cast member of popular reality television series The Real Housewives of New Jersey before getting her own show.{{cite web|last=Harnick|first=Chris|title=Caroline Manzo Returns With New Bravo Series Manzo'd With Children—Get a Sneak Peek!|url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/529191/caroline-manzo-returns-with-new-bravo-series-manzo-d-with-children-get-a-sneak-peek|publisher=E! Online. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 16, 2014|date=April 8, 2014}} Manzo decided to quit the series before the sixth season.{{cite web|last=Takeda|first=Allison|title=Caroline Manzo Confirms Real Housewives of New Jersey Exit After Season Finale|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/caroline-manzo-confirms-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-exit-after-season-finale-20131410|work=Us Weekly|publisher=Wenner Media|access-date=November 18, 2014|date= October 14, 2013}} In October 2013, she explained the decision on her personal blog telling that her "role has run its course," adding that "peace and integrity cannot be bought with money or fame."{{cite web|title=Caroline Says Goodbye to #RHONJ|publisher=Bravo Media. NCUniversal|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/season-5/blogs/caroline-manzo/caroline-says-goodbye-to-rhonj|date= October 13, 2013|access-date=November 16, 2014}} Manzo also added that she was already in production on a pilot, Manzo'd With Children;{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Zach|title=Caroline Manzo Reveals Why She Quit Real Housewives of New Jersey|url=http://uk.eonline.com/news/470256/caroline-manzo-reveals-why-she-quit-real-housewives-of-new-jersey|publisher=E! Online. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 16, 2014|date=October 15, 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20745143,00.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014134158/http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20745143,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 14, 2013|title=Caroline Manzo Is Leaving Real Housewives of New Jersey|last=Rouse|first=Wade|work=People|publisher=Time Inc.|date=October 14, 2013|access-date=May 18, 2014}} the show was eventually picked up.
In March 2015, Bravo renewed Manzo'd with Children for a second season,{{cite press release|url=https://deadline.com/2015/03/bravo-upfront-ten-new-series-1201401084/|title=Bravo Media Slates 10 New Series, Including 'Recipe For Deception' – Upfronts|first=Jeremy|last=Gerard|website=Deadline Hollywood|publisher=Penske Media Corporation|date=March 30, 2015|access-date=March 30, 2015}} which premiered on August 16, 2015.{{cite web|access-date=August 17, 2015|date=August 14, 2015|work=New York Post|publisher=News Corp|url=https://nypost.com/2015/08/14/get-ready-to-be-manzod-again/|title=Get ready to be 'Manzo'd' — again|first=Jaclyn|last=Hendricks}} In April 2016, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on September 11, 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-vanderpump-rules-among-bravo-renewals/|title='Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Vanderpump Rules' Among Bravo Renewals|access-date=April 28, 2016|date=April 27, 2016|website=The Wrap|first=Linda|last=Ge}}
Cast
File:Manzo'd with Children cast.jpg
- Caroline Manzo is a former cast member of The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Caroline has been married to her husband Albert for more than 30 years. She is referred as a real housewife because she spends the majority of her time managing the household.{{cite web|title=Caroline Manzo — Biography|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|url=http://www.bravotv.com/people/caroline-manzo/bio|access-date=November 16, 2014}}
- Albert "Al" Manzo is the husband of Caroline. Together they have three children. He runs The Brownstone, a catering facility in Paterson, New Jersey. The company is a family business that he has been handling for nearly 35 years.{{cite web|title=Al Manzo — Biography|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|url=http://www.bravotv.com/people/al-manzo/bio|access-date=November 16, 2014}}
- Albie Manzo is the oldest of the Manzo children. Albie and his brother, Chris, are partners and co-founders of BLK beverages since its debut in 2011. Their business has expanded to numerous major stores across the country. Albie owns Little Town New Jersey Restaurant located in Hoboken, New Jersey, which is now closed.{{cite web|title=Albie Manzo — Biography|url=http://www.bravotv.com/people/albie-manzo/bio|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 16, 2014}}
- Lauren Manzo is the only daughter of Al and Caroline. She runs her beauty bar, Cafface. Lauren became engaged to her fiancé Vito Scalia in November 2013. The two were married on July 18, 2015.{{cite web|title=Lauren Manzo — Biography|url=http://www.bravotv.com/people/lauren-manzo/bio|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 16, 2014}} In September 2016, the two announced they were expecting a child,{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/lauren-manzo-pregnant-expecting-first-child-with-vito-scalia-w440151|title=Lauren Manzo Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Husband Vito Scalia|website=US Magazine|first=Sierra|last=Marquina|date=September 15, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/pregnant-lauren-manzo-reveals-babys-gender-due-date-w448580|title=Pregnant Lauren Manzo Reveals Baby's Gender, Due Date|website=US Magazine|first=Stephanie|last=Webber|date=November 4, 2016|access-date=January 11, 2017}} On February 24, 2017, Manzo gave birth to a girl, Marchesa.{{cite web|url=http://people.com/tv/lauren-manzo-scalia-welcomes-baby-girl/|title=RHONJ's Lauren Manzo Scalia Welcomes a Baby Girl|website=People Magazine|first=Natalie|last=Stone|date=February 24, 2017|access-date=March 23, 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/lauren-manzo-scalia-gives-birth-to-daughter-see-first-photo|title=Lauren Manzo Scalia Gives Birth to Her Daughter: See the First Photo|website=Bravo|first=Jocelyn|last=Vena|date=February 24, 2017|access-date=March 23, 2017}} In October 2023, it was announced Manzo and Scalia had filed for divorce.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/rhonj-alum-lauren-manzo-vito-scalia-divorce-7966240|title=RHONJ Alum Lauren Manzo and Vito Scalia Are Divorcing After 8 Years of Marriage|website=People|first=Alexis|last=Jones|date=October 24, 2023|access-date=October 24, 2023}}
- Chris Manzo is the youngest of the Manzo children. He works together with his brother on BLK beverages as well as their restaurant, Little Town New Jersey. He is the creator of the family's favorite pastime, the Ham Game.{{cite web|title=Chris Manzo — Biography|url=http://www.bravotv.com/people/chris-manzo/bio|publisher=Bravo Media. NBCUniversal|access-date=November 16, 2014}} He is the author of a children's book.
Episodes
{{Main|List of Manzo'd with Children episodes}}
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References
{{Reflist|3}}
External links
{{Portal|Television}}
- {{official website|http://www.bravotv.com/manzod-with-children}}
- {{IMDb title|3976068}}
- {{TV Guide|675549}}
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Category:2010s American reality television series
Category:2014 American television series debuts
Category:2016 American television series endings
Category:American English-language television shows
Category:Bravo (American TV network) original programming
Category:The Real Housewives spinoffs
Category:Television shows set in New Jersey
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