MUMBAI: US kids broadcaster Nickelodeon is announcing the series pick-up of ?Sam And Cat?, a spin-off comedy off ?Ocarly? from creator and executive producer Dan Schneider.

Starring Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande reprising their roles from their respective shows, ?Sam and Cat? features the pair as unlikely roommates who become teen entrepreneurs by starting their own after-school babysitting business. Sam & Cat will premiere in 2013, with production beginning this January in Los Angeles.

Nickelodeon president, content development, production Russell Hicks said, "Jennette and Ariana are adored by our audience, and it?s great to unite these talented actresses in this hilarious new comedy from Dan Schneider. This show promises to deliver on what our audience loves most about these two favorite characters -- laugh-out-loud humor and non-stop adventure, and is sure to be a compelling new chapter for our new comedic duo."