It doesn't look like viewers will ever get to see Friend Me. CBS has decided to shelve the comedy series and won't be airing the produced episodes.
Co-created by Ajay Sahgal and Alan Kirschenbaum, Friend Me revolves around two young best friends (Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicholas Braun) who move from Indiana to Los Angeles to work for Groupon. While one wants to recreate himself in the big city, the other wants to hold onto his hometown roots and relationships. Others in the cast include Amanda Lund, Dan Ahdoot, Parvesh Cheena, and Steve Talley.
The sitcom was ordered to series in May 2012 and was expected to debut mid-season. Kirschenbaum tragically took his own life in October 2012 and the network opted not to include the show in their mid-season plans in December.
The show's fate still seemed up in the air but,...
Co-created by Ajay Sahgal and Alan Kirschenbaum, Friend Me revolves around two young best friends (Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Nicholas Braun) who move from Indiana to Los Angeles to work for Groupon. While one wants to recreate himself in the big city, the other wants to hold onto his hometown roots and relationships. Others in the cast include Amanda Lund, Dan Ahdoot, Parvesh Cheena, and Steve Talley.
The sitcom was ordered to series in May 2012 and was expected to debut mid-season. Kirschenbaum tragically took his own life in October 2012 and the network opted not to include the show in their mid-season plans in December.
The show's fate still seemed up in the air but,...
- 8/13/2013
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Bonnie Franklin, the pert, redheaded actress whom millions came to identify with for her role as divorced mom Ann Romano on the long-running sitcom One Day at a Time, has died.
She died Friday at her home in Los Angeles due to complications from pancreatic cancer, family members said. She was 69. Her family had announced she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September.
Franklin was a veteran stage and television performer before One Day At a Time made her a star.
Developed by Norman Lear and co-created by Whitney Blake – herself a former sitcom star and single mother raising future...
She died Friday at her home in Los Angeles due to complications from pancreatic cancer, family members said. She was 69. Her family had announced she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September.
Franklin was a veteran stage and television performer before One Day At a Time made her a star.
Developed by Norman Lear and co-created by Whitney Blake – herself a former sitcom star and single mother raising future...
- 3/1/2013
- by Associated Press
- EW - Inside TV
Mike O'Malley and Liza Snyder are to reunite for an upcoming episode of Raising Hope. The actors previously starred in CBS sitcom Yes, Dear, which was created by Raising Hope's Greg Garcia and the late Alan Kirschenbaum. The pair will play a couple who discover an old sex tape recorded by Burt (Garret Dillahunt) and Virginia (Martha Plimpton) many years ago, reports Entertainment Weekly. "As one of the world's biggest Yes, Dear fans, I am very excited about this reunion," said Raising (more)...
- 1/3/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Mike O’Malley and Liza Snyder are reuniting for Raising Hope!
EW has learned exclusively that the former Yes, Dear stars are set to reunite in an episode set to later this season. O’Malley and Snyder will guest star as a couple who finds an old sex tape that Burt (Garret Dillahunt) and Virgina (Martha Plimpton) made many years ago.
“As one of the world’s biggest Yes, Dear fans, I am very excited about this reunion,” says Raising Hope executive producer Greg Garcia, who co-created Dear with the late Alan Kirschenbaum. “I can’t wait to work with Mike and Liza again.
EW has learned exclusively that the former Yes, Dear stars are set to reunite in an episode set to later this season. O’Malley and Snyder will guest star as a couple who finds an old sex tape that Burt (Garret Dillahunt) and Virgina (Martha Plimpton) made many years ago.
“As one of the world’s biggest Yes, Dear fans, I am very excited about this reunion,” says Raising Hope executive producer Greg Garcia, who co-created Dear with the late Alan Kirschenbaum. “I can’t wait to work with Mike and Liza again.
- 1/3/2013
- by Sandra Gonzalez
- EW - Inside TV
CBS has set its schedule for midseason, with one new series set to debut and veteran comedy "Rules of Engagement" returning to the schedule.
The new drama, "Golden Boy," will premiere at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the spot normally occupied by "Vegas." That's only a temporary change, though -- after two Tuesday airings, "Golden Boy" will move to Fridays at 9 starting March 8. "Vegas" then rejoins the Tuesday lineup on March 12.
"CSI: NY," meanwhile, will end its season on Feb. 22, meaning it will have an uninterrupted run of new episodes when it returns from its holiday hiatus in January.
"Golden Boy" follows the rise of a New York City detective (Theo James, "Bedlam," "Underworld: Awakening") who becomes the youngest police commissioner in the city's history -- though his ambition takes a toll on his personal life and professional relationships. Chi McBride ("Human Target," "Pushing Daisies") also stars as his veteran partner.
The new drama, "Golden Boy," will premiere at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the spot normally occupied by "Vegas." That's only a temporary change, though -- after two Tuesday airings, "Golden Boy" will move to Fridays at 9 starting March 8. "Vegas" then rejoins the Tuesday lineup on March 12.
"CSI: NY," meanwhile, will end its season on Feb. 22, meaning it will have an uninterrupted run of new episodes when it returns from its holiday hiatus in January.
"Golden Boy" follows the rise of a New York City detective (Theo James, "Bedlam," "Underworld: Awakening") who becomes the youngest police commissioner in the city's history -- though his ambition takes a toll on his personal life and professional relationships. Chi McBride ("Human Target," "Pushing Daisies") also stars as his veteran partner.
- 12/6/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Alan Kirschenbaum, a veteran comedy writer and producer who co-created the long-running sitcom "Yes, Dear," died Friday night (Oct. 26) in an apparent suicide, according to several reports. He was 51.
Kirschenbaum's most recent work was the CBS comedy "Friend Me," which is due for a midseason premiere. His TV credits also include "Dear John," "Coach" and "Raising Hope," among others.
His death has brought an outpouring of emotion from friends and colleagues in the business. Greg Garcia, who co-created "Yes, Dear" with Kirschenbaum and worked with him on "Raising Hope" and "My Name Is Earl," posted the photos above of him, Kirschenbaum (at left) and "Yes, Dear" star Mike O'Malley (center) on that show's set with the following statement: "This was who Alan was. Always making me laugh harder than anyone else could. I hope somewhere Alan is telling a joke and God is doing a spit take but for those of us he left behind,...
Kirschenbaum's most recent work was the CBS comedy "Friend Me," which is due for a midseason premiere. His TV credits also include "Dear John," "Coach" and "Raising Hope," among others.
His death has brought an outpouring of emotion from friends and colleagues in the business. Greg Garcia, who co-created "Yes, Dear" with Kirschenbaum and worked with him on "Raising Hope" and "My Name Is Earl," posted the photos above of him, Kirschenbaum (at left) and "Yes, Dear" star Mike O'Malley (center) on that show's set with the following statement: "This was who Alan was. Always making me laugh harder than anyone else could. I hope somewhere Alan is telling a joke and God is doing a spit take but for those of us he left behind,...
- 10/29/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Mike O’Malley had toplined two short-lived comedy series when he was cast as a lead in CBS’ Yes, Dear, co-created by Alan Kirschenbaum and Greg Garcia. The sitcom went on to run for six seasons, making O’Malley a household name. O’Malley and Kirschenbaum subsequently worked together on Garcia’s NBC comedy My Name Is Earl, on which O’Malley recurred and Kirschenbaum served as a consulting producer. Like all of Kirschenbaum’s friends, O’Malley was shocked and saddened by the news of his sudden passing. Here is what the actor, now also a TV writer, told Deadline about his former boss. “Alan Kirschenbaum was an amazing boss, colleague and friend. Funny, funny man with a huge heart. Beloved by countless friends–and now missed by them all. Rest in Peace.” Related: Greg Garcia remembers Alan Kirschenbaum...
- 10/28/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Comedy writer Alan Kirschenbaum, whose vast TV credits include the co-creation of CBS’ long-running sitcom Yes, Dear as well as writing for the laughers My Name is Earl and Raising Hope, has died. He was 51.
Pending examination, the Los Angeles County Coroner on Sunday called it an apparent suicide.
Kirschenbaum most recently created the new comedy Friend Me with Ajay Sahgal for possible inclusion in CBS’ midseason schedule. It stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad). The son of comedian Freddy Roman, Kirschenbaum’s earlier credits include Coach, The Gregory Hines Show, and Stark Raving Mad.
“We are stunned and devastated to hear...
Pending examination, the Los Angeles County Coroner on Sunday called it an apparent suicide.
Kirschenbaum most recently created the new comedy Friend Me with Ajay Sahgal for possible inclusion in CBS’ midseason schedule. It stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad). The son of comedian Freddy Roman, Kirschenbaum’s earlier credits include Coach, The Gregory Hines Show, and Stark Raving Mad.
“We are stunned and devastated to hear...
- 10/28/2012
- by Lynette Rice
- EW - Inside TV
CBS just issued a statement about the death of comedy writer-producer Alan Kirschenbaum. He has a long history at CBS where he was considered family. Kirschenbaum co-created two comedy series for the network, Yes, Dear and the upcoming Friend Me, as well as the 2007 pilot Fugly. He also worked on the CBS comedies Everybody Loves Raymond, Center Of The Universe and Accidentally On Purpose. “We are stunned and devastated to hear the news this morning of Alan’s passing. We have lost a long-time colleague, a valued friend and truly one of the most well liked individuals in our midst. We will remember a gifted and successful comedy writer/producer who shared generously of his time beyond his show duties to help the network and studio in a variety of ways; a kind and gentle man; and a warm and witty conversationalist who could always be seen chatting up many...
- 10/27/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Related: R.I.P. Alan Kirschenbaum Related: CBS On The Passing Of Alan Kirschenbaum The Hollywood TV community is struggling to come to grips with the sudden death of veteran comedy writer-producer Alan Kirschenbaum. Few knew him better than Greg Garcia. The two co-created/executive produced the CBS comedy series Yes, Dear and pilot Fugly, and Garcia also brought in Kirschenbaum to work on his series My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope. But above all, the two were close friends. Here is what Garcia shared with us about his late friend (the images are from the set of Yes, Dear, featuring Kirschenbaum and Garcia alongside series star Mike O’Malley: This was who Alan was. Always making me laugh harder than anyone else could. I hope somewhere Alan is telling a joke and God is doing a spit take but for those of us he left behind, we’re devastated.
- 10/27/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Alan Kirschenbaum died on Friday, his agency, CAA, has confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 51 years old. The TV vet spent over three decades writing for various sitcoms, starting with work on Everything's Relative and Dear John in the late 1980's. He later wrote for Coach and Everybody Loves Raymond, then served as co-exec producer and writer on Stark Raving Mad and Yes, Dear, the Anthony Clark-Jean Louisa Kelly CBS comedy that he also co-created.
More recently, Kirschenbaum was a consulting producer on NBC's My Name is Earl and
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- 10/27/2012
- by Jordan Zakarin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran comedy showrunner Alan Kirschenbaum died last night from apparent suicide. He was 51. Kirschenbaum most recently co-created and executive produced with Ajay Sahgal the upcoming midseason CBS comedy series Friend Me. I hear he recently left the show for unknown reasons. Kirschenbaum and Sahgal scored in May when their Friend Me was one of only two CBS comedy pilots to land series pickups. Related: Greg Garcia Remembers Alan Kirschenbaum Kirschenbaum, son of comedian Freddy Roman, previously co-created and executive produced with Greg Garcia the long-running CBS sitcom Yes, Dear. He also worked on Garcia’s My Name Is Earl and Raising Hope. Early in his career, he was a writer on Dear John, Baby Talk and Coach and created the Fox comedy Down The Shore. In addition to working as a TV writer-producer, Kirschenbaum was an instructor at the UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. Fellow comedy writer-producers and actors shared their...
- 10/27/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Exclusive: CBS is adding some estrogen to midseason buddy comedy Friend Me with the introduction of a new regular female character to be played by Amanda Lund. Created by Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, Friend Me is about two twentysomething best friends who just moved from Indiana to Los Angeles to start cool new jobs. Rob (Nicholas Braun) is eager to embrace the L.A. scene and meet new people, while Evan (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) prefers to socialize online at home in his underwear, web-chatting and playing poker with his Hoosier buddies Mike (Parveesh Cheena), Sully and Farhad (Dan Ahdoot). In what is considered the female lead on the ensemble, Lund will play the upbeat and often socially awkward Amanda Baxter, new to Los Angeles, alone after a break-up, and eager to move on with her life. Working for a caterer with dreams one day to be a chef, she finds...
- 9/18/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
The TV upfronts are in full swing, and CBS has announced its upcoming slate of shows for 2012 - 2013. There are 19 current series returning and four new series. Dramas include Elementary, Vegas, and Made in Jersey. The only new comedy is titled Partners.
CBS is moving around a few of their returning shows. 2 Broke Girls will be moving to Monday at 9 p.m., Two and a Half Men moves to Thursday at 8:30 p.m., CSI: NY will open Fridays at 8 p.m. and The Mentalist moves to Sundays at 10 p.m.
Here is the press release from CBS:
CBS announced today its new 2012-2013 primetime schedule, ordering four new series and making four key time period moves to further enhance television’s top-rated schedule. CBS will finish the season as America’s most-watched network for the ninth time in the past 10 years, leading in viewers by the widest margin of any network in 23 years.
CBS is moving around a few of their returning shows. 2 Broke Girls will be moving to Monday at 9 p.m., Two and a Half Men moves to Thursday at 8:30 p.m., CSI: NY will open Fridays at 8 p.m. and The Mentalist moves to Sundays at 10 p.m.
Here is the press release from CBS:
CBS announced today its new 2012-2013 primetime schedule, ordering four new series and making four key time period moves to further enhance television’s top-rated schedule. CBS will finish the season as America’s most-watched network for the ninth time in the past 10 years, leading in viewers by the widest margin of any network in 23 years.
- 5/16/2012
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
CBS has announced its schedule for the fall 2012-2013 season and it's one that features many returning shows. The eyeball network is enjoying a commanding lead against its competitors, finishing the regular '12 season as the country's most-watched television network for the ninth time in the past 10 years.
However, one long-running show won't be coming back next fall: CSI Miami, the first spinoff from Jerry Bruckheimer's massive crime drama franchise, got its walking papers two weeks back.
Among the new series that CBS is launching this fall are:
Elementary
Jonny Lee Miller (Dark Shadows, Hackers) stars as detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson in a modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD’s most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with...
However, one long-running show won't be coming back next fall: CSI Miami, the first spinoff from Jerry Bruckheimer's massive crime drama franchise, got its walking papers two weeks back.
Among the new series that CBS is launching this fall are:
Elementary
Jonny Lee Miller (Dark Shadows, Hackers) stars as detective Sherlock Holmes and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson in a modern-day drama about a crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD’s most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with...
- 5/16/2012
- by Patrick Sauriol
- Corona's Coming Attractions
CBS has greenlit seven new series for fall, including The Sherlock Holmes reboot Elementary and the Michael Urie-David Krumholtz comedy Partners from the creators of Will & Grace.
Also receiving series orders from the Eye net are the dramas Vegas, Golden Boy, Made In Jersey (formerly Baby Big Shot), and the sitcom Friend Me. On the reality side, the Michael Davies- Mark Burnett project The Job has been given the go-ahead.
Related | Fall TV Preview — Your Guide to What’s New
Here’s logline/casting/pedigree info on the new series…
* Made In Jersey (Sony Pictures TV, Fanfare,...
Also receiving series orders from the Eye net are the dramas Vegas, Golden Boy, Made In Jersey (formerly Baby Big Shot), and the sitcom Friend Me. On the reality side, the Michael Davies- Mark Burnett project The Job has been given the go-ahead.
Related | Fall TV Preview — Your Guide to What’s New
Here’s logline/casting/pedigree info on the new series…
* Made In Jersey (Sony Pictures TV, Fanfare,...
- 5/13/2012
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Chicka Chicka yeah! McLovin is heading to a TV near you. (Terrifying?)
Superbad actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse has been cast in a CBS pilot, playing a Groupon employee in the comedy Friend Me.
The pilot, from Raising Hope writer Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, centers around a pair of Indiana natives (Mintz-Plasse and 10 Thing I Hate About You series actor Nicholas Braun) who move to Los Angeles and work for Groupon. It will mark the first TV lead role for Mintz-Plasse.
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‘Awkward’ casting scoop: ‘Ringer’ star Kris Polaha to guest — Exclusive
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Superbad actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse has been cast in a CBS pilot, playing a Groupon employee in the comedy Friend Me.
The pilot, from Raising Hope writer Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, centers around a pair of Indiana natives (Mintz-Plasse and 10 Thing I Hate About You series actor Nicholas Braun) who move to Los Angeles and work for Groupon. It will mark the first TV lead role for Mintz-Plasse.
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‘Awkward’ casting scoop: ‘Ringer’ star Kris Polaha to guest — Exclusive
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- 4/4/2012
- by Sandra Gonzalez
- EW - Inside TV
Still condemned to a life of having “McLovin” staining his name like the damned bloody spot in Shakespeare’s MacLovin, Christopher Mintz-Plasse will make a genuine effort to start clean by starring in a new CBS sitcom. And fittingly, both his character and the show are mired in their own inescapable branding: Mintz-Plasse and Red State actor Nicholas Braun have united for a pilot written by Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, starring as two buddies who ditch their Indiana hometown to move to L.A. and begin exciting new lives working for Groupon. Yes, the actual Groupon—the popular group-discount ...
- 4/4/2012
- avclub.com
Be prepared: McLovin is going to try to sell you coupons for discounted dance lessons and facials. "Superbad" actor Christopher Mintz-Plasse will play a Groupon employee in the CBS comedy pilot "Friend Me." A rep for the "Superbad" scene stealer says he will co-star in "Friend Me," about a pair of twentysomethings who move from their Indiana hometown to Los Angeles, where they work for Groupon. "10 Things I Hate About You" star Nicholas Braun will play Mintz-Plasse's Groupon buddy. Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal are writing and producing the comedy. Also read:...
- 4/4/2012
- by Kimberly Potts
- The Wrap
With big screen funny folks like Jason Segel and Kat Dennings scoring big hits on TV with "How I Met Your Mother" and "2 Broke Girls," another comic actor is making the small screen leap. Christopher Mintz-Plasse will take the lead in the new CBS comedy "Friend Me." Penned by Alan Kirschenbaum ("Raising Hope") and Ajay Sahgal, the show will center on two friends, Evan (Mintz-Plasse) and Rob (Nicholas Braun of "Red State" fame), who move from Indiana to L.A. to work for GroupOn. That still doesn't explain why it's called "Friend Me" but maybe Facebook didn't clear their brand for the show. Sounds like it's right in the geeky wheelhouse that has made "The Big Bang Theory" such a smash hit, so this has potential. The series is currently at the pilot stage. [Deadline]
Questions also abound for a series based on "Angry Birds," the cell phone game app created by Rovio.
Questions also abound for a series based on "Angry Birds," the cell phone game app created by Rovio.
- 4/4/2012
- by Ryan Gowland
- The Playlist
Kick-Ass star Christopher Mintz-Plasse has been cast as the lead in new CBS comedy pilot Friend Me. The Superbad actor will play a character named Evan, who moves to Los Angeles and begins working at Groupon with his best friend Rob (Nicholas Braun). Friend Me, which is written by Raising Hope producer Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, represents Mintz-Passe's first major TV (more)...
- 4/4/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Exclusive: In his first major TV gig, Super Bad co-star Christopher Mintz-Plasse has been tapped as one of the two leads of CBS’ comedy pilot Friend Me. Written by Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, Friend Me centers on twenty-something best friends, Evan (Mintz-Plasse) and Rob (Nicholas Braun), who move from their hometown of Bloomington, Indiana to Los Angeles to begin their exciting new lives working at Groupon. Mintz-Plasse, repped by UTA and Principato-Young, was an early choice for the role in the project, produced by CBS Studios and the Tannenbaum Co. He is currently filming CBS Films’ comedy Get A Job where he coincidentally co-stars alongside Braun. Mintz-Plasse’s only previous TV credit was a guest spot on Starz’s Party Down. On the feature side, the actor, best known for his breakout role as Fogell/McLovin in Super Bad, also co-starred in Role Models, Kick-Ass, How To Trail Your...
- 4/4/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Veteran multi-camera directors James Burrows and Pamela Fryman, always sought after for pilots, have booked two pilots each after each fielded several offers. Mike & Molly director/executive producer Burrows will direct two CBS comedies: the untitled Greg Malins/Greg Berlanti project, which just cast JoAnna Garcia Swisher as the the female lead, and Max Mutchnick and David Kohan’s Partners. Both pilots hail from Warner Bros TV, where Emmy-winner Burrows is based. The Malins/Berlanti project centers on Nick, who has a health scare and realizes that Wendy (Garcia Swisher), his best friend and business partner of 15 years, is “the one”. Now he has to figure out how to break it to her. Mutchnick and Kohan’s Partners is a personal story of two lifelong friends and business partners — one straight and one gay. This is the latest collaboration between Burrows and Mutchnick/Kohan; Burrows has directed most of the...
- 2/6/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
CBS on Friday doled out three more pilot orders, including a buddy sitcom, a romantic comedy and a potential series centered on the web phenom Groupon.
From Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, Partners is the story of two lifelong pals whose friendship has lasted longer than any romantic relationship. However, things quickly go south when one half of the equation decides to propose to his girlfriend. Partners fun fact: Previous stabs at this pilot include a 2007 incarnation (also via CBS) starring Jay Mohr and Brian Austin Green, and a 2008 version (via ABC) featuring Alan Tudyk, Josh Cooke and Ty Burrell.
From Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, Partners is the story of two lifelong pals whose friendship has lasted longer than any romantic relationship. However, things quickly go south when one half of the equation decides to propose to his girlfriend. Partners fun fact: Previous stabs at this pilot include a 2007 incarnation (also via CBS) starring Jay Mohr and Brian Austin Green, and a 2008 version (via ABC) featuring Alan Tudyk, Josh Cooke and Ty Burrell.
- 1/28/2012
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Capping off a busy week, CBS has ordered three more comedies. The top-rated network has ordered a half-hour comedy from Greg Berlanti and Friends’ Greg Malins, Partners, from Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick and Friend Me, from Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal. With Partners, Kohan and Mutchnick will turn the lens on their lives with a semi-autobiographical comedy about two male best friends -- one gay, one straight, who are both in serious relationships.The pair will write and executive produce the project. The duo previously attempted a similar version of the concept with ABC
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- 1/28/2012
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Pilot madness continues! ABC and CBS just picked up a slew of comedy pilots. There’s shows about bromance, romance, kooky families, get-rich schemes and even GroupOn. If you were a betting man, or gamblin’ woman, which of these would you put your money on? Is the next Modern Family here? (Or at least the next Suburgatory?).
Here’s the rundown:
– How to Live with Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life (ABC): Logline: “Polly, a recently divorced, single mom, moves in with her eccentric parents, Elaine and Max, a couple who’s full of life but knows no boundaries.
Here’s the rundown:
– How to Live with Your Parents for the Rest of Your Life (ABC): Logline: “Polly, a recently divorced, single mom, moves in with her eccentric parents, Elaine and Max, a couple who’s full of life but knows no boundaries.
- 1/28/2012
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
CBS has given pilot orders to 2 projects written and executive produced by power showrunner duos, which had put pilot commitments — Partners, from Will & Grace creators David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, and an untitled half-hour from Greg Malins and Greg Berlanti. Both projects hails from Warner Bros. TV where the writer-producers are based. Additionally, the network has given the green light to Friend Me, also written by a team, Alan Kirschenbaum and Ajay Sahgal, produced by CBS TV Studios. Partners is a personal story of two lifelong friends and business partners. Architects Charlie and Louis’ friendship has lasted longer than either of their romantic relationships and almost seems like a weird marriage. When Charlie decides to propose to his girlfriend, Louis’ neurotic attempts to be supportive nearly result in the breakup of his own relationship. Described as a show about “4 people in 3 relationships”, the comedy reflects the real-life longtime friendship between Kohan,...
- 1/28/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Alan Kirschenbaum, co-creator/executive producer of CBS' comedy Yes, Dear, has inked a two-year overall deal with Paramount Network TV. Under the seven-figure pact, Kirschenbaum will develop new projects for the studio. If Yes, Dear -- a co-production between 20th Century Fox TV and CBS Prods., which was folded into Paramount last year -- is picked up for a sixth season, Kirschenbaum will continue to run the series with co-creator/exec producer Gregory Thomas Garcia while developing for Paramount. Yes, Dear, which marked its 100th episode this week, returned to the CBS schedule in February with a 13-episode fifth-season order.
- 3/10/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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