Kelsey Grammer to star in ABC pilot Hank! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-07-2009, 10:18 AM

Kelsey Grammer is taking another stab at a sitcom.
The Alphabet net has given a pilot commitment to a half-hour, multicam laffer starring Grammer as a corporate tycoon who reconnects with his family after being downsized out of his powerful job.

"Everybody Loves Raymond" alum Tucker Cawley is penning the pilot, which will come from Tom Werner's Good Humor TV and Warner Bros. TV.

Grammer, Cawley, Werner and Good Humor's Mike Clements are exec producers.

New project comes just months after ABC passed on Grammer's last comedy in development at the Alphabet, an adaptation of the Britcom "Roman's Empire."

Grammer most recently starred in Fox's "Back to You" -- alongside Patricia Heaton, who has her own comedy pilot at ABC, "The Middle" (also from Warner Bros.)

Cawley's been working on NBC's upcoming Amy Poehler comedy; his credits also include "Welcome to the Captain" and "Out of Practice."

As for Grammer, the "Frasier" alum's recent credits include the features "An American Carol" and "Swing Vote." He's also been cast in the upcoming remake of "Fame."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

Chocolate Moose · 01-07-2009, 11:10 AM

that sounds cute, thanks for posting !

Marvo301 · 01-07-2009, 06:45 PM

Sounds like a retread of Frasier. Especially the part about reconnecting with his family.

Brian Damage · 01-07-2009, 09:25 PM

I'll still give it a chance.

JulieSomoski · 01-07-2009, 09:27 PM

Wow, this if fantastic news! First Patricia Heaton on ABC, now Kelsey Grammar - seems like ABC is going to have a great sitcom block next season, and I can't wait to watch it!

Brian Damage · 01-07-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

Wow, this if fantastic news! First Patricia Heaton on ABC, now Kelsey Grammar - seems like ABC is going to have a great sitcom block next season, and I can't wait to watch it!

Ditto!

catlover79 · 01-07-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieSomoski

Wow, this if fantastic news! First Patricia Heaton on ABC, now Kelsey Grammar - seems like ABC is going to have a great sitcom block next season, and I can't wait to watch it!

Couldn't agree more!!

P.S. Hey Brian - I posted a pic on another thread that I thought you'd enjoy...

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...=223784&page=2

Brian Damage · 01-07-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Couldn't agree more!!

P.S. Hey Brian - I posted a pic on another thread that I thought you'd enjoy...

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...=223784&page=2

I posted on there.

catlover79 · 01-08-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I posted on there.

I just saw that. And you're welcome.

01-07-2009, 10:18 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Kelsey Grammer to star in ABC pilot Hank! Kelsey Grammer is taking another stab at a sitcom. The Alphabet net has given a pilot commitment to a half-hour, multicam laffer starring Grammer as a corporate tycoon who reconnects with his family after being downsized out of his powerful job. "Everybody Loves Raymond" alum Tucker Cawley is penning the pilot, which will come from Tom Werner's Good Humor TV and Warner Bros. TV. Grammer, Cawley, Werner and Good Humor's Mike Clements are exec producers. New project comes just months after ABC passed on Grammer's last comedy in development at the Alphabet, an adaptation of the Britcom "Roman's Empire." Grammer most recently starred in Fox's "Back to You" -- alongside Patricia Heaton, who has her own comedy pilot at ABC, "The Middle" (also from Warner Bros.) Cawley's been working on NBC's upcoming Amy Poehler comedy; his credits also include "Welcome to the Captain" and "Out of Practice." As for Grammer, the "Frasier" alum's recent credits include the features "An American Carol" and "Swing Vote." He's also been cast in the upcoming remake of "Fame." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1
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