Kelsey Grammer To Direct Conan O'Brien-Produced Comedy Pilot - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-16-2011, 11:19 PM

Kelsey Grammer has signed on to direct CBS' multicamera comedy pilot Vince Uncensored, which stars Michael Chiklis. The project, from veteran sitcom writer Phoef Sutton, Conan O'Brien's Conaco and Warner Bros. TV, centers on a man (Chiklis) who, after a life-changing experience, decides to take a more honest approach to his life, work and family.

While best known for his TV starring roles, mainly his 20-stint as Dr. Frasier Crane on NBC's Cheers and Frasier, Grammer has also been active behind the camera, directing TV comedy series and pilots. He helmed 37 episodes of Frasier and has directed 4 pilots, one of which, Out of Practice, went to series. In 1999, he received a DGA nomination for directing the Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz episode of Frasier. Grammer spent the last year on Broadway starring in the revival of La Cage aux Folles, which earned him a Tony nomination. He next stars and executive produces the Starz drama series Boss.

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R.jsheedy · 03-17-2011, 07:45 PM

Conan, Kelsey, and Phoef Sutton!!!!! Three Big Names, This pilot is sure to get picked up... No way these three guys would sign on if the thing sucked!!!

Schmoopie · 03-18-2011, 05:29 AM

That's awesome! I hope it's successful! He's a very talented director and I am looking foreword to seeing this pilot!

03-16-2011, 11:19 PM	#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 Direct Conan O'Brien-Produced Comedy Pilot Kelsey Grammer has signed on to direct CBS' multicamera comedy pilot Vince Uncensored, which stars Michael Chiklis. The project, from veteran sitcom writer Phoef Sutton, Conan O'Brien's Conaco and Warner Bros. TV, centers on a man (Chiklis) who, after a life-changing experience, decides to take a more honest approach to his life, work and family. While best known for his TV starring roles, mainly his 20-stint as Dr. Frasier Crane on NBC's Cheers and Frasier, Grammer has also been active behind the camera, directing TV comedy series and pilots. He helmed 37 episodes of Frasier and has directed 4 pilots, one of which, Out of Practice, went to series. In 1999, he received a DGA nomination for directing the Merry Christmas, Mrs. Moskowitz episode of Frasier. Grammer spent the last year on Broadway starring in the revival of La Cage aux Folles, which earned him a Tony nomination. He next stars and executive produces the Starz drama series Boss. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/
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03-18-2011, 05:29 AM	#3
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	That's awesome! I hope it's successful! He's a very talented director and I am looking foreword to seeing this pilot!
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03-17-2011, 07:45 PM	#2
R.jsheedy Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2008 Posts: 1,035	Conan, Kelsey, and Phoef Sutton!!!!! Three Big Names, This pilot is sure to get picked up... No way these three guys would sign on if the thing sucked!!!