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tylersmistress2002 · 11-05-2004, 10:13 AM

Freddie Prinze Jr. Plans to Star in Sitcom
Nov 4, 9:47 AM EST

The Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Freddie Prinze Jr. has signed a deal with Warner Bros. and ABC to create and star in his own sitcom. Although the 28-year-old "Scooby-Doo" actor has popped up for guest spots on "Boston Legal" and "Friends," he's most noted for his turns in both "Scooby-Doo" movies and the slasher film "I Know What You Did Last Summer."

"This was something I wanted to do for a long time," Prinze told The Associated Press while on the set of his latest movie.

"It's tough working on the road all the time. I love my family. I love my wife. I miss them. I want to be in Los Angeles. A TV schedule, especially half-hour, allows you the opportunity to go and make movies when you want to make movies and then still be able to satisfy yourself creatively from home."

In the sitcom, Prinze will portray a Puerto Rican raised in a household of women, an experience he said is based on his own life.

Prinze was raised by his mother in New Mexico after his father, "Chico and the Man" star Freddie Prinze, committed suicide in 1977.

"I told them I won't do TV unless I'm the executive producer, unless I'm the creator, unless I'm a writer on the show," Prinze said. "If that's a problem, I understand that and respect that. I have to make sure it's represented the way it is. The only way to do that is if I have one boss and not seven."

Prinze, who's married to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar, is filming the coming-of-age drama "Nailed Right In" with Alec Baldwin and Mena Suvari in New York. He said he has no fears about the wishy-washy world of TV sitcoms.

"When I focus on something, I usually succeed in this business," Prinze told the AP. "I'm more scared about flying."

Pitooey · 11-05-2004, 06:38 PM

Pavandabal had given us this tidbit a couple of days ago.

If I could get in touch with Fred Jr. I would beg him for a shot to write with him. I could come up with a stack of storylines for him. I've seen alot in my lifetime plus I know woman........

sfditusa · 11-09-2004, 09:27 AM

I just heard that on the radio yesterday. I wonder if it will be good.

I know I will be watching to see if I can ever hear about "his father" in the show. It's a long shot, yet would like to watch and see if we get any tidbits about what he went through without a father, and if they will get personal at all. If they do, I would like to see if there is ever a moment where they reveal how his father is no longer living with them. I know it will be a comedy, yet they sneak tidbits of serious plot line to keep people hooked.

We shall see.

When is it scheduled to start? In the fall of 2005?

11-05-2004, 10:13 AM	#1
tylersmistress2002 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 21, 2001 Location: Providence, RI USA Posts: 493	FP jr. set to star in sitcom Freddie Prinze Jr. Plans to Star in Sitcom Nov 4, 9:47 AM EST The Associated Press NEW YORK -- Freddie Prinze Jr. has signed a deal with Warner Bros. and ABC to create and star in his own sitcom. Although the 28-year-old "Scooby-Doo" actor has popped up for guest spots on "Boston Legal" and "Friends," he's most noted for his turns in both "Scooby-Doo" movies and the slasher film "I Know What You Did Last Summer." "This was something I wanted to do for a long time," Prinze told The Associated Press while on the set of his latest movie. "It's tough working on the road all the time. I love my family. I love my wife. I miss them. I want to be in Los Angeles. A TV schedule, especially half-hour, allows you the opportunity to go and make movies when you want to make movies and then still be able to satisfy yourself creatively from home." In the sitcom, Prinze will portray a Puerto Rican raised in a household of women, an experience he said is based on his own life. Prinze was raised by his mother in New Mexico after his father, "Chico and the Man" star Freddie Prinze, committed suicide in 1977. "I told them I won't do TV unless I'm the executive producer, unless I'm the creator, unless I'm a writer on the show," Prinze said. "If that's a problem, I understand that and respect that. I have to make sure it's represented the way it is. The only way to do that is if I have one boss and not seven." Prinze, who's married to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar, is filming the coming-of-age drama "Nailed Right In" with Alec Baldwin and Mena Suvari in New York. He said he has no fears about the wishy-washy world of TV sitcoms. "When I focus on something, I usually succeed in this business," Prinze told the AP. "I'm more scared about flying." Attached Images
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11-05-2004, 06:38 PM	#2
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Pavandabal had given us this tidbit a couple of days ago. If I could get in touch with Fred Jr. I would beg him for a shot to write with him. I could come up with a stack of storylines for him. I've seen alot in my lifetime plus I know woman........
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11-09-2004, 09:27 AM	#3
sfditusa Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 01, 2002 Posts: 168	I just heard that on the radio yesterday. I wonder if it will be good. I know I will be watching to see if I can ever hear about "his father" in the show. It's a long shot, yet would like to watch and see if we get any tidbits about what he went through without a father, and if they will get personal at all. If they do, I would like to see if there is ever a moment where they reveal how his father is no longer living with them. I know it will be a comedy, yet they sneak tidbits of serious plot line to keep people hooked. We shall see. When is it scheduled to start? In the fall of 2005?
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