Will Smith turning "Hitch" into sitcom - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-12-2007, 09:30 AM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Will Smith is developing a sitcom based on "Hitch," the hit 2005 romantic comedy in which he played a professional "date doctor."

Smith is attached to executive produce the small-screen version, but will not star. The project is expected to be pitched to the networks shortly.

The project is set up at Smith's production company, Overbrook Entertainment. Other shows in development include: "Uncle Rudy," a family comedy starring Big Boi of the hip-hop duo OutKast; "Raw Materials," a relationship comedy for ABC; "Almost," a supernatural drama for A&E; and "Gimmee Twenty," a special starring investment guru Mellody Hobson, at ABC News.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

varybarry · 10-12-2007, 09:47 AM

I think Hitch would be a great idea for a show. Each episode could feature a specific client.

TVFactFan · 10-12-2007, 12:14 PM

Yup that kind of comedy would have me interested

10-12-2007, 09:30 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: 63,107	Will Smith turning "Hitch" into sitcom LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Will Smith is developing a sitcom based on "Hitch," the hit 2005 romantic comedy in which he played a professional "date doctor." Smith is attached to executive produce the small-screen version, but will not star. The project is expected to be pitched to the networks shortly. The project is set up at Smith's production company, Overbrook Entertainment. Other shows in development include: "Uncle Rudy," a family comedy starring Big Boi of the hip-hop duo OutKast; "Raw Materials," a relationship comedy for ABC; "Almost," a supernatural drama for A&E; and "Gimmee Twenty," a special starring investment guru Mellody Hobson, at ABC News. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
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10-12-2007, 09:47 AM	#2
varybarry Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 02, 2007 Posts: 24	I think Hitch would be a great idea for a show. Each episode could feature a specific client.

10-12-2007, 12:14 PM	#3
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,073	Yup that kind of comedy would have me interested