NBC Puts On Hold David Tennant's "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 01-25-2010, 04:00 PM

Exclusive: Rex Is Not Your Lawyer DOA at NBC?
by Michael Ausiello
Jan. 24, 2009

NBC has delayed a verdict on Rex Is Not Your Lawyer, the much-buzzed-about drama pilot starring Doctor Who’s David Tennant.

Peacock execs were eyeing Rex to possibly fill one of its post-Jay Leno Show holes at 10 pm this spring. But a source close to the show tells me, “The sets are coming down this week.”

An NBC rep declined to comment, but a Peacock source insists Rex remains under consideration for fall. “The sets are on fold-and-hold,” maintains the insider. “They will still be available if the show is picked up for the fall.”

The project, which co-stars Jerry O’Connell, Abigail Spencer, Jane Curtin, and Jeffrey Tambor, had been in development at NBC-Universal for nearly two years.

A pilot was commissioned last October and completed in December.

http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/...t-your-lawyer/

TV Knowledge Fan · 01-26-2010, 03:42 AM

---the network can hardly afford another "scripted series" at the moment, after it just paid Conan O'Brien and his production staff a total of almost $45,000,000 to "go away".....

"Conan took us to the cleaners. Vancouver's gonna kill us financially. And we're not even sure Leno is going to recoup the lost ratings and revenue he used to have at 11:35. We'll just have to expand 'THE TODAY SHOW' into prime-time until the fall. That's the ONLY sure thing on our network right now. And you want us to pick up another lawyer series?? WAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!"

robyrob · 01-26-2010, 01:27 PM

maybe they could afford to do it if they switched to puppets or claymation instead of using live actors?

its not like it could give them any less ratings...

TV Knowledge Fan · 01-26-2010, 10:37 PM

...stage "REX" as a virtual "radio show", with David Tennant and the cast standing on a Universal soundstage, in front of NBC microphones, scripts in hand, "acting out" their dialogue as the cameras picks up an occasional shot of an organist providing the music score, and sound effects personnel in the background. Who knows? That method, cheap as it is, could usher in a new "Golden Age of Radio"!

01-25-2010, 04:00 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	NBC Puts On Hold David Tennant's "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer" *Exclusive: Rex Is Not Your Lawyer* DOA at NBC?** by Michael Ausiello Jan. 24, 2009 NBC has delayed a verdict on Rex Is Not Your Lawyer, the much-buzzed-about drama pilot starring Doctor Who’s David Tennant. Peacock execs were eyeing Rex to possibly fill one of its post-Jay Leno Show holes at 10 pm this spring. But a source close to the show tells me, “The sets are coming down this week.” An NBC rep declined to comment, but a Peacock source insists Rex remains under consideration for fall. “The sets are on fold-and-hold,” maintains the insider. “They will still be available if the show is picked up for the fall.” The project, which co-stars Jerry O’Connell, Abigail Spencer, Jane Curtin, and Jeffrey Tambor, had been in development at NBC-Universal for nearly two years. A pilot was commissioned last October and completed in December. http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/01/...t-your-lawyer/ Attached Images

01-26-2010, 03:42 AM	#2
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	...and I'll tell you WHY "REX" will never become a series on NBC-- ---the network can hardly afford another "scripted series" at the moment, after it just paid Conan O'Brien and his production staff a total of almost $45,000,000 to "go away"..... "Conan took us to the cleaners. Vancouver's gonna kill us financially. And we're not even sure Leno is going to recoup the lost ratings and revenue he used to have at 11:35. We'll just have to expand 'THE TODAY SHOW' into prime-time until the fall. That's the ONLY sure thing on our network right now. And you want us to pick up another lawyer series?? WAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!"

01-26-2010, 01:27 PM	#3
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,189	maybe they could afford to do it if they switched to puppets or claymation instead of using live actors? its not like it could give them any less ratings...
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01-26-2010, 10:37 PM	#4
TV Knowledge Fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 29, 2006 Location: Long Branch, N.J. Posts: 2,577	There's another alternative, 'robyrob'... ...stage "REX" as a virtual "radio show", with David Tennant and the cast standing on a Universal soundstage, in front of NBC microphones, scripts in hand, "acting out" their dialogue as the cameras picks up an occasional shot of an organist providing the music score, and sound effects personnel in the background. Who knows? That method, cheap as it is, could usher in a new "Golden Age of Radio"!