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Pavan · 01-22-2003, 10:56 AM

"Mr. Ed" gets Original spin

A horse is a horse, of course of course -- unless that horse is a new version of "Mr. Ed" in active development at Fox.

The network will reshape the classic horsey comedy so that Mr. Ed will speak with a more urban voice a la Eddie Murphy or Eddie Griffin. The pilot for the Original Television project will be written by "Saturday Night Live" scribe Jack Handey.

"This one is so in (Handey's) strike zone," Original TV chief Dawn Parouse said of the scribe, whose "SNL" creations include "Deep Thoughts" and Toonces, the Driving Cat. "He loves talking animals, and we love the fact that he loves talking animals."

TVJunkie101 · 01-22-2003, 02:33 PM

Oh, god, that has to be the worst news ever. I do NOT want to see a remake, ever, lol. Boy, Hollywood must really be out of ideas if they are remaking so many classics. I can't say I'm surprised. But I hope this remake falls flat on it's face and doesn't ruin the original.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-22-2003, 03:38 PM

Oh that is good news About Mister Ed Coming back as a FOX Series I cant waite to see if a Fall show or a Midseason Show
I am counting down the days to the Mister Ed series comes to FOX

Aaron

Impressions · 01-23-2003, 09:39 PM

Hollywood seems to be recycling a lot of shows which aired in the past and re-using them all over again, creating a new twist to the show. Their ideas aren't that fresh anymore. For instance they are airing an overload of reality shows, the shows are re-defining TV. It just isn't the same as it used to be.

Now that they are creating a new Mr. Ed series along with The Beverly Hillbillies Reality Series, even a Green Acres Reality Series, and not to mention The Rerun Show. I'd hate to see any other series become another remake.

Adamantium · 11-02-2003, 02:12 PM

I think it's a bad idea. The thing, to me, that made Mister Ed successful was Alan Young, Allan "Rocky" Lane and the writers from the 1960's. I'm not saying that it will suck, but it won't be anywhere near the same as the original.

Plus, I heard that Disney has the rights to make a Mister Ed movie. I'm not sure wen they'll make it, though. I tell you one thing, Ed's talking will probably be done by computers.

FamilyTiesGOP · 11-03-2003, 04:16 PM

This is bad news!! Whenever Fox remakes anything it is usually dumb or stupid and nothing like the original. I for one will not be trading in the TV Land Mr. Ed for the Fox one.

It is so painful to watch networks attempt to make comedies like they used to do(i.e. family comedies). They are always so dumb! I guess this is why people enjoy watching reruns on cable so much now! I know that I hardly watch regular tv for sitcoms anymore. Cable reruns all the way!

Crimson and Clover · 11-03-2003, 04:22 PM

One show I def. wont watch.

Nookiecat · 11-12-2003, 10:32 AM

No way, never. A new Mr. Ed if done at all should be done by a white man.

Screenwriter · 11-14-2003, 02:09 PM

OH GAWD. This is the most ******** news I've ever heard... but I'll watch the pilot... and if I hate the pilot... I won't watch it ever again.

WilburFan · 11-15-2003, 03:08 AM

When is this new series coming out?

Zoneboy · 11-16-2003, 10:37 PM

Fox is so desperate for ratings that they have to stoop this low?

The thing that will most likely kill this shows chances of survival is the same thing that got "Skin" canned after just 2 episodes & thats constant shoved down your throat promotion. It happened to CBS in 1993 with "South Of Sunset" also. In other words, promo overkill=nobody's gonna bother.

Adamantium · 11-17-2003, 05:33 PM

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Originally posted by redrocker22
Fox is so desperate for ratings that they have to stoop this low? The thing that will most likely kill this shows chances of survival is the same thing that got "Skin" canned after just 2 episodes & thats constant shoved down your throat promotion. It happened to CBS in 1993 with "South Of Sunset" also. In other words, promo overkill=nobody's gonna bother.

True. When FOX ran their ads for "A Minute with Stan Hooper" they showed all the jokes from the first episode in the commercials. I mean, don't under promote it, but don't over promote it. But I think Mister Ed is going to fail, especially if I end up liking it.

Nookiecat · 11-17-2003, 06:30 PM

It could make it if it's done right. They have to keep it clean and wholesome while still keeping it funny. And for God's sake don't make Mr. Ed a street-wise, ebonics jive talking fool. The people who bring us King of the Hill could probably write good stories for the new Mr. Ed show.

Pavan · 02-17-2004, 04:37 PM

For consideration for FOX this fall:

Mr. Ed (FOX)
Sherman Hemsley ("The Jeffersons," "Amen") is set as the voice of the talking horse in FOX's re-imaging of the 1961-66 CBS comedy. Hemsley joins the previously cast David Alan Basche and Sherilyn Fenn as the Posts. 20th Century Fox Television-based Original Television is the studio behind the project, which is being developed by Jack Handey ("Saturday Night Live").

Notice the word "consideration," which means IF it makes it on the air, it'll air this fall, that's IF it makes it.

Lamont · 08-12-2005, 08:13 AM

fox scrapped the idea, but if anyone wants it,i have the NEW unaired pilot

nmboye@aol.com

01-22-2003, 10:56 AM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	New series on FOX? "Mr. Ed" gets Original spin A horse is a horse, of course of course -- unless that horse is a new version of "Mr. Ed" in active development at Fox. The network will reshape the classic horsey comedy so that Mr. Ed will speak with a more urban voice a la Eddie Murphy or Eddie Griffin. The pilot for the Original Television project will be written by "Saturday Night Live" scribe Jack Handey. "This one is so in (Handey's) strike zone," Original TV chief Dawn Parouse said of the scribe, whose "SNL" creations include "Deep Thoughts" and Toonces, the Driving Cat. "He loves talking animals, and we love the fact that he loves talking animals."
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01-22-2003, 02:33 PM	#2
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11-12-2003, 10:32 AM	#8
Nookiecat Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Nov 12, 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3	Mr. Ed like Eddie Murphy? No way, never. A new Mr. Ed if done at all should be done by a white man.

01-23-2003, 09:39 PM	#4
Impressions She died the way she lived Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 08, 2002 Posts: 4,640	Hollywood seems to be recycling a lot of shows which aired in the past and re-using them all over again, creating a new twist to the show. Their ideas aren't that fresh anymore. For instance they are airing an overload of reality shows, the shows are re-defining TV. It just isn't the same as it used to be. Now that they are creating a new Mr. Ed series along with The Beverly Hillbillies Reality Series, even a Green Acres Reality Series, and not to mention The Rerun Show. I'd hate to see any other series become another remake.

11-02-2003, 02:12 PM	#5
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,828	I think it's a bad idea. The thing, to me, that made Mister Ed successful was Alan Young, Allan "Rocky" Lane and the writers from the 1960's. I'm not saying that it will suck, but it won't be anywhere near the same as the original. Plus, I heard that Disney has the rights to make a Mister Ed movie. I'm not sure wen they'll make it, though. I tell you one thing, Ed's talking will probably be done by computers.

11-03-2003, 04:16 PM	#6
FamilyTiesGOP _ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 1,631	This is bad news!! Whenever Fox remakes anything it is usually dumb or stupid and nothing like the original. I for one will not be trading in the TV Land Mr. Ed for the Fox one. It is so painful to watch networks attempt to make comedies like they used to do(i.e. family comedies). They are always so dumb! I guess this is why people enjoy watching reruns on cable so much now! I know that I hardly watch regular tv for sitcoms anymore. Cable reruns all the way!

11-14-2003, 02:09 PM	#9
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11-15-2003, 03:08 AM	#10
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11-16-2003, 10:37 PM	#11
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11-17-2003, 06:30 PM	#13
Nookiecat Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Nov 12, 2003 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 3	It could make it if it's done right. They have to keep it clean and wholesome while still keeping it funny. And for God's sake don't make Mr. Ed a street-wise, ebonics jive talking fool. The people who bring us King of the Hill could probably write good stories for the new Mr. Ed show.

02-17-2004, 04:37 PM	#14
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	For consideration for FOX this fall: Mr. Ed (FOX) Sherman Hemsley ("The Jeffersons," "Amen") is set as the voice of the talking horse in FOX's re-imaging of the 1961-66 CBS comedy. Hemsley joins the previously cast David Alan Basche and Sherilyn Fenn as the Posts. 20th Century Fox Television-based Original Television is the studio behind the project, which is being developed by Jack Handey ("Saturday Night Live"). Notice the word "consideration," which means IF it makes it on the air, it'll air this fall, that's IF it makes it.

08-12-2005, 08:13 AM	#15
Lamont Lamont says Smile! Forum Veteran Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Deep in the Heart of Nowhere Posts: 5,217	i have the pilot fox scrapped the idea, but if anyone wants it,i have the NEW unaired pilot nmboye@aol.com