Al Sharpton acting in a CBS sitcom titled “Al in the Family”?
Turns out it’s not going to happen. The Raliegh News & Observer reported Tuesday that Sharpton had been in talks with CBS, but said he was no longer interested.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune’s TV critic offers up his humorous take on his dream-list of ridiculous 2006 pilots. (This paragraph as published has been corrected in this text.)
“The Pet Whisperer,” CBS
A grave digger at a pet cemetery communicates with dead animals, which send him out to help their former owners.
“Law & Surgery & Order,” NBC
A cop with medical and law degrees assaults bad guys and then tends to their injuries so he can try them in court.
“Newman,” NBC
Wayne Knight attempts to break the “Seinfeld” curse by embracing the show that put him on the map. The annoying neighbor becomes the landlord of a building whose residents include the Soup Nazi, the Close Talker and Baboo. Look for a Jason Alexander cameo.
“O.J. 911,” FOX
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O.J. Simpson finally begins his search for the real killers–and you can help! The former football great shares inside information with viewers, who are encouraged to call in tips on the whereabouts of the bad guys and great golf courses.
“Rock, Paper, Scissors,” GSN
The popular parlor game comes to TV with celebrities such as Richard Moll and Erin Moran competing for their favorite charities. Possible spinoffs include “Eeny Meeny” and “Pick a Number.”
“Lost: Suburbia,” ABC
This dramedy, which plays out in real time, features a frazzled housewife (Daphne Zuniga) who struggles with a whiny husband, bratty kids, ringing phones and nosy neighbors, all during a long, frustrating search for her car keys.
“Lawyer Swap,” Fox
Two defense attorneys assigned to wildly different cases change places the day before their trials, much to the chagrin of their unsuspecting clients. Reprehensible? Probably. Hilarious? You bet!
“Suge!,” UPN
America’s favorite rap mogul, Suge Knight (right) shows his softer side in this sweet sitcom about a man who has everything–except a love life. Watch as he tries to maintain romantic relationships while he avoids getting shot.