Tuesday, September 13, 2011

USA orders set of comedy aircraft pilots

USA Network is continue about the comedy affiliate with the greenlight of two aircraft pilots, including one prone to star Nathan Lane. The untitled Doug McGrath laffer, formerly referred to as "On We Go," is really a half-hour singlecam a good unlucky actor whose Broadway aspirations should be placed on hold when he returns to his Texas home town upon his father's health going for a turn for that worse. Lane is presently in discussions for that role.McGrath, who authored the pilot, will professional produce with Lane. Project comes from Universal Cable Prods."Paging Dr. Freed," from Fox 21, is really a half-hour comedy about two siblings taking within the reins of the father's medical practice after his untimely dying. Script comes from Michael Feldman, who'll professional produce. Katy McCaffrey and Kaira Manley are positioned as producers.Cabler is originating off a powerful summer time where it where it defeated other cablers as a whole audiences and also the 18-49 demo. Internet was assisted through the solid debuts of dramas "Necessary Roughness" and "Suits.""The get of those half-hour comedy aircraft pilots underscores our resolve for broadening the benefit of USA's entertainment brand," stated co-presidents Chris McCumber and Shaun Wachtel. "We are excited to become working together with probably the most distinct voices in the commercial once we open to new genres." Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

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