CBS has pulled “Living Biblically” from its primetime schedule, with reruns of “The Big Bang Theory” to run in its place.
Sources say the sitcom could return at a later date.
The sitcom follows a man who decides to live as instructed in the Bible, based on A.J. Jacobs’ book “The Year of Living Biblically.” Jay R. Ferguson stars with Lindsey Kraft, Ian Gomez, David Krumholtz, Tony Rock, and Camryn Manheim. “The Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki executive produces with writer Patrick Walsh and Andrew Haas and Spencer Medof.
Also Read: Ratings: CBS' 'Living Biblically' Not Off to a Hell of a Good Start
The comedy is produced by Alcide Bava Productions, in association with CBS Television Studios and Warner Bros. Television.
CBS renewed 11 of its series earlier this week, totaling 17 series renewals for next year so far.
As far as pilots go, the network has ordered eight comedy pilots, including the revival of “Murphy Brown.” Other comedy pilots include “25,” “Fam,” “History of Them,” “I Mom So Hard,” “Pandas in New York,” “Welcome to the Neighborhood,” and the untitled Austen Earl and Tim McAuliffe project.
Also Read: CBS' 'Living Biblically' Won't Tackle Homosexuality in Season 1
CBS drama pilots in the works include the “Cagney and Lacey” reboot starring Sarah Drew and Michelle Hurd, “Chiefs,” “The Code,” “F.B.I.,” “God Friended Me,” “La Confidential,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Main Justice,” “Murder” and “Red Line.”
See our complete 2018 pilot grid over here.
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Sources say the sitcom could return at a later date.
The sitcom follows a man who decides to live as instructed in the Bible, based on A.J. Jacobs’ book “The Year of Living Biblically.” Jay R. Ferguson stars with Lindsey Kraft, Ian Gomez, David Krumholtz, Tony Rock, and Camryn Manheim. “The Big Bang Theory” star Johnny Galecki executive produces with writer Patrick Walsh and Andrew Haas and Spencer Medof.
Also Read: Ratings: CBS' 'Living Biblically' Not Off to a Hell of a Good Start
The comedy is produced by Alcide Bava Productions, in association with CBS Television Studios and Warner Bros. Television.
CBS renewed 11 of its series earlier this week, totaling 17 series renewals for next year so far.
As far as pilots go, the network has ordered eight comedy pilots, including the revival of “Murphy Brown.” Other comedy pilots include “25,” “Fam,” “History of Them,” “I Mom So Hard,” “Pandas in New York,” “Welcome to the Neighborhood,” and the untitled Austen Earl and Tim McAuliffe project.
Also Read: CBS' 'Living Biblically' Won't Tackle Homosexuality in Season 1
CBS drama pilots in the works include the “Cagney and Lacey” reboot starring Sarah Drew and Michelle Hurd, “Chiefs,” “The Code,” “F.B.I.,” “God Friended Me,” “La Confidential,” “Magnum P.I.,” “Main Justice,” “Murder” and “Red Line.”
See our complete 2018 pilot grid over here.
Read original story ‘Living Biblically’ Pulled From CBS’ Schedule At TheWrap...
- 4/19/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
CBS has renewed 11 series, including “Survivor,” “The Amazing Race” and “Hawaii Five-0,” the network announced Wednesday.
Additional series getting another season are “Blue Bloods,” “Bull,” “Madam Secretary,” “MacGyver,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” NCIS: New Orleans,” “48 Hours” and “60 Minutes.”
Combined with previously announced pick-ups, CBS now has 17 series in their 2018-2019 slate, including its entire Tuesday and Friday night lineups. The network previously announced that “The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon,” “Mom,” “NCIS,” “Seal Team” and “S.W.A.T.” received renewals.
Additional series getting another season are “Blue Bloods,” “Bull,” “Madam Secretary,” “MacGyver,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” NCIS: New Orleans,” “48 Hours” and “60 Minutes.”
Combined with previously announced pick-ups, CBS now has 17 series in their 2018-2019 slate, including its entire Tuesday and Friday night lineups. The network previously announced that “The Big Bang Theory,” “Young Sheldon,” “Mom,” “NCIS,” “Seal Team” and “S.W.A.T.” received renewals.
- 4/18/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Julie Klausner didn’t have a Difficult time lining up her next TV gig: The Difficult People star has joined the cast of the NBC comedy pilot So Close, our sister site Deadline reports.
The series stars SNL alum Sasheer Zamata and Odd Mom Out‘s Sean Kleier as Riley and Kyle, two hopeless romantics who are both on the verge of settling for the wrong partner and unaware they might be soulmates. Klausner will play Amy, a friend of Riley’s who works with her at a law firm.
In other pilot casting news, per Deadline:
* Sinbad (A Different World,...
The series stars SNL alum Sasheer Zamata and Odd Mom Out‘s Sean Kleier as Riley and Kyle, two hopeless romantics who are both on the verge of settling for the wrong partner and unaware they might be soulmates. Klausner will play Amy, a friend of Riley’s who works with her at a law firm.
In other pilot casting news, per Deadline:
* Sinbad (A Different World,...
- 3/20/2018
- TVLine.com
Demetrius Grosse (The Brave) is set as the male lead opposite Aunjanue Ellis, Alana De La Garza and Jorja Fox in CBS drama pilot Chiefs, from Carol Mendelsohn and David Hudgins. Written by Hudgins and directed by Zetna Fuentes, Chiefs explores the professional and personal lives of three driven, successful but very different women (De La Garza, Ellis, Fox) who are each Chiefs of Police of their own precincts in L.A. County. Grosse will play Deputy Clem Bryant. He works…...
- 3/20/2018
- Deadline TV
Ex-Forever detective Alana De La Garza is donning a badge again as the star of CBS’ cop-themed drama pilot Chiefs, TVLine has confirmed.
Written by former Parenthood EP David Hudgins, the potential series explores the professional and personal lives of three driven, successful women (one portrayed by De La Garza) who are each Chiefs of Police at different precincts in Los Angeles. The trio join forces to catch a dangerous serial killer.
According to TVLine’s sister site Deadline, which broke the casting, De La Garza’s character is the Beverly Hills Chief of Police who knows her job is all about politics and image,...
Written by former Parenthood EP David Hudgins, the potential series explores the professional and personal lives of three driven, successful women (one portrayed by De La Garza) who are each Chiefs of Police at different precincts in Los Angeles. The trio join forces to catch a dangerous serial killer.
According to TVLine’s sister site Deadline, which broke the casting, De La Garza’s character is the Beverly Hills Chief of Police who knows her job is all about politics and image,...
- 2/14/2018
- TVLine.com
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