Bochco, Newhart developing cable shows
By Paul J. Gough
NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Producer Steven Bochco is developing a TNT drama about former law school classmates who find themselves facing off against each other in court.
Bochco ("Hill Street Blues," "NYPD Blue") is co-writing the untitled pilot with David Feige ("Indefensible"), and will executive produce.
The project was among several presented to advertisers Tuesday by TNT and Turner Broadcasting cable sibling TBS.
Four other drama series also are in development at TNT, including: "Mrs. America," a drama about a woman who is an executive and a mother; "Leverage," about a six-person team that protects underdogs everywhere; "The Saint," a revamp of the classic 1960s series; and "A.D.," a family saga.
TBS, meanwhile, will boost its late-night programming with "Bob Newhart: In Search of Comedy," billed as an anthology series from Newhart, who will host and executive produce.
It also has in development "Big Shot," about a teenage NBA player who still lives at home; and "Uncommon Sense," a half-hour family comedy starring stand-up comedian Larry Miller as a married newspaper columnist with two children.
Reuters/Hollywood Reporter
