Fox books "The Inn"; "Back to You" won't be back

By Nellie Andreeva

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Fox has made the first series pickup of the network "upfront" season, ordering the comedy "The Inn," described as "Upstairs/Downstairs" set at a hip New York hotel.

"The Inn" stars Niecy Nash and Jerry O'Connell.

The network also renewed the sophomore-season sitcom "'Til Death," starring Brad Garrett and Joely Fisher.

In a somewhat surprising move, Fox opted not to bring back freshman comedy "Back to You" for a second season. The TV-newsroom-set show was created by Christopher Lloyd and stars Kelsey Grammer and Patrica Heaton.

"'Til Death" and "Back to You" -- both multicamera sitcoms -- have run in a block to OK but not spectacular ratings. With its marquee talent in front of and behind the camera, however, "Back to You" is a far more expensive production.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter