Separation, restitution in CBS reality plans

By Nellie Andreeva

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - CBS is adding divorce and crime to its reality development slate.

The network has ordered two pilots: "Splitsville," executive produced by Jamie Kennedy, and an untitled project from the creator of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

"Splitsville," described as "The War of the Roses" meets "Let's Make a Deal," is a game show for divorcing couples who battle it out for their belongings in a series of competitive challenges.

Tom Forman's untitled project features a team of law enforcement officials helping people who have been victims of a crime. The pilot reunites Forman with CBS, where he most recently executive produced "Kid Nation."

The pickup of the two pilots comes on the heels of CBS' order of three new reality series last month -- "Game Show in My Head," the biweekly celebrity talent contest "Secret Talents of the Stars," and "America's Top Dog."

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter