Ed Asner and Liza Snyder were announced as principle actors on the new Cmt show starring Tom Arnold. The series, an untitled comedy, is executive produced by David Litt, Nina Wass and Eugene Stein. TV veteran actor Asner will play the father of Joe (Tom Arnold), described as an outspoken man who's recently began dating after separating from his longtime wife, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Asner was cast as gruff Lou Grant in the 1970's American classic, "Mary Tyler Moore Show" which led to the smallscreen spinoff, "Lou Grant." Arnold.s character Joe Herman, the owner of a hardware store, is described as .salt-of-the-earth kind of guy, good-hearted, eager-to-please, optimistic, but sometimes overwhelmed by the chaos around him..
- 6/13/2010
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Emmy winner Edward Asner has signed on for CMT's comedy pilot "Regular Joe."
The cable network also has cast Liza Snyder ("Yes, Dear") in a lead role on the show, which is executive produced by David Litt, Nina Wass and Eugene Stein.
Asner will play the father of Joe (Tom Arnold). He's a gruff and outspoken man who has recently returned to dating after separating from his wife of many years.
If greenlighted, the pilot will represent a return for Asner to the medium that made him a household name in the 1970s with his work in "Mary Tyler Moore" and its "Lou Grant" spinoff.
Snyder will play Marine, Joe's smart and funny wife. She's repped by Apa and the Susan Smith Co.; Asner is repped by Greene & Associates and Perry Zimel.
The project is part of Cmt's scripted series push; the network ordered four comedy pilots this year.
The cable network also has cast Liza Snyder ("Yes, Dear") in a lead role on the show, which is executive produced by David Litt, Nina Wass and Eugene Stein.
Asner will play the father of Joe (Tom Arnold). He's a gruff and outspoken man who has recently returned to dating after separating from his wife of many years.
If greenlighted, the pilot will represent a return for Asner to the medium that made him a household name in the 1970s with his work in "Mary Tyler Moore" and its "Lou Grant" spinoff.
Snyder will play Marine, Joe's smart and funny wife. She's repped by Apa and the Susan Smith Co.; Asner is repped by Greene & Associates and Perry Zimel.
The project is part of Cmt's scripted series push; the network ordered four comedy pilots this year.
- 6/13/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Acclaimed actor Edward Asner has signed onto Cmt's comedy pilot "Regular Joe."
In addition, the network cast Liza Snyder ("Yes Dear") in a lead role on the show.
The two help fill out the cast of the project, which is executive produced by David Litt, Nina Wass & Eugene Stein.
Asner ("Up") will play the father of Joe (Tom Arnold), a gruff and outspoken man who's recently began dating after separating from his longtime wife.
If greenlit, the casting will represent a return for Asner to the medium that made him a household name in the 1970s. Asner was the star of two legendary TV hits, "Mary Tyler Moore" and its spinoff "Lou Grant."
Snyder ("Pay it Forward") will play Marine, Joe's smart and funny wife. She's repped by Apa and Susan Smith Company; Asner is repped by Greene & Associates and Perry Zimel.
The project is part of Cmt's scripted series...
In addition, the network cast Liza Snyder ("Yes Dear") in a lead role on the show.
The two help fill out the cast of the project, which is executive produced by David Litt, Nina Wass & Eugene Stein.
Asner ("Up") will play the father of Joe (Tom Arnold), a gruff and outspoken man who's recently began dating after separating from his longtime wife.
If greenlit, the casting will represent a return for Asner to the medium that made him a household name in the 1970s. Asner was the star of two legendary TV hits, "Mary Tyler Moore" and its spinoff "Lou Grant."
Snyder ("Pay it Forward") will play Marine, Joe's smart and funny wife. She's repped by Apa and Susan Smith Company; Asner is repped by Greene & Associates and Perry Zimel.
The project is part of Cmt's scripted series...
- 6/11/2010
- by By James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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