Johnston Inks for ABC Laffer
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- Kristen Johnston ("3rd Rock From the Sun") plans to make a return to television next fall, inking to star in a comedy for Walt Disney Co's ABC. The untitled ensemble sitcom will be produced in New York. Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire ("Wonder of the World," "Fuddy Meers") is onboard to write the pilot. Besides Lindsay-Abaire, talk maven David Letterman and Rob Burnett will executive produce via their Worldwide Pants shingle. Johnston is also expected to get a producing credit.
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- Kristen Johnston ("3rd Rock From the Sun") plans to make a return to television next fall, inking to star in a comedy for Walt Disney Co's ABC. The untitled ensemble sitcom will be produced in New York. Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire ("Wonder of the World," "Fuddy Meers") is onboard to write the pilot. Besides Lindsay-Abaire, talk maven David Letterman and Rob Burnett will executive produce via their Worldwide Pants shingle. Johnston is also expected to get a producing credit.