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 Jean
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6/7/2003 | posted: 3/9/2005 at 5:54:41 AM ET
From Daily Variety, March 9, 2005:
(Hmm, those "talks" in LA must have been pretty good!)
"[Bernadette] Peters, meanwhile, will star as Mrs. Leaf in the ABC sitcom pilot "Adopted." Twentieth Century Fox TV laffer revolves around a grown man who discovers he has two very different mothers --- Peters' character being one of them.
The stage star's most recent credits include the telepic "Prince Charming" and guest stints on "Frasier" and "Ally McBeal," as well as the features "It Runs in the Family" and "Let It Snow." "
I'm speechless.
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 Mandy
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ooohhh...I want to know more already!
"Let's admit one thing right upfront: With the possible exception of Bernadette Peters, not everyone stays young and cute forever." (NYPost 2/2/05)
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jmslsu01
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Wow!
But let's not get *too* hopeful-pilots do get canceled...
I hate to even mention this-I may regret it...I wonder if Patti got her pilot?
Uh oh.
(Not that I think they were up for the same show.)
I don't watch much network TV-how's ABC doing lately? I know they were struggling a while back.
Who wants to start the bets-is she playing the adoptive mother or the biological mother?
If they're going for wacky,colorful Bernadette...I'll say surprise!
But,sheesh...go Bernadette! What news.
Jenn
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Karen
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Just reading the outline of the premise, it reminds me of that hilarious film "Flirting with Disaster," in which Mary Tyler Moore and Lily Tomlin (and everyone else) were so funny.
Oh, I know pilots usually don't work out, but this would be so great if it did amount to something.
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jmslsu01
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northern VA | posted: 3/9/2005 at 8:45:14 AM ET
I googled the show,and came up with this. There's not a lot yet,of course,but it's something:
"comedy about a thirtysomething writer whose life is turned upside down when his biological mom shows up on his doorstep one day, resulting in his adoptive and birth mothers comically competing for his attention"
Info from RateItAll
Info from TV Tome
(Age is different in two links,but it could have changed,especially after casting.)
Here's some good news-the creators came from the Groundlings comedy troupe. That's promising-it's based on a sketch they did while in the group.
Well,look at Miss Bernadette...
Hey,L.A. area fans-now the East Coasters may have some serious reasons to be jealous of you!
Jenn
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| posted: 3/9/2005 at 10:03:13 AM ET
Did you all see there are tickets available for the taping of the pilot? Wish I lived anywhere remotely close to go see this one!! Guess I am jsut on the wrong coast!
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| posted: 3/9/2005 at 10:40:05 AM ET
I KNEW something like this was coming down the line with all of her "talks" in L.A.. Well this has exciting potential. And remember all you "pilots don't usually work out" people, every successful TV show started out as a pilot so some do make it and make it big. Good Thoughts to Bernadette and the rest of the cast (its taping in 2 weeks people, finish casting it already) on their taping.
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Jean
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Just looking at the publicity photo they used for the tv ticket site made me burst out laughing--of all the photos they could have used, they picked the sultriest, poutiest, sexiest one...I can see where the ads are going now.
We'll just have to send out good thoughts to Bernadette and the rest of the cast on March 23--don't we know anyone on the left coast who can go to the taping??
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| posted: 3/9/2005 at 11:57:21 AM ET
LOL Good point Jean. Not exacatly the "Mother" figure you would expect. Though at least she didn't have the tatoo. LOL One would think with Bernadette's youthful looks she would be the birth mother and maybe she had to give the baby up because she was so young at the time. Just my theory. I actually contemplated taking a trip to L.A. for the pilot but its right in the middle of my first week back after a trip to London so I can't work it out. Would be fun to be there.
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Jean
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A stray thought--I wonder if she'll still be able to make the 2 March Sondheim events-March 19 and 21?
(Moljul-you go directly to LA from London, don't worry about sleep or jet lag-you're young.)
And thanks as usual Jenn, for finding the details for us.
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| posted: 3/9/2005 at 12:32:46 PM ET
Oh I'm sure she will. Monday night to Wednesday night is plenty of time in between "gigs" especially considering the gigs. 
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jmslsu01
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And remember all you "pilots don't usually work out" people, every successful TV show started out as a pilot so some do make it and make it big.
Hey,I realize that! Just trying to not get too excited,that's all.
Jenn
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Here is the breakdown for her role!
Mrs. Sarah Leaf, Caucasian, 50s - 60s. She is a struggling real estate agent, a strong, rather overbearing, but vulnerable woman who has never found the right moment to tell her son, Lloyd, that he was adopted. Sarah was widowed two years ago. Now that her son's biological mother has surfaced, Mrs. Leaf is feeling jealous, threatened and worried that Lloyd may like her better. SERIES REGULAR
Below is the link...
http://castcallusa.cjb.net/
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moljul
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| posted: 3/9/2005 at 1:08:12 PM ET
Well I had it completely wrong.
I'm a little surprised at the age range. :-)
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Jean
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How interesting--thanks GA.
No husbands/lovers/adult males on the scene? What is the demographic they are looking to appeal to? Besides all of us, of course.
I wonder how they will use-if they do-the birth mother's Jewishness? I see a food fight episode coming!
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| posted: 3/9/2005 at 2:28:05 PM ET
I read the link and can't help thinking that we're assuming that BP is playing the role of the adoptive mother. Both adoptive and biological mother roles aren't cast yet. Either way, good luck to the cast and crew (especially BP!!!!) Can't wait to see the show (fingers crossed!)
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