Melissa McCarthy Lands in New Lorre Comedy Pilot
March 28th, 2010
Looking into future for CBS comedy, it seems likely that Chuck Lorre will be a part of it. He’s already the key component in the success of ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Two and a Half Men,’ so chances are the Tiffany network would like to see what he has in store next. That will probably be ‘Mike and Molly,’ a pilot that is currently in production starring Billy Gardell as a fat, charming cop who meets the girl of his dreams at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
The girl, Molly, is going to be played by Melissa McCarthy. The fact that Melissa McCarthy will be in ‘Mike and Molly’ has made me want to watch it. How great is it that Sookie from ‘Gilmore Girls’ is getting the star turn! For fans of ‘Gilmore Girls,’ Sookie was always an adorable sidekick to Lorelai, and Melissa McCarthy was wonderful in the role. She was equally kooky and lovable on ‘Samantha Who?’ as Dena. I have no doubt that she’s going be be terrific on ‘Mike and Molly.’
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