NBC has purchased a new half-hour comedy pilot from 50/50 scribe Will Reiser and his sister Robin Reiser. Per EW, the new show titled The High Life âcenters on a newly sober mother and wife who must deal with lifeâs many stressesâwithout drinking.â Will and Robin will serve as writers and executive producers on the series alongside Willie Mercer and New Girlâs Jake Kasdan and JJ Philbin, who will also executive produce.We just learned that the upcoming ninth season of The Office will be the last for that long-running comedy show, and this fall also kicks off the final season of NBC comedy staple 30 Rock as well. Moreover, with new showrunners and a less-than-ideal Friday timeslot, Communityâs days may also be numbered. The phenomenal Parks and Recreation still looks to be going strong, but the Peacock will likely be in dire need of new half-hour comedies come Fall 2013. Reiserâs screenplay for the underrated 50/50 was excellent, so hopefully The High Life has a successful development and makes it to series.
NBC Buys Comedy from 50/50 Writer Will Reiser
NBC Buys Comedy from 50/50 Writer Will Reiser. NBC will develop The High Life from 50/50 writer Will Reiser and Robin Reiser.