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Just a week after false reports by Star magazine that Sherri Shepherd was going to be fired from the 'The View' because of the recession, Lifetime has now announced that they have inked a deal with the popular daytime talk show host to star in a comedy pilot.
The cable network has ordered the not-yet-titled sitcom project by the former star of ABC's 'Less Than Perfect,' which will tape this spring.
"I'm so excited about my upcoming pilot with Lifetime," Shepherd told BV Buzz exclusively. "The script focuses on life after divorce in a humorous way, and in times like these, we really need a good laugh!"
The TV pilot is loosely based on Shepherd's life experiences and was originally developed for the CW network in 2007.
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Singer Taylor Swift (R) and Neil Portnow, president/CEO of the Recording Academy, appear on stage during the Grammy Nominations Concert organized to announce the nominations for the 51st Grammy Awards at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles, California, on December 3, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
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Singer Celine Dion announces nominees for the Album of the Year during the Grammy Nominations Concert organized to announce the nominations for the 51st Grammy Awards at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles, California, on December 3, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
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US singer Mariah Carey performs during the Grammy Nominations Concert organized to announce the nominations for the 51st Grammy Awards at the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles, California, on December 3, 2008. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
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After the deal at the CW lapsed, the script went to Lifetime, which is half-owned by 'The View's' parent company, Disney.
If Lifetime options the series, Shepherd will juggle double duty like fellow talk show host Kelly Ripa, who for three seasons balanced working o
n 'Live with Regis and Kelly' while starring in the ABC sitcom 'Hope and Faith.'
In addition to co-hosting 'The View,' the almost-divorced, mother of one has starred in the films 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa,' 'Beauty Shop,' 'Guess Who' and 'Who's Your Caddy.'
Shepherd and 'Law & Order' star Anthony Anderson recently co-hosted the Trumpet Awards in
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By: vicki d on 3/05/2009 3:14PM
I like Sheri. I really can't stand Elizabeth. I Love Joy and Whoopie. I'm happy for Sheri. I hope the View doesn't do something stupid and let Sheri go from the View. They should let Miss Loud Mouth Elizabeth go! She is so irritating!
CONGRATS SHERI!
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By: Patty on 3/05/2009 3:39PM
I wish it were Elisabeth that was leaving. Can't stand her! She adds nothing to the show. I hope after this baby she decides to stay home. I will miss Sherri. It will be a great loss, but I am happy for her new adventure and wish her well. Barbara...PLEASE get rid of Elisabeth!!
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By: Superdave on 3/05/2009 3:39PM
I want to see 5? women with the eye of the tiger tomorrow for that little girl. Anything less is a disssssssss. I'm a spoiled brat. It won't be easy but, Sherri can do it.
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By: Judy on 3/05/2009 3:29PM
Id love to see Joy leave. Maybe she can get a job with Obama.
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By: Barbara on 3/05/2009 5:08PM
That was awesome - my thoughts exactly. I SO HATE JOY - she is so rude. I wish she would just go away.
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By: CK on 3/09/2009 4:20PM
Joy is hilarious. So are Whoopie and Sherry. Elizabeth brings along her conservative talking points straight from FOX news (yawn) but I love the show and how much it is like having a fun coffee break with friends. Those of you that only want one view can always tune into FOX for that. Let the rest of us laugh with the girls.
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By: bsmith on 3/05/2009 4:13PM
Your MOMMA!!!!
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By: TM on 3/05/2009 3:30PM
Has anyone noticed that the people who supposedly hate blacks are always on the black websites and message boards? That's because it is jealousy and envy that makes them hate. So, go get a tan, pump up your lips, perm your hair and do everything else to try to look black or date women that pay for black features, but will never have our inner strength and soul. To see blacks successfull is eating you alive. Poor thing. Sherry was already successful before B. Walters came along, that is why she chose her. Now PRESIDENT OBAMA!! You must wake up sick. ROFL!!
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By: Pat on 3/05/2009 5:26PM
I am on this site because they said someone from the View was leaving and I was hoping it was Elizabeth. I am white and I won't apologize for being on a "black" site.
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By: Nikki on 3/05/2009 7:46PM
AMEN!! Why don't these racist dummies stop comming in black chatrooms if they can't stand us
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