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Alice Reboot Eyed at Fox
TV Line ^ | October 16, 2018 | Michael Ausiello

Posted on 10/16/2018 4:54:42 PM PDT by EdnaMode

Mel’s Diner may be reopening its doors: An Alice reboot is in-the-works at Fox, TVLine has learned.

The network has placed a script order for a modern-day version of the classic CBS workplace sitcom starring Linda Lavin. Diablo Cody (United States of Tara) and Liz Astrof (2 Broke Girls) are penning the script for the multi-cam pilot and will serve as EPs.

The Fox revolves around Long Island housewife Alice Hyatt, who has finally worked up the courage to leave her cheating husband. She drives cross-country to Arizona with her teenage son Tommy, and gets a job as a waitress at a roadside diner where the staff becomes their new surrogate family.

In the original Alice — which aired from 1976 to 1985 and was based on the feature film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore — Lavin’s titular waitress fleeing New Jersey herself with her son following the death of her husband.


TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Chit/Chat; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: 2brokegirls; alice; alicehyatt; alicereboot; arizona; art; arts; broadcasting; diablocody; fox; kissmygrits; lindalavin; lizastrof; longisland; melsdiner; newjersey; newyork; reboot; unitedstatesoftara
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To: mylife
Why not reboot Maude?

Because Bea Arthur would come back from the dead and kill the studio heads.

21 posted on 10/16/2018 5:07:26 PM PDT by Repeal 16-17 (Let me know when the Shooting starts.)
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To: usconservative

Why does Susan Collin’s remind me of Edith, ? “oh I don’t know Ahhchie...”


22 posted on 10/16/2018 5:08:17 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: EdnaMode; Impy; BillyBoy; NFHale; GOPsterinMA; AuH2ORepublican; LS; dfwgator

No Vic Tayback, no Alice, no dice.

23 posted on 10/16/2018 5:09:38 PM PDT by fieldmarshaldj ("It's Slappin' Time !")
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To: Artemis Webb
“Kiss my grits” is the worst and most overused catch phrase in the history of television.

But it was a great campaign slogan for Jimmy Carter ...

24 posted on 10/16/2018 5:11:25 PM PDT by x
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To: fieldmarshaldj

There can only be one Mel Sharples.


25 posted on 10/16/2018 5:11:43 PM PDT by wally_bert (I will competently make sure the thing is done incompetently.)
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To: EdnaMode

There are so many scripts that could/should be written about the Millenials. Is it that the majority of this young demographic doesn’t have enough self awareness or sense of humor to enjoy any kind of parody? Too bad. That’s a sign of someone taking themselves way too seriously.


26 posted on 10/16/2018 5:11:52 PM PDT by lee martell (AT)
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To: Repeal 16-17

I’ll give them one thing, writing was pretty decent back then. And once Bea even consented to have John Wayne do a cameo on the show and ask if her character was Walter’s “little lady”. Pretty good stuff compared to today’s pure PC.


27 posted on 10/16/2018 5:12:42 PM PDT by scottinoc
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To: usconservative
*😳* WELL didn't WE just disagree.LOL! That show wasn't a Don Rickles kind of comedy. It was a "THIS" is what white people REALLY think behind closed doors.
28 posted on 10/16/2018 5:14:09 PM PDT by smvoice (2 Cor.5:20. "Now then we are ambassadors for Christ")
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To: EdnaMode

I can’t believe that show ran until 1985 ... wow.


29 posted on 10/16/2018 5:15:42 PM PDT by edh
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To: EdnaMode

Linda Lavin is still active in Hollywood today, but I hope the lead is given to another actress. Let some new people have a chance to be seen.

Speaking of retreads, wonder how the Murphy Brown retread is going? I heard Hillary made a guest appearance the other week. (Ugg!)


30 posted on 10/16/2018 5:16:21 PM PDT by lee martell (AT)
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To: EdnaMode

.....because the other reboots like “Magnum PI” were BRILLIANT ideas!


31 posted on 10/16/2018 5:17:20 PM PDT by RooRoobird20 ("Democrats haven't been this angry since Republicans freed the slaves.")
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To: lee martell

I think it’s dead Jim.


32 posted on 10/16/2018 5:17:51 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: EdnaMode

that was an okay show...the southern blonde made it special.....


33 posted on 10/16/2018 5:19:21 PM PDT by cherry (official troll)
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To: mylife

I’ve long expected “All in the Meathead Family”


34 posted on 10/16/2018 5:21:12 PM PDT by bigbob (Trust Sessions. Trust the Plan.)
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To: EdnaMode
Polly Holliday is still alive. She is 81. An 81 year old Flo would be funny. “Kiss my grits.”
35 posted on 10/16/2018 5:22:49 PM PDT by political1 (Love your neighbors)
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To: EdnaMode

Oh, for Christ’s Sake.


36 posted on 10/16/2018 5:24:28 PM PDT by chris37
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To: smvoice
LOL! Hey, even as a teenager back then I loved that show because they skewered everyone.

I'd still pay good money to see an unadulterated showing of "Blazing Saddles" on OTA TV today. The outrage it'd stir-up would be worth it!

37 posted on 10/16/2018 5:26:10 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: EdnaMode

Let me be the first to say, “fail”.


38 posted on 10/16/2018 5:30:04 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: EdnaMode

They can reboot all they want. I never watched this show when it was on the first time, and won’t be watching it if it’s brought back. With all the crap these networks have been airing, I’ve whittled down my TV viewing quite a bit since last season. Gives me more time for Netflix, and British programs.


39 posted on 10/16/2018 5:30:12 PM PDT by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
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To: mylife

Next thing you know, “One Day At A Time” will be coming back,
with Valerie Bertinelli in the late Bonnie Franklin’s role as Mom.


40 posted on 10/16/2018 5:30:40 PM PDT by lee martell (AT)
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