Finished this teleplay for a new pilot by Kari Lizer which is set up at NBC.
Lizer is back with this pilot about two best friends who seem to be unable to exist without each other. Nicole is married to the perfect guy and has a newborn while Jen is perfect but alone. Together, they spend as much time as they can with one another to the detriment of Nicole's marriage - even going so far as to rent out a hotel room so Nicole can sneak away.
Lizer has the pulse of female-centric comedy as she aptly demonstrated on THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE. The problem is, will the guys tune in? After reading this pilot, it's hard to see that happening.
The script is funny - there's no denying Lizer has the ear for dialogue and can create loveable characters. But try putting this show up against MODERN FAMILY or HAPPY ENDINGS. It'll get killed because it won't play to wide demographic.
Lizer is gifted. This show however won't make it.
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