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Though he's nobody's Bill Cosby, Damon Wayans -- as the patriarch on ABC's 'My Wife & Kids' brought a new millennium touch to black fatherhood during the show's five-season run.
Now the comedic actor is ready to reprise the idea, in a new and different series for ABC.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the former 'In Living Color' star will play the lead actor in another family sitcom -- said to be a bit edgier than 'Wife.' Wayans will play a recent widower who has to take in the 19-year-old stepson he never knew.
The yet-to-be-titled project is the network's second family comedy in development starring a black comedian; Cedric the Entertainer begins production on his show next week.
Wayans' project attracted interest from several networks before landing at ABC with a script commitment. Like "Wife," it will be written and executive produced by Wayans and Don Reo.
Both had been looking to collaborate on a new project since "Wife" was ended April 2005.
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By: missT on 10/22/2007 6:53PM
Younger darling, I think you meant to say the Wayans not the Winans.But anyway, I'm sure the new show will be just as entertaining as My Wife and Kids. I'm really sorry that had to end.
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By: dknows2 on 10/22/2007 8:10PM
Damn, aren't we capable of anything other than sitcoms? Every damn show that we (blacks) have on television that's totally our show is a sitcom. We need to be seen in other roles.
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By: junebugg on 10/22/2007 8:26PM
good family, i admire them all...........
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By: Anthony O. Vann on 10/22/2007 11:25PM
Best of Luck to Damon...continue to do your thing!
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By: shannon on 10/23/2007 12:51AM
I really liked My Wife & Kids and was very disappointed with the way the show ended. Why can't they bring the show back, I would assume that the ratings were good. If the local stations won't pick it up then what about the cable channels. I don't think it was far how the show just left loyal viewers hanging like it did. I'm looking forward to his new show. The story line is interesting and I wish Mr. Wayans the best of luck!!!
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By: Dee on 10/23/2007 8:47AM
I hope it is better than my wife and kids. I found parts of it totally unrealistic...
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By: CECILIE on 11/18/2007 8:36AM
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, YOU PUT IN PEESCEPTIVE WHAT A RAEL DAD IS LIKE. KEEPING ON SHOWING THOSE DEAD BEAT DADS BLACK OR WHITE HOW A REAL FATHER IS.
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