| EDUCATING LEWIS (ABC)
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DEVELOPMENT
HISTORY:
11/24/03
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1/31/05
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STATUS:
previously in development (2004-2005 season) |
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to pilot |
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
7-10 minute presentation |
DESCRIPTION:
(from ABC's press release) High School principal is a tough job. And though the candidates say all the right clichés, the school board can't find one worth hiring. Maybe they need someone who cares about teaching. Someone with practical ideas. Someone who actually likes students. That someone would be Lewis Tanner, an outspoken history teacher who just wants his students to crack a book. Now he's responsible for the future of 1,200 students – all because he opened his big mouth. He tries to rise to the occasion and fill his new post with the kind of leadership he's always advocated. Unfortunately, he's stepping into a minefield. One of his best teachers is about to be dismissed for hugging a student, his Spanish teacher is crying in class, and the science teacher is his ex. Biology. Maybe if he knew more about the subject, they'd still be together. Starring The Daily Show's celebrated correspondent Lewis Black, and written by an executive producer of Andy Richter Controls the Universe, this comedy takes a decidedly skewed look at education while putting the fun back in fundamentals. |
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Anne Dudek as Jackie
· Brad Raider as Peter
· Lewis Black as Lewis Tanner
· Michael Boatman as Joe
· Stephanie Childers as Kate
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CREW INFORMATION:
· Ted Wass as DIR (Pilot)
· Victor Fresco as CRTR/EP
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GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (multi-camera)
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STUDIO INFORMATION:
· CBS Television Studios
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