JAKE FACES OFF AGAINST AN UNUSUAL RIVAL, BROOKE'S CHUBBY EX-BOYFRIEND, ON ABC'S "JAKE IN PROGRESS"

"Jake or the Fat Man" - Jake faces an unusual challenge when Brooke's ex-boyfriend, a schlubby Midwesterner (guest star Brian Baumgartner), appears to reclaim his former girlfriend. Meanwhile, Patrick plans an outrageous stunt on Wall Street, on "Jake in Progress," THURSDAY, APRIL 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Jake in Progress" stars John Stamos as Jake, Ian Gomez as Adrian, Rick Hoffman as Patrick and Wendie Malick as Naomi.

Guest starring are Julie Bowen as Brooke, David Hornsby as Ken, Brian Baumgartner as Michael, and Travis Wester as Nathan.

"Jake or the Fat Man" was written by Chris Harris and directed by Gail Mancuso.

"Jake in Progress" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.