Though the phenomenon of big name stars finding a home on cable television has lost the shock value it once held, it's still an event that makes me pause and nod my head thoughtfully. Cable television no longer represents an elephant graveyard where celebrities go so that may disappear into obscurity. Instead it's this new frontier filled with unlimited possibilities and a chance to break out and try new things. Take, for example, the newest celebrity to find a home on cable television, Billy Crystal. The legendary comedian is teaming up with Matt Nix (creator of "Burn Notice") and Larry Charles who directed "Borat" and episodes of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to bring to life a new comedy series. The show, called "The Comedians," has received a pilot order from FX and Larry Charles is expected to direct it. The show will center on Billy Crystal who will play a veteran comedian who is forced to team up with an edgier up and comer in order to work on a late night sketch comedy show. The...
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