Patricia Heaton Moves to ABC

Take a breather, honey! MovieWeb says that Patricia Heaton has already signed on for a new ABC sitcom. Guess she doesn't need any downtime, huh?

After nine seasons on "Everybody Loves Raymond," Heaton must have wanted to strike up a new deal while the iron was still hot. It certainly worked for costar Brad Garrett. Good for her. I always thought she'd go the way of the wife on "Home Improvement."

The untitled comedy will have Heaton starring as a recently widowed woman who gets back in the game by joining the PTA. It sounds like a good role for her, but will viewers keep thinking, "Raymond is dead?"

No word on other casting or when the show might get a title -- or a premiere date. -- Rachel Cericola

Posted by Rachel Cericola on March 12, 2006 10:11 PM
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Mo Collins has recently been cast in this pilot, along with Justine Bateman (of Arrested Development), who will play the role of Patricia's younger sister.

-- Posted by: Me at March 12, 2006 11:59 PM

I did hear about that... I guess I should have done a little more digging before I posted. Thanks Me!

-- Posted by: Rachel at March 13, 2006 8:07 AM

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