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Exclusive: Underbelly Star Joins CSI Sitcom Spoof

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Rachael Harris by Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage.com, Christine Baranski by Jim Spellman/WireImage.com
It's not Christine Baranski, but this'll do nicely. The sublime Rachael Harris (Notes from the Underbelly, Fat Actress) will play even-tempered sidekick to Cybill Shepherd's Katey Sagal's unhinged sitcom diva in that stuntastic episode of CSI penned by Two and a Half Men scribes Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn.

And should there be any lingering doubts that Lorre and Aronsohn modeled Sagal and Harris' characters after Shepherd and Baranski, both of whom the writers worked with on Cybill, this next little tidbit should erase them: Sources confirm what I hinted at last August, that the duo first offered the second-banana role to Baranski herself. That's right, they wanted Baranski to play Baranski! But for whatever reason — possibly this one — she wasn't able to do it.

Um, have I told you lately how much I'm looking forward to this episode?

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Posted by Michael Ausiello
Apr 7, 2008 1:11 PM
I want a cameo by Eddy and Patsy so bad it hurts.
Posted by jeffofhearts
Apr 7, 2008 1:52 PM
Seriously? SERIOUSLY?!

Okay the first experiment with the dead bodies talking to each other was terrible. Then the second major experiment with Hodges and the lab techs going through a series of "murder games" was AWFUL!

I am not looking forward to this in the least. Let alone an ep by "Two and a Half Men" writers. ::shudders::
Posted by pixiedarling
Apr 7, 2008 2:27 PM
I haven't watched csi in a long time but I might have to watch this episode for Rachael Harris. She's awesome on Notes From the Underbelly.

I need to get over to funnyordie.com and see the videos she posted.
Posted by Leah
Apr 7, 2008 2:39 PM
I'm looking forward to it - I'm sure the actors like these "special" episodes too
Posted by rokergirl
Apr 7, 2008 3:45 PM
I am actually more curious about what the CSI writers have in mind for Men. I've never watched any of the CSIs, so I'm curious about what Chuck and Lee will do with it, but I can't wait to watch a comedy by the CSI gang!
Posted by TV Gord
Apr 7, 2008 4:34 PM
christine baranski is busy playing "the thelma ritter" role in Boing, Boing on broadway opposite bradley whitford.

even she can't be in two places at once.
Posted by sj2260
Apr 7, 2008 5:47 PM
Ditto! :^O
I so hope the writers include a scene like the one where "Cybill" dumps a tray of ice down her front to stop her hot flashes...

Seriously-all the drama queens should give the writers a break and not borrow trouble-a "humorous" epi every now and then can only give the audience a break from all the sturm und drag!
Posted by jtbwriter
Apr 7, 2008 6:10 PM
Does this mean Notes From the Underbelly is canceled?
Posted by SUE518
Apr 7, 2008 6:20 PM
SUE518, this is just one episode of CSI, so it doesn't have anything to do with the status of Underbelly. (However, I'd be surprised if it's renewed. It didn't exactly pull in great ratings.)
Posted by TV Gord
Apr 7, 2008 6:32 PM
A CSI spoof?
Aren't they already doing that over at CSI-Miami with those over-the-top performances??????<img border=">
Posted by Mr. Furley
Apr 7, 2008 6:44 PM
I think Mr. FURley is...

(slips on mirrored sunglasses with both hands)

...stating the obvious."

(cue music) Waaaaaaaaahhh...

:^O
;)
Posted by TV Gord
Apr 7, 2008 6:48 PM
:^OAnd....that...................my.................friend..............is a PROMISE!B-)Oooooooopppps!!!
Could someone please help me out for a second!!!
My head seems to be stuck at this unnatural angle.........:O;):^O
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Apr 7, 2008 6:56 PM
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Posted by RLGilmorefan
Apr 7, 2008 9:28 PM
Oh geez Furley and TVGord - I should know by now to swallow my sip of coffee BEFORE reading your posts....that was beautiful!


I'm surprised Cybill Shepard hasn't filed a defamation suit already. I guess now she knows how Martha Stewart felt?
Posted by ctheslayer
Apr 8, 2008 8:49 AM
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