Life on Mars to End for David E. Kelley?

Jason O'Mara by Albert L. Ortega/ WireImage.com

Make no mistake, ABC is high on giving Life on Mars — its long-in-the-works adaptation of the BBC series — a slot on its fall schedule. It's now just a matter of whether David E. Kelley will stick with the project he has shepherded thus far. Sources say that "financial considerations" are influencing Kelley's possible departure, and that October Road's Josh Applebaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg are in queue to assume show runner duties.

ABC's Life on Mars stars Jason O'Mara (In Justice) as a 21st-century detective transported back to the 1970s. — MWM

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So, in the ABC universe, the most logical replacements for the producer of such esteemed shows as L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Ally McBeal, The Practice and Boston Public are the people responsible for October Road (Hard and Put Up Wet)? Well, there shouldn't be any "financial considerations" there -- as producers, those three are worthless.
Posted by Chappy Quiddick May 7, 2008 11:46 AM Report Abuse

So, in the ABC universe, the most logical replacements for the producer of such esteemed shows as L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Ally McBeal, The Practice and Boston Public are the people responsible for October Road Right?! - MWM
Posted by TV Guide News May 7, 2008 11:49 AM Report Abuse

I'm not particularly excited about this version anyway -- too many U.S. remakes that sucked (Coupling) and I didn't care for Jason O'Mara when I saw him in The Agency -- but even I have to agree. While only one David E. Kelley show has ever really interested me, I will fully admit the man knows exactly what he's doing, and I can't understand how this is the best they could get. Hrm.
Posted by CTUTraveler May 7, 2008 2:49 PM Report Abuse

as a 21st-centrtuy You might want to fix that typo.
Posted by SBThompson May 7, 2008 3:11 PM Report Abuse

They're replacing the multiple award-winning Kelley with the nobodies at freakin' October Road??? I won't be watching.
Posted by Marcus Dixon May 7, 2008 6:00 PM Report Abuse

I will not be watching. I loved the series on BBC America and have no need to see a remake when the original was great.
Posted by actingup May 7, 2008 6:36 PM Report Abuse

I love Jason O'Mara, so I'll be giving this show a shot. I've never watched the british version, so it will all be new to me. Hopefully, it will be good.
Posted by chattypatra May 7, 2008 6:50 PM Report Abuse

Hey NBC had a great time travel show this year which they IMHO unwisely decided to cancel. maybe ABC could just get Journeyman.
Posted by Dee Bee May 8, 2008 10:00 AM Report Abuse

I love Jason O'Mara, and would watch any series he's in.
Posted by jwieda May 8, 2008 1:28 PM Report Abuse

I am pleased to see LOM finally coming to television. Jason is one of my favorite actors and I wish him the best on his new series. Paige Turco has to be one of the luckiest ladies in the world to be married to this handsome man. Goodness, look at that adorable picture of him…
Posted by sprite12 May 12, 2008 12:40 PM Report Abuse

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