Pilot News: Simon Baker Goes Mental for CBS

Simon Baker by Avik Gilboa/WireImage.com Simon Baker, who in his first time around the dance floor with CBS portrayed The Guardian (and more recently costarred in the short-lived Smith), has signed on to front The Mentalist. As previously reported here, the drama pilot concerns a man who uses his heightened power of observation to help solve crimes. According to Variety, Baker will be joined in the cast by Owain Yeoman (The Nine), Amanda Righetti (The O.C.), Shaun Toub and Tim Kang. Leave a Comment
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Posted by TV Guide Staff Mar 28, 2008 7:50 PM Report Abuse

So this is a dramatic version of USA Network's Psych? Bet that took a lot of thought and planning.
Posted by BOZMAN54 Mar 28, 2008 8:18 PM Report Abuse

I will enjoy having Simon Baker in my home on a weekly basis again.
Posted by tvfanOR Mar 28, 2008 10:56 PM Report Abuse

Simon Baker back on TV? I'll be watching.
Posted by SBThompson Mar 28, 2008 11:02 PM Report Abuse

So this is a dramatic version of USA Network's Psych? Bet that took a lot of thought and planning. That or 'The Sentinel Redux'. Maybe even a cross between the two. Either way, it's Simon Baker, I'm there. He and Johnny Lee Miller were my reasons for watching Smith, and I still miss Guardian.
Posted by serenityblue Mar 28, 2008 11:35 PM Report Abuse

I like Simon Baker, but just so I know what I'm getting into, what you're telling me is that this is Psych, Monk, and that show with Jeff Goldblum? Awesome.
Posted by Just1Thing Mar 28, 2008 11:59 PM Report Abuse

like Simon Baker, but just so I know what I'm getting into, what you're telling me is that this is Psych, Monk, and that show with Jeff Goldblum? Awesome

Just1Thing, you forgot to add "Life". This show really sounds like all of the above, but I agree that anything with Simon Baker, I am there. I really missed him from The Guardian. That was one of the best lawyer series on TV. Why they axed it I don't know, but it was such a well-thought out show, and well acted by Simon and his co-actors. Bring it on, I'm waiting to see Simon again.

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Mar 29, 2008 12:17 AM

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Ah, indeed I did. Thanks, raviespecial. I love Life, too.
Posted by Just1Thing Mar 29, 2008 1:03 AM Report Abuse

Yeah, this sounds a lot like psych. Those guys are so funny. I'd rather see them.
Posted by greentv Mar 29, 2008 1:06 AM Report Abuse

Rip major rip-off of "Psych" without the comedy. Still Simon Baker is so hot .... and a talented actor.
Posted by MMur10k Mar 29, 2008 6:01 AM Report Abuse

Why watch wooden, untalented Baker when I can watch 'Psych' instead? Has CBS realy done every possible crime series in the world, that they now have to rip-off other shows?
Posted by jeronimojones Mar 29, 2008 7:06 AM Report Abuse

well.. honestly? i am SO over crimeshows with a lead who has special abilities .. for gods sake .. be creative
Posted by Aliasnews Mar 29, 2008 8:32 AM Report Abuse

Once again, this site manages to find the worst possible picture of the person in question. Is this some kind of policy? If so, why?
Posted by TV Gord Mar 29, 2008 9:25 AM Report Abuse

The Guardian was a very thoughtful show and Simon Baker was wonderful in it. Owain Yeoman struck me as a very interesting actor in "The Nine". I'll definitely check out this show ... hope it's good.
Posted by ltk Mar 29, 2008 12:00 PM Report Abuse

Baker will be join in the cast Copy editors day off? I know this ain't Shakespear, but come on now...
Posted by bmp956 Mar 29, 2008 12:18 PM Report Abuse

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