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Lauren Graham might horn in on Maura Tierney's turf again

Posted Oct 7th 2009 10:27AM by Bob Sassone
Filed under: Other Comedy Shows, Celebrities, Casting, Reality-Free

When Maura Tierney had to leave the production of the new NBC comedy Parenthood for cancer treatments, it was rumored that Helen Hunt would take her place. Now comes word that Hunt is out and another beloved TV star might be slipping into the role.

Michael Ausiello is reporting that Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham has met with Parenthood's producers after negotiations with Hunt broke down.

This wouldn't be the first time that Graham came into Tierney's world. Graham had a stint on NewsRadio as a consultant brought in to straighten things out at the WNYX and was heavily involved with Tierney's character Lisa, trying to become her best friend and confessing to a string of crimes including arson. Now all we need is to have Khandi Alexander join Parenthood (it has been rumored that Alexander left NewsRadio because she thought she was being replaced by Graham).

Production of the show was delayed after Tierney's medical condition came to light and the show will now debut next year.

Tags: helen hunt, lauren graham, maura tierney, nbc, new shows, newsradio, parenthood

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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10-07-2009 @ 12:12PM

andie said...

Not to mention that Tierney beat Graham in the Celebrity Poker Showdown hosted by Newsradio's Dave Foley.

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10-07-2009 @ 12:30PM

Jimmy_MO said...

If anyone would be a great replacement for Tierney it would be Graham. Helen Hunt was a boring choice. This actually makes me interested in the series again.

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3

10-07-2009 @ 4:17PM

Owloo said...

nah, I still want Mare Winningham

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4

10-07-2009 @ 4:18PM

Owloo said...

ooh, ooh or Kathryn Erbe depending on what happens with Law & Order : Criminal Intent

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5

10-07-2009 @ 5:15PM

Maria said...

Please, anyone but her! I can't stand her

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6

10-09-2009 @ 12:51PM

ellie said...

really, you hate her?
have you ever seen her in interviews, i think she's amazing :)

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10-08-2009 @ 1:41AM

Craig said...

Maybe Helen was used to get Lauren interested?

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10-08-2009 @ 10:37AM

MCook80 said...

AND: Maura starred for years on "ER" after Khandi Alexander had already guest-ed several times as Peter Benton's sister....

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10-08-2009 @ 10:58AM

Raked said...

I'm just so glad someone remembers Lauren Graham's days in NewsRadio.

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