In comedy, timing is everything. Television’s comedy great Norman Lear once again proved that his timing is impeccable, with a development deal for a Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman remake at TBS headlined by Schitt’s Creek‘s Emily Hampshire closing as he is celebrating his 99th birthday today.“The kick of kicks as I turn 99 today is learning that TBS is developing MHMH and will allow us to make a new version of it starring Emily Hampshire,” Lear said. “As someone who believes his 99 years on this planet is owed to the amount of laughter he enjoyed through the years, here’s to the next 99.
Bless you all!”The new take on Lear’s acclaimed 1970s series hails from Schitt’s Creek co-star Hampshire, who will co-write, executive produce and star as
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