tv ABC Passes on Pilot Adaptation of BBC's Only Fools and Horses

[Rappy Veteran]

ABC has dethroned Kings of Van Nuys? again.

The alphabet net has passed on a retooled version of the comedy pilot, which was an adaptation of the British series Only Fools and Horses, our sister site Deadline reports.

The multi-camera sitcom was to star John Leguizamo (ER) and Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) as two members of a family caught up in zany get-rich-quick schemes. Bridesmaids? Wendi McLendon-Covey also appeared in the pilot.

The potential series was originally developed last pilot season. Though the network initially passed, ABC chief Paul Lee was a fan and ordered a second pilot that reunited almost the entire team from the initial go-around. The network officially greenlit the second attempt in August.

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[djdanster]

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[The_Observer]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO just NOOOOO

[Rappy Veteran]

NOOOOOOOOOOOO just NOOOOO

It's good because its now not going to happen :D

[Orange]

Wasn't a fan of the BBC series, just never got into it but why is America ripping off pretty much every show ever made by the uk... Next they be doing Eastenders LOL

[Chicane-UK Veteran]

It was just one of those comedies that was uniquely British.. I can't imagine an American version EVER working :|

[Coagulated]

I think I am going to be sick...

[+John Teacake MVC]

You have got to be kidding an American version???? It wont work EVER!!! Only Fools and Horses is probably one of the best creations of Man Kind Ever. Sod going to the moon rubbish, Rodney and Del Boy FTW!!!

[Growled Member]

ABC may have more sense than I give them credit for.

[Kriz]

Brilliant news, it would've been murdered.