Variety is reporting that JJ. Abrams is set to producer a half-hour medical comedy for FOX:
Fox has given a presentation order to a half-hour project from J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Prods. and Warner Bros. TV.
Bad Robot is keeping mum on the details of the untitled show, which is described only as a “medical comedy.” Mike Markowitz is penning the script and will exec produce along with Abrams and Bad Robot’s Bryan Burk.Markowitz’ past credits include the CBS sitcom “Becker” and the short-lived laffers “In-Laws” and “It’s All Relative.” He also worked on the cult-fave USA Network toon “Duckman.”
Fox is in business with Bad Robot and WBTV on the drama “Fringe,” which bowed its second season last week.
