CulterixNBC developing a new sitcom starring “Frasier” alum David Hyde Pierce
The comedy is in early development at the network.
NBC is developing a new sitcom starring David Hyde Pierce, best known for his run on “Frasier,” with the project currently in early development at the network.
Traditional network sitcoms have become a shrinking format as streaming comedies take up more of the conversation, which makes a bet on a familiar face from one of the genre's most respected past hits a notable signal that NBC still sees life in the format — even if it's early enough that plenty could still change before it reaches air.
Why it matters. A classic-sitcom name returning to network comedy is a notable bet in a shrinking format.