News > CBS drama 3 Lbs. could weigh in early
October 9, 2006
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CBS is looking to unveil its midseason medical drama 3 Lbs. earlier than expected, sources said.
The network has ordered four additional scripts of the Stanley Tucci vehicle and is considering launching the series next month.
The move comes amid a soft start for CBS's freshman series, especially the crime drama Smith, which was pulled off the schedule Friday after three airings.
3 Lbs. centers on the relationship between a rising-star brain surgeon (Mark Feuerstein) and the brilliant but unpredictable surgeon (Tucci) he works under.
The show already is in production on its midseason order. CBS is said to be very pleased with the episodes produced so far but is waiting to see more cuts before making a final decision about a November launch.
Smith was one of the highest-profile and most expensive new series this fall, boasting a cast that included Ray Liotta, Virginia Madsen, Amy Smart, and Simon Baker.
