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TV Deals: Constantine, Owen Wilson

Sep 30, 2005, 10:12 AM | by Gary Susman

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10230__con_l-Constantine Maroulis (left) has made history as the first American Idol contestant to use the show as a springboard to a sitcom deal. Didn't he have a day job in a rock band or something? Who knew he was funny? No less a comedy connoisseur than Kelsey Grammer thinks so, since he's producing the ABC show. Then again, he also made Down Periscope.

-Owen Wilson is teaming up with Curb Your Enthusiasm producer Larry Charles and record producer Rick Rubin to create Bert & Dickie, a sitcom for HBO about a troubled stand-up comedy duo. Because HBO doesn't have enough sitcoms about showbiz folk.


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Carol Ann Tue, Oct 11, 2005 at 02:48 PM EST

Constantine is by far the MOST phenomenal entertainer to ever set foot on a stage in my lifetime....(more than 3 decades) There is something so special about that man...and yes he CAN sing! and CAN act! and anyone who says they don't see it is probably just jealous of him! He has a way of getting to his audience like non other I have ever seen before him! He knows just how to make you love him! He's got this humbleness and sweetness about him....mixed in with a sexyness that can't even be described in words! He is so multi-talented! He fits in everywhere, and the camera loves him completely!.... Every facial expression, his perfect grin... and oh those eyes! Constantine...wherever you are....I'm there....Keep on doing what you're doing! I love you and have since the moment I first saw you.....You have it baby!
Love to you, Carol Ann from Kingston

Mary Sun, Oct 2, 2005 at 03:46 PM EST

Thanks for mentioning Constantine's ABC deal. Many are anxiously awaiting this show. I sure hope it includes some music. He's fantastic.

And John, FYI...you are not informed. He just played three gigs with his band in NYC.

John Sun, Oct 2, 2005 at 02:27 PM EST

Oh my god, you're all sheep. Just because the guy has a halfway decent voice doesn't mean he can act. And further more, he's shown his true colors dumping his band to persue pop superstardom. Which only goes to prove, he doesn't care about music, all he wants is to be rich and famous, I hope this Idiot falls flat on his face.

Bernete Sun, Oct 2, 2005 at 01:45 AM EST

Oh no say it isn't so. This guy was annoying on American Idol. Glad he didn't win. I won't be watching this show and don't think anybody else will either.

maria Sun, Oct 2, 2005 at 12:01 AM EST

I love to watch Constantine again on TV. Leno's fantastic for having C on the show.I even taped the show and watched Constantine over and over again. Good luck to him and more power. Thanks a lot EW for the news.

Donna Sat, Oct 1, 2005 at 12:04 PM EST

I couldn’t be happier, more proud and excited for Constantine. From his first audition on American Idol, there was always something special about Constantine that set him apart from all the rest. I can't wait to see this multi-talented entertainer on a weekly TV show and there’s no doubt in my mind this show will be a hit. I know I'll be not only watching, but also taping to watch over and over until the next episode.

debbe Sat, Oct 1, 2005 at 05:43 AM EST

Congrats... good article...great to hear he doesn't need leno's couch, just the window of opportunity to show his talents to the world... thanks Jay and Kelsey and tvland period...

vilaura Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 09:53 PM EST

This is great news. I look forward to this show coming to air and I'll be watching. Everything I've seen him do so far has been very entertaining!

Candy Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 09:47 PM EST

When will this series air? I cannot wait for my weekly fix of Constantine! He will make Kelsey a fortune! WTG Constantine.....show your talents honey....You are already a super star! I'll support any and every thing you choose to do! Revenge of the Sixth, babee! You were too professional for that "talent show" anyways.....You've gotten my attention, and will always have it!

Leann Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 09:14 PM EST

I can't wait to see this show on tv. I support Con in any project he chooses. What a major talent he is!

Kelly Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 09:08 PM EST

Wow! Congrats Constantine! Please make sure the writers know how to do actual comedy though. There are hardly any genuinely funny sitcoms on anymore so I find myself watching TV Land alot.

Steph Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 08:14 PM EST

Go Constantine!! I love him, so I can't wait...

Steph

Wanda Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 07:58 PM EST

Thanks to ABC and Kelsey for recognizing talent and continuing our weekly Constantine fix! Many happy seasons Constantine!!! We'll be with you no matter what you choose to do.

Virginia Abreu de Paula Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 05:47 PM EST

I am very happy to know about this sit com starring Constantine Maroulis. Hope it gets to where I live. (Brazil). He was funny as the Greek Waiter at the America Idol Finale. And he has been in several plays before that but they were musicals, not comedies, as far as I know. If he is also funny then it's another talent he has as he is already an amazing singer performer and...hot, hot, hot. Wow, what a man.

Sun Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 05:32 PM EST

"a multi-talented"? LOL, he is multi-talented..I just can't type! Hey, he is on Leno tonight!

Sun Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 05:24 PM EST

Con is a multi-talented. Can't wait to see more of him.

Paula Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 04:17 PM EST

Constantine got a TV show? Cooooooooool. He was good on Idol.

Pen Fri, Sep 30, 2005 at 02:48 PM EST

Seriously, he's hilarious. Get away from 'reality TV' editing, and the guy's a riot.


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