Lear/Roman announce FAT LADY

Continuing to build upon the rapid growth of its television division's
development slate, Film Roman Inc. has teamed-up with television
writer/producer Norman Lear to develop TIL THE FAT LADY SINGS, an animated
prime-time comedy series. According to Norman Lear, the series will take an
irreverent look at infirmity and old age, but also celebrate life and
living. The show revolves around characters who gather at a senior
citizen's recreation facility and who cope with the challenges of old age
with hope, courage, and lots of humor. Roy A. Smith (former Supervising
Director of FAMILY GUY), is designing the show and is slated to be the
Supervising Director. Emmy Award-winning television pioneer Norman Lear's
credits include the live-action sitcoms ALL IN THE FAMILY, ONE DAY AT A
TIME, MAUDE, GOOD TIMES and SANFORD AND SON. Film Roman is currently
producing THE SIMPSONS and KING OF THE HILL for 20th Century Fox
Television, THE DOWNTOWNERS for Warner Bros. Network, and is in production
on JOHNNY TSUNAMI, a live-action movie for The Disney Channel.
Additionally, Film Roman has a number of live-action and animated feature
films and television programs in active development. Just two days prior to
this development, Film Roman announced that they have entered into an
agreement with Howard Stern Productions and writer/producer Tracy Torme to
create the animated sci-fi/comedy series DOOMSDAY.