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Jessica Simpson: 'I Love Lucy'-Inspired TV Show in the Works?

Posted on Mar 23rd 2012 5:10PM by Contessa Gayles
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Jessica Simpson is set to become a first-time mom any day now (Really, any day now, Jessica!) -- but that doesn't mean she's slowing down in the career department. After debuting her new fashion competition show 'Fashion Star' earlier this month, Jess is reportedly developing a TV show inspired by the 1950's sitcom 'I Love Lucy!'

TV producer Ben Silverman, the mastermind behind 'Fashion Star,' has high hopes that Jessica will revive the slap-sticky female role made popular by Lucille Ball. According to WENN, Simpson was allegedly heard chatting off the record about the potential project with Silverman during a recent interview with Elle magazine.

"What about that 'I Love Lucy' thing you and I were talking about?" the producer asked Jess. "The sitcom. We really should go to the networks. It could be super funny," he said.

Simpson replied, "Let's develop it." Apparently, Jessica has a twist in mind for the show adding, "But I think it would be good to play myself, a new mom, and not do anything so different that people won't grasp it."

Silverman goes on to sing Jess' praises to Elle, saying, "She is just naturally funny. Jess has such a disarming wit for a beautiful girl, making fun of herself in the most charming way."

Simpson already has one retro-inspired project under her belt. The entertainer took on the role of Daisy Duke in the 2005 film, 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' Do you think Jessica's take on a 'I Love Lucy' type show is a good idea? Tweet us your thoughts @aolmusic!


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Annmarie Laspino

Jessica stay home and take care of your new baby! L U C Y???? WHERE IS HER TALENT ???? SHE'S GOT TO BE KIDDING!!!!!!!

March 29 2012 at 9:57 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kaili Baskers

I actually think it could be a cute show! Jessica Simpson really isn't as dumb as we all once thought she was, thanks to her reality show with Nick Lachey. But she can be funny, and if she doesn't try to do this show as a remake, but as a brand new show INSPIRED by I Love Lucy, I think it could actually work if she does it right!

March 25 2012 at 12:57 PM Report abuse -1 rate up rate down Reply
mhsden

Theres no way she could hold a candle to lucy . It wont work you cant get lighting in the bottle twice !

March 24 2012 at 7:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Chris & Craig

surprised she got pregnant she has to have her father everywhere she goes. She can't act or sing she just like the other **** KIM please just go away

March 24 2012 at 6:47 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
FRED

What we need is shows like Father Knows Best, where the father is not portrayed as a dumb middle class white man who is less intelligent than the wife and kids. You know, real life TV,

March 24 2012 at 5:32 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
brennemanbelkin

What nerve. She's no Lucy.

March 24 2012 at 3:02 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Chillie Willie

She's no Lucy [yes and no]. As Lucy was; Jessica could never achieve that (no one could). If you updated Lucys' styling, Jessica WOULD come closest.
I'm glad that they didn't try for a remake.

March 24 2012 at 5:09 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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peach1436

Lucy played dumb. Jessica doesn't have to play the part.

March 24 2012 at 6:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down
surffmaster

She looks better pregnant. Seems like a nice girl, too bad about her skin and weight issues.

March 24 2012 at 2:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Judy

Jessica is such a pretty girl and I wish her well. But, it's impossible to imagine her portraying Lucy. I don't understand why anyone would want to try - it's just as silly as all the blondes who try to play Marilyn Monroe. There was only one Marilyn and there's only one Lucy.

March 23 2012 at 11:45 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lloyd D. Domres

Oh God PLEASE NO!!!!!!!!!! Lucille Ball is spinning like crazy in her coffin as we read this. Can't this talentless hack go to some other country and bother them?

March 23 2012 at 11:44 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
coreygene

jessie can`t act her way out of a wet paper bag with both ends open!!!
leave lucy alone or she will HAUNT EVERYONE DOING THIS IDEA.
BOO!!

March 23 2012 at 10:42 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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