May 13 2011 04:39 PM ET

CBS picks up J.J. Abrams drama, Kat Dennings comedy

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Michael-Emerson-JJ-AbramsImage Credit: Chris Hatcher/PR Photos; Albert L. Ortega/PR PhotosCBS has officially kicked off its pickup process in preparation for next week’s upfront presentation in New York. The network ordered Person of Interest, a new drama from J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk that centers on an ex-CIA agent, presumed dead, who teams up with a mysterious billionaire to prevent violent crimes in NYC. It stars Michael Emerson and James Caviezel.

The network also gave a thumbs up to Two Broke Girls, which is from Michael Patrick King and Whitney Cummings, and follows two broke 22-year old gals in Brooklyn. It’s a multi-camera laugher that features Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs.

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  • Tracey
    Fri 05/13/11 4:54 PM

    Yes I know that Detroit 187 is on ABC but I just wanted to voice my opinion.

    Reply
  • MWeyer
    Fri 05/13/11 4:54 PM

    What about Sarah Michelle Gellar’s “Ringer?”

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  • BuffyJunkie
    Fri 05/13/11 5:08 PM

    Please please pick up ‘Ringer’! I need me a SMG fix!

    Reply
  • Abby
    Fri 05/13/11 5:11 PM

    The CW should pick up The Ringer.

    Reply
  • MWeyer
    Fri 05/13/11 5:23 PM

    Actually just heard Ringer has indeed been picked up by CW.

    Reply
  • CT
    Fri 05/13/11 5:34 PM

    Ringer is going to CW, which is part of the CBS family

    Reply
  • Smallville
    Fri 05/13/11 6:53 PM

    One of these two shows will only make it one season. Can you guess which one?

    Reply
  • Jacob
    Fri 05/13/11 7:22 PM

    Can Terry O’Quinn join Persons of Interest now that Hallelujah is officially dead over at ABC? Please? Pretty pretty please?

    Reply
  • MJ
    Fri 05/13/11 11:15 PM

    Why no word on Ringer? WTH CBS?!!

    Reply
  • MJ
    Fri 05/13/11 11:24 PM

    WOW! I just read that CW picked-up Ringer. hmmm….

    Reply
  • Jen
    Fri 05/13/11 11:39 PM

    It will be wonderful to see Michael Emerson again!

    Reply
  • steve
    Sat 05/14/11 9:50 AM

    this sounds good, i’ll watch it.

    Reply
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