EXCLUSIVE: Jami Gertz and Simon Templeman are set to star in ABC’s single-camera comedy pilot from feature writer Dan Fogelman (Crazy, Stupid, Love). The project, produced by ABC Studios, centers on a family that moves into a highly desirable gated community in New Jersey only to discover that the entire neighborhood is made up of aliens disguised as humans. Gertz will play Dennie Weaver, the matriarch of the human family. Video game voice actor Templeman will play Wilt Chamberlain, the leader of the aliens. Also cast in the pilot are Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner Kersee, the matriarch of the lead alien family and Tim Jo (TBS’ Glory Daze) as Joe Montana, son of the alien family. Chris Koch (Modern Family) will direct the pilot, which is executive produced by Fogelman, Koch and Aaron Kaplan of Kapital Entertainment. Still Standing alumna Gertz most recently recurred on HBO’s Entourage and guest starred on Modern Family. Jo is with Innovative and David Dean Management.

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I’m actually looking for someone to handle the news part time while I move and get set up, and I can handle the photos/video as soon as I’m able to. If you’re up for it, please let me know! Speaking of video, woohoo, there’s some new video/caps coming up – stay tuned!

The Talk Mark-Paul Gosselaar; Jami Gertz. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS

No idea if it’s a repeat, since I don’t watch that show (lol!), but it’ll be nice to see something from Jami!

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P.S. A special thank you to Troy and Helen for trying to keep me updated! You guys rule!

Monday, December 20, 2010
ABC Television Network
PRESS RELEASE – PRESS RELEASE – ENTERTAINMENT -
MODERN FAMILY: Slow Down Your Neighbors (1/5)

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR…?, ON ABC’S “MODERN FAMILY”

James Marsden (“X-Men,” “Enchanted”) and
Jami Gertz (“The Lost Boys,” “Less Than Zero”) Guest Star

“Slow Down Your Neighbors” – Claire becomes a determined neighborhood vigilante hoping to catch and stop a menacing car that speeds though their streets. Meanwhile, Phil is busy trying to land an important listing with a difficult client, Jay teaches Manny how to ride a bike — only to learn Gloria needs lessons too — and Mitchell and Cameron stumble upon a mysterious neighbor who is quite the charmer, on “Modern Family,” WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

“Modern Family” stars Ed O’Neill as Jay Pritchett, Julie Bowen as Claire Dunphy, Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy, Sof’a Vergara as Gloria Delgado-Pritchett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett, Eric Stonestreet as Cameron, Sarah Hyland as Haley Dunphy, Nolan Gould as Luke Dunphy, Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy and Rico Rodriguez as Manny Delgado.

Guest cast includes James Marsden as Barry, Jami Gertz as Laura and Sharon Omi as Mrs. Ko.

“Slow Down Your Neighbors” was written by Ilana Wernick and directed by Gail Mancuso.

“Modern Family” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s Selected HD Format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,D,L parental guideline.

For more information on “Modern Family,” visit ABC.com.

If anyone has any more information about this, I would be grateful for it! Thanks to Josh for the tip and press release!

American actress Jami Gertz and baseball player Lance Berkman and his wife Cara Berkman wrapped up the other top five slots with $2.9 million and $2.1 million of donations respectively.

The top 10 charitable celebrities are:

1. Oprah Winfrey – $41 million

2. Nora Roberts – $4.45 million

3. Meryl Streep-Donald J. Gummer – $4 million

4. Jami Gertz-Tony Ressler – $2.9 million

5. Lance Berkman-Cara Berkman – $2.1 million

But of course, we already knew that, didn’t we? Congrats to Jami for the recognition, you can read the rest of the article at the link above!