Lifetime Picks Up New Comedic Drama

 LOS ANGELES, January 16: Bolstering its original programming slate, Lifetime Television has given a series pickup to Drop Dead Diva, starring comedian Margaret Cho, from creator Josh Berman and executive producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.

Drop Dead Diva tells the story of a shallow aspiring model who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, thoughtful and plus-size attorney. A production of Sony Pictures Television, it is slated for a summer 2009 premiere.

"I couldn’t be more excited about Drop Dead Diva," said JoAnn Alfano, the executive VP of Lifetime Networks. "It’s the type of show that truly enhances the Lifetime brand—the duality of emotionally compelling drama with an equal balance of humor."