From The Guardian Tuesday March 28, 2006:
Ally McBeal creator David E Kelley is to develop a US version of Life on Mars for ABC.
Mr Kelley will write and executive produce a pilot for the 60-minute ABC version of BBC1's hit 70s cop drama, which is likely to be broadcast in autumn next year if it gets a full series commission.
NBC was also interested and ABC has signalled its confidence in the show by agreeing to pay a hefty penalty fee if it fails to go to series, according to Variety ...
