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    Pilot Scoop: NBC Orders Lorne Michaels-Produced Comedy Starring John Mulaney

    By Kimberly Roots | TVLine.com – Fri, Jan 25, 2013 12:23 PM PST

    NBC is getting into some funny business with up-and-coming comedian John Mulaney.

    The Peacock Net has given a pilot order to an untitled ensemble comedy written by and starring the former Saturday Night Live scribe.

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    The multi-camera project is based loosely on Mulaney’s life and will follow a group of young people and their hijinks.

    Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels will executive produce with Dave Becky (Louie) and 30 Rock‘s David Miner and Andrew Singer.


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