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Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: From living out loud in “Thelma and Louise” to softball phenom in “A League of Their Own,” to the president of the United States in ABCs “Commander in Chief,” Oscar-winning actress Geena Davis has range to spare.

Who’s behind it: CBS and writer Michael Nankin, whose credits include writing for “Chicago Hope” and directing “Battlestar Galactica.” The rewrite falls to Jeff Bell, a writer on “Alias,” “Angel” and “The X-Files.”

Why you’ll watch: Geena Davis. She’s tall, she’s commanding, and we can’t wait to see what her “quirky” New York City homicide detective/single mom character will do.

Meant to Be’s

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: You’ve seen Amy Smart as best friend to Ryan Reynolds in “Just Friends,” opposite Ashton Kutcher in “The Butterfly Effect,” and on the small screen in shows ranging from “Felicity” to “Scrubs.”

Who’s behind it: CBS Paramount and creator Glenn Gordon Caron, writer/producer for shows from “Medium” to “Moonlighting.”

Why you’ll watch: It’s the year of the blond: from Christina Applegate in “Samantha Who” to Judy Greer in “Miss Guided,” is there a trend in sitcom’s leading ladies? (Admittedly, when has it not been a good year to be a TV blond?) When Smart’s character loses out on life shortly after she elopes, she’s earthbound as a Meant to Be, helping others find their destiny before she can go to heaven.

'90210' spinoff

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: The pilot has yet to be cast, but there are rumors that original cast member Tori Spelling, a.k.a. Donna Martin, is willing to make a comeback.

Who’s behind it: The CW, and “Veronica Mars” creator Rob Thomas is in talks to write. Word is that “90210” creator Darren Star is not involved in the project.

Why you’ll watch: Much like CW’s current hit “Gossip Girl,” it seems audiences cannot see enough of the dancing, drinking and drama of how kids with cash live.

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Single White Millionaire

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: Kevin Arnold … er, Fred Savage, best known as the cute kid with a crush on best friend Winnie in “The Wonder Years.” Savage also starred in the sitcom “Working,” and tried again with “Crumbs.”

Who’s behind it: CBS, Warner Bros. and writer Ricky Blitt, whose writing credits include “The Jeff Foxworthy Show” and “Family Guy.”

Why you’ll watch: To root for Savage's success as he plays an average guy with a million bucks who just wants to settle down.

Cupid

Who's in it and where you've seen them: The revival of the Jeremy Piven show (which lasted for 15 episodes in 1998-99) has yet to cast couples or a lead.

Who's behind it: Rob Thomas, the creator of "Veronica Mars," is shepherding the project for ABC. Thomas is a triple threat this pilot season as he also preps his "90210" show for the CW and writes and executive produces an untitled pilot for ABC. The show is based on "Outrageous Fortune," a crime family dramedy from New Zealand.

Why you'll watch: "Veronica Mars" was beloved. If Thomas can infuse the series -- about a man who thinks he's a god sent to Earth by Zeus to unite 100 romantically challenged couples -- with a bit of smart comedy to go with the romance, it could be a success.

Untitled Christian Slater project

Who's in it and where you've seen them: Mr. Christian Slater in his first starring role on network TV. He's done guest spots on "My Name is Earl," "Alias," and "The West Wing," and one of his last films of note, "Slipstream," was directed by Anthony Hopkins.

Who’s behind it: Universal Media Studios and "Bionic Woman" -- don't hold that against him -- producer Jason Smilovic.

Why you’ll watch: A mild-mannered suburban dad learns that his alter ego is a spy. It's happened before ("Total Recall"-like), but this show is described as "The Bourne Identity" meets "Jekyll & Hyde." That's enough right there to give it a try.

United States of Tara

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: Toni Collette, mother of the creepy kid who saw dead people in “The Sixth Sense,” sister to the flaky yet lovable Cameron Diaz character in “In Her Shoes,” and the most memorable Muriel from “Muriel’s Wedding.” Her costar John Corbett is a TV (“Northern Exposure”) to film (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding”) to TV (“Sex and the City”) star.

Who’s behind it: Showtime and Oscar-winner Diablo Cody, the writer with the backstory bigger than her oeuvre.

Why you’ll watch: Partly to see if Cody’s writing transcends “Juno’s” teen-speak. But mostly for the star power: Collette’s acting chops will be showcased as Tara, a victim of multiple personality disorder. She was definitely in her right mind to marry hunky carpenter husband Max, not too far a stretch for Corbett, whose “Sex” character was a handsome man who was good with his hands, and with furniture.

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The Tower

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: Not much to tell with no cast yet.

Who’s behind it: Oscar-winning director Davis Guggenheim ("An Inconvenient Truth") will executive produce the CBS/Paramount Network TV show alongside "Cold Case" creator Meredith Stiehm.

Why you’ll watch: A show about a group of reporters who, it seems, want to solve the crimes that they report on? If they could try the cases, it could be called "Media, Law & Order."

Fringe

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: Joshua Jackson, a.k.a. wise-cracking Pacey Witter on “Dawson’s Creek,” plus Kirk Acevedo from "Invincible" and Tomas Arana from "Gladiator," two actors who were also both on "24," are on board.

Who’s behind it: That monster-making "Cloverfield"/"Star Trek" fiend J.J. Abrams is guiding the show, while "Journeyman" director and executive producer Alex Graves will be directing.

Why you’ll watch: The show pairs a female FBI agent with a scientist and his son as they search for the paranormal. When you've got "X-Files" + "Cloverfield" + "Supernatural" mixed in with a little "Alias," seems the show could be off to a good start.

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My Best Friend’s Girl

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: Jennie Garth, who played a poor little rich girl on “Beverly Hills, 90210,” the older, responsible yet still wacky sister on “What I Like About You,” and, most recently, the hottie on “Dancing With the Stars.” You might recognize Tim Peper as Dougie, one of those crazy “Carpoolers” on ABC, or as Jason on daytime TV’s “Guiding Light.” Josh Cooke was one of the “Four Kings” alongside Seth Green in the 2006 show created by “Will & Grace” masterminds David Kohan and Max Mutchnick, and played Nate in the 2005 show “Committed.”

Who’s behind it: CBS, Sony Pictures Television and writer Mike Sikowitz, whose writing credits include episodes of “Friends,” “Grounded for Life,” “The Class” and “Unhitched.”

Why you’ll watch: Garth is adorable and lovable, as proved by the oddly enjoyable “What I Like About You.” She’s dating the best friend and business partner of her ex. Hilarity is bound to ensue.

The Inn

Who's in it and where you've seen them: "Reno: 911" cop Niecy Nash (pictured, second from left) will star in this comedy set at a hip New York hotel.

Who’s behind it: Fox has OKd the project, which will be written by "Arrested Development" and "Will & Grace" alum Abraham Higginbotham.

Why you’ll watch: Niecey is fun-ny, and if the show can take on the "Arrested" tone, it might fill a sitcom hole that's been a void for a while.

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Austin Golden Hour

Who's in it and where you’ve seen them: Too early to know, but we can say that the show follows a close-knit team of young emergency room surgeons and EMTs during the critical, adrenaline-filled 60 minutes immediately following a trauma.

Who’s behind it: The CW and the man America loves to hate, "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell.

Why you’ll watch: The show is described as a real-time medical drama a la "24" in the trauma ward. Seems like a winner to me, and Simon hasn't made a big bomb. Yet.

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