TV Land has greenlit "I Pity the Fool," a reality show starring Mr. T as a Dr. Phil-style help guru, and "Back to the Grind," featuring TV actors like Erik Estrada and Loni Anderson as they try to tackle the jobs their characters performed on TV.

Network will announce those, as well as several new series and specials, during its portion of MTV Networks' upfrontupfront presentation to advertisers today in New York.

In "I Pity the Fool," Mr. T will help everyday folks from car salesmen who need to meet quotas, to parents who need chaperones for their daughters. CablerCabler has ordered six episodes from Lionsgate TV, which will produce in association with Left/Right Films and Remag Guerrilla. Half-hour premieres in October.

Nick at Nite/TV Land senior VP Sal Maniaci said more so than previous Nick at Nite reality effort "Chasing Farrah," "I Pity the Fool" will strike a balance between heartwarming and funny. "He really gets in there and does some good, dolling out advice T-style," said Maniaci, who added that the cabler will likely run marathons of "The A-Team" around the premiere.

Source: Variety

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