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Cast updates: More Britney on Your Mother

By Tim Surette - TV.com
April 21, 2008 at 02:49:00 PM | more stories by this author

Spears will be back on CBS sitcom, says report; Alicia Silverstone, Howie get sitcom roles.

Britney Spears is finally getting some good exposure--not the "hey, put on some panties" kind of exposure. The pop queen slowed down her rapid descent to the gutter (which included a cocktail of meds, a head shaving, and a custody fight with ex-husband Kevin Federline) by making a guest appearance on CBS's How I Met Your Mother, which served both parties exceptionally.

She may or may not be wearing pants behind that desk. We just don't know.

She may or may not be wearing pants behind that desk. We just don't know.

Now it appears the two sides will do some more mutual back-scratching. Spears' appearance on the show as a love-struck secretary was supposed to be a one-off job, but People.com is reporting that the singer will reprise her role in another episode.

As for when it will happen is anyone's guess. The Web site reports little more than the fact that Spears will return, quoting a source who said, "It was a mutual decision to work together more."

Another entertainer looking for a rebound after a rip-roaring start is Alicia Silverstone. The Clueless actress is giving television another shot, and has landed a good-looking role as star of ABC's pilot Bad Mother's Handbook, says The Hollywood Reporter. In the comedy, she'll play a 32-year-old woman caring for her 48-year-old mother and 16-year-old daughter, played by Arrested Development's Alia Shawkat.

Howie Mandel will be returning to his comedy roots with Howie Do It, says Variety. The show has been given a green light by NBC, which has not yet divulged details on the show. Mandel, who has made a comeback thanks to his gig hosting Deal or No Deal, is starring in and producing the show.

NBC has also begun casting its epic drama Crusoe, signing Philip Winchester (Flyboys) to play the lead and Anna Walton to play Crusoe's abandoned wife.

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23 Comments

 
cutieflutie1216
I agree with NPH: Having Brittney on the show is just a gimmick; one that the show doesn't need to be successful.
Posted 04/23/2008 11:15am
Kadodian
I love Britney ! She's awesome. Stop the Britney hate I say !
Posted 04/23/2008 8:26am
cynderbuster
How awesome would it be if they made her the mother.
Posted 04/22/2008 9:21pm
TVspy
Doing comedy is difficult ( far more than action or drama) and she did good. I'm not a big fan of Britney but her acting her was far better than i crossroad. So can't wait to see her on TV again.
Posted 04/22/2008 3:13pm
tennisrobe26
ok britney haters need stop. she did amazing! can't wait for her to be on again.
Posted 04/22/2008 2:08pm
rockbard
I thought she was funny, and as a secondary character whose solely purpose is to appear when Sarah Chalke appears, it's ok.
Posted 04/22/2008 1:07pm
MegStar14
She did pretty good if you ask me.
Posted 04/22/2008 12:25pm
B4UBlahh
Her role was pretty much almost a extra or camio 3 scenes and 6 lines at the most. not much time to display any acting skills.
Posted 04/22/2008 11:12am
steph3099
britney really wasn't that great on the show though
Posted 04/22/2008 8:16am
ainhoave
good for Britney if it helps her to go on with her life, in a good way, I hope.
Posted 04/22/2008 6:13am
LAURAMARIE63
Never watched How I Met Your Mother and now with Britney on it, I never will.
Good luck to Alicia Silverstone, hopefully she'll make something of Bad Mother's Handbook.
Posted 04/22/2008 3:52am
verbaldaggers
I thought she did all right and it was nice to something positive about her in the press for a change. I don’t think she had enough screen time for me to have a real opinion of the character yet so I welcome her coming back to the show.
Posted 04/22/2008 3:47am
anglefans2008
Did people really expect her to show up? Apparently hooking up with a married man through (MillMatch....com) is more important than her kids. Right now, those two little boys are in safer hands and it should stay that way. Britney needs to be held accountable and until then she will never be well.
Posted 04/22/2008 3:10am
pugwash37
i thought britney was ok and she did make me laugh, but if it means more episodes will be made of mother then bring her back as many times as she wants
Posted 04/21/2008 9:15pm
mammalazz
well maybe this is what she needs to get it together i wish her luck for her kids
Posted 04/21/2008 7:27pm
OhioStateHack
She wasn't really very good in the episode. It was only good because it showed her not being psycho. But once was enough for me.
Posted 04/21/2008 6:34pm
BeachfrontGlass
Brit was just not that good. It was a nothing role with no acting required... Why are people going gaga over her? Whats the big deal with her? I'm much more excited about Sarah Chalke coming back on the show. At least she is hot and funny to boot!
Posted 04/21/2008 6:21pm
waltmor
I think Britney's been pretty funny in her guest appearances. I liked her in this episode, and I thought she was funny on Will & Grace.
Posted 04/21/2008 5:35pm
renobryce
i dont understand why people say she did good. she wasnt good at all if she wasnt famous they wouldnt cast such a bad actress on the show. people just say she did good because she didnt shave her head in the middle of the scene??
Posted 04/21/2008 5:27pm
VeXaLSantos
What about Sarah Chalke also being back on the show for (at least) one more episode? That was officially announced before britney was...I guess they missed that (not so) little piece of information lol xD

Anyway...I think one episode was wayyyy more than enough of britney. I though she was more of annoying then funny...
Posted 04/21/2008 5:02pm
HCothlove1227
with britney on it, the ratings will soar, so i guess its a good think for the renew-age-ness of the show.
Posted 04/21/2008 4:39pm
triogirl
Well, Britney did do a good job in the one episode. I'm just happy that she's getting better. I hope the show gets picked up for next year!
Posted 04/21/2008 3:20pm

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