Frank Drebin is back Leslie Nielsen signs up for NBC pilot in role written especially for him. By Colin Mahan, Monday, August 28, 2006 Leslie Nielsen Has 'World' in His Hands (external) "Leslie Nielsen hasn't had a regular role on American TV since 'Police Squad!' in 1982, but that could change in the next year or so." Source: Zap2It, Monday, August 28, 2006