‘Newlyweds’ Showrunner Gail Lerner Fired From NBC Sitcom Ahead of Premiere: ‘I’m So Sad’

By Joe Otterson

Joe Otterson

TV Reporter

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Gail Lerner announced on Friday that she was fired from “Newlyweds,” the upcoming NBC sitcom that she co-created and on which she was to serve as showrunner.

“Here’s the good news: I couldn’t be more proud of the new sitcom Newlyweds that I created with the singular Jamie Lee Curtis,” Lerner wrote in part on Instagram. “Premieres 10/23! Here’s the bad news: I got fired off it today. The reason I’ve been given is ‘creative differences.’ The cloudy part: I’m so sad to be separated from the most joyous TV experience of my life. The cast, crew, and writers are unparalleled.”

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