Jon Stewart Whiffs with "Three Strikes" Baseball Sitcom

Everything seemed to be perfect: Jon Stewart, executive producer. Writers from "King of the Hill," "Frasier," and "The Larry Sanders Show." Experienced, no-name actors, some who actually look decent on the diamond. But it wasn't to be. Comedy Central declined to pick up "Three Strikes," which was the first sitcom produced by Stewart's Bus Boy Productions, so it looks like the Fresno Floods have played their last game.

Of course, there's always a chance another network will give it a look. I hope so -- there are some genuine laughs in this pilot, entitled "The Sex Boat," and some characters with real potential. Which is more than you can say for most shows in prime time.

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