Unusual TV show inspirations

Last December, the Boston Herald reported that comic Mike O’Malley, last seen in ABC’s short-lived spy drama “My Own Worst Enemy,” has been working with singer Jimmy Buffett on a new show based on the “characters” in the tune “Margaritaville.” (These characters? Nibblin’ on sponge cake, watchin’ the sun bake, all of those tourists covered with oil. Strummin’ my six-string on my front porch swing, smell those shrimp, they’re beginnin’ to boil.)

“We’ve been out to a few networks and hope to have a commitment by Christmas,” O’Malley told the paper. No word yet...  (CBS, Alan J. Schaben / For The Times)