NBC Developing Two Series: African-American Sitcom Plus Drama From 'Medium' Scribe THR

NBC is developing a show that's been pitched as "Mad About You" meets "The Cosby Show," reports The Hollywood Reporter.  

The show, called "Ordinary People, is based on the real-life experiences of " 'America's Next Top Model' co-developer Kenya Barris," THR says.

The other show NBC has in development is "Nola," which will be written by "Medium" writer Diane Ademu-John.

Both shows have deals with NBC's sibling Universal Media Studios.

--Chuck Ross