What shall we call Only Fools remake?

US network turns to Facebook for help

The American network remaking Only Fools And Horses cannot decide on a title for the new series – and has turned to Facebook for help.

The ABC has posted a message on the page of its biggest sitcom, Modern Family, asking viewers for their advice.

They provided only two choices: Only Fools and Kings of Van Nuys, in reference to the Los Angeles district replacing Peckham in the remake.

More than 850 people have commented, many of them ignoring the two options and suggesting their own – including one who offered: ‘How about Cancelled After 5 Episodes?’

In the remake currently being piloted, Del will be played by John Leguizamo and Rodney by Dustin Ybarra, with Christopher Lloyd taking the role of their grandfather.

Only Fools And Horses was included as an option for the title in an earlier Facebook poll, but has since been dropped.

It is not the only British comedy remake that ABC bosses are seeking feedback about – as they are also lost for a name for their version of BBC Three’s White Van Man.

Suggestions here are: Red Van Man, Get Back Jack, Comeback Jack, The Family Tools and Tool Guys.

The network has also asked for opinions on the title of a new conspiracy thriller.

Published: 25 Apr 2012

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