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Published: Nov. 29, 2012 at 1:43 PM

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- America's ABC Network says it has picked up five additional episodes each of its comedies "Last Man Standing" and "Malibu Country."

"Last Man Standing," starring Tim Allen and Nancy Travis, is now in its second season. Reba McEntire and Lily Tomlin lead the cast of "Malibu Country," which debuted this fall.

The pick-ups of the sitcoms join previously announced orders for new drama "Nashville" and comedy "The Neighbors," as well as returning drama "Scandal."

Topics: Tim Allen, Nancy Travis, Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin

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