Ray Romano eyes return to series TV

LOS ANGELES, March 31 (UPI) -- U.S. actor Ray Romano reportedly is creating a pilot for a one-hour comedic drama series, in which he would also star, for the cable network TNT.

"Men of a Certain Age" would be Romano's first regular series work since his family sit-com "Everybody Loves Raymond" ended in May 2005.

Romano reunited with "Raymond" writer-producer Mike Royce to conjure up the new show and both would serve as executive producers if the pilot gets picked up, Variety.com reported Monday.

"Men" is about a trio of college buddies who are now in their 40s and suffering from midlife crises, the trade paper said.