After 10 years of discussions about a possible book or movie about Tom Smallwood’s life — from laid-off autoworker to pro bowling champion — CBS finally has stepped up and moved the concept forward.
The television network has ordered a comedy pilot based on the life of the 2009 World Championship winner. Read more about it here: https://www.mlive.com/sports/2021/03/cbs-greenlights-sitcom-pilot-plans-for-saginaw-bowler-who-went-from-assembly-line-to-pba-tour.html.
Bowling was last featured regularly on scripted television when the drama-comedy “Ed,” starring Tom Cavanagh and Julie Bowen, aired on NBC from Oct. 8, 2000, through Feb. 6, 2004.
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