February 7, 2012 06:09 PM PDT

Pilot Scoop: Kyle Bornheimer Hitches a Ride With ABC Comedy White Van Man

by Megan Masters

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Pilot season veteran Kyle Bornheimer has joined the cast of ABC’s blue collar comedy White Van Man.

The Perfect Couples/Romantically Challenged/Worst Week alum will play a man who is forced to put his dreams on hold in order to take over his father’s handyman business.

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White Van Man, from former My Name is Earl co-exec producer Bobby Bowman, is based on the British series by the same name. Will Mellor (BBC’s Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) played the aforementioned role in the UK’s version.

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Comments (15)

Hate to see another British knock-off, the original series of White Van Man with Will Mellor was very funny in my opinion and cannot wait for a new series of that, but think I’ll avoid this one…most American knock-offs of British shows are horrible.
Comment by Gene – February 7, 2012 06:53 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Really? Why would you want this guy to be on your show? He’s awful. Show killer.
Comment by Mark – February 7, 2012 07:25 PM PDT Reply To This Post
he’s not a show killer,Romantically Challenged was his worst show. the other two were good, just not modern family mass appeal good
Comment by bmo – February 7, 2012 07:46 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- His other shows were bad, too.
  Comment by Velvet – February 8, 2012 10:37 AM PDT Reply To This Post
bornheimer is one of the most hilarious young actors on tv. although the stuff he’s done may not be the best, he is always a total standout. he has an awesome delivery, timing and is one of the best physical comedians around today. truly hilarious. let’s hope this one works!
Comment by nookee – February 7, 2012 09:57 PM PDT Reply To This Post
- He’s not funny.
  Comment by Velvet – February 8, 2012 10:36 AM PDT Reply To This Post
  - velvet is an idiot. this guy is awesome. have you ever seen him in the film “she’s out of my league”? he kills it. he’s also the best part of any show he’s ever done — a great physical comedian who also plays a great relatable everyman. he just needs the right show.
    Comment by kellyk – February 8, 2012 08:52 PM PDT Reply To This Post
ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNND White Van Man has just officially died.
Comment by Carmichael – February 7, 2012 10:13 PM PDT Reply To This Post
I love this guy. I watched all of his previous shows and I don’t think any of them being cancelled were his fault. I really hope he gets one that sticks.
Comment by Fitzy – February 8, 2012 03:44 AM PDT Reply To This Post
He’s hilarious and cute as hell. I just prefer he be on a Showtime comedy instead .
Comment by John Berggren – February 8, 2012 08:03 AM PDT Reply To This Post
Is it just me, or does everything this guy’s in get cancelled almost immediately? He seems to be the kiss of death for TV shows.
Comment by gcem – February 8, 2012 08:18 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- Yes
  Comment by Velvet – February 8, 2012 10:35 AM PDT Reply To This Post
  - Ty Burrell, Julie Bowan and Sofia Vegara were in tons of pilots that were cancelled before they found the right one…Modern Family — but that doesn’t make them show killers. if an actor is talented like bornheimer, it’s not their fault if a show doesn’t work. hopefully White Man Van is the right show for this guy because he is hilarious and deserves one that lasts many seasons.
    Comment by JJK – February 8, 2012 08:56 PM PDT Reply To This Post
Well, he’s no Christian-Slater-Show-Killer, but he’s an up and coming show killer. I think all the talented show killers are watching this guy surge past them on the way to killing new and better shows. This guy just might kill the best show ever.
Comment by essequemodeia – February 8, 2012 10:05 AM PDT Reply To This Post
- Every show Kyle Bornheimer is on gets axed. I think the last show was Romantically Challenged with Alyssa Milano. There is nothing I particularly like about this guy.
  Comment by Velvet – February 8, 2012 10:35 AM PDT Reply To This Post