Leave it to Bieber: ABC developing sitcom based on pop star’s childhood

Armchair critics react to programming notice

<p>THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO &#8212; Episode 4279 &#8212; Pictured: Musical guest Justin Bieber on June 27, 2012 &#8212; (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)</p>

THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO — Episode 4279 — Pictured: Musical guest Justin Bieber on June 27, 2012 — (Photo by: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

Leave it to Bieber

TV Guide says ABC is back at work with Justin Bieber to develop a sitcom based on the pop star’s childhood. The news inspired a quick response on Twitter:

Storified by Maclean’s Magazine · Sun, Dec 16 2012 05:11:31

Justin Bieber sitcom reportedly in development http://bit.ly/12fOotMOn The Red Carpet
justin bieber is gonna have his own sitcom :DAla Austin
Yayyy Justin Bieber new sitcom!!!!!Jaden’s Girl
UMMM WHAT? A TV SHOW ABOUT JUSTIN’S LIFE WHO WOULD PLAY HIM? http://m.rollingstone.com/?redirurl=/movies/news/justin-bieber-sitcom-in-the-works-at-abc-20121214&seenSplash=1itsabelieberthing
RT–WHY????“@OnTheRedCarpet: Justin Bieber sitcom reportedly in development http://bit.ly/12fOotM”Fernando Lopez
A Justin Bieber sitcom is the exact opposite of what people want to watch #pleasenoKatie Gray
There’s gonna be a justin bieber sitcom? The worlds going to hell.ash ketchum
Rooting for the Mayans “@NaughtyNiceRob: ABC is developing a sitcom based on Justin Bieber’s life! YAMN”Oshkosh B’Josh
you know it’s the end of the world when people plan for a Justin Bieber sitcomnasheli macaluso
Bieber’s getting a sitcom on ABC… http://pic.twitter.com/CN2mxqQXJessica Laine

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