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make other people feel. n havoc with preconceived notions MeanwhiJe, it's not yet clear of brains vs. beauty. how many episodes of "Twins" "My character is, I guess, sup- will be malclng people feel , well, posed to be the square, brainy Located in anything. Since its mid- twin," says Gilbert, "and I think September debut, the si tcom's what is great about this show is suffered poor ratings In its 8:30 that it does find the comedy in a p.m. Friday timeslot, wedged lot of the stereotypes and is push- between established comedies ing people to know that those "What 1 like About You" and stereotypes aren't always com-
"Rcba." ｰ ！ ･ ｴ ･ ｬ ｹ accurate. It But the WB is more inclined Gilbert was about to rehearse a than other networks to give new scene at a business meeting in shows a chance to find an audi- which her supposedly less smart ence. And what's more, "Twins" sister is the one who actuaUy has an exceUent pedigree. comes up with the bright idea for a Its creators and executive pro- new product line. ducers are David Kohan and Max 'J11C inspiration for the Arnold MutcJmick, the Emmy-winning famiJ y is based more on observing tcam behind the NBC sitcom "Will a family the crentors know, where & Grace." one of the children mirrors the The concept for "Twins" arose father and another the momer.