Pauley Perrette Opens Up About Why ‘Broke’ Brought Her Back to TV (VIDEO)

Meredith Jacobs
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Pauley Perrette is back to television in CBS’ midseason comedy Broke, and you can thank the powers that be at the new series for persuading the former NCIS star to return to primetime.

“The reason I’m back on TV is because of Broke,” the actress tells Kate Hahn. While nobody believed she was retiring, “I did. I retired for a while, and I watched a lot of TV with my dogs and I was really good at it.”

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However, when she met with the showrunners, she loved them. “I just remember thinking, ‘Man, I really want to work with these people,'” she explained.

Watch the video above for a behind-the-scenes look at TV Guide Magazine‘s cover shoot with Perrette. Plus, hear more from the star about what she did and didn’t want from her new role and more.

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In Broke, Perrette stars as single suburban mother Jackie, who’s surprised when her estranged sister, Elizabeth (Natasha Leggero), her sister’s outrageously wealthy, big-hearted, Latin husband, Javier (Jane the Virgin‘s Jaime Camil), and his fiercely loyal assistant/driver/friend, Luis (Izzy Diaz), show up on her doorstep. They need a place to live after the couple’s money dries up. Will the sister’s familiar bond help them restore their relationship?

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Broke, Series Premiere, Thursday, April 2, 9:30/8:30c, CBS

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    GreenBee

    To be canceled before the entire season airs.

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      TUF

      Don't count your chickens before they hatch

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    OliveFlower

    There's on little think Ms.P needs to be realistic about - NO CBS mid-season comedy series replacement has gotten a second season since THE ODD COUPLE - in 2017 and there have been a few!

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      TUF

      So? there's a 1st time for everything!

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      RedToast

      Im sure shesnot that concerned. She can retire with nononey worries.

      She was Great as Abbg on NCIS & will behere.its all withthe writers if it returns.

      Im just happy 2 c her back.

      Always been her Big Fan.

      LaserDog.

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    CyanWeights

    Love it!!!!

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      TUF

      Me too!

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    GoldWheel

    This looks doomed to fail. When they pump it up so much, it feels like it is already over.

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    OrangeBike

    Love that 65 mustang convertible. I had a green one with a 289 with a two barrel carburetor. But it ran great even though it wasn't a four barrel. I sold it cheap when the three a rod. Ronnie

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    GoldMustache

    Who is she kidding. She came back because she’s broke! She made such a fuss on how she was mistreated on NCIS and now she will be it’s off season replacement. How the mighty have fallen.

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      PurpleAnchor

      And you make these statements from your Mom's basement dressed in shorts with easy access so you can hand doodle as you watch tons of porn. We are not stupid.

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