Devil Wears Prada TV Show

Last summer's surprise hit "The Devil Wears Prada" is being developed into a weekly TV show! I'm curious to see if this small-screen adpatation of a hit feature film will soar in the way that "MASH" did or tank like "Baby Boom" did, despite the presence of Kate Jackson.

It will ALL depend on who dares to take on Meryl Streep's role as the perfectly icy and demanding fashion magazine editor. With plum parts in "Prada," "Adaptation," "Angels in America," "Prairie Home Companion," and "The Hours," Meryl in recent years has added more gloriously rich performances to her unprecedented resume which includes a record 13 Academy Award nominations (two wins) as well as two Emmy Awards. It will take an actress with the right chops and aura to take over her part in "Prada."

Here are a few of my suggestions and just imagine them saying things like a curt "That's all" and an annoyed, "DO move at a glacial pace, you know how I LOVE that."

Glenn Close: She did her first series ("The Shield") not long ago and got nominated for an Emmy. But she's doubtful since she left after just one season to go back to Broadway (she's won three Tonys) and still has plenty of choice roles to choose from.

Helen Mirren: She'd never do it but can't you just see it? She would bring so much with a part like that. At any rate, she will be too busy collecting awards, including the Oscar, for her performance in "The Queen."

Patti Lupone: My favorite Broadway diva also developed a television following during her four seasons on ABC's "Life Goes On." This would be a role she could really go to town with. After all, she's played Evita Peron, Norma Desmond AND Maria Callas on stage. She can do anything.

Since it's a fantasy that Glenn, Helen or Patti would bite, two more realistic choices:

Sela Ward: The two-time Emmy winner ('Sisters" "Once and Again") is a wonderful actress who deserves a meatier part than the one she played on "House" last season.

Morgan Fairchild: She's kinda perfect! Old Navy commercials aside, she's been playing variations of this part for 30 years! And she does wear clothes awfully well.

Anyone have any other suggestions???