Since the legal drama, Close to Home, got axed from CBS‘ lineup in May, many of its stars have since gone on to do projects for the big screen.

John Carroll Lynch was known as Steve Sharpe on Close to Home, a legal drama that follows a female lawyer as she struggles to balance her family life and career as a criminal prosecutor in Indianapolis.  He portrayed the role of Steve Sharpe and was mainly exposed during the first season of the series.  His character worked as a County Prosecutor who was the boss of Maureen Scofield and lead character Annabeth Chase.  After 21 episodes, he left the show and was replaced by Assistant District Attorney James Conlon (

Kimberly Elise gained substantial television exposure as one of the principle cast members of the legal drama Close to Home.  For the duration of the series, she played Maureen Scofield and earned an Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series.  She portrayed a criminal prosecutor who was promoted instead of lead character Annabeth Chase (

Popularly deemed as a favorite actor by several media outlets, David James Elliott sluggishly entered the entertainment scene but eventually rose to stardom with his perseverance and versatile acting. Handsome with a pleasing personality, he transforms skeptics into solid fans. Ultimately, he became part of the series

Emmy-awarded actress Jennifer Finnigan has certainly launched her career as a gleaming television actress. Flexible whether in the field of drama, comedy or horror, she gives the viewers a taste of her persuasive and compelling acting. Ultimately, her charisma and strong stage presence landed her the lead role of the series

Finally.After a month of holidays, egg nog, and more Snoopy and Ralphie Parker than one knows what to do with, we‘re finally back to normal. January is upon us, 2007 has begun its tyrannical, 300-plus day reign, and our favorite TV shows will no longer bludgeon us with repeats. Tomorrow, January 3rd, brings the return of a couple of our favorites, as well as two brand new shows.After that, the flood begins, and over the next month virtually every original program will air new episodes. A full list of the returning dates for most every show on television is after the jump.

Close to HomeHey, it‘s a Jerry Bruckheimer show! On CBS!! I think we need some government intervention to stop the production of law-centric television shows. We have enough now, we‘ve had enough in the past, courtroom scenes have gone beyond formulaic, and nothing new or interesting has come along in years. Saying that,