TNT Orders Drama Pilot from 'CSI's' Carol Mendelsohn

CSI showrunner Carol Mendelsohn has obtained an airplane pilot order on her latest effort, Scent from the Missing, at TNT.our editor recommendsCarol Mendelsohn taps Weitz as leader STORY: TNT Uncovers 'The Closer' Spinoff 'Major Crimes' The drama project, according to Susannah Charleson book through the same title, focuses on searching-and-save officer who braves the toughest conditions together with her closest friend and partner, a Labrador retriever. Missing originates from CBS TV Galleries, with Melissa R. Byerand Treena Hancock(CSI, Flashpoint) aboard as authors and executive producers. Joining them as Expanded polystyrene areBarry Josephson (Bones) and Julie Weitz, with Diane Nabatoff (Move forward)and Shelly Glasser (The Great Girl) becoming co-executive producers. STORY: 'CSI' Books 'Switched at Birth's' Vanessa Marano for Harrowing Role (Exclusive) This news comes some three days following the Turner-possessed cable network purchased Civil War era western Gateway to pilot. When they reach series, they'll joina schedule populated by other hit dramas, includingRizzoli & Isles, The Closerand more recent entryFalling Skies. Mendelsohn is repped by WME. Related Subjects TNT TV Development