Call Me Kat spoilers ahead.
Season 3 of Mayim Bialik's Call Me Kat is about to introduce 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer as the filterless baker Gideon.
It's been confirmed via TVLine that tomorrow's (January 26) episode, titled 'Call Me Ichabod Evel Knievel', sees Kat hiring the Amish newcomer in the wake of baker Phil's exit, but it soon becomes clear that he might not be everybody's cup of tea.
Phil, of course, was portrayed by the late great Leslie Jordan, who tragically passed away last autumn.
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Meanwhile, recently discussing Phil's final episode, where he married Jalen before upping sticks to Tahiti, Kat actress Bialik referenced why it was so important to finally bring in Vicki Lawrence as his mum Lurlene Crumpler.
"We've talked about who Phil's mum would be for quite some time. It's just been something we kind of talk about anyway. She's an extended part of our family is what it feels like, and it really felt like such an act of love to [pay tribute to Leslie] together," she said.
"[Lawrence is] an icon in her own right, and it's really gracious of her to play Phil's mama, who we've heard so much about, and really flesh that character out."
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The Big Bang Theory favourite went on to add: "When it came to the episode that is essentially his tribute, the cast felt very strongly and completely unanimously that the thought of doing a funeral episode while we are actively grieving our friend — it felt like a hurdle we weren't sure we all wanted to jump together.
"So, we found a way for him to live forever. His character will live forever, and he can have whatever adventures we all imagine."
Call Me Kat airs on Fox in the US.
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