ABC's Brian Comes Up Short (But Doesn't)

An ABC spokesperson confirms for TVGuide.com that J.J. Abrams' What About Brian will now air only 19 episodes this season, as opposed to 22. The rep, though, stresses that the abbreviated run is "no reflection on the show in any way." Rather, "ABC had no room on the schedule for those [three episodes], so it has decided to pull back."For more good Brian news, watch for our Wednesday Q&A with guest star Stacy Keibler, whose character looks to be the answer to many fans' prayers — and just in time for Valentine's Day, no less!