I agree with this. Tom is lobbying hard on that behalf, but it is an uphill battle. There is no guarantee that the show will continue to a series. However, the network has ordered additional scripts. The scope, the overall theme, and more importantly the casting of the pilot movie has yet to be finalized.
Work is in progress on a script.
Whether or not the original premise of the show will be expanded on or some completely new plot line will be developed is unclear. The involvement of some or the entire original cast is being considered, but there is no assurance that any of the original cast will be included. I have been told by more than one source that only one cast member has been approached. Nobody connected with the new production has said anything to me. And Richard has told me that he has not been officially asked to participate.