LARRY BIRD DECIDES TO FIND A WAY TO CHEAT DEATH, ON "THE NEIGHBORS"

"Juan of the Dead" - When Hidden Hills' beloved gardener, Juan, unexpectedly dies, the aliens are forced to deal with something totally foreign to them. Debbie and Marty struggle to explain that death is something that comes to all humans, eventually, but Larry Bird is determined to find a way to solve that little problem, starting with the recently departed Juan, on "The Neighbors," WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"The Neighbors" stars Jami Gertz as Debbie Weaver, Lenny Venito as Marty Weaver, Simon Templeman as Larry Bird, Toks Olagundoye as Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Clara Mamet as Amber Weaver, Tim Jo as Reggie Jackson, Ian Patrick as Dick Butkus, Max Charles as Max Weaver and Isabella Cramp as Abby Weaver.

Guest starring are Bert Rosario as Juan, David St. James as the minister, Kiersten Lyons as Billie Jean King, Laura Dash as the man/woman alien, Nick Eldredge as the high pants alien and Karan Soni as the Indian alien.

Kat Likkel & John Hoberg wrote "Juan of the Dead." Lev L. Spiro directed.

"The Neighbors" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to the airdate.

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