​The 10/90 sitcom model could be coming to the broadcast networks.

Debmar-Mercury copresident Ira Bernstein told a NATPE panel Tuesday that the company thinks one of the Big Four could be a buyer for Kevin James’ upcoming comedy series.

The 10/90 model is an arrangement where a series gets a ten-episode test run, and if it’s successful will then receive an additional 90-episode order.

Broadcasting & Cable reported that Debmar-Mercury has been a leader of sorts in cutting 10/90 deals, with eight under their belt, so far. Forthcoming projects from George Lopez, Kelsey Grammar and Martin Lawrence were sold under the model.

Other news out of Miami Tuesday included word that Corus Entertainment was bringing Univision north of the border to Canada. Corus’ existing TLN En Espanol will rebrand as Univision Canada.

Endemol North America also signed an overall deal with Pitbull that will see the musician produce and develop original content for broadcast and digital.

As part of the deal, Pitbull will get his own channel on the new Endemol Beyond cross-platofrm service announced earlier this year.

Read More: The Hollywood Reporter, Broadcasting & Cable

Brief Take: As broadcast networks look to shake up their old business practices (see: Fox exiting pilot season) the 10/90 sitcom model could get more love from buyers.

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