The “ How I Met Your Mother ” spinoff at CBS has begun to take serious shape, as the Eye has handed the project a pilot production commitment.In late October, news broke that CBS was in talks with 20th Century Fox TV for a spinoff that had a femme perspective, but a deal had yet to be secured. Social media quickly weighed in on the “How I Met Your Dad” concept, with many fans of the show delighting in more “Himym”-like material, given that the comedy is set to end after its current ninth season. Others, however, groaned and questioned the necessity of such a spinoff.Nevertheless, “How I Met Your Dad” is moving forward, with “Himym” creators Craig Thomas and Carter Bays writing and exec producing with “ Up All Night ” creator Emily Spivey . 20th, the studio behind “Himym,” will produce.Comedy is dubbed a kindred spirit of “Himym,” and