Jenna Elfman starred in the popular sitcom Dharma and Greg from 1997 to 2002. She has numerous roles on television shows throughout the years. Her latest is the new sitcom Accidentally on Purpose.

Elfman plays a business woman who broke up with her boss/boyfriend and had a fling with a younger man who lives a different kind of life than she does. But she wants him involved with the baby so she invites him to move in with her and share the experience.

At the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour, Elfman talked about her career and the new show.

“[It’s] a true story. The book [on which the show is based] is called ‘Accidentally on Purpose’ written by Mary Pols, and it’s about her life. This [show] is based on a true story.”

Through the years Elfman has tried numerous other pilots for sitcoms. She kept going, looking for something that was new and fresh.

Jenna Elfman’s Search For a New Sitcom

“Because I love comedy so much I was bound and determined to find another great show. I first just want to say how unbelievably grateful I am to be here today because this project is so …