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Posted on Mon, Apr 15, 2013 : 11:14 a.m.

Ann Arbor's filmmaking Farah brothers feature David Alan Grier and Zack Pearlman in BTN pilot

By Jenn McKee

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Chris and Mike Farah on the set of "Answer This!"

Ann Arbor natives, brothers, and FunnyOrDie filmmakers Mike and Chris Farah - who shot the feature film "Answer This!" in Ann Arbor in 2009 - aired their most recent project late Saturday night, when the pilot "Big 10 Celebrity Homecoming" aired at midnight on the Big Ten Network.

The show profiles celebrity alumni from the Big 10 conference and follows them as they return to visit their school's campus.

The pilot focused on comedian/actor David Alan Grier (a U-M grad originally from Detroit), and featured recent Pioneer grad and film and television actor Zack Pearlman. Grier apparently tried to teach U-M basketball stars Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway. Jr. how to shoot three-pointers during the episode.

Big10 Celebrity Homecoming Promo - David Alan Greer/Michigan from William Maxwell on Vimeo.

In an email, Chris Farah said, "(The show) would give us a chance at a lot of great roadtrips if it gets picked up."

There's no listing yet for repeat showing of "Big 10 Celebrity Homecoming," but Farah believes they will happen soon. Stay tuned for updates.

Jenn McKee is an entertainment reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at jennmckee@annarbor.com or 734-623-2546, and follow her on Twitter @jennmckee.