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Article: RAP MAN AND ROBIN; TV's newest superhero team -- LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell -- should get super ratings for "NCIS: Los Angeles." But how long can the adventure last?(VARIETY)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- September 22, 2009
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Byline: NEAL JUSTIN; STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES - The Spanish-style mission resembles the courtyard of an upscale Mexican restuarant. At any moment, you expect a mariachi band to emerge from the wings, accompanied by a waitress loaded down with trays of guacamole and chips. Instead, the team that strolls out includes a best-selling rapper, an eternally youthful movie star, plus an Oscar-winning actress, all key members of the only guaranteed new hit of the new season.
Of course, "NCIS: Los Angeles" could feature Moe, Larry and Curly and millions still would tune in for Tuesday night's premiere. That's because the drama is a spinoff of one of TV's most ...