TVGuide.com reports exclusively that Elisa Donovan, who co-starred with MELISSA & JOEY star Melissa Joan Hart in the final two seasons of 'Sabrina, The Teenage Witch', will guest-star on the ABC Family comedy.
The actress will take over the role of a museum director who 'hits it off' with Joe at a bar. Tara Reid was originally cast in the part but had to back out due to scheduling conflicts.
Another 'Sabrina' alum, David Lascher, will also join the episode portraying "Joe's recently divorced friend who asks him to be his wingman at the bar". Donovan is best known for her role in Clueless and most recently starred in the digital series In Gayle We Trust. Lascher will next be seen in the film The Last Best Place. Melissa & Joey airs on Wednesdays at 8/7c on ABC Family.About the show:
"Melissa & Joey," the hit comedy starring Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, returned with all-new episodes in January 15, 2014. Melissa Joan Hart plays Mel, a local politician raising her niece Lennox (Taylor Spreitler) and nephew Ryder (Nick Robinson) with the help of Joe, a financial whiz who took the job of running Mel's household after Mel's sister caused him to unfairly lose his job in a business scandal.
This season, now that the kids are grown and independent, Mel and Joe must decide where they stand both personally and professionally.
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