Franks and Kulchak pitched the idea to numerous TV networks, including the "Big Three". Kulchak stated that "it was a great pitch and that everybody laughed, but no one wanted to buy it". Kulchak attributed this due to the show's comedy–drama format, which was virtually unused at the time. The show's producers stated that Psych's comedy-drama format is based on the former TV series' "Moonlighting" and "Remington Steele", of which creator Steve Franks was a longtime fan. The final network Franks and Kulchak pitched the show to was USA Network. The network loved the concept, and decided to produce the show. However, the network brought in other writers to help with the show, which Steve Franks was unhappy about, as he originally intended to make the show entirely himself.