Laurence Fishburne, a noted thespian who is not a stranger to the small screen (see Cowboy Curtis, Pee-wee's Playhouse), is returning to television with the new lead role on the CBS hit, CSI. "I am elated and delighted to be joining the cast of CSI," Fishburne said. "I look forward to a wonderful collaboration with the creative and talented team of such a successful and distinguished show." [E!]