Kirstie Alley keeps it real in A&E’s ‘Big Life’ but has a scripted ‘plump’ role in mind

Kirstie Alley keeps it real in A&E’s ‘Big Life’

LOS ANGELES — Kirstie Alley has found comedy in reality TV with A&E’s “Big Life.” But she’s still got her eye on scripted shows.

Alley says she would adore guest roles on “Glee” and “Modern Family,” and she knows exactly what they should be. On Fox’s show about a high school glee club, Alley could see herself as an acting coach in search of singing talent for a musical. On ABC’s “Modern Family,” she’s itching for a more maternal part.

She wants to play “the gay guy’s mom” on “Modern Family,” she said, referring to the heavyset character of Cameron. But the show better act fast, Alley said, while she’s still plump.

Alley’s effort to shed pounds is part of “Big Life,” which airs 10 p.m. EDT Sunday on A&E.