He has teamed up with Tony Award-winning producer Matthew Weaver to write Soul Train, which will chronicle the success of Don Cornelius' long-running music TV show.

Weaver and his partners at MediaWeaver Entertainment acquired the theatrical stage rights to the variety series last year (14).

Zuiker insists his involvement in the Soul Train project isn't as odd as it might seem at first - he was a huge fan of Cornelius' show.

He says, "I speak from the heart when I say that Soul Train touched me deeply. It has impacted this country (America) on so many levels, bringing joy and hope to so many people out there, including me.

"I am truly honoured that Matthew Weaver and the rights holders have trusted me to share this important story and look forward to bringing Soul Train the musical to Broadway."

The musical's plot will be interlaced with classic soul from the likes of Ike & Tina Turner, Minnie Riperton and Gladys Knight & The Pips.