Poor Things! Actors/Actresses Who Had A Couple Or More Failed Series - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

jasonbigley · 06-18-2015, 04:41 PM

Corinne Bohrer--> E/R (1984 series), Free Spirit, Man Of The People, and Partners

McLeon Stevenson--> Hello Larry, Condo, In The Beginning, Dirty Dancing and a few others I know he did, but I can't recall the names.

Jessica Lundy--> The Carol Burnett Show (1991 series), The Second Half and the other sitcom with Alan Thicke around 1995.

Edan Gross--> Sweet Surrender, Free Spirit and Walter And Emily

Ashleigh Blair Sterling--> Family Man and Getting By

Robert Guilluame--> The Robert Guilluame Show and Pacific Station

Joel Murray--> Grand and Pacific Station

Richard Libertini--> The Fanelli Boys and Pacific Station

Cloris Leachman--> The Nutt House, Walter And Emily and Thanks

Ellen Regan--> Me And Mrs. C and 13 East

Some of these people had quite a few under their belt. Its a wonder some of them remained in the business after so many failed TV shows.

Mace Dolex · 06-18-2015, 05:34 PM

Rena Sofer, a drop dead stunner who never seems to have luck with TV shows.

The Weber Show, Coupling, Freshman Dorm, Tow Guys A Girl And A Pizza Place.

king of comedy · 06-19-2015, 05:54 PM

Georgia Engle---> The Betty White Show, Goodtime Girls, Jessica Slept Here

DJM77 · 06-19-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by king of comedy

Georgia Engle---> The Betty White Show, Goodtime Girls, Jessica Slept Here

That's Jennifer Slept Here.

JamesG · 06-19-2015, 10:27 PM

Christian Slater:

My Own Worst Enemy
The Forgotten
Breaking In
Mind Games

opus · 06-27-2015, 11:01 PM

Paula Marshall (well remembered as the reporter when Jerry and George were outed on SEINFELD), although unfortunately I don't know the names of the shows.

Zoneboy · 06-27-2015, 11:43 PM

Dick Gautier - Mr. Terrific, Here We Go Again, When Things Were Rotten

icecream · 06-29-2015, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

Paula Marshall (well remembered as the reporter when Jerry and George were outed on SEINFELD), although unfortunately I don't know the names of the shows.

Wild Oats: September 4-September 25, 1994 on FOX. co-stars Tim Conlon, Paul S. Rudd, Jana Marie Hupp, Karri Turner, Tamara Olson, Christine Cavanaugh, and Timothy Fall

Chicago Sons: January 8-July 2, 1997 on NBC. co-stars Jason Bateman, DW Moffett, and David Krumholtz

Cupid: September 26, 1998 to February 11, 1999 on ABC. co-stars Jeremy Piven and Jeffrey D. Sams

Snoops: September 26-December 26, 1999 on ABC. co-stars Gina Gershon, Danny Nucci, Paula Jai Parker, and Edward Kerr

Cursed: October 26, 2000 to April 26, 2001 on NBC. co-stars Steven Weber, Amy Pietz, Chris Elliot, and Wendell Pierce. an apt title for her career

Hidden Hills: September 24, 2002 to January 21, 2003 on NBC. co-stars Justin Louis, Alexa Nikolas, Sean Marquette, Dondra T. Whitfield, Tamara Taylor, Kristin Bauer, and Stacy Galina

Out of Practice: September 19, 2005 to March 29, 2006 on CBS. co-stars Henry Winkler, Stockard Channing, Ty Burrell, Christopher Gorham, and Jennifer Tilly

Gary Unmarried: September 24, 2008 to March 17, 2010 on CBS. co-stars Jay Mohr, Jaime King, and Ryan Malgarini

Congratulations Paula, you've had at least one flop on all 4 major broadcast networks!

opus · 06-29-2015, 01:59 AM

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Wild Oats: September 4-September 25, 1994 on FOX. co-stars Tim Conlon, Paul S. Rudd, Jana Marie Hupp, Karri Turner, Tamara Olson, Christine Cavanaugh, and Timothy Fall

Chicago Sons: January 8-July 2, 1997 on NBC. co-stars Jason Bateman, DW Moffett, and David Krumholtz

Cupid: September 26, 1998 to February 11, 1999 on ABC. co-stars Jeremy Piven and Jeffrey D. Sams

Snoops: September 26-December 26, 1999 on ABC. co-stars Gina Gershon, Danny Nucci, Paula Jai Parker, and Edward Kerr

Cursed: October 26, 2000 to April 26, 2001 on NBC. co-stars Steven Weber, Amy Pietz, Chris Elliot, and Wendell Pierce. an apt title for her career

Hidden Hills: September 24, 2002 to January 21, 2003 on NBC. co-stars Justin Louis, Alexa Nikolas, Sean Marquette, Dondra T. Whitfield, Tamara Taylor, Kristin Bauer, and Stacy Galina

Out of Practice: September 19, 2005 to March 29, 2006 on CBS. co-stars Henry Winkler, Stockard Channing, Ty Burrell, Christopher Gorham, and Jennifer Tilly

Gary Unmarried: September 24, 2008 to March 17, 2010 on CBS. co-stars Jay Mohr, Jaime King, and Ryan Malgarini

Congratulations Paula, you've had at least one flop on all 4 major broadcast networks!

Was that off the top of your head, or did you have to look it up?

icecream · 06-29-2015, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by opus

Was that off the top of your head, or did you have to look it up?

I looked it up. Most of those shows were listed in the Complete Primetime Television Directory.

Mace Dolex · 06-29-2015, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

Wild Oats: September 4-September 25, 1994 on FOX. co-stars Tim Conlon, Paul S. Rudd, Jana Marie Hupp, Karri Turner, Tamara Olson, Christine Cavanaugh, and Timothy Fall

Chicago Sons: January 8-July 2, 1997 on NBC. co-stars Jason Bateman, DW Moffett, and David Krumholtz

Cupid: September 26, 1998 to February 11, 1999 on ABC. co-stars Jeremy Piven and Jeffrey D. Sams

Snoops: September 26-December 26, 1999 on ABC. co-stars Gina Gershon, Danny Nucci, Paula Jai Parker, and Edward Kerr

Cursed: October 26, 2000 to April 26, 2001 on NBC. co-stars Steven Weber, Amy Pietz, Chris Elliot, and Wendell Pierce. an apt title for her career

Hidden Hills: September 24, 2002 to January 21, 2003 on NBC. co-stars Justin Louis, Alexa Nikolas, Sean Marquette, Dondra T. Whitfield, Tamara Taylor, Kristin Bauer, and Stacy Galina

Out of Practice: September 19, 2005 to March 29, 2006 on CBS. co-stars Henry Winkler, Stockard Channing, Ty Burrell, Christopher Gorham, and Jennifer Tilly

Gary Unmarried: September 24, 2008 to March 17, 2010 on CBS. co-stars Jay Mohr, Jaime King, and Ryan Malgarini

Congratulations Paula, you've had at least one flop on all 4 major broadcast networks!

What's interesting is that some of her co-stars went on to other successful movie/TV roles.

factsoflife · 07-10-2015, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mace Dolex

Rena Sofer, a drop dead stunner who never seems to have luck with TV shows.

The Weber Show, Coupling, Freshman Dorm, Tow Guys A Girl And A Pizza Place.

She also starred in a show called "Oh, Grow Up". It didn't last long.

factsoflife · 07-10-2015, 03:56 AM

Fran Drescher had a few flops both before and after "The Nanny":

"Charmed Life" (1986), a spin-off of "Who's The Boss?", it lasted no more than 3-4 episodes; although there is some confusion as to if it ever aired.

"Princesses" (1991), widely considered one of the biggest flops in CBS history.

"Living With Fran" (2005-2007), not very successful.

"Happily Divorced" (2011-2013), cancelled after only 2 seasons.

Judith Light has also starred in some big flops following "Who's The Boss?":

"Phenom" (1993-1994): One season and done on ABC.

"The Simple Life" (1998): As a fictionalized version of Martha Stewart. It lasted about 7 episodes.

"The Stones" (2004): About a couple who decide to divorce.

"Twenty Good Years" (2005-2006): A huge flop. not sure if she was a regular or just a guest star.

"Dallas" (2013-2014, I think): Ultimately got cancelled lasted three seasons; only two of which she was on.

Luckily she's also had some luck as well with shows like "Law & Order: SVU", "Ugly Betty", and "Transparent".

Jagger1966 · 01-30-2018, 01:16 AM

There was an actress who worked a lot in the 80's named Doran Clark who was in four series that lasted a season or less.

Secrets Of Midland Heights (1980-81)
King's Crossing (1982)
Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983-84)
Nightingales (1989)

RadioDan · 02-18-2018, 01:03 AM

Robert Urich had number of shows that didn't make it past one season.

American Dreamer (I remember liking this)
Tabitha
Gavilan
Love Boat: The Next Wave
Emeril
The Lazarus Man
It Had to be You
Crossroads
Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice

And neither Vega$ nor Spencer For Hire made it to 70 episodes.

06-18-2015, 04:41 PM	#1
jasonbigley Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 14, 2008 Location: California Posts: 501	Poor Things! Actors/Actresses Who Had A Couple Or More Failed Series Corinne Bohrer--> E/R (1984 series), Free Spirit, Man Of The People, and Partners McLeon Stevenson--> Hello Larry, Condo, In The Beginning, Dirty Dancing and a few others I know he did, but I can't recall the names. Jessica Lundy--> The Carol Burnett Show (1991 series), The Second Half and the other sitcom with Alan Thicke around 1995. Edan Gross--> Sweet Surrender, Free Spirit and Walter And Emily Ashleigh Blair Sterling--> Family Man and Getting By Robert Guilluame--> The Robert Guilluame Show and Pacific Station Joel Murray--> Grand and Pacific Station Richard Libertini--> The Fanelli Boys and Pacific Station Cloris Leachman--> The Nutt House, Walter And Emily and Thanks Ellen Regan--> Me And Mrs. C and 13 East Some of these people had quite a few under their belt. Its a wonder some of them remained in the business after so many failed TV shows.

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RadioDan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 25, 2008 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 5	Robert Urich Robert Urich had number of shows that didn't make it past one season. American Dreamer (I remember liking this) Tabitha Gavilan Love Boat: The Next Wave Emeril The Lazarus Man It Had to be You Crossroads Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice And neither Vega$ nor Spencer For Hire made it to 70 episodes.
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Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,660	Rena Sofer, a drop dead stunner who never seems to have luck with TV shows. The Weber Show, Coupling, Freshman Dorm, Tow Guys A Girl And A Pizza Place.

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king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	Georgia Engle---> The Betty White Show, Goodtime Girls, Jessica Slept Here

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opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,053	Paula Marshall (well remembered as the reporter when Jerry and George were outed on SEINFELD), although unfortunately I don't know the names of the shows.

07-10-2015, 03:56 AM	#13
factsoflife Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 11, 2000 Posts: 8,741	Fran Drescher had a few flops both before and after "The Nanny": "Charmed Life" (1986), a spin-off of "Who's The Boss?", it lasted no more than 3-4 episodes; although there is some confusion as to if it ever aired. "Princesses" (1991), widely considered one of the biggest flops in CBS history. "Living With Fran" (2005-2007), not very successful. "Happily Divorced" (2011-2013), cancelled after only 2 seasons. Judith Light has also starred in some big flops following "Who's The Boss?": "Phenom" (1993-1994): One season and done on ABC. "The Simple Life" (1998): As a fictionalized version of Martha Stewart. It lasted about 7 episodes. "The Stones" (2004): About a couple who decide to divorce. "Twenty Good Years" (2005-2006): A huge flop. not sure if she was a regular or just a guest star. "Dallas" (2013-2014, I think): Ultimately got cancelled lasted three seasons; only two of which she was on. Luckily she's also had some luck as well with shows like "Law & Order: SVU", "Ugly Betty", and "Transparent".

01-30-2018, 01:16 AM	#14
Jagger1966 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 22	There was an actress who worked a lot in the 80's named Doran Clark who was in four series that lasted a season or less. Secrets Of Midland Heights (1980-81) King's Crossing (1982) Emerald Point N.A.S. (1983-84) Nightingales (1989)