Jason Alexander Thinks Seinfeld Should Have Ended In A Very Different Way
Jason Alexander, the man behind George Costanza, is among many fans, critics, and other Seinfeld cast members who were ultimately unsatisfied with the finale.
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A Failed Fox Sitcom Allowed Mayim Bialik To Take On Her First Star-Making Role
Before Mayim Bialik blossomed into her star-making role on NBC, she was attached to a short-lived Fox sitcom that could have changed her career forever.
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This Forgotten '80s Sitcom Launched The Careers Of Multiple A-List Actors
Although the series has since been forgotten by time, several beloved actors got their first big break on a short-lived NBC sitcom starring a Hollywood legend.
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James Caan's First Starring Role In TV Was On An NBC Dramedy That Succeeded Despite Its Odds
After decades of success on the big screen, James Caan starred on this TV drama in 2003 — one that NBC didn't expect to last as long as it did.
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Carroll O'Connor's Second Hit Series Was Very Different From His Iconic '70s Sitcom
After Caroll O'Connor became a household name by playing Archie Bunker, his career got a second wind when he traded sitcoms for a new kind of TV series.
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Why ABC Canceled Mork & Mindy After Just Four Seasons
Despite making Robin Williams a household name and its long-standing legacy, Mork & Mindy had a surprisingly short run. Here's why ABC canceled the sitcom.
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Why Carol Burnett Fired One Of The Biggest Stars From Her Own Show
The cast of The Carol Burnett Show were close in real life, but when push came to shove, Burnett wasn't afraid to fire one of the series' stars. Here's why.
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Netflix Worried About Shows Losing Viewers After One Season, Searching For Answers (Report)
Netflix shows keep bleeding viewers after their premiere season. Why does the streaming service routinely lose its audience between seasons?
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Why Barney Miller Star Gregory Sierra Quit The Hit Sitcom After Just Two Seasons
Gregory Sierra played Chano Amengual on Barney Miller for two seasons before he abruptly quit the biggest role he ever played. Here's why the star left.
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Ke Huy Quan's Forgotten '80s Sitcom Was Based On An Abandoned Brady Bunch Spin-Off Pitch
At the peak of his career as a child star in the '80s, Ke Huy Quan starred in a short-lived CBS sitcom that was meant to be a spin-off to The Brady Bunch.
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A Superhero Series With One Of TV's Best First Seasons Is Now On Netflix
Remember one of TV's greatest superhero debuts? It's finally returned to streaming.
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Why New Girl's Season 6 Finale Felt Like It Could Have Been The Sitcom's Last Episode
One behind-the-scenes uncertainty shaped the Season 6 finale of New Girl.
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Why Aaron Sorkin's ABC Sitcom Sports Night Only Used A Laugh Track For Its First Season
It was rare for a '90s sitcom not to have a laugh track. Which made it all the more surprising when Sports Night dropped the laughs for Season 2. Here's why.
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The Office Season 5 Episode That Was Treated As The Hit Sitcom's Second Pilot
Season 5 is home to some of the greatest episodes in The Office, including a legendary two-parter that gave the show a second chance to draw in new fans.
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One Of Television's Greatest Educational Cartoons Wasn't Meant To Be On TV
The story behind one iconic educational cartoon begins with a pitch that had nothing to do with television.
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Knight Rider's KITT Was Inspired By These '70s Sci-Fi Movie And TV Show Villains
Fans may be surprised to learn Knight Rider's iconic talking car companion, KITT, has some similarities with villainous AI from the late '60s and early '70s.
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Why Peter Dinklage Almost Turned Down His Breakout Role On Game Of Thrones
Peter Dinklage became a huge star with his role as Tyrion Lannister on Game of Thrones, but here's why he was hesitant about accepting the role.
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Why Shelley Long Quit Cheers So Early In The Hit Sitcom's Run
Fans and fellow Cheers cast members were floored when Shelley Long (who played Diane) left the show, so why did she walk away just over halfway through?
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James Burrows Started His Prolific Directing Career With This Iconic Sitcom
Before Cheers and hundreds of sitcom episodes, James Burrows got his first directing break on a beloved television classic.
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How M*A*S*H Incorporated A Real-Life Disaster Into Its Already Ambitious Series Finale
One of the most important details in the final episode of "M*A*S*H*" only exists because of an actual disaster the writers decided to use in the series finale.
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A John Wayne Movie Inspired A Major Moment In Breaking Bad's Finale
Everyone thought Walter White was going to kill Jesse Pinkman in the Breaking Bad finale. Creator Vince Gilligan reveals why he subverted our expectations.
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Why Jasmine Guy Wasn't In A Different World's Season 1 Opening Credits
Jasmine Guy played fan-favorite character Whitley Gilbert in "A Different World," but the series had a different opening without her in Season 1. Here's why.
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ABC Didn't Want Bruce Willis On Moonlighting Until The Creator Made A Bold Threat
Before Moonlighting debuted on ABC in 1985, the network fought hard not to cast Bruce Willis. Thankfully, showrunner Glenn Gordon Caron had his back.
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The Real Reason M*A*S*H Killed McLean Stevenson's Henry Blake
McLean Stevenson's M*A*S*H character Dr. Henry Blake was killed off when he quit. Showrunners used the opportunity to push the series beyond comedy.
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A Different World Star Wrote The Theme Song — But Was Forbidden From Performing It
Back in the '80s, one "A Different World" star got the opportunity of two lifetimes: to write the theme song of the show were in. There was just one catch...
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The Seinfeld Episode That Felt Weird At First But Became A Fan Favorite
When this "Seinfeld" episode hit the airwaves, it was a bit risqué and received pushback from censors. Now, it's a classic part of TV sitcom history.
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Burt Reynolds' One And Only Hit Sitcom Is Nearly Impossible To Watch Today
Wanna watch the CBS sitcom that won Burt Reynolds an Emmy and a Golden Globe? Well, tough luck — because it's been very nearly wiped from existence.
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