Members Paul Raven Posted March 18, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Fair enough but I will include music/variety when aperformer renowned in that area fails to make aconnection doing what they are known for. Dean Martin managed to go on to TV success with his show that captured his laidback persona and viewers loved it. But one time partner Jerry Lewis had 2 failed TV series that couldnt adapt his frenetic style for TV. Edited March 20, 2018 by Paul Raven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted March 18, 2018 Members Share Posted March 18, 2018 Frankly, I'm shocked they found enough material to fill an entire episode. Please register in order to view this content 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChitHappens Posted March 18, 2018 Members Share Posted March 18, 2018 So mean...but accurate! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted March 18, 2018 Members Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Let's be honest: Melba Moore has her fans, yes, but I don't recall her EVER setting the music charts on fire, if you know what I mean. Which is not to say she isn't talented -- because she is -- but she's just never been that lucky. Edited March 18, 2018 by Khan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amybrickwallace Posted March 20, 2018 Members Share Posted March 20, 2018 Melba did much better on the R&B charts - at least one solo #1 and some hit duets with Freddie Jackson. She never made the Hot 100 - ever!! 😨 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beebs Posted March 20, 2018 Members Share Posted March 20, 2018 Far more popular in Britain, as well. A handful of Top 40 singles there. But, true, nothing extraordinary. She made the Hot 100 twice, but, again, never higher than #47. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted March 20, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) Mickey Rooney had 3 attempts at a sitcom over his long career but none of them clicked. Edited March 20, 2018 by Paul Raven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amybrickwallace Posted March 20, 2018 Members Share Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) He had the chance to play Archie Bunker...and turned it down!! Then the role was offered to Carroll O'Connor and and the rest is history. Edited March 20, 2018 by amybrickwallace 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted March 20, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 20, 2018 Debbie Reynolds tried a zany Lucy type character for her sitcom. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted March 20, 2018 Members Share Posted March 20, 2018 RE: "One of the Boys" -- years ago, Dana Carvey was on some talk show (forget which one) and he talked about that show and about Mickey Rooney. According to DC, Rooney, IRL, thought he was gay and Nathan Lane was straight, when, in actuality, it was the other way around. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amybrickwallace Posted March 21, 2018 Members Share Posted March 21, 2018 A music star who did manage to have a successful sitcom was Reba McEntire. I do think that she deserved a much better vehicle than Reba. Her sense of humor and sharp comedic timing was easily the best part of that show. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted March 22, 2018 Author Members Share Posted March 22, 2018 Paul Lynde was given 2 attempts at a sitcom, trading on his popular guest star appearances on other sitcoms, variety shows and , of course Hollywood Squares. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted March 22, 2018 Members Share Posted March 22, 2018 Sean Hayes is the Paul Lynde of our generation: he can't carry a series on his own either. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SoapDope Posted March 22, 2018 Members Share Posted March 22, 2018 Paul Lynde was also shoehorned into sitcom Temperatures Rising after his own sitcom failed. The original format of TR was well received, but they retooled it several times and changed the cast. Cleavon Little was the only original cast member kept for the entire series. Joan Van Ark was in the first season, but was let go with the retooling. The wikipedia entry is a good read about all the backstage and network antics. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperatures_Rising 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragonflies Posted March 22, 2018 Members Share Posted March 22, 2018 I think Paul Lynde was better as a supporting type actor, he just didn't seem like lead actor material 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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