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Two forces behind the hit ’90s show My So Called Life are collaborating for a new project.

Winnie Holzman, who created My So Called Life, and also wrote the script for the stage and film version of Wicked, revealed that she is developing an HBO family drama titled The Applebaum Curse.

Claire Danes is set to star in the series as the lead role, while Winnie will serve as an executive producer and writer.

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The Applebaum Curse will be an “ongoing one-hour drama series about a dysfunctional family.”

“I am writing something that I’m hoping to do with Claire. It’s not a reboot in the traditional sense, but I think Claire Danes and I back together would be a kind of version of that,” Winnie told Variety while at the Writer’s Guild Awards on Saturday (February 15), where she was nominated for...

Claire Danes (Homeland) is re-teaming with her My So-Called Life creator and producer for a new HBO TV series, per Variety. The Applebaum Curse will star Danes, while Winnie Holzman (Wicked) will write and act as showrunner. Both she and Danes are executive producers on the show, which is in early development. The logline says the show is an "ongoing one-hour drama series about a dysfunctional family with Claire Danes as the lead role."

When recently asked why no one has tried to reboot or remake My So-Called Life, Holzman replied:

"It’s interesting that you’re asking me that. I am writing something that I’m hoping to do with Claire. It’s not a reboot in the traditional sense, but I think Claire Danes and I back together would be a kind of version of that. … It’s a completely different story, but we’re hopeful that we’re gonna work together again.

Whether you watched it or not, every teenager from the 1990s remembers the teen drama series My So-Called Life. Created by Winnie Holzman and starring Claire Danes, the cult favorite drama explored the tribulations of being a teenager and dealing with friends, guys, parents, school, and any unpredictable thing life could throw at you. My So-Called Life helped define a generation, and now Holzman and Danes are reteaming for The Applebaum Curse, a new drama coming to HBO.

In early development, The Applebaum Curse finds Winnie Holzman writing the script and serving as the project’s showrunner. Claire Danes is set to star and joins Holzman as an executive producer. According to HBO, The Applebaum Curse revolves around a dysfunctional family, with Danes in the lead role.

The impact of My So-Called Life cannot be understated, which is why it is baffling that the show only lasted for one season before being canceled.

Claire Danes and Winnie Holzman, who worked together more than 30 years ago on ABC drama My So-Called Life, are reteaming on a drama project at HBO, Deadline has confirmed.

The Applebaum Curse, which is in very early development at the premium cable outlet, is described as an ongoing one-hour drama series about a dysfunctional family, with Danes in the lead role. Holzman will write the script and serve as showrunner and both she and Danes will executive produce.

Teen drama My So-Called Life, created by Holzman and starring Danes, aired on ABC for one season in 1994-1995. Set at the fictional Liberty High School in a fictional suburb near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, called Three Rivers, it followed the emotional travails of several teenagers in the social circle of main character Angela Chase, played by Danes in her breakout role. Despite airing for just one season, the critically praised show won several awards,...

More than three decades after leaving Liberty High School in her rearview mirror, Claire Danes is reteaming with the creator of ABC’s My So-Called Life for a new drama series on HBO, our sister publication Variety reports.

Titled The Applebaum Curse, the series is being described as a one-hour drama about a dysfunctional family led by Danes. Holzman would serve as showrunner, executive-producing alongside Danes.

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Claire Danes is set to reunite with “My So-Called Life” creator Winnie Holzman for a new drama series in the works at HBO, TheWrap has learned.

The new series, titled “The Applebaum Curse,” is billed as an ongoing one-hour drama series about a dysfunctional family with Danes as the lead role, per the official logline. The show is still in early development at the network, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.

Danes is attached to star in and executive produce the series, while Holzman would serve as writer, showrunner and executive producer for “The Applebaum Curse.”

The new series would reunite Danes and Holzman three decades after they worked together on “My So-Called Life,” which ran for just one year from 1994-95 on ABC. In the show, Danes starred as Angela Chase, a teen from a fictional Pittsburgh suburb grappling with social issues that made for a tumultuous adolescence.

Despite only running for one season,...

Three decades after My So-Called Life finished its first and only season, its creator and star are teaming up again.

Claire Danes is set to star in an HBO drama from Mscl creator Winnie Holzman. The project, titled The Applebaum Curse, is in early development at the premium cable outlet. Holzman will write the script and serve as showrunner, with Danes set to star. Both will executive produce.

HBO describes The Applebaum Curse as a drama series about a dysfunctional family, with Danes in the lead role.

My So-Called Life premiered on ABC in September 1994 to widespread critical acclaim; it was Danes’ breakout role, winning her a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination for lead actress in a drama series. Holzman was also Emmy nominated for writing the pilot episode. The show suffered modest ratings, however, airing against NBC’s Must-See TV comedies on Thursday nights, and was canceled after a single season.

Picture Claire Danes at the Golden Globe Awards in 2023 – Getty / Kevin Mazur

Claire Danes will lead one of Netflix’s newest mystery thrillers, The Beast in Me. Filming recently concluded, and the series will be released on Netflix in 2025. We’ll cover everything you need to know about The Beast in Me, including the plot, cast news, production updates, and Netflix release dates.

Two heavyweights are behind this show: Howard Gordon, who will serve as the showrunner, and Gabe Rotter, the creator and primary writer.

The duo worked on The X-Files in both its incarnations. Gordon is reteaming with Danes on this project, having previously worked together on Homeland, where Gordon served as co-creator alongside Alex Gansa. Gordon’s other credits include being the showrunner for 24 and, most recently, working on Accused for Fox and Hulu.

Pictured: Howard Gordan (left) and Gabe Rotter (right) – Courtesy of Netflix / Photo Credit: Lewis Abel...

The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular and iconic sitcoms of modern television. It lasted for an impressive 12 seasons, running from 2007 to 2019. The Big Bang Theory follows a group of nerdy, socially awkward friends and coworkers, along with their one really hot friend across the hall. We're talking, of course, about the waitress and aspiring actress, Penny.

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Claire Danes earned a permanent place in many a television viewer's heart back in 1993 when, at the age of 14, she played Angela Chase on "Wicked" screenwriter (and writer of the stage musical's book) Winnie Holzman's short-lived ABC drama "My So-Called Life." It was rare to see a teenage character portrayed by an actor of the same age (Danes was actually a year younger than the 15-year-old Angela), and what a startling difference it made. Danes effortlessly conveyed the terror and elation of being a high school freshman in America, which meant she could go from heartbreakingly sympathetic to downright irritating on the turn of a dime. Such are teenagers. We were all there once.

Some of us also had the opportunity as teenagers to leave the communities in which we were raised and visit other cultures and countries. In retrospect, these were vital experiences that broadened our understanding of...

Once upon a time, about 24 years ago, when Marc Platt (“La La Land”) moved from production president of Universal Pictures to launch his own producing shingle at the studio, he brought with him a movie adaptation of the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” a prequel to L. Frank Baum’s classic “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” and the 1939 Judy Garland musical. Linda Woolverton’s first script was a straight film adaptation; a small part of the mix was the origin story of two witches of Oz, Glinda the Good Witch and Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West.

A blockbuster movie musical like “Wicked” (Universal) is the sum of years of dedicated labor and deliberate decisions about what to keep from the book or the show, or what to add and change for the movie. Somehow, over two decades, producer...

Family stories have been a television staple for as long as there’s been TV.

They tug at our heartstrings, make us laugh, and remind us that, no matter how chaotic things get, family — whether by blood or by choice — is at the core of the human experience.

But what exactly constitutes “family” has changed dramatically over the years, and television has kept pace, reflecting those shifts in compelling, sometimes groundbreaking ways.

Let’s dive in together and explore how these shows have mirrored our evolving views on what it means to be a family.

(CBS/Screenshot) The Golden Age of the Nuclear Family

Back in the early days of TV, family dramas were practically an extension of a Hallmark card: wholesome, harmonious, and just a little too perfect.

Shows like Leave It to Beaver, Father Knows Best, and The Brady Bunch painted a picture of the ideal nuclear family.

Carol Goldwasser, a casting director known for her work shaping young talent on shows like “Hannah Montana,” died Dec. 5 at her home in Palm Springs after surgery. She was 67.

Goldwasser’s death was confirmed to Variety by her friend, manager Theodore Gekis.

Goldwasser worked in Los Angeles and New York for over two decades, bringing her expertise in casting to shows like “Hannah Montana,” “Austin & Ally,” “Dog with a Blog” and “Cousins for Life.”

Before landing those jobs, she made the move to Los Angeles in 1991 with no plan but landed a role as a casting associate on “Melrose Place” and the pilot of “My So-Called Life.” From 1994 to 1996, she worked as manager of casting at Disney/Touchstone Television and was promoted to director of casting, a role she held until 1998.

“Carol was a wonderfully talented casting director and a delight to be in the same room with,” Marc Hirscheld,...

Carol Goldwasser, a casting director who found actors for such popular kids-focused TV shows as Hannah Montana, Austin & Ally, Dog With a Blog and Cousins for Life, has died. She was 67.

Goldwasser died unexpectedly Dec. 5 at her home in Palm Springs after minor surgery, her friend and manager, Theodore Gekis, announced.

Known for her signature “Hi, Doll!” greeting and for nurturing such talent as Zac Efron, Khary Payton and Alison Brie, Goldwasser handled castings in Los Angeles and New York for more than two decades.

“Carol was a wonderfully talented casting director and a delight to be in the same room with,” Marc Hirschfeld, former executive vp casting at NBC, said in a statement. “Always positive, enthusiastic and with an annoyingly sunny disposition. The world will be a little less sunny without her.”

Born on Aug. 3, 1957, in Freeport, New York, Goldwasser excelled as a piano student as a youngster,...

Carol Goldwasser, whose expertise in casting helped to shape TV series like Hannah Montana and Dog with a Blog, died unexpectedly December 5 at her home after minor surgery. She was 67.

Her passing was confirmed by her friend, manager Theodore Gekis.

For over two decades, Goldwasser worked in casting in Los Angeles and New York while transforming the television landscape with her keen eye for new and emerging talent. Among her successes were Hannah Montana, Austin & Ally, Dog with a Blog and Cousins for Life, which she cast alongside her former partner Howard Meltzer. She was a champion of young talent such as Zac Efron, Khary Payton and Alison Brie.

Goldwasser was known for her generosity, warmth, sense of humor, and her signature “Hi, doll!” greeting.

“Carol was passionate, caring, and funny, really, really funny,” says Meltzer. “She will be missed by her dear friends, colleagues, and all the many child...

There's definitely a sweet spot when it comes to how long a TV series should run. Some go on seemingly forever until they're shallow visages of what they used to be. Then, there are the shows that displayed a ton of promise in just a few episodes but got canceled for one reason or another. When it comes to the latter, you know exactly what we're talking about. Perhaps you were even part of a fan campaign to try to bring one of the following shows back on the air. Sadly, the whims of studio executives know no mercy, even when a show ends on a massive cliffhanger that'll no longer get any resolution.

These are the shows that broke all of our hearts. These series canceled after one season managed to get us invested so quickly, and now, we're left to wonder what might've been had more people tuned in initially.

The 1990s was a fantastic decade for pop culture. This was an era of cell phones, portable CD players, VHS rental shops, and, most of all, amazing TV shows that have become classics. These shows ranged from dramas to sitcoms to animated series and even some things in between. They created catchphrases and words that have become part of everyday language. Like the 1980s, these shows have stuck around in syndication, DVD and Blu-Ray, and streaming media services for fans to enjoy anytime.

Now, many of these shows can be rebooted and shown to a fresh pair of eyes with a brand-new audience. The storylines might be continued from where the previous series left off or told all over again with new directions for their beloved characters. From Friends to The Nanny to My So-Called Life to Daria, these shows can be reinvented slightly for a new audience while recapturing...

Before Tom Cruise was driving motorcycles off cliffs, clinging to planes, and fighting bad guys atop moving trains in the name of "Mission: Impossible," the franchise had its humble beginnings in the form of a very '60s CBS series. The original "Mission: Impossible" was a spy series with a rotating cast of characters created by Bruce Gellar, who died in a plane crash just five years after the show ended. Several key cast members have passed away in the years since then, including Peter Graves, Greg Morris, Martin Landau, Steven Hill, and, of course, Leonard Nimoy.

"Mission: Impossible" was a huge success when it aired, winning 10 Emmys throughout its seven-season run and producing 171 episodes. The show inspired an '80s revival series, but "Mission: Impossible" really took off when Cruise (and Brian De Palma) got a hold of the franchise in 1996. The near-superhuman character Ethan Hunt was created for the movies,...

During the '90s and 2000s, teen dramas became the bread and butter for TV networks, with massively popular hits like Beverly Hills, 90210, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The O.C., and My So-Called Life taking audiences by storm with their complex characters and captivating storylines. In 1998, director, producer, and writer Kevin Williamson was basking in the success of Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer (whose screenplays he penned) and decided to set his sights on tackling the small screen with the beloved hit Dawson's Creek.

The fan-favorite series famously starred James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams and took place in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts, where aspiring filmmaker Dawson Leery tries to navigate his youth and the many growing pains that come with it, doing so with close-knit pals. The trailblazing teen drama ran for six dazzling seasons before concluding in...

Why Was Natalie Portman Replaced In Leonardo DiCaprio’s Romeo + Juliet? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

In the mid-90s, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet was about to flip Shakespeare’s classic love story with a modern twist. But before Claire Danes became the iconic Juliet, 13-year-old Natalie Portman was up for the role. The same Natalie who’d later crush it in Black Swan and Star Wars. So, what happened? Simple: the age gap between her and Leonardo DiCaprio, aka Romeo, just didn’t vibe.

At the time, Portman was 13, fresh off Léon: The Professional and Heat. Perfect for Juliet, right? She was practically the same age as the character in Shakespeare’s play. But then DiCaprio, cast as Romeo at 21, suddenly things got… weird. Portman herself later admitted, “It was a complicated situation,” and honestly, who could blame her? The idea of a 21-year-old DiCaprio getting...

In the world of television, the best shows don’t just entertain — they spark conversations and push boundaries. It’s not a new thing.

Classics like All in the Family, Maude, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show paved the way by daring to address social issues head-on, tackling topics like sexism, race, and class with unflinching honesty.

Long before today’s open discussions on race, mental health, and LGBTQ+ issues, these series, and others that followed, quietly laid the groundwork for progressive storytelling.

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Shows like these shattered stereotypes, broke taboos, and brought real-world issues into America’s living rooms, igniting conversations that continue to shape TV today.

Here’s a look at the trailblazing shows that, in their own way, were ahead of their time.

These shows tackled themes and topics that mainstream TV had long avoided, proving that television could be both thought-provoking and entertaining.

Designing Women...

For those about to rock, we rebuke you! The very real nightmare of adolescence collides with a hellacious 40-year-old conspiracy theory in Hysteria!, Peacock‘s chilling dramedy that plays like My-So-Called Life meets the Salem Witch Trials. Set in a Midwestern suburb amid the late-‘80s “Satanic Panic” that had parents convinced hard rock was a force of evil, the chaos kicks off after a high-school football star goes missing. Seizing on the town’s sudden paranoia about cult culture, teen outcast Dylan (Emjay Anthony) and his only pals make a play for popularity by adding a Satanic slant to their struggling heavy metal band. But instead of just drawing a crowd with their pentagrams and songs about the devil, they draw the suspicion of a no-nonsense cop (Bruce Campbell), a zealous church lady (Anna Camp), and Dylan’s freaked-out mom (Julie Bowen) who all begin to fear that the...

In the 1990s, if you were looking for edgy fare on network television, you'd be looking at Law & Order, My So-Called Life, or NYPD Blue. In fact, you'd probably hit Animaniacs or The Magic School Bus before even considering the popular Western drama Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. The series, which ran on CBS for 6 seasons between 1993 and 1998, stars Jane Seymour as the titular Dr. Michaela Quinn, aka "Dr. Mike," a female physician who sets up a practice in the town of Colorado Springs. The series is as squeaky-clean and family-friendly as they come, in the vein of predecessors like The Waltons or Little House on the Prairie. But imagine if Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman was as edgy and dark as, say, Breaking Bad. What would that look like? Well, imagine no more, as Funny or Die pulled the original cast together to picture what such a scenario would look like,...

Premiering in 1997, Buffy the Vampire Slayer is widely regarded as one of the most influential TV shows ever made. Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, the show inspired a generation of young fans to find their inner slayer and face life's problems head on, while at the same time changing the face of television as we know it. While its been available to stream for a while on Hulu, fans who arent subscribed to the streaming service will be pleased to know that it will be available for free later this week.

Per Tubi, Buffy the Vampire Slayer will make its way to the free streaming platform beginning Friday, September 27, when all seven seasons of the series will drop simultaneously. You dont even need to register for an account to watch it, though signing up does have its benefits, like being able to pick back up from where you left off if...

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Ginny & Georgia is a comedy-drama series created by Sarah Lampert. The Netflix series follows the titular mother-and-daughter duo of Ginny and Georgia as they try to start their new life in a suburb in New England but quickly realize that Georgia’s less-than-perfect is coming back to haunt them. Ginny & Georgia stars Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry in the lead roles with Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, and Scott Porter starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the unbreakable bonds, heartwarming stories, and compelling characters in Ginny & Georgia here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Gilmore Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The WB and later on The CW series revolves around the mother-daughter...

Certain TV shows have made such a large impact on the medium and pop culture in general that it's surprising to learn they ended after one season. Most of the TV series were canceled prematurely for reasons ranging from low ratings to expensive production costs. However, the indelible marks left by the short-lived series would have most people believing they flourished for many years.

The character relationships and themes addressed in influential series like My So-Called Life and The Honeymooners can be seen in many of the shows that came after them. The former helped change the way teen dramas were made, moving away from storylines that felt disconnected from real teenagers watching at home. Many of the greatest TV shows ever made cultivated lasting legacies and devoted fan bases after having spent years on air, but these TV shows prove the same can be done with one season.

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The espionage thriller show, Homeland, received a lot of attention on its premiere in 2011. The unique storyline featured a suspicious CIA officer convinced that a Marine Corps Scout Sniper had turned on the government, and chaos ensued. But the most controversial aspect of the show was the inclusion of a mental illness as the main character’s trait.

Actress Claire Danes played Carrie Mathison, the CIA officer who suffered from bipolar disorder. The character’s illness became a central part of the plot, but it did not define the storyline. The actress also did her research on the disorder to showcase a realistic performance. Danes confessed she was relieved to discover that the sensitive issue was not treated as a gimmick by the show.

Unmasking the stigma: Homeland‘s courageous conversation starter

Homeland premiered in 2011 with a riveting storyline that filled the gap left by 24. The psychological-political thriller received the...

One of the most aggravating aspects of becoming invested in a TV show is when networks cancel it too soon. There are many shows that haven’t made it past one season, as they struggle to establish a strong fanbase. For the most part, these cancelled series plummet into the TV wasteland of forgotten shows. But a few live on as cult series, or in the memory of fans still bitter over an early cancellation.

There are several reasons a network cancels a show, but the main one is ratings – especially in the days when the Neilsen ratings determined the fate of a series. Before cable and streaming, the “Big Three” networks of ABC, CBS and NBC fought for viewership, and wouldn’t hesitate to axe a show that didn’t perform well. Unfortunately, some shows like “The Tick” didn’t receive the support they deserved from network executives, either...

TV genres are more like arbitrary guidelines than strict boundaries, but viewers have come to rely on them all the same.

We expect to see cops in police procedurals, doctors in medical shows, and dragons on dragon shows.

But what happens when a TV series jumps its genre guardrails and goes rogue?

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This scenario happens more often than you’d think, especially with shows taking a supernatural twist.

It’s so common there’s even a name for it: The Paranormal Trope.

Wait … Did You Hear That??

TV shows often feature a supernatural episode for Halloween, which makes sense.

It’s a time of year when spooky shenanigans can be enjoyed and easily explained away (or just never mentioned again).

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A “true” supernatural aspect buried in that holiday’s fake trappings blurs the line between a show’s established reality and how much that reality...

Dr. Hugh Culber brought LGBTQ+ representation to Star Trek, becoming a father figure to queer teens. Culber's resilience and compassion make him a standout character, embodying non-toxic masculinity. Wilson Cruz's portrayal of Culber made a memorable impact, bringing depth and diversity to Star Trek.

On Star Trek: Discovery, Wilson Cruz plays Dr. Hugh Culber, one of the USS Discovery's medical doctors. Unlike earlier Star Trek series, which often focused on a single character as the series' Chief Medical Officer, Star Trek: Discovery season 1 gave equal weight to both Dr. Hugh Culber and Dr. Tracy Pollard (Raven Dauda). At any given moment, either Dr. Culber or Dr. Pollard might be in attendance in Discovery's sick bay. As Star Trek: Discovery went on, Hugh Culber became a standout character, exemplifying physical resilience, emotional wisdom, and ongoing curiosity, with a poignant character arc resolving science and spirituality.

Dr. Hugh Culber is also...

One of the most aggravating aspects of becoming invested in a TV show is when networks cancel it too soon. There are many shows that haven’t made it past one season, as they struggle to establish a strong fanbase. For the most part, these cancelled series plummet into the TV wasteland of forgotten shows. But a few live on as cult series, or in the memory of fans still bitter over an early cancellation.

There are several reasons a network cancels a show, but the main one is ratings – especially in the days when the Neilsen ratings determined the fate of a series. Before cable and streaming, the “Big Three” networks of ABC, CBS and NBC fought for viewership, and wouldn’t hesitate to axe a show that didn’t perform well. Unfortunately, some shows like “The Tick” didn’t receive the support they deserved from network executives, either...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was influenced by Marvel's Kitty Pryde, creating a successful lead character template. X-Men: The Last Stand botched Kitty Pryde's character, receiving poor reviews compared to Buffy's success. Both Buffy and Kitty are young women with supernatural powers, but Buffy explored empowering themes better.

Joss Whedon has confirmed that the biggest influence on Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a beloved comic book character who got botched in her official movie adaptation in 2006. Described as a cross between My So-Called Life and The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer combines the relatable adolescent foibles of a teen drama with the spooky terror of a monster-infested supernatural horror series. It arrived as a totally unique gem in the television landscape, but it took a disparate range of inspirations to bring the show together.

Whedon has named many influences on his creation of Buffy Summers, from the Alien franchises Ellen Ripley...

When That 70s Show aired on Fox in the 90s and early 2000s, the buddy sitcom contended with other ensemble series like Boy Meets World, My So-Called Life, and more, but there was something timeless about it. The tight-knit group withstood the test of eight seasons, and in 2023, Netflix brought us all back to Kitty and Red Formans house in Point Place, Wisconsin, as if no time had passed at all. That 90s Show was an ambitious reboot, but it managed to bring a fresh look at a new decade, introduced a new core group, and still satisfied fans of the original series' need for familiar faces. Now, with Season 2 available to stream, Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith Kitty and Red sit down with Colliders Steve Weintraub to talk about why this spin-off series has been such a success.

Zoe Perry isn’t just carrying the torch passed down from her acclaimed actor parents, Laurie Metcalf and Jeff Perry; she’s igniting her own path in the acting universe. The Chicago-born actress has wowed audiences as Mary Cooper on CBS’ Young Sheldon, replicating the portrayal her mother masterfully delivered in The Big Bang Theory.

And let’s not forget the shared screen with her father on ABC’s Scandal. But did you know that before her rise, Zoe Perry experienced one of those peculiarly ‘down the drain’ moments in an industry known for its highs and lows? The actress was humbled for her “plainness” during an audition, only to have it turn into a moment of levity that highlighted Perry’s sense of humor & grit.

Zoe Perry as Mary Cooper | CBS

Yes, her comedic response to being labeled ‘plain’ exhibits her quick-witted humor and also illustrates the thick skin...

Some television shows we miss the most have only lasted one season.

Many of these series found their way into our hearts because of their emotional heart or their wit.

Some we’ve loved for decades, and others are newer favorites, but the TV Fanatic staff wished that many of these shows had gotten better resolutions or a fairer chance.

There are so many one-season wonders that never received a fair chance.

While we’d love to showcase all of them, here are nine that remain in our hearts.

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My So-Called Life (ABC)

When My So-Called Life premiered in 1994, it faced heavy competition. Time slot-wise, it was up against Friends and other great shows of the period.

In terms of similar shows that aired on different days but were aimed at teens, the biggest competition was probably from Beverly Hills 90210.

However,...

Hulu may have started out as the redheaded stepchild of the streamers back in Netflix’s heyday, but it has stuck around long enough to have firmly established itself as one of the old standbys. It follows, then, that Hulu would have a veritable fount of LGBTQ content ready to compete with the robust queer catalogues available to subscribers of Netflix, HBO, and other platforms.

A brief perusal of Hulu’s LGBTQ section doesn’t disappoint, but digging in deeper will give you the best chance at a genuinely memorable watch. Right now, the Disney-backed streamer is hosting popular queer television classics, like “The L Word,” “My So-Called Life,” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” alongside fresher fare, including “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” and “Killing Eve.” Recent Hulu originals, such as “Love, Victor” and “Shrill,” deserve singling out, if only because you know they’re buzz-worthy and readily available on the service.

Claire Danes is 5 feet 5 inches (165.1 cm) tall, just above the average American woman’s height.

The American actress typically wears a shoe size 8 US. In other international shoe sizing systems, this translates to approximately 38-39 in European sizing, a 6-6.5 in the United Kingdom, and a 24-24.5 in Japan.

In the United States, the average shoe size for adult women typically falls between 7 and 9, while the average height for adult women is approximately 5 feet 4 inches (162.6 centimeters).

Sophie’s Choice 40th Anniversary Screening

Claire Danes attended the 40th anniversary “Sophie’s Choice” screening held on February 6 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The event celebrated the film’s milestone with its original stars, including Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, and Peter MacNicol.

Claire Danes at the 40th Anniversary Screening of “Sophie’s Choice,” held at the Museum of Modern Art on February 6, 2024, in New York City (Credit: Darla Khazei...

Exclusive: The new docuseries Not Part of the Plan exploring the lives of four queer Mormon teens from executive producers Wilson Cruz (Visible: Out on Television), Amy Redford (The Lincoln Project), Xan Parker (Ron Howard’s Rebuilding Paradise) and Hadleigh Arnst, is currently being shopped. The six-episode project (plus one bonus episode) was directed by Stephen Frandsen (Duck Beach to Eternity).

The first season was filmed over two years following the lives of four queer teens in Utah’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Producers focused on spending extensive time getting to know them, to able to showcase their challenges, victories and the support they receive from Utah-based, non-profit organization Encircle.

“The personal stories of these young queer people, telling us who they are, will give us an opportunity to hopefully change minds and hearts while educating others so they are more informed, more open, and more caring,...

If you are a TV fan, you've no doubt had to deal with the premature loss of a favorite show. Before the streaming era, shows like My-So Called Life, Freaks and Geeks, and Pushing Daisies all ended before their time. Then along came Netflix, the ultimate heartbreaker. Did you enjoy that take on Daredevil? Too bad, its gone. Were you a fan of Mike Flanagans The Midnight Club? Sorry, its over go read the book. Were you impressed by Dark, so now youre checking out 1899 because its made by the same people? I dont know how to tell you this, but youre not getting the answers to all of those questions the series asked. If you get involved with a Netflix series, you pretty much go in knowing the risks. Youre getting involved with a show that could break up with you at any moment, no matter how new it...

Game of Thrones alum Peter Dinklage has joined the cast of the big-screen adaptation of Wicked as the voice of Dr. Dillamond the Goat. At CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Universal Studios unveiled that Dinklage will lend his voice to the character from the beloved Broadway musical.

At CinemaCon, attended by Cbr, the revelation came as Universal concluded its presentation with an exclusive preview of Wicked, slated for release in theaters this Thanksgiving. While the showcased footage remains under wraps, a tantalizing teaser has been released to whet the audience's appetite. Directed by Jon M. Chu and produced in two parts, the second installment of Wicked is scheduled to hit theaters during the year-end holidays in 2025, suggesting Universal Studios has high expectations from the star-studded movies.

Related The Toxic Avenger Remake Nearly Starred Recent Emmy Winner Instead of Peter Dinklage A recent Emmy winner is revealed to have been...

Netflix introduces new limited series, The Beast in Me, starring Claire Danes as withdrawn author hunting for truth. Claire Danes teams up with Howard Gordon in Netflix's The Beast In Me, following their success in Homeland. Netflix enhances its catalog with The Beast In Me, an upcoming thriller series that promises suspense and intrigue.

Netflix has announced a new limited series, The Beast In Me, featuring Claire Danes in the lead role. This is one of the many upcoming limited series aimed to expand the streaming giant's offerings in its catalog.

In The Beast in Me, Danes portrays a withdrawn author grappling with her son's tragic demise. Her passion for writing is reignited when she learns that her new neighbor was once the prime suspect in his wife's vanishing. She resolves to make him the subject of her upcoming book, unwavering in her quest to unravel the truth, regardless of the potential perils.

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about lotsa shows including Tracker, So You Think You Can Dance, Station 19 and FBI!

1 | As nice as it is to see Rick and Michonne living the good life on The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, aren’t things coming to them a little too easily this far into the dystopia? A hybrid pick-up truck, cases of ramen, a full bottle of Black Label…? (And as reader Lisa H. asked, would Rick and Michonne really...

We are somehow now into the spring season, and while cinemas have been a tad dull, noteworthy new books have arrived at a frantic pace. Here are some that should be on your radar, and please note that our next column will include, among other treats, a lengthy rundown of recent noteworthy novels.

The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two by Tanya Lapointe with Stefanie Broos (Insight Editions)

Dune: Part One, the first of Denis Villeneuve’s adaptations of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi classic, spawned a handful of painstakingly crafted, info-packed hardcover books. The Art and Soul of Dune: Part Two takes the same approach that made these earlier texts so satisfying. Tanya Lapointe was on set every day, and her accounts of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes are captivating. The designs of Geidi Prime are standouts and supplemented with quotes like the following, from production designer Patrice Vermette...

About 20 notebooks are socked away in producer-director-writer Edward Zwick’s office in no particular order, full of odd magazine clippings and notes. During the pandemic he rooted through them and rewatched his work, looking for the nuggets and details that would become his memoir “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.”

He chronicles a television career with longtime Bedford Falls partner Marshall Herskovitz — together they created “Thirtysomething,” “Once and Again,” and “My So-Called Life” — but much of the book tracks Zwick in the movie business, from Demi Moore and Rob Lowe in “About Last Night” in 1986, “Legends of the Fall” with Brad Pitt in 1994, “The Last Samurai” with Tom Cruise in 2003, “Blood DIamond” with Leonardo DiCaprio in 2006, and his last outing with Cruise, “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” in 2016.

Zwick and I have talked many times over the years; we reconvened over Zoom to parse his book,...

Tokyo Vice is back from quite a lengthy hiatus. And despite the nearly two-year gap between seasons — one that saw a full rebrand for streamer Max — things pick up pretty much exactly where they left off.

Series executive producer and director Alan Poul, who helmed the first two episodes, suggests the handling of the pair will probably soften the blow for viewers. “The premiere is like episode nine of season one, a direct continuation,” Poul says of the two-part Feb. 8 premiere. “The second episode is really the start of the new storylines.”

Tokyo Vice has been a bizarre culmination of interests for Poul. The prolific TV producer (Tales of the City, My So-Called Life, Six Feet Under, The Eddy) and director (Big Love, Swingtown, The Newsroom) has been speaking Japanese since he spent time in the country as a teenage foreign exchange student. He doubled down in college, pursuing an...

The closest comp to Ed Zwick’s new memoir Hits, Flops And Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood is William Goldman’s Adventures in the Screen Trade, where he posited a definitive piece of advice on the elusive formula for hit making: “Nobody knows anything.” Although he didn’t create the “if you want to send a message, try Western Union” line that has many authors, Zwick spent a career trying to defy that adage, in directing, writing and producing a long list of great and meaningful films and TV series topped by the Oscar winning Shakespeare in Love and Traffic, to Glory, Blood Diamond, About Last Night, Defiance, The Last Samurai, The Siege, thirtysomething, My So Called Life and many others.

Comparing his book to Goldman sets a high bar. Like the scripter of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid did, Zwick might fawn over great actors like Denzel Washington,...

Miranda Cosgrove as Emma and Brooke Shields as Lana in ‘Mother of the Bride’ (Photo Cr. Sasidis Sasisakulporn/Netflix © 2024)

Netflix has shared the first photo from the romantic comedy Mother of the Bride, directed by Mark Waters (the original Mean Girls). The first photo features Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly)- the Bride – and Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) – the Mother.

The first photo arrived along with the announcement of a May 9, 2024 release date on Netflix.

The cast also includes Benjamin Bratt (Poker Face), Rachael Harris (Lucifer), Sean Teale (Skins), Chad Michael Murray (Sullivan’s Crossing), Michael McDonald (MADtv), Wilson Cruz (My So-Called Life), Tasneem Roc (The Bureau of Magical Things), and Dalip Sondhi (Frayed).

“Lana’s daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she’s getting married. In Thailand. In a month!” reads Netflix’s synopsis. “Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma’s heart...

Entering the world of Boy Swallows Universe is like stepping into a whirlwind of genres, emotions, and uniquely Australian storytelling. If you’ve found yourself captivated by the madness of this tale and are on the hunt for shows that echo its excitement, crime, and teenage drama, you’re in for a treat. Our list is a mixed bag of TV gems—crime thrillers, teen dramas, and captivating Australian series—all carefully chosen to deliver that same adrenaline rush and narrative complexity (maybe not so much) that made Boy Swallows Universe a standout. I’m no expert in “Boy TV,” but I’ve tried my best to come up with shows that each promise a unique flavor while stirring the same sense of anticipation and thrill that probably got your blood pumping while watching Boy Swallows Universe. Let’s quickly dive into this list of young adult shows you’d...

Not all memorable '90s shows are the most nostalgic. Some are memorable for a reason, but there are many series that were b-side series. They capture wonderful elements of the 1990s, from music to clothes to popular character types.

Everyone knows Full House, but so many '90s kids watched shows like My So-Called Life and Freaks and Geeks but may have forgotten them. Many actors like Jason Segel, Jared Leto, and Claire Danes got their start in these series. They were just the right age to capture their young adult characters' fashion, friendship, humor, and angst.

Sabrina Has the Best Whimsigothic Fashion in Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Sabrina the Teenage Witch

When a sixteen-year-old high school student finds out she's a witch, her two aunts offer guidance on how to control her newly-discovered magical powers.

Release Date September 27, 1996 Creator Nell Scovell Cast melissa joan hart , Caroline Rhea , Nick Bakay...

As My So-Called Life nears its 30th anniversary, Executive Producer Ed Zwick took a walk down memory lane Saturday to remind folks about working on the before-its-time drama that starred Claire Danes.

In a long X thread, Zwick shared an “origin story” about how he was first drawn to the work of Winnie Holzman before he would end up co-EPing her script with longtime producing partner Marshall Herskovitz. Zwick chronicles his work on My So-Called Life, as well as thirtysomething, The Last Samurai and Glory in his upcoming book “Hits, Flops and Other Illusions,” out in February.

“Kristy McNichol played ‘Buddy,’ an adolescent girl on ABC-tv’s Family,” Zwick began. “I’d write surly teenage dialogue and get network notes on my scripts with the initials N.O.B. meaning “not our Buddy.” I vowed someday I’d get to portray real adolescence.”

“Marshall wrote a provocative pilot for Showtime called “Secret Seventeen” about unruly,...