Actors/Actresses only known for playing one character?

[JulieSomoski]

The first one that comes to mind is Roseanne. She only starred in her own sitcom, but then had a line of failed talk shows, which I really don't count, since they barely lasted 10 weeks.

Joyce DeWitt was only in Three's Company as far as I know. Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson were both only in Home Improvement. Then there's the whole cast of Full House :lol:

[Zoneboy]

Then there's the whole cast of Full House :lol:

Not quite, Bob Saget did host America's Funniest Home Videos (If that counts) John Stamos was on General Hospital plus starred in E.R. and Jake in Progress. Lori Loughlin starred in The Edge of Night and Hudson Street.

[JulieSomoski]

Not quite, Bob Saget did host America's Funniest Home Videos (If that counts) John Stamos was on General Hospital plus starred in E.R. and Jake in Progress. Lori Loughlin starred in The Edge of Night and Hudson Street.

I was being a bit sarcastic, but you're right. I guess Full House doesn't count, then.

[Adamantium]

Jimmie Walker - As far asd I know, he was only in "Good Times." Or at least, only found success with "Good Times." Of course, that goes for the three kids of that show as well, now that I think of it.

Elizabeth Montgomery - She will always be Samantha Stephens. I don't even know if she made any other shows besides "Bewitched."

Anson Williams - He's probably guest starred on other shows, but he's always going to be Potsie! His only major sitcom role (that I know of).

Desi Arnaz - He was in "I Love Lucy" (of course) but I can't think of anything else he's done (other than guest appearances).

[Stuck In The '70's]

Not quite, Bob Saget did host America's Funniest Home Videos (If that counts) John Stamos was on General Hospital plus starred in E.R. and Jake in Progress. Lori Loughlin starred in The Edge of Night and Hudson Street.
and Mary Kate is going to be in Weeds this year. :lol:

[Zoneboy]

Max Baer Jr - The Beverly Hillbillies
Donna Douglas - The Beverly Hillbillies
Irene Ryan - The Beverly Hillbillies
Ronnie Schell - Gomer Pyle USMC
Tina Louise - Gilligan's Island

[Rezny@gmail.com]

Carolyn Jones-Best known as Morticia Addams on ABC's "The Addams family",she ALSO co-starred with Elvis Presley in 1958's "King Creole",with Kevin McCarthy in 1956's "The Invasion of the Body Snatchers",and before her death in 1983,starred as the wicked,conniving Myrna Clegg in the CBS daytime drama "Capitol".John Astin-he is best known as Gomez Addams,on ABC's"The Addams Family",but also has starred in lots of 1960's movies and OTHER TV shows,as well as directing some shows ,he ALSO starred as Lt.Commander Matthew Sherman in the first season of "Operation Petticoat"(anyone remember the first season of the series?). And in the 1980's,he also was featured as Buddy on "Night Court".Andy Griffith-In addition to his starring roles in "The Andy Griffith Show",and "Matlock",he also starred in the series "Salvage".Richard Crenna-In addition to playing on "Our Miss Brooks",and as Luke on "The Real McCoys",he starred on "Slattery's People",and "All's Fair",and years before his death in the 1990's,he starred in several "Rambo"films with Sylvester Stallone.

[Zoneboy]

Richard Crenna-In addition to playing on "Our Miss Brooks",and as Luke on "The Real McCoys",he starred on "Slattery's People",and "All's Fair",and years before his death in the 1990's,he starred in several "Rambo"films with Sylvester Stallone.

Richard Crenna Died in 2003.

[treky]

Andy Griffith also starred in HEADMASTER and THE NEW ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW in the 70s.

[treky]

Not quite, Bob Saget did host America's Funniest Home Videos (If that counts) John Stamos was on General Hospital plus starred in E.R. and Jake in Progress. Lori Loughlin starred in The Edge of Night and Hudson Street.
and Mary Kate and Ashley Olson also did some short-lived sitcom that was also on ABC.

[ClassicTVGal]

and Mary Kate and Ashley Olson also did some short-lived sitcom that was also on ABC.

"Two of a Kind" and "So Little Time..." were two shows. Not to mention their "The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley" and "You're Invited To Mary-Kate and Ashley's..." These were TV Shows because I remember [esp] watching the adventure ones.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Max Baer Jr - The Beverly Hillbillies
Donna Douglas - The Beverly Hillbillies
Irene Ryan - The Beverly Hillbillies
Ronnie Schell - Gomer Pyle USMC
Tina Louise - Gilligan's Island
Tina Louise also was an original cast member of Dallas. She played JR's secretary Julie Grey. She wasn't on it long but her murder during the second season was a big part of the show and when Gilligan's Island and Dallas gathered at the TV Land award shows a few years ago she sat with the cast of Dallas. :lol:

[Zoneboy]

Tina Louise also was an original cast member of Dallas. She played JR's secretary Julie Grey. She wasn't on it long but her murder during the second season was a big part of the show and when Gilligan's Island and Dallas gathered at the TV Land award shows a few years ago she sat with the cast of Dallas. :lol:

Well Damn. :(

[ClassicTVGal]

Even though he was in other shows {didn't last too long}, Gil Gerard is best known for his role as 'Captain William "Buck" Anthony Rogers' in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Harry Anderson was in Cheers as Harry The Hat, but best known as 'Judge Harold "Harry" T. Stone' in Night Court. Same for Markie Post, who lasted a few years on The Fall Guy, but fans preferred Night Court when she joined the cast permenately {she did a guest appearence in S2} as Public Defender Christine Sullivan.

And I'd say both David Duchuvony and Gillian Anderson are both best known for their roles as Agent Fox Mulder and Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files.

[dawsongirl]

and Mary Kate is going to be in Weeds this year. :lol:
Probably due to personal experience. :o

[Ireneparalegal]

Jimmie Walker - As far asd I know, he was only in "Good Times." Or at least, only found success with "Good Times." Of course, that goes for the three kids of that show as well, now that I think of it.

Elizabeth Montgomery - She will always be Samantha Stephens. I don't even know if she made any other shows besides "Bewitched."

Anson Williams - He's probably guest starred on other shows, but he's always going to be Potsie! His only major sitcom role (that I know of).

Desi Arnaz - He was in "I Love Lucy" (of course) but I can't think of anything else he's done (other than guest appearances).
Desi along with Lucy, Viv and William did the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.

[dawsongirl]

Gabe Kaplan...no matter how much poker he plays nowadays. He's still just Mr. Kotter to everyone.

He co-hosts High Stakes Poker on GSN with AJ Benza, in case anyone was like wtf? at the poker comment.

[Bill S.]

I'd say Joyce Randolph falls under this category.

Desi along with Lucy, Viv and William did the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.
But couldn't that technically just be considered the final season(s) of I Love Lucy? I mean, that's the way Paramount released it, and there were only 13 episodes total, so I don't really look at it as a whole different series.

[JulieSomoski]

I'd say Joyce Randolph falls under this category.


But couldn't that technically just be considered the final season(s) of I Love Lucy? I mean, that's the way Paramount released it, and there were only 13 episodes total, so I don't really look at it as a whole different series.

I'd count it as the same series.

What about the original cast of Family Matters? I'm pretty sure they only starred in the show, and no others.

[GARFIELDKOOL]

I could think of a million actors and actresses known for only one show. But, in this case I will only say Lawanda Page from Sanford and Son. She is best known as Esther. She made many appearances on shows since Sanford and Son. And just about every show she appeared in, she always used that trademark word, "Sucka!" Letting viewers know that she is still Aunt Esther. :lol:

[comedyfreak]

Marlo Thomas will always be known as Ann Marie of That Girl. She's done guest appearances of Friends.

Ann B Davis will always be known for Alice on The Brady Bunch.
Hugh Beaumont will always be known as Ward Cleaver on Leave It To Beaver.
Jonathon Harris will always be known as Dr. Zachary Smith on Lost In Space.

[Ireneparalegal]

I'd say Joyce Randolph falls under this category.


But couldn't that technically just be considered the final season(s) of I Love Lucy? I mean, that's the way Paramount released it, and there were only 13 episodes total, so I don't really look at it as a whole different series.
It was a one-hour show, hence the reason there were only 13 episodes. I Love Lucy was a half-hour show.

[Ireneparalegal]

I could think of a million actors and actresses known for only one show. But, in this case I will only say Lawanda Page from Sanford and Son. She is best known as Esther. She made many appearances on shows since Sanford and Son. And just about every show she appeared in, she always used that trademark word, "Sucka!" Letting viewers know that she is still Aunt Esther. :lol:
Didn't she co-star in B.A.D. Cats? Or was she just a guest star?

[GARFIELDKOOL]

Didn't she co-star in B.A.D. Cats? Or was she just a guest star?


I looked it up, and yes, she was a regular in that show.

[Rezny@gmail.com]

The late Bob Denver who is best known as Gilligan,ALSO,as we all know,played Maynard G.Krebs on "Dobie Gillis",and Dusty on "Dusty's Trail,",and Rufus Butterworth on "The Good Guys".Larry Storch,who played Corporal Agarn on "F Troop",ALSO played,boxer Duke Farentino on several second and third season episodes of "The Doris Day Show".

[Zoneboy]

The late Bob Denver who is best known as Gilligan,ALSO,as we all know,played Maynard G.Krebs on "Dobie Gillis",and Dusty on "Dusty's Trail,",and Rufus Butterworth on "The Good Guys".

You obviously didn't read or understand the original post. The object here is to name an actor or actress known for only one role so Bob Denver wouldn't qualify for this thread.

[Rezny@gmail.com]

The late William Frawley,as we also know,played Bub from 1960 to 1965 on the ABC black and white version of "My Three Sons".And Barry Livingston who played Ernie Thompson-Douglas(later on the CBS run he was just known as Ernie Douglas,on the ABC black and white episodes of "My Three Sons")on "My Three Sons".also played on "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet".And the late Eddie Albert (best known as Oliver on "Green Acres"),starred with Burt Reynolds In 1972's ORIGINAL version of "The Longest Yard",in 1978's Disney film "Escape to Witch Mountain",and with Robert Wagner in the 1970's crime-drama series(although it didn't start out that way-it was much more light-hearted at the beginning)"Switch".

[Mikado]

From Comedyfreak:
Jonathon Harris will always be known as Dr. Zachary Smith on Lost In Space

And Marc Goddard may have been in several TV shows, but, I doubt anyone would think of him in any role besides that of Dr Smith's arch-enemy, Major Don West!

[waichingliu81]

will smith- even though he is a fully fledged movie star, he will always be seen as the star of the fresh prince of bel air

gary coleman- will always be known as arnold jackson from diff'rent strokes and that catch phrase of his 'whatcha talkin' bout willis?'

any of the main friends cast- be it jennifer aniston, matthew perry, courtney cox, lisa kudrow or david schwimmer

any of the seinfeld cast- thus, if you want further proof, jerry seinfeld, julia louis dreyfuss, michael richards and jason alexander have all struggled to find success, post-seinfeld era. although julia's sitcom, cannot remember the title has done well, or so i have heard

[JulieSomoski]

The late William Frawley,as we also know,played Bub from 1960 to 1965 on the ABC black and white version of "My Three Sons".And Barry Livingston who played Ernie Thompson-Douglas(later on the CBS run he was just known as Ernie Douglas,on the ABC black and white episodes of "My Three Sons")on "My Three Sons".also played on "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet".And the late Eddie Albert (best known as Oliver on "Green Acres"),starred with Burt Reynolds In 1972's ORIGINAL version of "The Longest Yard",in 1978's Disney film "Escape to Witch Mountain",and with Robert Wagner in the 1970's crime-drama series(although it didn't start out that way-it was much more light-hearted at the beginning)"Switch".

Once again, te originaly idea was to find an actor or actress that is purely known for one TV series. Every actor you listed here, as you pointed out, was from more than one series.

[Adamantium]

It was a one-hour show, hence the reason there were only 13 episodes. I Love Lucy was a half-hour show.

I've always thought that they should have aired episodes of "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" broken up into two parts as the seventh season of "I Love Lucy" in reruns. I mean it's basically the same show, just in hour form. Look at "The Twilight Zone." It's fourth season went from half-hour to hour and it's considered the same show and run together on the Sci-Fi Channel.

Unless I'm mistaken, wasn't Gary Burghoff (Radar on M*A*S*H) only known for being Radar? I can't think of any other shows he did.

[Mikado]

Susan Lucci is pretty much only known as Erica on All my Children.....mind you, if you ever saw the horrible acting she did on the Anastasia TV movie, youd know why she hasnt really done anything else!

[Stuck In The '70's]

I've always thought that they should have aired episodes of "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" broken up into two parts as the seventh season of "I Love Lucy" in reruns. I mean it's basically the same show, just in hour form. Look at "The Twilight Zone." It's fourth season went from half-hour to hour and it's considered the same show and run together on the Sci-Fi Channel.

Unless I'm mistaken, wasn't Gary Burghoff (Radar on M*A*S*H) only known for being Radar? I can't think of any other shows he did.
It wasn't really a tv show though. It was aired as a number of specials from 1957 until 1960.

[Mikado]

It wasn't really a tv show though. It was aired as a number of specials from 1957 until 1960.
Well, I would call them sequels....same characters, new location ...Just as Archie Bunkers place wasnt the same show as AITF....and yet, it was like a continuation, as were the Lucy Desi hour shows

[Ireneparalegal]

Well, I would call them sequels....same characters, new location ...Just as Archie Bunkers place wasnt the same show as AITF....and yet, it was like a continuation, as were the Lucy Desi hour shows
You mean spin-offs sweetie. Let's not get into that whole spin-off issue though. :rofl:

What abt the cast from Fantasy Island, The Love Boat and Emergency? Seems they only did those shows.

Oh yeah and Adam 12. Courtship of Eddie's Father, Brandon Cruz only played Eddie on television.

CHiPs Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada.

[Mikado]

You mean spin-offs sweetie. Let's not get into that whole spin-off issue though.
Well,i used the word sequel cause I think its more accurate in the case of these two shows....I think of spin-offs as new shows spun off from characters other than the main characters of the old show, but , in the case of Archie Bunkers place and the Lucy Desi show, this wasnt what happened. For instance, if you made a new movie about James Bond, it would be a sequel, but, if you made a movie about Ms MoneyPenny rather than James, youd call it a spinoff of the original movie series. :)

[Zoneboy]

What abt the cast from Fantasy Island, The Love Boat and Emergency? Seems they only did those shows.

Oh yeah and Adam 12. Courtship of Eddie's Father, Brandon Cruz only played Eddie on television.

CHiPs Larry Wilcox and Erik Estrada.

Love Boat:

Gavin MacLeod was in The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Bernie Kopell was in Get Smart and When Things Were Rotten
Ted Lange was in That's My Mama

Emergency:

Robert Fuller was in Laramie and Wagon Train

[ClassicTVGal]

Pretty much the cast of Family Affair. And a few from Frasier. For example: David-Hyde Pierce

[Mikado]

Jane Leeves was also in Murphy Brown, I dont think she qualifies

[Ireneparalegal]

Love Boat:

Gavin MacLeod was in The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Bernie Kopell was in Get Smart and When Things Were Rotten
Ted Lange was in That's My Mama

Emergency:

Robert Fuller was in Laramie and Wagon Train
Thank you Charles. :wave:

Little House on the Prairie: Melissa Sue Anderson (Mary), Karen Grassle (Caroline), Allison Arngrim (Nellie), Katherine MacGregor (Mrs. Oleson), and the actor who played Nels. And of course, the poor little actresses who played Carrie.

Dallas: Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes), Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth), Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs)

[Zoneboy]

Brian Keith was in Hardcastle and McCormick so he doesn't qualify.

[Zoneboy]

Morgan Brittany

At least she was in 3 episodes of TZ but under her real name, Suzanne Cupito.

[ClassicTVGal]

Brian Keith was in Hardcastle and McCormick so he doesn't qualify.

lol.. I said 'pretty much' not meaning the whole cast...

Anissa Jones, Johnny Whitiker...

[Ireneparalegal]

At least she was in 3 episodes of TZ but under her real name, Suzanne Cupito.
Would that qualify her though as being in a series though? That is why I put her there. I know of her career as Suzanne Cupito but I have seen her make one appearance only on shows.

ALICE:
Vic Tayback
Beth Howland
Philip McKeon
Celia Weston

[Zoneboy]

lol.. I said 'pretty much' not meaning the whole cast...

Anissa Jones, Johnny Whitiker...

Oops, Sorry about that. :(

[Zoneboy]

Would that qualify her though as being in a series though? That is why I put her there. I know of her career as Suzanne Cupito but I have seen her make one appearance only on shows.

I don't think it qualifies her because they were only guest starring roles and besides, I was only getting in a plug for TZ. :happyface

[Ireneparalegal]

I don't think it qualifies her because they were only guest starring roles and besides, I was only getting in a plug for TZ. :happyface
But of course. :lol: :cool:

[Bill S.]

It was a one-hour show, hence the reason there were only 13 episodes. I Love Lucy was a half-hour show.
Yes, but could it really stand alone as it's own series having only lasted 13 episodes? As somebody else mentioned, it was mainly just a continuation of I Love Lucy, like what Archie Bunker's Place was to All In The Family. I mean, I see where you're coming from, but at the end of the day, I think it's safe to say that fans really only remember Desi for playing Ricky Ricardo, regardless of whether he did it on another show or not.

I've always thought that they should have aired episodes of "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" broken up into two parts as the seventh season of "I Love Lucy" in reruns. I mean it's basically the same show, just in hour form. Look at "The Twilight Zone." It's fourth season went from half-hour to hour and it's considered the same show and run together on the Sci-Fi Channel.
The same can be said about The Honeymooners, which is often considered to be television's first spin-off, mainly because it started out as a sketch on a variety show and later developed into it's own half-hour series. But the Classic 39 and Lost Episodes are often aired in syndication together, since the only real difference between them is the length of the episodes (some Lost Episodes ran for only 15 minutes, while others ran for 45 minutes to an hour) and the overall quality of the film.

[comedyfreak]

Adam West only known for tv's Batman.
George Reeves only known for tv's original Superman.

[JulieSomoski]

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour would have easily lasted longer if Desi and Lucy hadn't divorced, probably making it past 22 episodes or so, as long as a normal season would be.

[Ireneparalegal]

I need to edit my earlier post abt CHiPs Erik Estrada. It came to me last night as I was going to sleep (go figure)...he appeared on a telenovela (spanish soap opera) titled DOS MUJERES UN CAMINO (Two women, one road). Erik was the star of this soap opera. I never really watched the show, but I tuned in now and then just to watch Erik's skills at speaking spanish (which he learned for this part) and to watch the finale. Although I don't like Wikipedia, it does give a good synopsis of the show:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dos_Mujeres,_Un_Camino

[Adamantium]

lol.. I said 'pretty much' not meaning the whole cast...

Anissa Jones, Johnny Whitiker...

Just for the record, Johnny Whitiker was the star of "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters," one of the longer running Sid and Marty Krofft shows.

But as far as I know, the other three cast members (French, Cissy, Buffy) were only cast members of "Family Affair."

[Stuck In The '70's]

Just for the record, Johnny Whitiker was the star of "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters," one of the longer running Sid and Marty Krofft shows.

But as far as I know, the other three cast members (French, Cissy, Buffy) were only cast members of "Family Affair."
Sabastian Cabot was also known as the narrator of the Winnie the Pooh Cartoons which were on tv quite a lot in the 70's. I even had a record of one of them, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree.

[Adamantium]

Sabastian Cabot was also known as the narrator of the Winnie the Pooh Cartoons which were on tv quite a lot in the 70's. I even had a record of one of them, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree.

Yeah, I can imagine his voice narrating Winnie the Pooh.

Also, talking about Sabastian Cabot, I saw an episode of "Gunsmoke" (from the season 1 DVD) that he was in. He was a great actor.

As for the topic, I don't think David Schramm (Roy Biggins on Wings) is known for any other television work. For that matter, Rebecca Schull (Fay Evelyn Cochran on Wings) didn't do anything else (television wise) I think. It's funny that the two supporting players (and oddballs in the show) Thomas Haden Church as Lowell and Tony Shalhoub as Antonio seem to be doing better than the rest of the cast currently.

[comedyfreak]

Sabastian Cabot was also known as the narrator of the Winnie the Pooh Cartoons which were on tv quite a lot in the 70's. I even had a record of one of them, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree.
He was also the narator or host during the first season of Ghost Story which was renamed Circle Of Fear in the early 70's.

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour would have easily lasted longer if Desi and Lucy hadn't divorced, probably making it past 22 episodes or so, as long as a normal season would be.
I don't think so, the reason for the 1hr specials were due to the cast wanting a shorter work schedule. They were also running out of ideas as they had already been doing the show for six seasons and they were getting tired.

[Tweety]

There were a lot of shows in which most of the characters were only known for the parts they played on that particular show...


Most of the Leave it to Beaver cast was really only on that show (at least, as regulars). Ward, June, Wally, Beaver, Eddie, Lumpy, Larry Mondello...

Even though they made cross-appearances on each other's shows, much of the casts of "Petticoat Junction", "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Green Acres" were only on those shows... Max Baer, particularly, was upset about being typecast as "Jethro". Even if we count these as three shows, which they were, everyone's always playing the same characters.

Did Pat Harrington do anything else as a regular besides "Schneider" on "One Day at a Time" ?

Someone mentioned Ann B. Davis, as Alice... but didn't she win two Emmy's for her role as "Schultzy" on "Love that Bob", or the "Bob Cummings Show" or something like that?




"The New Adventures of Old Christine" is the name of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' new CBS show... I like that show... I love Julia, but I never saw her other show that she tried ("Watching Elle" or something) after "Seinfeld"... but the NAoOC show is a good one, I think.

"George" and "Kramer" bombed out on everything they've tried (even stand up comedy, as we all know).

[Ireneparalegal]

With the exception of Richard Thomas, all the kids from The Waltons.

[wkomorow]

Cheers[/I] as Harry The Hat, but best known as 'Judge Harold "Harry" T. Stone' in Night Court. Same for Markie Post, who lasted a few years on The Fall Guy, but fans preferred Night Court when she joined the cast permenately {she did a guest appearence in S2} as Public Defender Christine Sullivan.


Harry was also in Dave's World. I think that many more American TV actors are known for a single role rather than multiple roles, especially if you limit it to network TC. American TV is very different from TV in countries like Korea or Mexico where series are typically 15-30 episodes each and actors the same actors become different characters n different series each year.

[Mikado]

"The New Adventures of Old Christine" is the name of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' new CBS show... I like that show... I love Julia, but I never saw her other show that she tried
Actually, before she landed on Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus was already well-known to network TV, as the sexiest member EVER of the "Not ready for prime time players" on SNL ( During the best years of that show, along with Joe Piscipo and Eddie Murphy ).

[treky]

There were a lot of shows in which most of the characters were only known for the parts they played on that particular show...


Most of the Leave it to Beaver cast was really only on that show (at least, as regulars). Ward, June, Wally, Beaver, Eddie, Lumpy, Larry Mondello...

Even though they made cross-appearances on each other's shows, much of the casts of "Petticoat Junction", "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Green Acres" were only on those shows... Max Baer, particularly, was upset about being typecast as "Jethro". Even if we count these as three shows, which they were, everyone's always playing the same characters.

Did Pat Harrington do anything else as a regular besides "Schneider" on "One Day at a Time" ?

Someone mentioned Ann B. Davis, as Alice... but didn't she win two Emmy's for her role as "Schultzy" on "Love that Bob", or the "Bob Cummings Show" or something like that?




"The New Adventures of Old Christine" is the name of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' new CBS show... I like that show... I love Julia, but I never saw her other show that she tried ("Watching Elle" or something) after "Seinfeld"... but the NAoOC show is a good one, I think.

"George" and "Kramer" bombed out on everything they've tried (even stand up comedy, as we all know).Pat Harrington was also a regular on Steve Allens variety show in the 50s. I think it was his prime-time show; not THE TONIGHT SHOW.

yes; Ann B. Davis was Shultzy on LOVE THAT BOB in the 50s-but I don't know if she ever won any emmys for the role. And the reruns of the show were sydnicated under the title THE BOB CUMMINGS SHOW.

And you're right about the name of Julia-Louise Dreyfuses other sitcom-the title was WATCHING ELLIE. And; be glad you never saw it-it sucked. I also like TNAOOLDC too; though:) .

[Tweety]

Pat Harrington was also a regular on Steve Allens variety show in the 50s. I think it was his prime-time show; not THE TONIGHT SHOW.

yes; Ann B. Davis was Shultzy on LOVE THAT BOB in the 50s-but I don't know if she ever won any emmys for the role. And the reruns of the show were sydnicated under the title THE BOB CUMMINGS SHOW.

And you're right about the name of Julia-Louise Dreyfuses other sitcom-the title was WATCHING ELLIE. And; be glad you never saw it-it sucked. I also like TNAOOLDC too; though:) .


Thanks for that info... I just checked, and according to Wikipedia, Ann B Davis won two Emmys (and was nominated four times) for her Schultzy role.


Also, according to Wikipedia, re: Pat Harrington:

"Harrington became famous in the 1950s as a member of Steve Allen's TV comedy troupe, the "men on the street" (which also included Don Knotts, Tom Poston and Louis Nye). Harrington also gained considerable recognition for his many appearances as the comedic Italian immigrant "Guido Panzini" on the Jack Paar Show in the mid 1950s and in 1967 he appeared in the Elvis Presley film, Easy Come, Easy Go."

Wow!

[Ireneparalegal]

With the exception of Willie Aames and Adam Rich, the kids from Eight is Enough.

[mstewart]

Bonnie Franklin will always be known as Ann Romano. Have not been in a series since One Day At A Time.

Linda Lavin always known for Alice Hyatt. Have not scored a series since Alice went off.

Hal Linden - Barney Miller

Nancy Dussault - Muriel Rush of Too Close for Comfort

Barbara Eden was never able to break the Jeannie typecast.

All the Brady Bunch kids which is why many of them cannot stand to talk about the show to this day.

Florence Henderson - Carol Brady

Dick Van Patten - Tom Bradford of Eight Is Enough

Shelley Fabares got typecast twice as Donna Reed's daughter and Christine Armstrong Fox of Coach

[ekkostar]

Jaleel White is known for Family Matters and to a lesser extent Sonic the Hedgehog

[jayman75]

Nancy Dussault - Muriel Rush of Too Close for Comfort


Nancy was an original host of "Good Morning America" on ABC. She worked with David Hartman. That's what I remember her for...

[catlover79]

Many cast members of Little House on the Prairie are only known for that one show (Karen Grassle, Katherine MacGregor, Hersha Parady, Melissa Sue Anderson, Lindsay & Sidney Greenbush, Brenda & Wendi Turnbaugh, Charlotte Stewart, Alison Arngrim, Allison Balson, Jonathan Gilbert, Matthew Laborteaux, etc.). Same goes for The Waltons - did any cast member have a successful series before OR after?

[mstewart]

Nancy was an original host of "Good Morning America" on ABC. She worked with David Hartman. That's what I remember her for...

She was David's lamp. That is what I remembered about her. She was on The New Dick Van Dyke Show in the 70s but her breakthrough role was on Too Close for Comfort as Ted Knight's TV wife, Muriel Rush.

She is a great singer which on the show she got to sing quite a bit. Nancy was an underrated TV comedienne with roles that did not let her show her full comedic skills. She reminds me a lot of Bonnie Franklin, One Day At A Time.

[Zoneboy]

Dick Van Patten - Tom Bradford of Eight Is Enough

Dick Van Patten's first role was as Nels Hansen in I Remember Mama which ran from 1949-1957. He was so proud of the role that he named his first son Nels after the character.

[mstewart]

Dick Van Patten's first role was as Nels Hansen in I Remember Mama which ran from 1949-1957. He was so proud of the role that he named his first son Nels after the character.
He will always be known for Tom Bradford of Eight is Enough.

It's like Meredith Baxter Birney will always be known for Elyse Keaton of Family Ties. But she was on Bridget Loves Bernie, where she met her then husband who was her co-star David Birney, and she was on Family as Nancy Lawrence Maitland. Out of those three roles she played she was at her best at Nancy Lawrence Maitland on Family. She was much more of a dramatic actress than a sitcom actress. Get the DVD of Family - 1st and 2nd season and you will see what I mean.

[Zoneboy]

He will always be known for Tom Bradford of Eight is Enough.

That's your opinion & most will remember him from that role but if someone mentions Dick Van Patten to me, The first thing I think of is his role as Friar Tuck in the short-lived ABC series When Things were Rotten. Actually, I have no idea why we're discussing him because he doesn't qualify for this thread.

It's like Meredith Baxter Birney will always be known for Elyse Keaton of Family Ties. But she was on Bridget Loves Bernie, where she met her then husband who was her co-star David Birney, and she was on Family as Nancy Lawrence Maitland. Out of those three roles she played she was at her best at Nancy Lawrence Maitland on Family. She was much more of a dramatic actress than a sitcom actress. Get the DVD of Family - 1st and 2nd season and you will see what I mean.

You speak as though I know nothing about tv.

[Ireneparalegal]

Many cast members of Little House on the Prairie are only known for that one show (Karen Grassle, Katherine MacGregor, Hersha Parady, Melissa Sue Anderson, Lindsay & Sidney Greenbush, Brenda & Wendi Turnbaugh, Charlotte Stewart, Alison Arngrim, Allison Balson, Jonathan Gilbert, Matthew Laborteaux, etc.). Same goes for The Waltons - did any cast member have a successful series before OR after?
Funny you mentioned those two shows, I had mentioned them on the previous page. :lol: I did say the kids with the exception of Richard Thomas, had no other shows.

[mstewart]

You speak as though I know nothing about tv.
I did not imply that. All I say because when I talk about the series Family many people think I am talking about Family Ties. If you were offended I wasn't trying to. Let's enjoy a good discussion thread.

[Zoneboy]

I did not imply that. All I say because when I talk about the series Family many people think I am talking about Family Ties. If you were offended I wasn't trying to. Let's enjoy a good discussion thread.

No offense taken. :)

[Heidi Dawn]

I think Jan Smithers from WKRP in Cincinnati should qualify. She's only done a few movies since that time. Also, Priscilla Barnes from Three's Company, I don't think she's done a series since, but has done some movies.

Barbara Eden to me will also always be LeeAnn De La Vega from the final season of 'Dallas' besides Jeannie.

[catlover79]

^ Speaking of WKRP, you could also add Gary Sandy and Richard Sanders to the list. I don't think either of them were regulars in any show after WKRP ended. (Gary Sandy went back to his roots - the stage.) Frank Bonner (Herb) was a regular on Just the 10 of Us, Gordon Jump played Maggie's dad on Growing Pains, Loni Anderson went on to Nurses, Howard Hesseman was in One Day at a Time and Head of the Class, and Tim Reid appeared on Simon & Simon, Frank's Place and Sister, Sister.

[Ireneparalegal]

Let's not forget Loni Anderson in her two ventures:

The Mullets (Fox)
and
So NoTORIous (Tori Spelling's show)

[mstewart]

No offense taken. :)
Thank you very much.

[treky]

The entire MASH cast; with the exeption of Alan Alda and David Ogden Stiers. When's the last time you saw any of them on TV; exept in roles that had something to do with that show?

[Heather987]

-Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson were both only in Home Improvement-
Patricia was in Strong Medicine

-And you're right about the name of Julia-Louise Dreyfuses other sitcom-the title was WATCHING ELLIE-
She was also in Day by Day short lived but she did do at least a whole season

-any of the main friends cast- be it jennifer aniston, matthew perry, courtney cox, lisa kudrow or david schwimmer-
Matthew Perry is/was on NBC's Studio 60....Lisa Kudrow had a show The Comeback...Courtney Cox was Michael J Fox g/f on Family Ties, new show Dirt


Fergie - Kids Inc.
Rebecca Schaeffer(?) - My Sister Sam
Topher Grace - That 70's Show
The girl who played Sonya - Mamas Family
Becky #1 and DJ - Roseanne

[Ireneparalegal]

With the exception of Steve Forrest and Robert Urich, the cast of S.W.A.T

[Stuck In The '70's]

The entire MASH cast; with the exeption of Alan Alda and David Ogden Stiers. When's the last time you saw any of them on TV; exept in roles that had something to do with that show?
Harry Morgan was on a lot of TV shows before MASH including Dragnet and December Bride.

[Ireneparalegal]

Angie Dickinson (Police Woman)

Pernell Roberts (Trapper John M.D.)

With the exception of Ken Howard and Nathan Cook, the cast of The White Shadow

[W.B.]

Many cast members of Little House on the Prairie are only known for that one show (Karen Grassle, Katherine MacGregor, Hersha Parady, Melissa Sue Anderson, Lindsay & Sidney Greenbush, Brenda & Wendi Turnbaugh, Charlotte Stewart, Alison Arngrim, Allison Balson, Jonathan Gilbert, Matthew Laborteaux, etc.). Same goes for The Waltons - did any cast member have a successful series before OR after?
As for LHOTP - I suppose one exception (which could be stretching it) was Missy Francis - who today works at CNBC as energy correspondent (and occasional fill-in anchor) Melissa Francis. And is one of their more prominent personalities, on par with (for example) Maria Bartiromo.

[Ireneparalegal]

Adam West only known for tv's Batman.
George Reeves only known for tv's original Superman.
Would Adam West qualify? I mean, he is a regular on Family Guy (voice work) and that is a television show.

Brandon Cruz from Courtship of Eddie's Father.

Danny Bonaduce from Partridge Family. However, he has done work on television as one of the co-hosts of The Other Half, so I don't know if that would qualify for this thread.

Butch Patrick from The Munsters.

Pat Priest from The Munsters.

[catlover79]

Angie Dickinson (Police Woman)

Pernell Roberts (Trapper John M.D.)

With the exception of Ken Howard and Nathan Cook, the cast of The White Shadow
Irene, don't forget that Pernell Roberts became famous as one of the Cartwright boys on Bonanza.

[catlover79]

As for LHOTP - I suppose one exception (which could be stretching it) was Missy Francis - who today works at CNBC as energy correspondent (and occasional fill-in anchor) Melissa Francis. And is one of their more prominent personalities, on par with (for example) Maria Bartiromo.
Missy Francis played sister to Jason Bateman, who of course, went on to fame in several different TV series: Silver Spoons, Hogan Family and Arrested Development to name a few. Even Melissa Gilbert wasn't able to find another long running show (Stand by Your Man and Sweet Justice didn't even last full seasons). The LHOP cast who still act do so primarily on stage (such as Karen Grassle, Hersha Parady, Charlotte Stewart and Alison Arngrim).

[Ireneparalegal]

Irene, don't forget that Pernell Roberts became famous as one of the Cartwright boys on Bonanza.
Damnit! I forgot abt that. Thanx for the clarification. :wave:

David Soul & Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky & Hutch)

Linda Carter (Wonder Woman)

Lindsay Wagner (Bionic Woman) Although she was also in The Six Million Dollar Man, she played the same character.

Teresa Graves (Get Christie Love)

Shaun Cassidy (The Hardy Boys)

[catlover79]

Damnit! I forgot abt that. Thanx for the clarification. :wave:

David Soul & Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky & Hutch)

Linda Carter (Wonder Woman)

Lindsay Wagner (Bionic Woman) Although she was also in The Six Million Dollar Man, she played the same character.

Teresa Graves (Get Christie Love)

Shaun Cassidy (The Hardy Boys)
Teresa Graves was also a regular on Laugh-In. Sorry to keep bursting your bubble, Irene! :lol:

[Ireneparalegal]

Teresa Graves was also a regular on Laugh-In. Sorry to keep bursting your bubble, Irene! :lol:
Awwwww s**t. :crazy: It's ok, you keep me up to par with my tv education with your vast knowledge. :lol:

[Stuck In The '70's]

and David Soul was a regular on Here Come The Brides before Starsky and Hutch. :lol:

[Ireneparalegal]

and David Soul was a regular on Here Come The Brides before Starsky and Hutch. :lol:
Ohhhhhhh f***....I'm not playing this damn game anymore!!!!! :bonk: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :crazy:

[Stuck In The '70's]

Ohhhhhhh f***....I'm not playing this damn game anymore!!!!! :bonk: WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :crazy:
It's hard to do after awhile. :rofl: We should have another thread for people who are famous for more than one role. :lol:

[Ireneparalegal]

It's hard to do after awhile. :rofl: We should have another thread for people who are famous for more than one role. :lol:
And you know, I was going to add three more people to the list, but checked on IMDB first and saw they had other shows. I even checked David Soul, but I must have missed that other series.

As for Teresa Graves, I remember her police show, but I vaguely remember Laugh-in and think of Goldie Hawn and really no other females.

[Zoneboy]

With the exception of Ken Howard and Nathan Cook, the cast of The White Shadow

Byron Stewart played Warren Coolidge on The White Shadow which aired on CBS. He later played the same character on several episodes of NBC's St. Elsewhere.

[Ireneparalegal]

But that is the same character. That is why I listed Lindsay Wagner, even though she appeared as Jamie Somers on The Six Million Dollar Man. It is still one role, one role they are known for.

[Zoneboy]

But that is the same character. That is why I listed Lindsay Wagner, even though she appeared as Jamie Somers on The Six Million Dollar Man. It is still one role, one role they are known for.

You're right but the question is Actors/Actresses only known for one TV show? So even though he played the same character, It was on 2 different shows. Same would hold true for Richard Anderson who played Oscar Goldman on both The Six Million Dollar man and The Bionic Woman.

[Ireneparalegal]

I believe it to be asking "one character" since when an actor plays on one show, they are technically playing one character, right? Gary Coleman played Arnold on Diff'rent Strokes, but he also appeared on Facts of Life playing the same character, but people know him as ARNOLD, regardless if he appeared on one show or two.

[Stuck In The '70's]

I believe it to be asking "one character" since when an actor plays on one show, they are technically playing one character, right? Gary Coleman played Arnold on Diff'rent Strokes, but he also appeared on Facts of Life playing the same character, but people know him as ARNOLD, regardless if he appeared on one show or two.
Yea I thought the question meant one character, otherwise a lot of people would be eliminated like Louise and George Jefferson who played those characters in just about anything.

[Ireneparalegal]

Yea I thought the question meant one character, otherwise a lot of people would be eliminated like Louise and George Jefferson who played those characters in just about anything.
You see the question the same way I do.

[Stuck In The '70's]

You see the question the same way I do.
Yea because in a lot of spin-off shows, many characters from the parent show will guest star to get the other show up and going but they still play the same character. I remember on KL Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Charlene Tilton all guest starred playing the same characters from Dallas. They weren't famous for being on that show though. They were just guest appearances.

[Ireneparalegal]

Yea because in a lot of spin-off shows, many characters from the parent show will guest star to get the other show up and going but they still play the same character. I remember on KL Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy and Charlene Tilton all guest starred playing the same characters from Dallas. They weren't famous for being on that show though. They were just guest appearances.
Exactly. And on King of Queens, Ray Romano appeared as Ray Barrone at least twice and the character of Doug Heffernan appeared on Everybody Loves Raymond, but it is common sense that people (fans) will know them as their character from the show that made them well known.

[Zoneboy]

I don't know how anyone can misunderstand the question, It plainly says known for only one Tv show not character so Byron Stewart wouldn't qualify for this thread because he appeared on 2 different shows even though he played the same character and St. Elsewhere had nothing to do with The White Shadow so that make him all the more ineligible.

[Ireneparalegal]

I don't know how anyone can misunderstand the question, It plainly says known for only one Tv show not character so Byron Stewart wouldn't qualify for this thread because he appeared on 2 different shows even though he played the same character and St. Elsewhere had nothing to do with The White Shadow so that make him all the more ineligible.
Byron Stewart couldn't go on ST. Elsewhere as Coolidge if he didn't already establish the character on White Shadow. A role that fans will know him for on one show: White Shadow. No one will say, "oh that is Coolidge from St. Elsewhere".

And I bet you if the person who made this thread were here, he/she would tell you that is what they meant. Surely Sonny and I and others couldn't be wrong, since we all understand it to mean one character.

[Zoneboy]

Byron Stewart couldn't go on ST. Elsewhere as Coolidge if he didn't already establish the character on White Shadow. A role that fans will know him for on one show: White Shadow. No one will say, "oh that is Coolidge from St. Elsewhere".

And I bet you if the person who made this thread were here, he/she would tell you that is what they meant. Surely Sonny and I and others couldn't be wrong, since we all understand it to mean one character.

Well then maybe that person needs to clarify themselves because we're obviously reading the question from 2 different viewpoints. If they meant known for only one character then that's fine but that's not how I read it.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Estelle Getty was known as Sophia Petrillo on 3 different shows....Golden Girls, Golden Palace and Empty Nest. Same character though. Most people remember her from Golden Girls though.

[Zoneboy]

Estelle Getty was known as Sophia Petrillo on 3 different shows....Golden Girls, Golden Palace and Empty Nest. Same character though. Most people remember her from Golden Girls though.

Exactly, 3 different shows so in that respect, She wouldn't qualify for this thread based on it's title but if roseanne88-97
meant known for only one character then you would be correct.

[Ireneparalegal]

Well then maybe that person needs to clarify themselves because we're obviously reading the question from 2 different viewpoints. If they meant known for only one character then that's fine but that's not how I read it.
It seems you are alone in this view. The rest of us have another view. I am sure Roseanne meant one character when she stated one show. At times we can make a thread/post and it doesn't come out as clearly as you would like, though most of us can clearly understand what is meant.

[Zoneboy]

It seems you are alone in this view. The rest of us have another view. I am sure Roseanne meant one character when she stated one show. At times we can make a thread/post and it doesn't come out as clearly as you would like, though most of us can clearly understand what is meant.

Out of all the people that have read and replied to this thread, I have no doubt that you're correct, I am all alone here simply because of the way I read the thread's title. I know I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer but I'm not the dullest either. If Roseanne meant one character that's one thing but until it's clarified, I'm going by what the title says and everyone else can do as they please.

[Zoneboy]

At times we can make a thread/post and it doesn't come out as clearly as you would like, though most of us can clearly understand what is meant.

Ok, I will concede defeat and admit that I misunderstood the question.

[Ireneparalegal]

Sounds like you're saying that I'm too stupid to understand what it meant and that's fine if you are. Rather than continue on with this needless argument I will concede defeat and admit that I'm a total dumbass who misunderstood the question.
You know I am not saying that. Don't turn this into something it is not. You should know better than that.

I think that after reviewing the thread title, reading Roseanne's examples and the fact that she has yet to post here that everyone else (including me and Sonny) are wrong, then it is safe to assume that we are posting correctly. I know when you make your threads you are precise and you post "directions" and "rules" for your threads. That's fine. That clears things up and there is no misunderstandings. But like I said, Roseanne has yet to come here and say to any one of us that "you are wrong" or "that doesn't qualify for this thread". :wave:

[Zoneboy]

You know I am not saying that. Don't turn this into something it is not. You should know better than that.

I know and that's why I edited the post. Roseanne probably meant one role and if she clarifies that then all is well and good. :)

[Stuck In The '70's]

I know and that's why I edited the post. Roseanne probably meant one role and if she clarifies that then all is well and good. :)
Nobody's stupid around here. No matter what Roseanne meant...lets remember this thread is supposed to be fun. :)

[Zoneboy]

The first one that comes to mind is Roseanne. She only starred in her own sitcom, but then had a line of failed talk shows, which I really don't count, since they barely lasted 10 weeks.

Joyce DeWitt was only in Three's Company as far as I know. Tim Allen and Patricia Richardson were both only in Home Improvement. Then there's the whole cast of Full House :lol:

Roseanne's first post in this thread mentions shows not characters so this is another reason why I read the title the way I did.

[Ireneparalegal]

True, but if you continue reading the posts you will see how others post and Roseanne has yet to say that we are incorrect in how we are playing this game.

[Zoneboy]

True, but if you continue reading the posts you will see how others post and Roseanne has yet to say that we are incorrect in how we are playing this game.

I know what you mean, Whenever I start threads in the music forum & give specific rules, Someone always comes along with an I don't care what he says attitude and posts whatever they want.

[Ireneparalegal]

I know what you mean, Whenever I start threads in the music forum & give specific rules, Someone always comes along with an I don't care what he says attitude and posts whatever they want.
I know who you are talking abt...:rofl: I know, that is just soooo wrong. :lol: It annoys me too, that is why I make my posts when that stuff occurs on your threads, I mean, you make it PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!!!:crazy: Geez. :lol:

[JulieSomoski]

Okay, I'm here. The rules of the game were to state one actor or actress that was only known for on role, or chracter. But, without thinking, I also thought that meant one show, but it's different in many examples, like with Frasier and The Jeffersons.

So, I'll go edit the title of th thread. it should read "actors/actresses only known for playing on character" Hope that helps! ;)

[Zoneboy]

Okay, I'm here. The rules of the game were to state one actor or actress that was only known for on role, or chracter. But, without thinking, I also thought that meant one show, but it's different in many examples, like with Frasier and The Jeffersons.

So, I'll go edit the title of th thread. it should read "actors/actresses only known for playing on character" Hope that helps! ;)

I'm glad you clarified that but you've also just proven that I was too stupid to understand what your thread title meant.

[Ireneparalegal]

I'm glad you clarified that but you've also just proven that I was too stupid to understand what your thread title meant.
Oh Charles, stop that. I can see how you thought what you thought. You are very precise and want things clear, which is understandable. As I watched tv last night I was beginning to think, you were correct and we were wrong. But alas, Roseanne clarified it for us and now...LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!:D

[Ireneparalegal]

Larry Hovis as Sgt. Carter on Hogan's Heroes.

[Ireneparalegal]

Curtis Baldwin - He played Calvin Dobbs on 227.

Josh Saviano - Paul on The Wonder Years

[JulieSomoski]

Curtis Baldwin - He played Calvin Dobbs on 227.

Josh Saviano - Paul on The Wonder Years

Irene, isn't it funny how after we had that argument about this thread, and finally got it clarified, you said let the games begin, and no one came back-LOL

[megamanj2004]

Andy Griffith also starred in HEADMASTER and THE NEW ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW in the 70s.

And he also came out of retirement and played Ben Matlock on "Matlock" from 1986-95 on NBC (later ABC).

James MacArthur - Danny "Danno" Williams on "Hawaii Five-O"

Freddie Prinze Sr. (before he died) - was primarily only known as Chico Rodriguez on "Chico and the Man"

Ron Palillo - Horeshack on "Welcome Back Kotter"

Dustin Diamond - Screech on "Saved by the Bell"

[Big C]

My contribution played only one noteable characters, but did I love her...

Angela Watson- Karen on Step By Step

[megamanj2004]

Pretty much everyone from "ALF," except fot Kate Tanner (Anne Schedeen), ALF (Paul Fusco), and Lynn Tanner (Andrea Elson).

Tracy Gold & Jeremy Miller - Growing Pains

[Duster76]

Dawn Wells, who I did not see mentioned anywhere else, fits this definition. She was an unknown before Gilligan's Island and I never saw her in anything outside of Gilligan related projects.

Marjorie Lord, played Kathy Williams (wife of Danny Thomas) on Make Room for Daddy, Make Room For Granddaddy and an episode of the Lucy Desi Comedy Hour.

Patty Duke Show had three such actors, Jean Byron as Natalie Lane, Eddie Applegate, Patty's boyfriend Richard, Paul O'Keefe, Ross Lane.

[Ireneparalegal]

Irene, isn't it funny how after we had that argument about this thread, and finally got it clarified, you said let the games begin, and no one came back-LOL
I never noticed that. :rofl:

[Ireneparalegal]

As for LHOTP - I suppose one exception (which could be stretching it) was Missy Francis - who today works at CNBC as energy correspondent (and occasional fill-in anchor) Melissa Francis. And is one of their more prominent personalities, on par with (for example) Maria Bartiromo.
Um, that wouldn't qualify. This is abt tv actors and a character they play on tv. Not abt the work they do in real life.

Let me add JOHN TRAVOLTA. Vinnie Barbarino is his only recurring tv character. His other tv works were one time appearances.

[littlebelle]

Danica McKellar as Winnie Cooper

Dana Plato as Kimberly Drummond

[littlebelle]

OH! and Lisa Welchel as Blair Warner

[AYBS_Wiz]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned him, because I didn't go through all the pages.

John Inman as Mr. Wilberforce Claybourne Humphries
and also
Kate Ritchie as Sally Fletcher
Nicholas Smith as Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold
Trevor Bannister as Mr. Dick (or James) Lucas

[Ireneparalegal]

Dawn Wells, who I did not see mentioned anywhere else, fits this definition. She was an unknown before Gilligan's Island and I never saw her in anything outside of Gilligan related projects.

Marjorie Lord, played Kathy Williams (wife of Danny Thomas) on Make Room for Daddy, Make Room For Granddaddy and an episode of the Lucy Desi Comedy Hour.

Patty Duke Show had three such actors, Jean Byron as Natalie Lane, Eddie Applegate, Patty's boyfriend Richard, Paul O'Keefe, Ross Lane.
Dawn Wells plays a mother on PASTOR GREG on the TBN network. So, this is now two recurring roles for her.