I was reading the Hello Larry Page on the SitcomsOnline Board and was surprised to read that The girl who played Blair was offered the role of Diane for Season 2 of Hello Larry. Probably at the time it seemed like a GREAT OFFER because FOL wasn't really developed yet and Hello Larry was entering it's second season so I am surprised she didn't take the role

I was reading the Hello Larry Page on the SitcomsOnline Board and was surprised to read that The girl who played Blair was offered the role of Diane for Season 2 of Hello Larry. Probably at the time it seemed like a GREAT OFFER because FOL wasn't really developed yet and Hello Larry was entering it's second season so I am surprised she didn't take the role
I remember reading an interview a couple of years ago.It might have been a transcript from a talk show.She said she was offered the rule but turned it down due to something.You might try and search for the transcript online.I believe it was The Phil Donahue Show and it aired in the sometime in the 80's.She also talked about her relationships with the cast members.

I remember reading an interview a couple of years ago.It might have been a transcript from a talk show.She said she was offered the rule but turned it down due to something.You might try and search for the transcript online.I believe it was The Phil Donahue Show and it aired in the sometime in the 80's.She also talked about her relationships with the cast members.


It was the Jenny Jones show in 1998

I remember reading an interview a couple of years ago.It might have been a transcript from a talk show.She said she was offered the rule but turned it down due to something.You might try and search for the transcript online.I believe it was The Phil Donahue Show and it aired in the sometime in the 80's.She also talked about her relationships with the cast members.

Well, considering that HL debuted in January 1979, and FOL had that summer tryout in August (but the episodes were filmed way earlier), I could see that happening. Good thing she kept with FOL, because Ruthie was obviously the scene stealer in HL.

Well, considering that HL debuted in January 1979, and FOL had that summer tryout in August (but the episodes were filmed way earlier), I could see that happening. Good thing she kept with FOL, because Ruthie was obviously the scene stealer in HL.


But it would have been hard for Ruthie to steal any scenes if Lisa Welchel joined the cast

It would have been equal--both of them had it going on! :groucho

ive never been a fan of "hello larry"...but if lisa whelchel had been on it, i would have definitely watched it! ;)

But it would have been hard for Ruthie to steal any scenes if Lisa Welchel joined the cast

Whelchel.

ive never been a fan of "hello larry"...but if lisa whelchel had been on it, i would have definitely watched it! ;)


I think she would have stood out more on HL because it would have only been 1 other girl versus 3 other girls on Facts of Life

I think she would have stood out more on HL because it would have only been 1 other girl versus 3 other girls on Facts of Life
well, shes always stood out the most to me on FOL!

well, shes always stood out the most to me on FOL!


Yeah Kim Rachards would have been average looking in the same scene with Blair

On the otherhand she would be HOT if she was in the same scene with Natalie, Kimberly Drummond, or Jo-LOL

Lisa Whelchel was not the first choice to play Blair, either. Apparently Geri Reischl (Fake Jan on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) was cast in the role, but she had to turn it down because she had a contract to do Crispy Wheat-n-Raisins commerials.

http://www.popcultureaddict.com/close/geri.htm

Lisa and Kim Richards on the same show, wow...

Lisa Whelchel was not the first choice to play Blair, either. Apparently Geri Reischl (Fake Jan on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) was cast in the role, but she had to turn it down because she had a contract to do Crispy Wheat-n-Raisins commerials.

http://www.popcultureaddict.com/close/geri.htm

Lisa and Kim Richards on the same show, wow...



Don't forget the FIRST DIANE on HL, she was hot too

Lisa Whelchel was not the first choice to play Blair, either. Apparently Geri Reischl (Fake Jan on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) was cast in the role, but she had to turn it down because she had a contract to do Crispy Wheat-n-Raisins commerials.

http://www.popcultureaddict.com/close/geri.htm

Lisa and Kim Richards on the same show, wow...
im sure glad that didnt pan out! ;)

Wow, I remember those Crispy wheat n Raisins ads!! And I never knew it was Fake Jan til now! :lol:

And a personal note, at 19, I already think she was too old to play Blair!

Lisa Whelchel was not the first choice to play Blair, either. Apparently Geri Reischl (Fake Jan on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) was cast in the role, but she had to turn it down because she had a contract to do Crispy Wheat-n-Raisins commerials.

http://www.popcultureaddict.com/close/geri.htm

Lisa and Kim Richards on the same show, wow...
That must have sucked having to turn down a sitcom to do commercials.I don't think she would have ever been able to play Blair like Lisa Weltchel.I'm never seen the variety hour or the commercials so I don't know about her acting abilities.I still cannot imagine her or anyone else playing Blair.

Lisa Whelchel was not the first choice to play Blair, either. Apparently Geri Reischl (Fake Jan on The Brady Bunch Variety Hour) was cast in the role, but she had to turn it down because she had a contract to do Crispy Wheat-n-Raisins commerials.

http://www.popcultureaddict.com/close/geri.htm

Lisa and Kim Richards on the same show, wow...
Wow! never knew that info. :eek:

I bet this is the most convo abt Geri that has been talked abt in years! :lol: First she was mentioned on that Brady Bunch thread and now this? :lol:

Solomon, did you ever see a pic of Lisa when she was on the Mickey Mouse Club? ;)

Wow! never knew that info. :eek:

I bet this is the most convo abt Geri that has been talked abt in years! :lol: First she was mentioned on that Brady Bunch thread and now this? :lol:

Solomon, did you ever see a pic of Lisa when she was on the Mickey Mouse Club? ;)


What was the Mickey Mouse Club?

Wow! never knew that info. :eek:

I bet this is the most convo abt Geri that has been talked abt in years! :lol: First she was mentioned on that Brady Bunch thread and now this? :lol:

Solomon, did you ever see a pic of Lisa when she was on the Mickey Mouse Club? ;)
she was such a cute kid...and grew into a beautiful woman!

Mr. King of TV Research asks "what is the Mickey Mouse Club"?

Turn in your crown now........you've been de-throned! :lol:

Mr. King of TV Research asks "what is the Mickey Mouse Club"?

Turn in your crown now........you've been de-throned! :lol:



I was only a BABY when that show was out-lol

Excuse me, I wasn't born in the '50s either, but that hasn't stopped me from knowing about shows in the '50s! :lol:

Excuse me, I wasn't born in the '50s either, but that hasn't stopped me from knowing about shows in the '50s! :lol:


Well I have the TV Encloypedia in my Apt and there was nothing in there about Mickey Mouse Club in the M section

Yes, Lisa mentioned that she was up for the Hello, Larry role but decided to accept the FOL job instead. (She wrote about it in her book, The Facts of Life & Other Lessons My Father Taught Me.) Wise move, as FOL went on for 9 years and HL got canned after only like 2 seasons.

Yes, Lisa mentioned that she was up for the Hello, Larry role but decided to accept the FOL job instead. (She wrote about it in her book, The Facts of Life & Other Lessons My Father Taught Me.) Wise move, as FOL went on for 9 years and HL got canned after only like 2 seasons.


At the time it was a dumb move but looking back at it now it was a wise move-lol

At the time it was a dumb move but looking back at it now it was a wise move-lol

Lisa even wrote that it was a leap of faith accepting a role on the new show, rather than going with the "sure thing" (Hello, Larry). Now, the rest is history! :D

Lisa even wrote that it was a leap of faith accepting a role on the new show, rather than going with the "sure thing" (Hello, Larry). Now, the rest is history! :D


Yeah I know I would have took the role on the show that already completed a season-lol