Did You Know: Michael Richards Could Have Been 'Adrian Monk' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 07-16-2012, 07:48 PM

Stars Who Turned Down TV Roles
7/16/12

Michael Richards as Adrian Monk on "Monk"

Michael Richards (the always around, but uninvited Kramer on "Seinfeld") was asked to play Adrian Monk when "Seinfeld" was coming to an end. Richards wasn't interested and without him, ABC passed on the show.

USA picked it up and cast Tony Shaloub as the OCD detective on "Monk", a role that won him three Emmys.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1677019.html?

Adamantium · 07-16-2012, 08:57 PM

I never would have watched the show with Michael Richards as Monk. In fact, I only started watching it BECAUSE of Tony Shalhoub.

Schmoopie · 07-16-2012, 08:58 PM

I did know about that and although he probably would have done a good job in the role, I can't picture Michael as anyone other than Kramer and Tony as anyone other than Adrian Monk!

Schmoopie · 07-16-2012, 09:07 PM

Also wanted to add that I can TOTALLY picture him as Ambrose Monk, Adrian's brother (played by John Tuturo). John was wonderful in the role, but I think Michael would have been really good as well.

catlover79 · 10-21-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Schmoopie

I did know about that and although he probably would have done a good job in the role, I can't picture Michael as anyone other than Kramer and Tony as anyone other than Adrian Monk!

Same here. Tony Shaloub was letter-perfect as Monk. Though, a Seinfeld star DID guest on Monk once - Jason Alexander.

07-16-2012, 07:48 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,106	Did You Know: Michael Richards Could Have Been 'Adrian Monk' Stars Who Turned Down TV Roles 7/16/12 *Michael Richards as Adrian Monk on "Monk"* Michael Richards (the always around, but uninvited Kramer on "Seinfeld") was asked to play Adrian Monk when "Seinfeld" was coming to an end. Richards wasn't interested and without him, ABC passed on the show. USA picked it up and cast Tony Shaloub as the OCD detective on "Monk", a role that won him three Emmys. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0..._1677019.html?

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07-16-2012, 08:57 PM	#2
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07-16-2012, 09:07 PM	#4
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Also wanted to add that I can TOTALLY picture him as Ambrose Monk, Adrian's brother (played by John Tuturo). John was wonderful in the role, but I think Michael would have been really good as well.