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Janice · 03-23-2002, 01:41 AM

Can anyone think of actors that were/are in two shows at the same time? A few come to mind:
Heather Locklear in TJ Hooker and...was it Dynasty? (forget)
Richard Deacon played Mel Cooly on The Dick Van Dyke Show as well as a character on Leave it to Beaver (I think).
Michael Boatman on Spin City and Arliss.
I don't know his name, but the actor who currently plays Gabe on Six Feet Under and the FOX hit Twenty Four.
That's all that comes to mind for me.

LucyFan · 03-23-2002, 01:52 AM

Ignore this post.

LucyFan · 03-23-2002, 01:53 AM

Mary Jane Croft played Mary Jane Lewis on The Lucy Show as well as a character from Ozzie & Harriet in the 1960's.

Bob Saget played the father on Full House and hosted America's Funniest Videos in the 1990's.

Pavan · 03-23-2002, 11:43 AM

Bill Cosby in Cosby and Kids Say the Darndest Things for CBS.

TV Guy · 03-23-2002, 02:03 PM

Esai Morales is on "NYPD Blue" and "American Family" (on PBS). Lisa Vidal was doing double duty on "Third Watch" and "The Division" for a while. Several actors did a daytime soap and a nighttime series at the same time: Josh Taylor ("Valerie"/"Hogan Family" and "Days of Our Lives"), Deidre Hall ("Days or Our Lives" and "Our House" for one year), Emma Samms ("General Hospital" and "Dynasty" briefly).

Lynn · 03-23-2002, 03:00 PM

Ian Gomez was in both Norm and Felicity a few years back.

I don't know if this counts but Lisa Kudrow from Friends also had a minor role on Mad About You.

Mysty Eyes · 03-23-2002, 03:22 PM

Kelly Ripa is on All My Children and also co-hosts with Regis Philbin on Regis & Kelly.

Oh, I also just remembered: Rena Sofer was on The Chronicle (recently canceled on SciFi Channel) and has a recurring role on Ed.

Jimbo · 03-23-2002, 10:43 PM

There were several regular cast members of "Petticoat Junction" who also played the same characters on a recurring basis on "Green Acres".

kiwimo · 03-24-2002, 12:22 AM

While om the Brady Bunch,Robert Reed had a recurring role on Mannix.

Mysty Eyes · 03-24-2002, 01:23 AM

Okay, now I've got this on my mind. Will I ever be able to sleep again?????

Anyway...

Pamela Anderson (Lee) was on Home Improvement for a while (as the "Tool Time" girl) at the same time that she was on Baywatch. She eventually went full-time only on Baywatch.

Janice · 03-24-2002, 01:40 AM

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Originally posted by kiwimo
While om the Brady Bunch,Robert Reed had a recurring role on Mannix.

This is very interesting. I had no idea Robert Reed was on Mannix. I used to love that show, but was too young to remember all the characters. I just know I thought Mike Connors was handsome.
Thanks for the piece of trivia.

Superbatboy · 03-24-2002, 02:58 PM

Bill Cosby was also the host of You Bet your life while he was on The Cosby Show for a little while.

Sitcomwriter · 10-23-2002, 04:56 PM

Poor Michael Boatman....

After Spin City was cancelled he was lucky to have another show....

And then that got cancelled.

Janice · 10-23-2002, 05:56 PM

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Originally posted by Sitcomwriter
Poor Michael Boatman....

After Spin City was cancelled he was lucky to have another show....

And then that got cancelled.

Arliss got cancelled?

Brian Damage · 10-23-2002, 06:25 PM

Wayne Knight was both on Seinfeld and 3rd Rock from the Sun. Sharon Lawrence split time on NYPD Blue and Fired Up.

03-23-2002, 01:41 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Actors in 2 shows at the same time Can anyone think of actors that were/are in two shows at the same time? A few come to mind: Heather Locklear in TJ Hooker and...was it Dynasty? (forget) Richard Deacon played Mel Cooly on The Dick Van Dyke Show as well as a character on Leave it to Beaver (I think). Michael Boatman on Spin City and Arliss. I don't know his name, but the actor who currently plays Gabe on Six Feet Under and the FOX hit Twenty Four. That's all that comes to mind for me.
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LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	Mary Jane Croft played Mary Jane Lewis on The Lucy Show as well as a character from Ozzie & Harriet in the 1960's. Bob Saget played the father on Full House and hosted America's Funniest Videos in the 1990's.

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TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	Esai Morales is on "NYPD Blue" and "American Family" (on PBS). Lisa Vidal was doing double duty on "Third Watch" and "The Division" for a while. Several actors did a daytime soap and a nighttime series at the same time: Josh Taylor ("Valerie"/"Hogan Family" and "Days of Our Lives"), Deidre Hall ("Days or Our Lives" and "Our House" for one year), Emma Samms ("General Hospital" and "Dynasty" briefly).

03-23-2002, 03:00 PM	#6
Lynn Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 07, 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 744	Ian Gomez was in both Norm and Felicity a few years back. I don't know if this counts but Lisa Kudrow from Friends also had a minor role on Mad About You.

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kiwimo Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 04, 2001 Location: st.paul,mn,usa Posts: 10	While om the Brady Bunch,Robert Reed had a recurring role on Mannix.

03-24-2002, 01:23 AM	#10
Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Okay, now I've got this on my mind. Will I ever be able to sleep again????? Anyway... Pamela Anderson (Lee) was on Home Improvement for a while (as the "Tool Time" girl) at the same time that she was on Baywatch. She eventually went full-time only on Baywatch.

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