Hey Jude, I found out that Lisa Whelchel was offered the role of Diane on Hello Larry - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 11:14 AM

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

An 80s Guy · 06-15-2008, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

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.

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by An 80s Guy

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

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by An 80s Guy

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.

Jude The Obscure · 06-15-2008, 02:59 PM

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.

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 03:03 PM

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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

Jude The Obscure · 06-15-2008, 03:07 PM

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

pfeifferobsessed · 06-15-2008, 04:28 PM

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

jayman75 · 06-15-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

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

Whelchel.

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 06:25 PM

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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

pfeifferobsessed · 06-15-2008, 06:46 PM

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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!

TVFactFan · 06-15-2008, 06:49 PM

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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

TJ · 06-15-2008, 11:42 PM

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...

TVFactFan · 06-16-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

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

pfeifferobsessed · 06-16-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

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!

06-15-2008, 11:14 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 98,950	Hey Jude, I found out that Lisa Whelchel was offered the role of Diane on Hello Larry 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

06-15-2008, 02:59 PM	#5
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	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.

06-15-2008, 03:07 PM	#7
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	It would have been equal--both of them had it going on!

06-15-2008, 04:28 PM	#8
pfeifferobsessed Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 24, 2008 Location: Oh, how I wish I lived in Peekskill Posts: 684	ive never been a fan of "hello larry"...but if lisa whelchel had been on it, i would have definitely watched it!

06-15-2008, 11:42 PM	#13
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,648	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...