Shows that ended with a different cast than when they started
06-26-11, 11:38 AM
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Shows that ended with a different cast than when they started
I was just wondering about this. And I'm not talking about SNL or soap operas that have been on the air for 75 years. What scripted shows had a complete change of cast over their run? I never watched ER but I know it had a lot of cast changes. Did anyone stay for the entire show?
06-26-11, 12:27 PM
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Re: Shows that ended with a different cast than when they started
Does the first run of Doctor Who count (1963 to 1989)?
1963 Cast:
The Doctor - William Hartnell
Susan - Carole Ann Ford
Ian - William Russell
Barbara - Jacqueline Hill
1989 Cast:
The Doctor - Sylvester McCoy
Ace - Sophie Aldred
1963 Cast:
The Doctor - William Hartnell
Susan - Carole Ann Ford
Ian - William Russell
Barbara - Jacqueline Hill
1989 Cast:
The Doctor - Sylvester McCoy
Ace - Sophie Aldred
06-26-11, 12:47 PM
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Law and Order.
S. Epatha Merkerson is probably the only character that lasted almost the entire 20 years and she didn't start as an original cast.
S. Epatha Merkerson is probably the only character that lasted almost the entire 20 years and she didn't start as an original cast.
06-26-11, 12:53 PM
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Re: Shows that ended with a different cast than when they started
I assume Gunsmoke came close, but I think James Arness was there from start to finish.
06-26-11, 01:10 PM
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NYPD Blue: The only cast member that stayed all 12 seasons was Dennis Franz
24: The only cast member that stayed all 8 seasons was Kiefer Sutherland.
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Law and Order: CI: Although Goren and Eames did return for the final season which wraps up tonight
24: The only cast member that stayed all 8 seasons was Kiefer Sutherland.
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Law and Order: CI: Although Goren and Eames did return for the final season which wraps up tonight
06-26-11, 01:24 PM
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Re: Shows that ended with a different cast than when they started
What about Thomas Calabro on Melrose? Unless you're counting the reboot -- can't remember if he was in the finale.
Gordon Clapp was close on NYPD Blue. I don't think he was in the pilot though.
Gordon Clapp was close on NYPD Blue. I don't think he was in the pilot though.
06-26-11, 01:35 PM
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Gordon Clapp (Medavoy) was definitely not in the Pilot of NYPD Blue and I looked at his credits and he has about 40 fewer episodes than Franz, who was there the entire time.
06-26-11, 01:47 PM
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I didn't think about Law and Order.
I'm currently watching season 2 of Sliders so I don't know exactly how it ends up, but I think the majority of the cast left before the end. Of course there was only 4 characters from the start.
David Boreanaz was the only remaining character on Angel, but they only started with 3.
I'm currently watching season 2 of Sliders so I don't know exactly how it ends up, but I think the majority of the cast left before the end. Of course there was only 4 characters from the start.
David Boreanaz was the only remaining character on Angel, but they only started with 3.
06-26-11, 02:16 PM
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Outside of Mr. and Mrs. Coach, the main cast of Friday Night Lights is ending with basically no one from the premier.
I miss NYPD Blue.
I miss NYPD Blue.
06-26-11, 02:33 PM
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06-27-11, 02:32 AM
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There are a couple David E Kelley shows that had major overhauls with only one or two characters remaining the entire series. Boston Public, Chicago Hope, The Practice.
Smallville just had Clark and Chloe last the whole 10 seasons.
Smallville just had Clark and Chloe last the whole 10 seasons.
06-27-11, 06:13 AM
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06-27-11, 07:05 AM
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Re: Shows that ended with a different cast than when they started
Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Started with:
Joel Hodgson
Trace Beaulieu
Josh Weinstein
Ended with:
Mike Nelson
Kevin Murphy
Bill Corbett
Mary Joe Pehl
Started with:
Joel Hodgson
Trace Beaulieu
Josh Weinstein
Ended with:
Mike Nelson
Kevin Murphy
Bill Corbett
Mary Joe Pehl
06-27-11, 08:25 AM
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06-27-11, 12:39 PM
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I'm watching The Tudors via Netflix right now, currently 3 episodes into the 3rd season. That show has huge turnover, with Rhys Meyers and Cavill being the only actors still there's since the beginning.
06-27-11, 10:04 PM
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Boston Public had at atleast 4 characters that lasted the whole (short) 4 season run. Man I want the DVDs so bad...
06-27-11, 10:26 PM
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A DVD set would be nice. I wouldn't mind going back and watching that series again.