Anyone else find it unusual that Caroll wanted to continue playing Archie?

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TadowScott — 2 years ago(January 24, 2024 05:50 PM)

Usually, TV stars eventually get bored with the character they’re playing and either hang in there until the end, or leave? But continuing the character in a spinoff is unheard of, especially if it’s the top-billed star. I can somewhat understand if AITF had a short run, but nine seasons would normally trigger the show’s cash cow to throw in the towel. Jaleel White’s nine seasons as Steve Urkel, is a good example. He stayed with the show, unlike Jason Priestly who left the ten-seasoned “90210” just five episodes into the ninth season.

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AbsolutelyNOTDeliciousfeet — 2 years ago(January 24, 2024 05:53 PM)

But continuing the character in a spinoff is unheard of
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TadowScott — 2 years ago(January 24, 2024 05:56 PM)

But he wasn’t the star like Ted Danson who obviously got more screen time than Kelsey Grammer. Thus, Ted throwing in the towel.

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/.​ — 2 years ago(January 24, 2024 06:10 PM)

Never gave it much thought. I guess he liked the character abd hoped it would continue to be a success.
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SealedCargo — 3 months ago(December 17, 2025 07:06 AM)

They neutered the character. His flaws made him hilarious. Archie Bunker's Place was just plain dull. I mean, Archie without Edith, come on. That alone is blasphemy.
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