Life Perspective | 15 TGIF Stars Who Tried To Revive Their Careers, But Failed | Part1
Channel: Life Perspective
Date: 2017-10-02

Life Perspective | 15 TGIF Stars Who Tried To Revive Their Careers, But Failed - Part1

15 TGIF Stars Who Tried To Revive Their Careers, But Failed. The 1990s was a generation that boasted some of the greatest television sitcoms of all time, and many feel that the quality of television shows has declined since the end of the decade. Networks were in heavy competition with each other, producing shows that resonated with fans and achieved critical acclaim. This fierce competition led to an incredible output of shows that remain cherished over two decades since they aired on television. Among the television slots that fans loved the most, TGIF was one of the pillars of 1990s television, and the list of hit shows that appeared on TGIF is nearly unrivaled by other networks during the decade. If you’re old enough to remember tuning into TGIF during the ’90s, then you remember the anticipation that each Friday night brought, promising to deliver the best entertainment on television. The shows were family friendly, and while that term may seem bad, TGIF made sure to pump out high-quality shows that everyone was able to enjoy. Many of the actors that appeared on the TGIF lineup became celebrities during the decade, and many expected to see their faces for years to come. After all, who wants to live in a world where Urkel isn’t the planet’s biggest star? Sadly, these 15 performers found their success on TGIF, and despite their attempts to break it big in the industry, they’ll be best known for their performances in the 1990s. Get ready to take a stroll down memory lane because these 15 names are going to make you dust off some old VHS tapes.

1. Sasha Mitchell. Unlike most Hollywood tough guys who only pretend to be skilled in various forms of martial arts, actor Sasha Mitchell is a legitimate black belter in Taekwondo, though you would’ve never known this judging by his character in Step by Step. He was cast as the character Cody on the show, and he appeared in 114 episodes of the series. Cody was a guy who was an airhead with a laid-back demeanor, hardly giving the impression that he was capable of disarming you at a moment’s notice. After being cast on the series, Sasha Mitchell appeared in several installments of the Kickboxer franchise, playing the character David Sloane. Mitchell has continued acting through the years, but his roles are very few and far between. His last television appearance came in 2005, while his 2017 film appearance marked the first time he was on the big screen in 14 years.

2. Christine Lakin. As a member of the other family to be featured on Step by Step, actress Christine Lakin portrayed the character Alicia Lambert for 160 episodes. Her character was the middle, tomboy sister who preferred going by the name “Al.” She found herself being quite the opposite of her older sisters, and she was more inclined to roughhouse with the guys than go shopping with the girls. Al was a very popular character on the show, and Christine Lakin became a popular name thanks to her role on the series. Unlike most child stars who slowly fizzle after their hit show is canceled, Christine Lakin has remained insanely busy since Step by Step shut down production. Her most recent role came in the comedy series Hollywood Darlings, a show centered around former child stars from her generation. So far, the show has only aired 8 episodes, and Lakin has yet to become as popular as she was in the 1990s.

3. Staci Keanan. Unlike other shows that took place in the Bay Area during the 1990s, the series Step by Step chose to be featured in a Wisconsin town. Despite comparisons to other shows on the air during the time, Step by Step was able to stand on its own, and it proved to be a success. The story of having two families blend together had been done in the past, but this modernized version resonated with fans. Staci Keanan starred as the character Dana Foster on the series, and she appeared in 159 episodes of Step by Step from 1991 to 1998. While on Step by Step, she made an appearance on Boy Meets World in 1996. She continued to act sparingly throughout the years, though she has very few projects of note. One hit television show hardly guarantees to sustain success in the entertainment industry, and Keanan is a perfect example of this. Despite appearing on two hit shows, her success was limited to the 1990s.