Janeane Garofalo believes a random meeting with Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David helped her land a guest role on the sitcom Seinfeld in 1996.
The actress played Jerry's girlfriend and lookalike Jeannie Steinman in two episodes across seasons 7 and 8. In the first, her character saves Jerry from a car accident and the pair becomes engaged before splitting in the second episode titled The Foundation.
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Jennifer Runyon, known for her roles in the 1984 film 'Ghostbusters' and the sitcom 'Charles in Charge,' died on March 6, 2026, at age 65 following a battle with cancer. Her family announced the news via Facebook, and friend Erin Murphy confirmed it on social media.
The sitcom Seinfeld underwent a notable change in its writing process after co-creator Larry David left at the end of season seven, leading to a broader and stranger tone in the final two seasons. A writers' room replaced the original collaborative approach between David and Jerry Seinfeld. This shift influenced episodes, including the controversial finale.
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Jerry Seinfeld abandoned plans for a claymation episode of his sitcom after learning that Home Improvement had already produced a similar one. The decision came during discussions for Seinfeld's ninth season. This behind-the-scenes story highlights how the two popular 1990s shows indirectly influenced each other.
Christina Applegate revealed on The View that her initial pay offer for Anchorman was offensive and below her male co-stars' salaries. Will Ferrell and Adam McKay supplemented her pay from their own earnings to secure her role as Veronica Corningstone. She described the experience as invaluable to her career.
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Melissa Peterman discussed the recent guest appearance by her former Reba co-star JoAnna Garcia Swisher on NBC's Happy's Place. Swisher played Kenzie, an actress mimicking Reba McEntire's character in social media promos. Peterman also previewed Jane Lynch's debut as Gabby's mother in the show's second season.
Lisa Kudrow wrapped up her role as Valerie Cherish in the May 10 finale of the HBO comedy series The Comeback. The episode addressed the impact of artificial intelligence on the entertainment industry while giving the character a satisfying conclusion on her own terms.
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Ryan Michelle Bathe, who plays Jane's CIA mentor Stacy in Paradise season 2 episode 6, shared insights into her character's relationship with Jane during a TVLine interview. The episode delves into Jane's disturbing backstory, including violent incidents and training at The Farm. Bathe also hosts the show's official season 2 podcast.