Jen on TV (other than Friends)
Most of the public came to know Jen through her role on Friends While that was, of course, her longest-running television role, she has appeared on the small screen in other series, even before anyone knew her as Rachel. Here is a sampling of her lesser-known work on TV:
Ferris Bueller In this short-lived spinoff of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Jen played Jeannie, the big-sister role originally portrayed by Jennifer Grey in the film. This series, which also featured Charlie Schlatter as Ferris, lasted only a few episodes and did not achieve the renown of the original.
Molloy This summer replacement series starred Jen as Courtney, and Mayim Bialik as Molloy. Unfortunately, it lasted only two episodes.
The Edge This sketch comedy series lasted one season, riding on the success of In Living Color. It is actually regarded as an underrated gem by many; while some of its humor borders on the absurd, other sketches are, in fact quite witty. This show provided a vehicle for a young Jen to hone her skills as a comedienne.
Muddling Through This series was actually slated for the fall of 1994 alongside Friends. The producers of Friends took a risk in casting her, knowing that if she ended up committing to another show, she would have to withdraw from theirs. However, Muddling Through faded fast, and the rest, as they say, is television history.
Guest-starring roles
Quantum Leap - Kiki Wilson
Partners - CPA Suzanne
Hercules - Galatea
South Park - Mrs. Stevens
King Of The Hill - Pepperoni Sue
Dirt (upcoming) - Tina Harrod
March 2nd, 2007 at 11:41 am
Thanks for that. I really cant wait for that “dirt” episode to air. That should be good stuff!!