In 1991, the cable web link was purchased by Discovery Communications, branded as an educational broadcaster.
“But I was wrong: they must be saving that for the finale.”
When her TLC series bowed in, Tucker was in her late 40s and attempting a career comeback.
“Maybe people will see this, and they’ll understand me,” she explained.
Tucker, however, was hopeful to restart the show with a new web connection and a new name.
“It’s called ‘Tuckertime’ now.
I almost have six shows ready to go.
We are looking for another web link,” she toldReuters.
Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, “Tuckertime” never did make it to television.
I can’t say failure.
All told, Frakes took credit for more than 1,000 pageant victories.
Speaking withEntertainment Weekly, Frakes explained his passion for pageants.
“Pageants are like theater,” he explained.
“They’re like sports.
Pageants are like the Olympics of beauty in our society.
It’s where you’re setting yourself up to be judged by your inside and outward appearance.”
Judging by the connection’s tone at the time, TLC had pretty high hopes for the series.
“We are thrilled to have Brad Garrett on board.
His comedic instincts and enthusiasm for the project are going to put this series over the top.
After just a few episodes aired, TLC yanked the show off the air.
The vacant time slot was filled by reruns of “Toddlers & Tiaras.”
If the show had drawn sufficient ratings, TLC would have given the green light for more episodes.
TLC added to the pile with “America’s Worst Tattoos.”
“I was 18 years old and I let him cover me in tattoos,” she explained.
“He was not very good.”
The series ultimately ran for 24 episodes.
AsTheWrapreported, the show centered on two of the airline’s airport hubs in Denver and Baltimore.
“Airports are complete microcosms, and each of them has stories and frustrations.
They are incredibly relatable.
We were able to capture that.”
Discussing the show withUSA Today, Rose praised Americans for their ability to forgive public figures for their wrongdoing.
“We give people second chances.
And I’d be the happiest guy in the world if I got one,” he said.
“But that’s not why I did the show.”
Viewers either saw through the not-so-hidden agenda or simply didn’t care.
Not surprisingly, a second season wasn’t ordered.
Family S.O.S.
“I’ve always been about the parents,” Frost told theIndependent.
“I wanted to do a wider format that would show how I was helping the adults …
I’ve had some real head-on situations with some of the fathers.
Not all of that you would have got to see in the old shows.
Now you’ve got the option to.
It’s very raw.”
As a review inThe Washington Postpointed out, “Family S.O.S.”
was not an easy show to watch and many viewers didn’t.
The show was axed after just one season.
“They’re interested in doing something that has substance but we can have fun along the way.
I love to laugh.
That’s the best medicine.”
Only four episodes of “Totally T-Boz” were ever produced, and the series never returned after that.
According to Watkins, that was at her behest.
