Shows Where the Title Star is Not That Name in the Show

Sitcoms that the star doesn’t actually use their last name in the show.

The Andy Griffith Show, which aired from October 3, 1960, to April 1, 1968, was one of the most beloved American television sitcoms of its era, set in the fictional small town of Mayberry, North Carolina. Although it carried star Andy Griffith’s name, there was in fact no character named Andy Griffith in the series; Griffith portrayed Sheriff Andy Taylor,

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The Bob Newhart Show – Doyle’s Space: SitCom Hall of Fame

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The Bob Newhart Show is a classic American sitcom that aired on CBS from September 16, 1972, to April 1, 1978, with a total of 142 half-hour episodes over six seasons. Created by David Davis and Lorenzo Music, the show was a part of the wave of groundbreaking comedies during the 1970s,

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Gilligan’s Island – Doyle’s Space: SitCom Hall of Fame

My 8th Inductee into my Sitcom Hall of Fame is the show Gilligan’s Island.

“Gilligan’s Island” is a classic American television sitcom that aired from September 26, 1964, to April 17, 1967. Created by Sherwood Schwartz[1], the show revolves around the misadventures of seven castaways who are stranded on a deserted island in the South Pacific. It’s known for its enduring popularity and cultural impact.

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