Jane Curtin Starred In A Hit '80s Sitcom That Nobody Talks About Today
In the '80s, Jane Curtin and Susan Saint James starred in a hit Emmy-winning sitcom about two divorced friends raising their families together.
Jane Curtin starred in a successful '80s sitcom titled "Kate and Allie" that has largely been forgotten today. The show was a family sitcom featuring two divorced childhood friends raising their children together. Jane Curtin played the more traditional parent role, while Susan Saint James portrayed the free-spirited one. The series debuted in the middle of the 1983-1984 television season and quickly gained popularity, becoming a top 10 show by the end of that season.
Kate and Allie won five Emmy nominations and two awards in its first season, including an Emmy for Jane Curtin as outstanding lead actress in a comedy series. The show maintained its success in the following seasons, earning more Emmy nominations and victories. However, as the ratings began to decline, the show was eventually canceled after six seasons.
Despite its initial popularity and critical acclaim, Kate and Allie struggled to find success in syndication and was not available on streaming platforms until recently. There were even plans for a potential reboot in the early 2020s, but nothing came of it.
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