30 Years Ago, Molly Ringwald Starred In A Sitcom Bomb With An Amazing Cast
It's hard to believe a sitcom starring Molly Ringwald ever bomb, but even a cast of future A-Listers couldn't save this forgotten '90s series.
In 1994, the sitcom Friends took the world by storm, setting the stage for a wave of Friends-like shows. One such show was Townies, starring 80s movie icon Molly Ringwald. Townies aimed to follow a group of friends in Gloucester, Massachusetts, as they navigated life, work, and relationships in the 90s. Despite the highly talented cast, including Ringwald, Jenna Elfman, and Lauren Graham, the show failed to impress critics and audiences alike.
Critics panned the show for its low-quality writing and uninspired plotlines, and viewers couldn't keep up with the flood of other sitcoms on air. After only 10 episodes, ABC decided to cancel the show altogether. Looking back, it's hard to believe that such a show could have failed, given the star-studded cast. Ringwald, the show's lead, had already proven her talent in the 80s.
Jenna Elfman and Lauren Graham also had bright futures ahead, with Elfman later becoming a sitcom star in Dharma and Greg and Graham finding her breakout role as Lorelai in The Gilmore Girls. Even the supporting cast had significant careers after the show's demise. Ron Livingston went on to star in the cult classic Office Space, Bill Burr became a well-known stand-up comedian and actor, and Conchata Ferrell landed the iconic role of Berta in Two and a Half Men.
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