What did Andrew Shue say about working with Melrose Place creator Aaron Spelling?

Shue felt Spelling was "trying to keep [him] down" and interfered with other job opportunities outside of the show, leading Shue to ultimately leave Melrose Place in 1997.

How did Shue's feelings about Melrose Place change over time?

Shue initially didn't think the show would become the "pop culture wildfire" it did, but he says he has "a great pride for the time" he worked on the show and it became "seminal" in his life.

What was Shue's reaction when Melrose Place creator Aaron Spelling passed away in 2006?

Despite their "run-ins," Shue says he "literally cried" when Spelling died, showing the lasting impact the show and its creator had on him.

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Melrose Place Star Reflects on Fame's Toll and Leaving the Hit Show

5 Nov

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Summary

Actor Andrew Shue discusses his time on Melrose Place
Felt show creator Aaron Spelling tried to limit his outside work
Shed tears when Spelling died despite their "run-ins"

Melrose Place Star Reflects on Fame's Toll and Leaving the Hit Show

In a recent interview, former Melrose Place star Andrew Shue opened up about his time on the hit 90s drama series. Shue, who played Jake Hanson for the show's first five seasons, says he had a "good sense" the series would be successful given creator Aaron Spelling's previous success with Beverly Hills, 90210.

However, Shue explains the show's initial "intention" was "a lot nicer and sweeter," but it wasn't until Heather Locklear joined the cast that it became the "backstabbing" hit it was known for. Shue admits he did not expect Melrose Place to become the "pop culture wildfire" it did.

While Shue says being on a hit show was "really fun," he also experienced the downsides of fame, feeling he and others "started to lose [their] humanity" as fans saw them only as their characters, not as real people. This ultimately led Shue to leave the show in 1997, two years before it ended.