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Lucy Liu's Early Role Before Ally McBeal
25 Jul
Summary
- Lucy Liu's first regular TV role was on the sitcom 'Pearl'.
- The show reunited Rhea Perlman with 'Cheers' co-star Ted Danson.
- Malcolm McDowell played an elitist professor in the series.
Lucy Liu's early television career included a significant role in the 1996 CBS sitcom "Pearl." This series marked her first major role as a series regular, preceding her iconic part as Ling Woo on "Ally McBeal" in 1997.
The sitcom centered on Pearl Caraldo, a widow in her late forties who enrolls in university. She faces opposition from an elitist professor, Stephen Pynchon, portrayed by Malcolm McDowell. Liu played Amy Li, an intelligent student and part of Pearl's university circle.
"Pearl" featured a notable ensemble cast, including Rhea Perlman as Pearl, Carol Kane as her sister-in-law Annie, and Dash Mihok as Pearl's son Joey. The show also attracted well-known guest stars such as Ted Danson, Bryan Cranston, and Danny DeVito, further highlighting its star power.
