Geena Davis' Early TV Role Before Stardom

Geena Davis' television acting journey began on the NBC sitcom "Buffalo Bill." This marked her professional debut on the small screen, appearing alongside the late Dabney Coleman. Davis landed a series regular role just a year after her film debut in "Tootsie," which also featured Coleman.

The "Buffalo Bill" series starred Coleman as the abrasive TV host Bill Bittinger in Buffalo, New York. Davis portrayed production assistant Wendy Killian at the fictional WBFL TV station. The show garnered significant critical praise, receiving 11 Emmy nominations during its two seasons in 1983 and 1984.

Despite the critical success and numerous nominations, "Buffalo Bill" did not achieve high viewership, leading to its cancellation. Following the show's conclusion, Davis guest-starred in other series before securing a lead role in the 1985 sitcom "Sara," which also aired for a single season.