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Dallas Star's Bloopers Landed Major Comedy Role
26 Aug
Summary
- Patrick Duffy's blooper reel from Dallas secured a major role.
- Producers sought a comedic actor, unaware of Duffy's talent.
- Outtakes led to Duffy being considered for the 'Step by Step' patriarch.
Patrick Duffy, known for his role in "Dallas," unexpectedly found a career-defining opportunity through his on-set mishaps. During a sabbatical from "Dallas," producer Leonard Katzman informed sitcom creators Thomas L. Miller and Robert Boyett that Duffy might be leaving the show. When asked if "Dallas" star Larry Hagman was departing, Katzman clarified it was Duffy, prompting skepticism about his comedic abilities.
Katzman then presented Miller, Boyett, and William Bickley with Duffy's "Dallas" blooper reel. The outtakes revealed a comedic talent that impressed the creators, leading to discussions about casting Duffy as the patriarch in the TGIF sitcom "Step by Step."
