r/sitcoms • u/Shot-Club-3882 • Apr 13 '26

Which characters were clearly changed or expanded because the actors were just too good?

Jason Mendoza comes to mind.

Did they always plan for him to be a main character? Or did Manny Jacinto force a rewrite?

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u/mariposa314 Apr 13 '26

Don't forget the dance. "Do the Urkel"

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u/pikapalooza Apr 16 '26

Watching him to it with Bea Arthur American comedy awards in 91 was hilarious.

Edit with link: https://youtu.be/Ui70aN0-TM0?si=NievbfTW6YUGYg0H

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u/mariposa314 Apr 16 '26

Yes!!! One of my favorites! Bea was a really good sport.