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4 unusual facts about Grace Under Fire


Jean Speegle Howard

Howard made appearances in over 30 television shows, mostly sitcoms, such as Married... With Children (1994–1996), but she also had guest spots on such series as Grace Under Fire (1993) and Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) beginning from 1975 (mostly from during the 1980s and 1990s) until her death.

Joan Binder Weiss

Most notably, Weiss has written several episodes for both Gilmore Girls and Everwood, although other writing credits include episodes for Inconceivable, Journeyman, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Grace Under Fire, Summerland and the 1992 Fractured Film Awards.

Karen Hall

In her career as writer, producer and creative consultant, Hall has worked on numerous series including Hill Street Blues, Moonlighting, Roseanne and Grace Under Fire.

Wayne Lemon

He has written for such critically acclaimed shows as Grace Under Fire and The Famous Teddy Z as well as cult favorites The Torkelsons, Invasion America and Movie Stars.


Caryn Mandabach

Caryn Mandabach produced ground-breaking US hits including The Cosby Show, Roseanne, A Different World (1990–1993), Grace Under Fire (1993–1998), Cybill (1995–1998), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1997–2001), That '80s Show (2002), That '70s Show (1998–2004), and Grounded for Life (2001–2005).

David Trainer

Among many others, his directing credits also include several episodes of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Grace Under Fire, Cybill, Anything But Love, My Boys and Hot in Cleveland.

Don Curry

He is best known for starring as Craig's sex-crazed Uncle Elroy Jones in Next Friday and Friday After Next and for his role on the sitcom Grace Under Fire.

Married to the Kellys

Married to the Kellys also starred Josh Braaten (That '80s Show), Nancy Lenehan (Grace Under Fire), Emily Rutherfurd (The Ellen Show, Van Wilder), Sam Anderson (Angel) and newcomer Derek Waters.

Seattle Rainiers

One of those was outfielder Casey Sander, a Seattle native who played one season in 1975 before embarking upon an acting career and eventually landing a regular role in the longtime ABC-TV sitcom Grace Under Fire.


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