On this day, January 23, 1985, Sara premiered on NBC. The sitcom starred Geena Davis as Sara McKenna, a quirky and independent lawyer navigating the challenges of her career and personal life. The cast also featured Bill Maher as her fellow attorney and roommate, Marty, adding a comedic dynamic to the series.
Despite its clever humor and talented cast, Sara struggled with ratings and was canceled after just one season, producing 13 episodes. However, it provided an early showcase for Geena Davis, who went on to achieve major success in films like The Fly and Thelma & Louise.
Fun Fact: Sara was one of Geena Davis’s first major TV roles, shortly before her breakout performance in The Fly (1986).
Trivia Question: What 1991 film earned Geena Davis an Academy Award nomination for her role as Thelma Dickinson?
Despite its clever humor and talented cast, Sara struggled with ratings and was canceled after just one season, producing 13 episodes. However, it provided an early showcase for Geena Davis, who went on to achieve major success in films like The Fly and Thelma & Louise.
Fun Fact: Sara was one of Geena Davis’s first major TV roles, shortly before her breakout performance in The Fly (1986).
Trivia Question: What 1991 film earned Geena Davis an Academy Award nomination for her role as Thelma Dickinson?