Why Gregory Sierra Left Barney Miller After Two Seasons for a Short-Lived Sitcom
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David Rode
Summary
Gregory Sierra, known for his role as Julio Fuentes on "Sanford and Son," joined the original cast of the hit sitcom "Barney Miller" in the mid-1970s but left after just two seasons. He made the decision to star in another sitcom called "AES Hudson Street," which turned out to be a short-lived failure, canceled after only five episodes. The article explores how actors sometimes make career missteps by leaving successful shows for opportunities that don't pan out.
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TVLineWhy Gregory Sierra Left Barney Miller After Two Seasons for a Short-Lived Sitcomtvline.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledIt's not always easy to predict what will be a hit, so actors don't always make the right choice.
Sierra was part of the original cast of 'Barney Miller' in the mid '70s, but didn't stick around long — unfortunately for him.
Sierra's big break came on 'Sanford and Son,' one of the best shows of the '70s.
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