Mad About You might have sharply focused on the relationship between Paul and Jamie Buchman, but those closest to the couple were integral to the show’s success. Paul and Jamie’s friends and family made regular appearances. Those appearances wove a rich tapestry of interconnected storylines that made the show special. Jamie’s best friend and former boss, Fran Devanow, portrayed by Leila Kenzle, was an important fixture in the original series. Jamie’s sister, Lisa Stemple, and Paul’s cousin, Ira Buchman, were equally important. Lis and Ira both returned for the 2019 reboot. Fran, however, was nowhere to be found. There was a good reason for that. Leila Kenzle retired from acting after Mad About You.
Fran Devanow and Jamie Buchman | Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank Leila Kenzle found a new career following the success of ‘Mad About You’
Fans of the series felt Kenzle’s absence...
Fran Devanow and Jamie Buchman | Alice S. Hall/NBCU Photo Bank Leila Kenzle found a new career following the success of ‘Mad About You’
Fans of the series felt Kenzle’s absence...
- 4/19/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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