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This beloved sitcom followed the employees of an Atlanta interior design firm from 1986-1993. Now the Sugarbaker sisters and their cohorts are just begging for a comeback. Click through to find out who we chose for our imaginary update! (CBS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’!['Designing Women' Recast]()
We think comediennes would be best to redo this classic, so we'd have today's funniest ladies take on Julia, Suzanne & Co. MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Julia_Sugarbaker]()
Dixie Carter was sophisticated liberal intellectual Julia Sugarbaker. Julia started the design firm with her shallow sister, Suzanne. (CBS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Julia Sugarbaker Recast]()
We have another Julia in mind for this role: 'Seinfeld' alumni Louis-Dreyfus. She can do comedy (obviously), and she certainly has the smarts to play boss lady Julia Sugarbaker. (AP) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Suzanne_Sugarbaker]()
Delta Burke played Suzanne Sugarbaker, a flashy, materialistic former beauty queen. The silly counterpart to serious sister Julia. (CBS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Suzanne Sugarbaker Recast]()
Broadway staple Kristin Chenoweth has the looks and spirit to play self-centered Suzanne to a T. Of course, she'd probably have to dye her hair. (REUTERS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Mary Jo Shively]()
Practical designer Mary Jo was played by Annie Potts to perfection. (CBS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Mary Jo Shively Recast]()
We think a little bit o' Liz Lemon would be great for this role. Let's get the current queen of comedy, Tina Fey! (REUTERS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Charlene Frazier Stillfield]()
Jean Smart played sweet country girl Charlene. (ABC) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Charlene Frazier Stillfield Recast]()
Amy Poehler would have to turn down the snark, but she could be hilarious as the naive office manager. (REUTERS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Anthony Bouvier]()
Meshach Taylor was Anthony, the only guy on staff and an ex con (he was falsely accused!). (CBS) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’![Anthony Bouvier Recast]()
'Weeds' star Romany Malco would be spot-on as the show's lone male voice. (AP) MORE FOX411.COM RECAST BLASTS RECAST BLAST: 'Gilligan's Island.'RECAST BLAST: 'Saved By the Bell.'RECAST BLAST: ‘Three’s Company’FOX411 Recast Blast: ‘Designing Women’
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