This CBS sitcom was such a disappointment that, out of the six episodes produced, only one ever aired. With a cast that included Alexa Kenin, Cathryn O’Neill, Heather Thomas, Tracy Phillips, and Jillian Kesner, ‘Co-Ed Fever’ followed the story of a group of young girls that lived in a dorm at Baxter College.
What’s worse is that ‘Co-Ed Fever’ was meant to be one part of a three-part “frat house” comedy series, but the plot and production were so disastrous that all three of them were a flop.
The San Pedro Beach Bums
Just by its name, you can probably guess what 'The San Pedro Beach Bums' was about. That's right; it was about five young friends that shared a houseboat in Southern California. Released by ABC in 1977, the show had a decent cast, with names like Stuart Pankin, John Mark Robinson, and Christopher Murney.
However, this story about a group of young, carefree men living it up in San Pedro, California, didn't have enough substance to keep audiences engaged. It was cancelled in under three months, with just 10 episodes making it to air.
Rosetti and Ryan
The 1977 legal drama 'Rosetti and Ryan' starred Tony Roberts and Squire Fridell as two very different attorneys practicing law. Unfortunately, the series was canceled after a short month, with only 6 episodes ever airing.
Even though NBC thought a legal drama with two likable characters had all the ingredients to become a hit show, this wasn't the case, and they canceled the show soon after its premiere.
Karen
Premiering on ABC in January 1975, 'Karen' was a comedy series that followed the life of Karen Angelo, played by Karen Valentine. Angelo was a single, hard-working woman with a job at a Washington D.C.-based organization called 'Open America.' The organization sought to expose corrupt politicians and lobby for civil rights, and Angelo was at the forefront.
Unfortunately, an interesting premise and good acting weren't enough to keep the audiences' interest, so just six months after its release, ABC pulled the show off the air. A star-studded cast included Denver Pyle, Dene Dietrich, Oliver Clark, Aldine King, and more.
Gibbsville
Released in 1976, the action-drama series 'Gibbsville' was about a cub reporter that worked for the Gibbsville Courier in Pennsylvania. The show was set in the 1940s, and NBC had high hopes of it being a hit. Unfortunately, only six out of the 13 produces episodes were ever aired.
A cast that included Gig Young and John Savage as the lead roles weren't enough to save this boring show. It was based on a film that was written and directed by Frank D. Gilroy, called the 'The Turning Point of Jim Malloy.'