Brett Butler

Project: Grace Under Fire

During the early ‘90s, there were many popular sitcoms on television, which included the likes of Home Improvement and Roseanne. Right alongside them is Chuck Lorre’s blue-collar sitcom Grace Under Fire, which starred actor Brett Butler. On the show, he portrayed the role of Grace Kelly, who was a single mother simply trying to raise her three children in a small town located in Missouri. The series’ humor and relatability led to it becoming a smash hit and its popularity carried it through a number of seasons, before it was abruptly cancelled back in 1998. After five years on air, the show got the axe and many are still wondering why.

According to reports, it all fell upon Butler’s shoulders. The actress had been going through a number of personal and professional struggles, which left her unable to perform. There were also rumors that she had many instances of being a “diva” on set. No attorneys were involved, but many were still saddened by the show’s demise.