Jeff Goldblum Starred In An '80s Series That Nobody Talks About Today
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Key Points:
- Jeff Goldblum starred in the 1980 ABC detective comedy "Tenspeed and Brown Shoe," portraying a straightlaced stockbroker turned private eye alongside Ben Vereen's street-smart partner.
- The show initially attracted a large audience but was canceled after 14 episodes due to declining ratings and mixed critical reviews citing its reliance on a buddy-comedy formula.
- Retrospective reviews praised the chemistry between Goldblum and Vereen, highlighting the show as a fun, if dated, watch with engaging performances.
- Goldblum has spoken fondly of the series and noted that former President Bill Clinton was a notable fan who never missed an episode.
- After the show's cancellation, Goldblum continued to balance film and television roles, including recent appearances in "Search Party" and Netflix's "KAOS."
