RAJA 303 The series gained additional interest after Steve Carell became famous and mentioned it several times in interviews, particularly after reading an excerpt of Peter Ko's review during a 2006 Television Critics Association speech. The series premiered on ABC on October 21, 1997. Although 11 episodes (plus a pilot) were produced, the series was canceled after only three had aired. This doesn't sit well with Hadley, who has a blowup with Simon, resulting in her attending an acting class and him paying a visit to Nigel (Ian Abercrombie), his acting mentor.|Will it Pay Off?