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“Anything But Love” is a forgotten ’90s sitcom that starred Jamie Lee Curtis playing a burgeoning magazine writer at the center of a will they, won’t they romance. Created by Wendy Kout, this underrated sitcom followed Hannah (Curtis) and Marty (Richard Lewis), who developed a bond after becoming colleagues at a Chicago-based magazine. There’s instant romantic chemistry between the pair, but they’re too distracted by exes and assignments to act on it right away.
With this being a sitcom, though, it’s only a matter of time until sparks fly between them. The spark between Curtis and Lewis in “Anything But Love” received lots of love from critics, with reviewers praising its offbeat approach to familiar sitcom tropes. Unfortunately, the show’s momentum was derailed by ever-changing time slots and network meddling, which didn’t help its chances of scoring consistently high ratings. Now, it’s an overlooked work in Curtis’ oeuvre, but some folks still fondly remember the sitcom.
Sitcom fans remember Anything But Love
These days, “Anything But Love” is arguably a footnote in Jamie Lee Curtis’ career, as she’s found massive success as a movie and TV star, even garnering critical acclaim for her roles in series like “The Bear.” Be that as it may, her run on this four-season wonder warmed the hearts of sitcom fans who’ve had the pleasure of watching it throughout the years. “I adored ‘Anything But Love’,” one fan wrote. “That was such a great show.” Of course, a show like “Anything But Love” relies on its stars to portray a couple worth rooting for.
Fortunately, Richard Lewis and Curtis managed to accomplish that, with one fan writing, “It was a fun show. They had good chemistry.” Curtis also has fond memories of starring on “Anything But Love,” as she enjoyed working alongside Lewis. The “Halloween” star praised the comedian for making her laugh and helping her become sober behind the scenes, with the pair maintaining a strong friendship long after the show ended. As important as “Anything But Love” is to Curtis, the series isn’t currently streaming anywhere. The only way to the forgotten sitcom is by tracking down episodes on YouTube, or buying the DVD release of Seasons 1 and 2.