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‘Shrinking’ Star Ted McGinley On Being Labeled the Patron Saint of Jumping the Shark: ‘I Started Losing Jobs’
The star of such shows as "Happy Days" and "Married ...With Children" talks about losing jobs from being associated with TV shows jumping the shark.
The origins of the phrase referred to an episode in Season 5 of “Happy Days” in which Henry Winkler’s character Fonzie literally jumps over a shark while on water skis. Currently, McGinley is enjoying starring with Harrison Ford and Jason Segal on “Shrinking,” on which he plays Derek, the easygoing husband of Liz (Christa Miller, who happens to be the real-life wife of show co-creator Bill Lawrence.) Derek has become a fan favorite for his unwavering support of Liz, though the show currently finds their marriage strained after she starts spending time with an ex-boyfriend.
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