Some of today's brightest stars nearly landed iconic TV roles, but didn't for better or worse. Author Eila Mell reveals a few near-misses to the New York Post:
- Harrison Ford turned down the part of "Meathead" in All in the Family.
- Mickey Rooney also passed on bigot Archie Bunker.
- Rosie O'Donnell was almost cast on Seinfeld as neighbor Elaine.