Recurring Characters and Guest Stars
- David Crosby .... Chester
- Omri Katz .... Tony Hemingway, John's son. Katz would be replaced in an unaired fourth season episode with Ryan Reynolds.
- Mayim Bialik .... Rachel, John's daughter
- Ted McGinley .... Karl Reese, Carly's boyfriend and future ex-husband
Over the course of its run, the show featured several recurring characters, as well as spots by celebrities.
One regular guest star in the first/second seasons was David Crosby, who played Chester, John's AA sponsor.
Bobcat Goldthwait guested for one episode, playing an assistant to John who was constantly a mess but became suddenly efficient and 'normal,' as soon as he became drunk.
Richard S. "Kinky" Friedman appeared as himself in a jail cell.
Gigi Rice's husband, Ted McGinley, appeared in 4 episodes, playing her character's love interest.
Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty reprised their Golden Girls characters for one episode.
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