lasting fame

But can they turn their victory into lasting fame?

“You Never Know” takes readers through Selleck’s years at the University of Southern California, in the Army, being bachelor No. 2 on “The Dating Game” and small roles and commercials before earning an Emmy and lasting fame as Thomas Magnum.

Lasting fame, on the other hand, is never as certain, especially back in the '70s and '80s, unless one abided by a set of unspoken rules.

Character actor found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original “Night Court” sitcom.

A character actor who found lasting fame as an eccentric but gentle giant bailiff on the original “Night Court” sitcom.