On this day March 20 1984 the short-lived sitcom Shaping Up premiered on ABC. Starring Leslie Nielsen and Jennifer Tilly the series was set in a California health club and followed the comedic interactions between the gym’s eccentric owner and its employees.
Despite its talented cast and fitness-themed humor the show failed to gain traction and was canceled after only five episodes. While Shaping Up was short-lived Leslie Nielsen went on to solidify his status as a comedy legend in films like The Naked Gun series.
80s insight: Shaping Up was created by Sam Simon who later became one of the key figures behind The Simpsons.