Before she became a TV icon as Ling Woo on Ally McBeal, Lucy Liu had her first major role in 1996 on CBS’s short-lived sitcom Pearl — a show that, despite a stellar cast and decent reviews, couldn’t survive the ratings gauntlet. Starring Rhea Perlman as a widow returning to college, the show centered on Lucy’s character, Amy Li, a brilliant, almost Spock-like student whose Asian identity drew early criticism for stereotyping — a concern the creators openly addressed. With guest stars like Ted Danson and Bryan Cranston, and a lineup that included Malcolm McDowell and Carol Kane, Pearl had all the ingredients for success — but it just couldn’t find its audience, getting canceled after just 22 episodes. It’s a fascinating footnote in Lucy’s career: her first big break, and a reminder that even the most promising stars can have shows that don’t quite make it.
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