Believe it or not, in his six-decade-long career, Sylvester Stallone has never starred in a television show. He appeared in series including "Police Story," "Kojak," and "Las Vegas," but those were all short guest performances. He also did a cameo in David Crane and Marta Kauffman's sitcom "Dream On" in 1991, where he played himself. But due to how much the landscape of television and cinema evolved in the last decade, the trajectory and the outlook of big stars doing TV have changed substantially. Today, starring in hit shows like "Yellowstone" or "1923" is a prestigious endeavor.
In an interview with CBS News, Stallone admitted that it feels rather strange to be on television. He further explained, "At one time, when you were on TV, you were like, 'Oh, boy, I guess I'm genetically flawed.' Things have changed now. Now, it's just the opposite. Your best actors are streaming." And he is right, indeed. Legendary movie stars like him, Kevin Costner, or Harrison Ford, for instance, are taking roles in shows like "Shrinking," "Yellowstone," and "Tulsa King." Considering how much the quality of writing and production developed in recent years, it's not a surprise that these iconic actors seek opportunities to appear on the small screen.
