09-27-2003, 03:18 AM
the "and so-and-so as so-and-so" credit seems to be another way of giving proper billing to important talent. Much like getting top billing for a movie or a show, the business uses the terms "also starring" and "and so-and-so as..". It's possibly a contractual thing, or a way of a show giving proper credit to an under-appreciated actor who deserves it. In "Mallrats", Kevin Smith decided to give the credit to Michael Rooker, yet also singled out Priscilla Barnes with the "With" credit. In the show "ER", Eriq La Salle held the credit for his stint on the show, and it is currently held by Paul McCrane.
The most infamous "and so-and-so..." is Jerry Mathers, of course, as the Beaver. Hugh Beaumont received first billing for the show, but that might be attributed to the fact that they ran down the actors names in alphabetical order, as opposed to contractual stipulations that Beaumont might have demanded, however, the show felt it was important to emphasize the show's actual star, Jerry Mathers.
The most infamous "and so-and-so..." is Jerry Mathers, of course, as the Beaver. Hugh Beaumont received first billing for the show, but that might be attributed to the fact that they ran down the actors names in alphabetical order, as opposed to contractual stipulations that Beaumont might have demanded, however, the show felt it was important to emphasize the show's actual star, Jerry Mathers.