Why Jan Smithers Walked Away From Hollywood After WKRP in Cincinnati

Jan Smithers became famous almost by accident after appearing on a Newsweek cover, then found lasting fame as Bailey Quarters on WKRP in Cincinnati. But at just 38, she quietly walked away from Hollywood. In this video, we explore Jan Smithers’ unexpected rise, her career on WKRP, marriage to James Brolin, motherhood, and the surprising reason she chose a private life over continued fame.