Kathy Garver is not holding back about the failed 2002 remake of "Family Affair."In a new interview with Fox News Digital, Garver — who is gearing up to celebrate the 60th anniversary of "Family Affair" by hosting a special marathon featured on Catchy Comedy — explained why the reboot lacked the chemistry, warmth and familial bond that made the classic show so beloved."Excuse my language, but it sucked," Garver, who portrayed Cissy in the original series, said."And it did for many reasons."'FAMILY AFFAIR' STAR TALKS 'SURVIVING CISSY,' SEEING ANISSA JONES FOR THE LAST TIME AND ALLEGED SITCOM CURSEKathy Garver, who played Cissy in the original "Family Affair" series, said the 2002 remake "sucked." (Everett Collection; Mark Gunter/Getty Images for ACCA Journal)The original "Family Affair" premiered in 1966 and followed bachelor Bill Davis as he unexpectedly became the guardian of his late brother and sister-in-law's three children: Cissy, Buffy and Jody.
Brian Keith played Bill, while Sebastian Cabot portrayed the family’s butler, Mr.French.The 2002 remake featured Gary Cole as Bill Davis and Tim Curry as Mr.
French.Although Garver praised both actors, she said they brought entirely different qualities to the characters audiences had already grown attached to.KELSEY GRAMMER ADMITS IT'S 'EXHAUSTING' WHEN MOVIES TRY TO ALTER HISTORY TO FIT MODERN TASTES"I think it’s very difficult to do a remake," Garver said.
"When they see Gary Cole, they say, ‘Well, that’s not Uncle Bill.’"Cole was "great in ‘NCIS,’" Garver said, but "as you know, he’s no Brian Keith."Keith’s appeal, she explained, came from the contrast between his tough exterior and his tenderness toward the children.GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HEREPortrait of the cast of the television series "Family Affair" on Aug.10, 1966.
Pictured from left are Anissa Jones as Buffy, Brian Keith as Bill Davis, Kathy Garver as Cissy, Sebastian Cabot as Mr.French and...