Whatever Happened To JEAN & LIZ SAGAL, from TV's DOUBLE TROUBLE? 

I was obsessed with Jean and Liz Segal as a thirteen-year-old teenager

Finally! I’m glad SOMEONE has finally given attention to this series and these two actresses!!! No one ever believes me when I say Katey is their older sister. The guy between the two sisters in the pic from Grease 2 is Matt Lattanzi, Olivia Newton-John’s first husband. Katey Segal was a backup singer for Olivia and Bette Midler.

I LOVED double trouble and was so sad when it was cancelled!

I remember Double Trouble! My younger sister and I grew up when the show was on and called each other Kate and Allison (I was Allison) according to our personalities. I only found out today (29 May, 2024) that Katie is their sister. I cannot tell you how lovely this is to me, and how wonderful I find it that they continued their careers in the way they did. Thank you for this!! I think of the show often and I miss it.

Double Trouble was such a fun and entertaining show and Jean and Liz Sagal were completely wonderful as Kate and Allison Foster. I wish it would have lasted a little longer than the two seasons that it had. And for a time, they were everywhere. Along with their sitcom, Jean and Liz were also in the camp-tastic Grease 2 and all those memorable Doublemint Twins commercials from the early '80s (Liz even had a small role in the disaster that was Howard the Duck, but I'm not here to talk about it). They walked so that Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and Tia and Tamera Mowry could run, and the fact that they're the real life younger sisters of the legendary Katey Sagal (Peg Bundy from Married...with Children and the voice of Leela from Futurama) was mind-blowing. Good to know they're still active in the entertainment industry, but more on the behind the scenes side of things. They were so pretty then and I imagine still are now. Thanks so much for sharing, Steve! Good to have you back! ❤ I have yet another fun suggestion for you. Would you please consider doing a "Whatever Happened To..." profile of child actor Brice Beckham, best known for his role as youngest son Wesley T. Owens on the beloved 1985-90 ABC sitcom Mr. Belvedere, in a future video?

I remember double trouble. I liked that show. Shame it didn't last I didn't know until recently that Katey is their older sister. Thank you Stephen 😊

I LOVED Double Trouble … I am having a hard time wrapping my head around the 1st season only being 8 episodes - why do I remember it being much longer?? I also loved them in Grease 2 (I don’t care what people say - that movie was so fun!) You can actually see a very strong resemblance to Katey.

It was my favorite show in the 80's, I had the biggest crush on the two

Had and still have a crush on these beautiful women.

I remember Double Trouble, I was in love with both of them. They were beautiful and seemed so sweet.

Liz Sagal and I studied on a dance scholarship together at Dupree Dance Academy, back in the day … and Jeannie would come take classes as well. It was a golden era in Hollywood - the beginning of MTV and breakdance movies. We were all gigging like crazy.

Speaking of Katey Sagal Stephen she began her career as a singer and songwriter. In 1973 she worked as a backing vocalist for various singers, including Bob Dylan, Etta James and Tanya Tucker. In 1976 while a member of The group with no name, she contributed to the album Moon Over Brooklyn (on which she was credited as Katey Sagal. She performed backing vocals on Gene Simmons solo album (1978), the Molly Hatchet album Take No Prisoners (1981), and on Olivia Newton John's 1985 single "Soul Kiss." She was a member of the music group The Harlettes consisting of Bette Midler's backup singers, in (1978), and again from 1982 to 1983. In 1994 she released her first solo album Well... In 2004 she released her second album Room. One early role was a receptionist in the detective Columbo installment "Candidate For A Crime" (1973) which was directed by her father Boris. Katey Sagal briefly appeared in the 1986 music video for Debbie Harry's song French Kissin (in the USA). Sagal's first major role was a newspaper columnist in the series Mary (1985-86) Starring Mary Tyler Moore. This led to her being cast as Peggy Bundy on Married... With Children. 🙋🎸👩‍🎤📺

I was a kid when this show aired, about 8-10 years old, but I remember loving this show and watching it faithfully with my sister. Grease 2 is even another of our favorites and we loved the twins in that too. I was shocked to learn years later that Peg Bundy was their older sister but it made for awesome trivia!

I remember the show. But I just found out today that they're related to Katey Sagal! I glad to hear they remained active in showbiz.

I remember those twins and knew they were related to katey sagal when I watched married with children. They are still very beautiful, I used to dress the way they did in their show.😊😂 tthanks for updating the story for us.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

'Double Trouble' was also inspired by a book series on teenage identical twin sisters, Elizabeth (Liz) and Jessica Wakefield from the 'Sweet Valley High' book series that debuted in 1983. The one twin, Liz, was a good student, friend, sister, and more conservative than her wild, often times selfish, fashion/fame obsessed twin, Jessica. Liz's room was neat and Jessica's was a mess. They were quite opposite from each other for being identical twins. They were still close despite their many differences. In the '90s the books were made into a tv series starring identical twins, Brittany and Cynthia Daniel. They were also Double Mint twins like Liz and Jean. Cynthia is married to Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler from 'Yellowstone'). Brittany continues to act, but Cynthia quit when she got married. The last time Brittany and Cynthia appeared in anything together was 'That '80s Show,' which only lasted one season. Brittany also appeared on 'That '70s Show' as Eric Forman's cousin from Florida.

Wow, I remember watching this show for both seasons. Who DIDN'T have a crush them? ❤

I watched this show as a kid. I was 8 when it started. A few years later, as a big Married With Children fan, I was reading am article or interview with Katey Sagal and it mentioned her kid sisters, Liz and Jean, from Double Trouble. I remember being blown away because, when you're 11 or 12, that kind of thing is mind-boggling for some reason.

I LOVED Double Trouble!! I wish it would have been on longer!!

I remember Double Trouble!! I loved it being a preteen girl back then! Did not know they were related to Katie Sagal though! Thanks for this!

had a crush on these girls when i was in high school .i was 14 in 84 great memories.

I was 12 years old when Double Trouble aired and I loved the TV show:))

I remember enjoying the show when they were with their aunt. But it's been nearly 40 years since I last saw an episode, I'll have to watch again to jog my memory of the details and feel of the short-lived series. They are cute, and have me thinking of the David Crosby song "Triad".

I remember Double Trouble. I had completely forgotten about that show. Also, I had no idea that the twins were the younger siblings of Peg Bundy. Very surprising !

i was in 4th grade and watched this show every chance i could. I wanted to be just like these girls. I had no idea they were Katy's sisters. What a talented group of women!

This show was one of my favorites. It was should have run longer. Great actresses.

I was a toddler when Double Trouble was on, but I remember watching it.

Hey there …. Nice to hear these two sisters are still working in the entertainment field. Thanks and GOD Bless!!!

I had such a crush on the twins!! They were adorable!! I remember the show well!

I remember that show. One of the women was enrolled in fashion design class. The teacher of the class was funny. It is nice that they both have good careers as writers and directors.

I loved that show.. and had a huge crush on both Jean and Liz.

I loved Double Trouble!! I was 11 when it was airing. It was an all time favorite of mine!

I remember Double Trouble. I love that show! I didn't know until last year that they were the sisters of Katey Sagal.

I LOVED Double Trouble and I also loved Liz in Howard the Duck!!!❤❤

Omg! I used to love this show when I was younger. I used to want to copy their wardrobe. Loved their haircuts too.

Loved this. Loved the show Double Trouble. Liz and Jean were my first crushes.

I remember Double Trouble and loved the show! I had a crush on the twins and also remember them doing the Doule Mint Gum commercials in the 80's.

I remember Double Trouble from my childhood and have also seen a few episodes here on youtube recently. The Sagal twins and Donnelly Rhodes were great. I am also a fan of Rhodes because of his performance as Dutch on SOAP. Even though Dutch was an escaped convict, after a couple of episodes he became one of my favorite characters on SOAP.

Loved Double Trouble. I wanted to be either of them so badly back when it was on.

I actually liked Double Trouble, and I had a bit of a crush on both twins. They were cool. And then they completely changed the series halfway through, which truthfully didn't work as well for me. The show could have worked a lot longer if the network had more faith in it. Only years after the series was canceled did I learn that the twins were Katey's sisters and the daughters of director Boris Sagal (who directed a number of good Twilight Zone episodes). So, it looks like Liz and Jean followed the inspiration of their Dad. That's nice to hear.

I haven’t seen anyone mention in the comments yet that Jean and Liz both appeared in the series Picket Fences. I also loved Double Trouble, glad to see other fans.

I LOVED this show! Thank you for showcasing it!

That was a great recap of a show that I enjoyed years ago.

Wow! I was just last week looking for the intro to the second season of Double Trouble, it was my favorite intro and one of my favorite shows back then. Still is. I loved that show and was very disappointed when it was cancelled. Thank you so much for this video because I always wondered what happened to the twins. And yes, I did know that they were the sisters of KateySagal. Good video.

Nice to have you back Stephan.

As a teen in the 80's, I definitely remember this show. I recall finding out the Katie Sagal connection after Married with Children had been on for a while.

I loved that show and hated that it went off the air. I did know that they were Katie Segal's sisters, they all have the same smile ❤

I totally forgot about them.. I loved that sitcom.

I loved and watched Double Trouble. I did not know Katey was their older sister! Thanks for the video

OMG Its the twins. I think about this show all the time I have no idea why they dont re air all this good stuff! Loved It

Had forgotten that show.. but I used to love it 😂

WOW, I haven't thought about this show since it originally aired in my early teens. I recall I used to watch it from time to time, but I can't remember a single episode or plot point. I was a kid of the 70's & 80's, and shows like this was what I lived for, as I would see stuff like this in the Fall preview TV Guide and couldn't wait to watch it. Of course I remember it for the "twins" angle, and not much else, so thanks for the step back in time, as it's always a fun trip to revisit the 80's, no matter the reason.

Oh my gosh, I'd forgotten all about this show but it was one of my favorites in my early teens. I loved Jean and Liz! I remember wishing they were my friends in real life lol.

Holy poop, i totally remember this show after forgetting about it completely until now.

I loved "Double Trouble" and still remember all the words to the Maxi Burger jingle.

I was just thinking about the show earlier today. It was one of the best sitcoms in the 80s

I do remember them ,as a matter of fact, I was heartbroken when it was cancelled. I thought they were really cool and cute. Yes I also wondered if they were related to Katie Sagal. Thank you for cleaning that up.

I definitely remember Double Trouble and loved it! I resonated so much with the quiet and serious twin! I thought they were so beautiful and talented! Double Trouble aired where I lived on Saturday night's with another short lived TV show "Spencer" with the hunky Chad Lowe (before he left the series!).

i loved this show and i remember them very well.

I used to watch this show. I loved their look. They were definitely for the time. I liked it.

I loved this show when I was a kid! I had my mom cut my hair because of their look!

Definitely remember this show as a teenager, had no idea Katey was there sister, thanks for the video!

Thanks for paying tribute to this underrated show! I had the biggest crush on the twins back in the day (I was 15). There's an episode in season 2 where the power goes out and they all have fantasy scenes that are really funny! Especially, one has BIlly doing a great Jack Nicholson in the famous diner scene from 5 Easy Pieces. Hahaha. Can't find this show on dvd though,,,,,, major oversight.

I remember this show. My favorite was the Oreo scene. Also, Jean was in one of my favorite Highway to Heaven episodes. And yes, I knew they were sisters with Katie who was also in Columbo. Thanks so much for the video. Loved it.

I loved Double Trouble! Did not know they were related to Katie. Great post, thank you. I still not and think about the twins.

I never met the twins, but my favorite job I ever had was working as a phone tech at Columbia Studios when Married With Children taped there. Katey and the whole cast of that show were awesome.

I really liked Double Trouble, and always wondered why it never came back But I didn't know that Katey was their older sister. Thanks for the share

I loved this show! And the energy these 2 seemed to have! And I loved their hair too! Had no idea that Katey was their sister.

Yeah, I remember that show! I was a teenager in the 80's and used to watch DT. Had a mad crush on those girls! Never knew they are Katey Sagal's sisters, but once you said it, I do see the resemblance.

I also recall Jean & Liz doing a TV commercial for a product back in their TV days, though I cannot recall what the product was. I recall the both of them were casually seated, as if in a patio setting, talking to the camera, upon when one stopped speaking, the other sister would continue the dialogue. Though I could have a 'Mandela Effect' with regards to my recollection of that TV commercial. But in doing some searches, the Sagal sisters did do other TV commercials in the 1980s.

Sadly, Boris Segal died by walking into the blade of a helicopter while scouting locations. I always loved Double Trouble and thought it was funny the characters were named Kate & Allie considering the Jane Curtin /Susan St. James sitcom was on at the same time.

I loved this show, hada Big Crush on the twins!😍 I wish someone would post the series here on RU-vid!!🤞

I remember the reruns on USA Network along with Throb, which started Jane Leeves.

I loved these girls!!! ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

Thank you for posting this- I used to watch Double Trouble growing up in the 1980's- very nice memories!

Yes I remembered Double Trouble, and yes I knew that they was the younger sisters of Jean Sagal. Did not know that their father was a big time director and producer.

I loved this show. I had no idea that Katie Segal was their older sister but I totally see it now. I wish i could see a picture of them now.

Great video Stephen thank you!🙋📺📼👍

I absolutely loved Double Trouble! It’s funny how it seemed like shows went on for years when they only lasted a season or two.

I loved this show! Also the Doublemint Twins!

I love this show and I never knew that they were Katey Segal's younger sisters. Great video

I loved Double Trouble and it was much later that I realized who their older sister was. Thanks for sharing.

I have t thought about this show in years, it was one of my faves. I knew they were Katy’s sisters as well.

Oh my goodness! I watched their show all the time. I was amazed they were identical twins, and I enjoyed their show. I also remember them in Grease 2. I did not know Katey Sagal was their sister. Wow!

They were so cute and I loved the show! Didn’t know they were the sisters to Katie Segal though. Thanks for update. Would love a recent pic!

I loved Double Trouble! I used to watch it when I was a kid. I always wondered why they discontinued the show. Thanks for sharing this!

I had a crush on Liz back in the day, so definitely remember them, this show and its major second season change. I could be wrong, but I seem to recall that in the show there was a storyline that the father passed away? That may be another show at that time, though. But I kniw as enjoyable as the second season was, I missed their father-daughter interactions from season 1. I also seem to recall a second funny comedy duo also on that show; two blonde guys. Thanks for the video. It's been a bit since I thought about this show or them.

Double trouble used to be my jam💪🏾. I'm shocked that were so few episodes because I'd watch everyday after school.... in syndication of course. What a blast from the past, thank you for sharing this!

Great presentation. Very informative. I remember Double Trouble fondly. Seemed like it was on longer than 2 seasons but that's a 50 year old's memory for you.

Loved Double Trouble! I was around 7/8 when this aired. I don’t remember it being cancelled but did wonder what happened to it. I found out they were related to Katey years after! But they look so much like their sister Katey.

Oh I certainly remember Double Trouble! I had a huge crush on them and I watched it religiously. I actually met Liz one time on new years eve 1989. I asked her for her autograph. I just said, okay!!! which one are you Gene or Liz... lol.. She smiled and said "I'm Liz" She could have not been a nicer person.

I remember watching both versions of Double Trouble. If you look closely at Jean, she resembles Katie a little more than Liz. Even though they're identical twins, there's something a speck different between their looks.

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I vaguely remember this show. I appreciate you looking into the past. Very interesting and informative. Thank you😊

Anyone that watched reruns on the old USA Network watched this show on a constant loop.

I looooved this show! I can hear the theme song in my head! I had NO idea they were Katey Sagal's younger sisters! Such a bummer that it didn't get a longer run.

As a boy who was 12 in 1984, I remember having the hots for both of them. Never knew they were Katie Sagal's sisters. Their dad was a fairly famous movie and tv director, who died on set filming a movie when he was killed by a helicopter blade (this was not the Twilight Zone death)

Man! I loved this show as a kid

Loved this show. Jonathan Schmock on this show was also the maitre'd in the restaurant when Farris Bueller was the sausage king of Chicago

I was 18 years old when double trouble came out when I was going to Shea High School