At around this time, 's brother Christopher Ciccone described befriending Fawcett and giving her a studio visit for her abstract paintings and sculpture.
Spelling and his business partner eventually chose Fawcett to play in their upcoming , , a which aired on March 21, 1976, on.
For the latter, she received her third Emmy nomination.
In 1983, Fawcett received positive reviews for her performance in the play.