Then the audience becomes obsessed with one character.
Suddenly, that actor receives more promotional attention.
More magazine covers.
More fan mail.
More interview requests.
Maybe the character gets more storylines.
Maybe the network starts seeing that actor as particularly valuable.
That can be exciting for everyone involved.
But it can also create insecurity.
Other cast members may wonder whether their roles are becoming less important.
The popular actor may feel pressure to maintain that status.
And the production itself may begin changing around the successful performer.
That's one reason stories about old television casts remain fascinating.
People want to know what happened when the cameras stopped rolling.
## Was It Really About One Person?
Even if Winkler did criticize a co-star's behavior, it's worth asking whether the disagreement was truly about fame.
Sometimes conflicts that appear to be about ego are actually about communication.
A performer may be exhausted.
Someone may be dealing with personal problems.
