Jo Marie Payton Won't Return To "Family Matters" Without TV Daughter

Jo Marie Payton recently reunited with her "Family Matters" cast members.

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The Hollywood veteran opened up about her problems with the 90's sitcom.

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The 71-year-old said she won't support the show's revival without her TV daughter.

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Jaimee Foxworth's character was suddenly removed from the sitcom.

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Payton stated that she questioned the show's producers about their actions.

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However, the series continued without the return of Foxworth's character.

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Nonetheless, the other cast members were excited about a possible reboot.

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The beloved sitcom ran for nine seasons from 1989 to 1997.

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The cast members found roles in other movies after the ABC/CBS series ended.

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