In that 1998, NBC handed Christina Applegate the title role in their sitcom Jesse. The series debuted in 1998, received rave reviews, and brought Christina Applegate a People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer in a New TV series and the TV Guide Award for Star of a New Series as well as a nomination at the Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Comedy. Though the series gained praise, it was canceled in 2000.