Cybill - Season 2 - Eps 15: Lowenstein's Lament
Cybill auditions to play herself in the film based on Ira's book, but she regards the written character as a ""needy doormat"" - which may be why her performance is flat; and she loses the role to Paula Abdul.
About Cybill

Title: Cybill
First Air Date: 1995-01-02
Last Air Date: 1998-07-13
Status: Ended
Rating: 5.8/10 (from 30 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 5
Total Episodes: 87
Network: CBS
Genres: Comedy
Production Companies: River Siren Productions Inc., Carsey-Werner Company, Chuck Lorre Productions, Jay Daniel Productions
Synopsis
Cybill is an American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre, which aired on CBS from January 2, 1995, to July 13, 1998. Starring, Cybill Shepherd, the show revolves around the life of Cybill Sheridan, a twice-divorced single mother of two and struggling actress in her 40s, who has never gotten her big show business break.
Cast

Cybill Shepherd
Cybill Sheridan

Christine Baranski
Maryann Thorpe

Alicia Witt
Zoey Woodbine

Alan Rosenberg
Ira Woodbine

Tim Maculan
Waiter

Dedee Pfeiffer
Rachel Blanders

Tom Wopat
Jeff Robbins