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humor The Hard Times 2026-06-08

Lie Your Way to Stardom: 'Marshals' Actor Fakes Fame, Inspires Millions (or Maybe Just His Aunt)

Feeling creatively stifled? Just tell your relatives you're an actor on a completely fictitious, possibly non-existent TV show. Apparently, nobody watches CBS's 'Marshals,' making it the perfect low-risk, high-reward career move for aspiring actors and liars alike. IMDb credits are optional, but highly recommended for full immersion.


<p>โ€œI have a three-episode romance arc coming up with Stephanie this season,โ€ I tell my aunt at our Motherโ€™s Day gathering. โ€œYouโ€™re... <a class="font-medium" href="https://thehardtimes.net/blog/career-tip-you-can-just-say-youre-an-actor-on-cbss-marshals-and-no-one-will-know/" style="color: #3eb565;">Continue this tale</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://thehardtimes.net/blog/career-tip-you-can-just-say-youre-an-actor-on-cbss-marshals-and-no-one-will-know/">Career Tip: You Can Just Say Youโ€™re an...

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