It’s deja vu all over again

Almost every new show premiering this fall, it seems, has a cast featuring at least one face you’ve seen before on series TV. Some of these recurring faces are veteran actors who have accumulated a long list of series credits over the past two or three decades. But more often than not, these stars are under 40, and while their earlier shows weren’t popular with audiences, these actors seem to be popular with networks and casting agents.

Here’s a guide to some familiar faces popping up on the new programming this fall and what series they have done before.

JEFFREY TAMBOR

New show: “Arrested Development” (Fox)

Previous series: “That Was Then” (2002); “Everything’s Relative” (1999); “The Larry Sanders Show” (1992-98); “American Dreamer” (1990-91); “Studio 5-B” (1989); “Max Headroom” (1987); “Mr. Sunshine” (1986); “9 to 5” (1982); “Hill Street Blues” (1981-87)

JASON BATEMAN

New show: “Arrested Development” (Fox)

Previous series: “Some of My Best Friends” (2001); “George and Leo” (1997-98); “Chicago Sons” (1997); “Simon” (1995-96); “Valerie/The Hogan Family” (1986-91); “It’s Your Move” (1984-85); “Silver Spoons” (1982-84); “Little House on the Prairie” (1981-82)

FRED WILLARD

New show: “A Minute With Stan Hooper” (Fox)

Previous series: “Watching Ellie” (2002); “Maybe It’s Me” (2001-02); “D.C. Follies” (1987-89); “Real People” (1979, 1981-83); “America 2-Tonight” (1978); “Forever Fernwood” (1977); “Fernwood 2-Nite” (1977-78); “Sirota’s Court” (1976-77); “The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour” (1973)

JESSICA WALTER

New show: “Arrested Development” (Fox)

Previous series: “Oh Baby” (1998); “One Life to Live” (1996-97); “The Round Table” (1992); “Aaron’s Way” (1988); “Three’s a Crowd” (1984-85, recurring); “Bare Essence” (1983); “For the People” (1965); “Love of Life” (1962-65)

RON SILVER

New show: “Skin” (Fox)

Previous series: “The West Wing” (2001-02, recurring); “Veronica’s Closet” (1998-99); “Chicago Hope” (1996-97); “Wiseguy” (1988-89); “Baker’s Dozen” (1982); “The Stockard Channing Show” (1980); “Rhoda” (1976-78); “The Mac Davis Show” (1976)

DAN CORTESE

New show:

“Rock Me Baby” (UPN)

Previous series: “House Blend” (2002); “Ball & Chain” (2001); “Veronica’s Closet” (1997-2000); “The Single Guy” (1997); “Melrose Place” (1995); “Traps” (1994); “Route 66” (1993); “MTV Sports” (1992)

KELLY RUTHERFORD

New show: “Threat Matrix” (ABC)

Previous series: “Melrose Place” (1996-99); “Kindred: The Embraced” (1996); “The Great Defender” (1996); “The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.” (1993); “Homefront” (1992-93); “Generations” (1989); “Loving” (1987)

JOHN AMOS

New show: “All About the Andersons” (WB)

Previous series: “The District” (2000-01); “The West Wing” (1999-2000, 2002-03, recurring); “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (1994-95); “704 Hauser” (1994); “Hunter” (1984-85); “Future Cop” (1977); “Good Times” (1974-76); “The Funny Side” (1971); “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” (1970-73)

JOHN LARROQUETTE

New show: “Happy Family” (NBC)

Previous series: “Payne” (1999); “The John Larroquette Show” (1993-96); “Night Court” (1984-92); “Baa Baa, Black Sheep” (1976); “Doctors’ Hospital” (1975)

NIKKI COX

New show: “Las Vegas” (NBC)

Previous series: “Nikki” (2000-02); “The Norm Show” (1999-2000); “Pearl” (1996); “Unhappily Ever After” (1995-99); “Someone Like Me” (1994); “General Hospital” (1993-95)

ERNIE HUDSON

New show: “10-8” (ABC)

Previous series: “HRT” (2001); “Oz” (1997-2003); “Broken Badges” (1999); “The Last Precinct” (1986); “Highcliffe Manor” (1979)

HOLLY ROBINSON PEETE

New show: “Like Family” (WB)

Previous series: “One on One” (2001-02); “For Your Love” (1998); “Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper” (1992-97); “21 Jump Street” (1987-91)

DAVID McCALLUM

New show: “Navy: NCIS (CBS)

Previous series: “The Education of Max Bickford” (2001); “VR.5” (1995); “As the World Turns” (1983); “The Invisible Man” (1975-76); “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (1964-68)

JOE PANTOLIANO

New show: “The Handler” (CBS)

Previous series: “The Sopranos” (2001-02); “Sugar Hill” (1999); “EZ Streets” (1996-97); “The Fanelli Boys” (1990-91); “Free Country” (1978)