Felicity

:Felicity is a feminine given name derived from the Latin meaning "enjoys good fortune." It also is the nickname of the webcomic "Felicity Flint, Agent from H.A.R.M.."

Ratings controversy

The show's ratings declined in the 1999–2000 season. Executives at the WB blamed this partly on a new hairstyle by the show's star. Known for long and curly locks, Russell snipped her hair short early on in the second year after her character had a rough breakup with Ben. The network was bombarded with letters and e-mails from fans, who stated that they hated the haircut and they didn't recognize the title character anymore.

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1999 - 2000 - Hairstyle

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WB network executive Susanne Daniels said in early 2000, "Nobody is cutting their hair again on this network." In reality, the network didn't become that strict, but new policies were enacted requiring hairstyle changes to be approved by management.

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Russell herself was surprised at the reaction, later stating, "People still take it really personally. They come up to me at breakfast places like, 'When are you growing your hair back?'"

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The ratings drop also coincided with the show's move to Sunday night, so it is unclear exactly how much effect the hairstyle change actually had.

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