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- In such an unfortunate scenario, TV series over the years have opted for one of a handful of approaches, including sending the character “out of town,” having him/her die off-screen, or even trying the (very) rare recast.
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Mar 27, 2024 · How, or whether, a series chooses to forge ahead following the death of an actor involves a complex and sensitive array of considerations, including the nature of the series, the...
Mar 6, 2019 · When filming a TV show, sometimes the unthinkable happens: an actor who stars on the show dies, leaving the cast and crew mourning and the writers and producers to figure out how to handle...
Mar 27, 2024 · How, or whether, a series chooses to forge ahead following the death of an actor involves a complex and sensitive array of considerations, including the nature of the series, the character’s place in the story, and the circumstances of the actor’s death.
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It was obvious something was going on with Nicholas Colasanto during season 3 of Cheers: Between his dramatic weight loss and severely reduced screentime, the affable “Coach” Ernie Pantusso seemed to be fading away right before viewers’ eyes. When Colasanto died of a heart attack before production wrapped that season, Coach was also put to rest. Re...
When 64 year-old Selma Diamond died of lung cancer after filming season 2 of Night Court, 62 year-old Florence Halop was brought on to replace her as brassy female bailiff. Producers weren’t trying to hoodwink audiences into believing Florence wasSelma — her death was explicitly addressed in the season 3 premiere, with fellow bailiff, Bull (Richard...
Widely regarded as the most beloved player on Bonanza, Dan Blocker’s unexpected death just before the show’s 14th and final season couldn’t go unmentioned. But if fans expected the series to face Hoss’ death with the courage of a cowboy, they were in for some disappointment. Leery of an hour-long grief-fest, the final season was peppered with not-s...
When 71 year-old actress Nancy Marchand died after its second season, The Sopranoswas just starting to gain serious momentum. Of the various relationships depicted in the series, her role as Tony’s mom, Livia, was arguably the most fraught, lending insight and empathy to a mob-boss in one ornery swoop. Producers knew Livia was vital to the show, an...
One-part curmudgeon, two-parts Grandpa, Mr. Hooper was Sesame Street’s resident shopkeeper from its debut in 1969 until actor Will Lee’s death in 1982. Rather than re-cast the part, which may have gone unnoticed by some of its younger viewers, the series used Lee’s death as an opportunity to do what it does best: Educate children on a topic. In tru...
John Spencer had a lot in common with his West Wingcharacter, Leo McGarry: Both were men of gravitas, both were recovering alcoholics, and both had serious health problems. During season 6 his character’s near fatal heart-attack led many to believe the actor's health had also been worsening. The speculation proved true when Spencer died the next se...
When Cory Monteith died of an overdose before filming began on season 5, Gleehad some decisions to make. Would the series apply an afterschool-special touch to the perils of drug use? Would they sing about it? No one was sure how to handle the death of his character so they postponed filming to grieve and mull their options. When the acknowledgemen...
James Reborn’s role on Homeland was fitting of the character actor. As Carrie’s (Claire Danes) father, Frank, his periodic appearances were crucial in unpacking the family’s struggle with mental illness. When he died following a long battle with skin cancer after season 3, Homelandput family on the back burner in favor of Carrie’s explosive dealing...
Mar 27, 2024 · Angus Cloud's posthumous return to the screen brings questions about the "right" way to carry a story forward when a key cast member has ed away.
May 23, 2024 · In the wake of the Days of Our Lives legend’s death in 2022, the show crafted a storyline that would keep his character’s name on everyone’s lips for years to come. During the summer of ’23,...
