Does anyone know why J. Pat O'Malley, who orignally played Rob's father (Sam Petrie) was replaced with Tom Tully in later episodes?

I was wondering this for a long time, but was unabel to find an answer.

Thanks

I looked him up at the IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0641729/). It looks like he was a pretty busy guy during that time, so there might have been some schedule conflicts. I'm not sure.

Yes, you are right. I was wondering the same thing, just do not know any one one has anything offical on it.

I think he did a great job in the episode he was in.

Thanks.

Originally posted by DVDer
Tom Tully

hey i wonder if we're related somehow.

my last name is tully, as well. not very common

*shrugs*

O'Malley himself replaced Will Wright, who originated the role of Sam Petrie in Empress Carlotta's Necklace. Wright died in 1962 before What's in a Middle Name was filmed, so O'Malley was needed to take over the role then.