RICHARD BELZER appeared in 22 episodes of "Law & Order: SVU" last season but has been cut to 13 this year. Queried, Belzer says he doesn't know what happened. "It's mystifying to me. And I have to admit my feelings are slightly hurt. But I do feel flattered that my fans miss me!" Perhaps the addition of Adam Beach as the new partner of Ice-T and the placement of Belzer inside headquarters has something to do with less exposure for Sgt. John Munch. ... Belzer is busy with the 81-year-old Jerry Lewis on a musical version of "The Nutty Professor" and working on a mystery novel called "I am Not A Cop," in which he will star as himself.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117977447.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

I haven't watched SVU since 2005. When I was watching it, I thought Richard Belzer was an underrused actor on the show. It's too bad they cut his episodes.

That's terrible!!! :mad: I quit watching the L&O franchise quite a while ago, but I always thought Belzer/Munch was totally underused. Terrible.

I just don't understand why they've abandoned Det. Munch.

The Belz rules!

It is one of the reasons I haven't watched SVU as much lately, OMG I thought the team of Munch and Finn was the best. The new guy is ok, but he is no John Munch! :(