I know there wasn't a real explanation for Julio's exit off the show but there was a statement by Julio in the episode when he merged his busniess with the Sanford busniess. Julio said that "running a junk business is rough, especially when it's a one man operation."

So since the merger didn't work, Julio eventually decided to leave the junk business and relocate to start a new life.

I think the reason Julio's character left the show is because the actor who played him "Gregory Sierra" was starring on another tv show at the time which was "Barney Miller".

That's prob. the one thing I hate about some tv shows. I can't tell you how many times a show I like has a character that leaves and they don't even bother to tell where the person went. Some things are rushed, I can understand that. The person might just up and leave one day and don't want to do any more eps.

The writers can still explain where the person went. Lamont could've came in the house and told Fred he can't do inventory next week because he promised he'd help Julio pack up his stuff and take it to ___________ (Insert a place). Okay, so maybe that isn't the best line they could've done, but they could've explained it in some way.

I just can't understand why they leave out details like that. Okay, if a character only appears once or twice and he disappears, it wouldn't be as bad. It's when a character is on a lot of eps and he disappears, that's whats bad. jmo

Originally posted by QCOLLINS
I think the reason Julio's character left the show is because the actor who played him "Gregory Sierra" was starring on another tv show at the time which was "Barney Miller".


I know why his character left the show, i just posted a possible reason for Julio moving out of Watts. I already know that Gregory Sierra left Sanford and Son to star in Barney Miller. I think you misread the post.

Originally posted by Jenny
That's prob. the one thing I hate about some tv shows. I can't tell you how many times a show I like has a character that leaves and they don't even bother to tell where the person went. Some things are rushed, I can understand that. The person might just up and leave one day and don't want to do any more eps.

The writers can still explain where the person went. Lamont could've came in the house and told Fred he can't do inventory next week because he promised he'd help Julio pack up his stuff and take it to ___________ (Insert a place). Okay, so maybe that isn't the best line they could've done, but they could've explained it in some way.

I just can't understand why they leave out details like that. Okay, if a character only appears once or twice and he disappears, it wouldn't be as bad. It's when a character is on a lot of eps and he disappears, that's whats bad. jmo


Jenny what do you think of my explanation for Julio's disappearance? Julio saying the junk business is too much for one person is the best one I could come up with.

Originally posted by SOLOMON



Jenny what do you think of my explanation for Julio's disappearance? Julio saying the junk business is too much for one person is the best one I could come up with.

It sounds pretty good. It's the only possible thing, you know. If the character had died, that would've been big enough to have some sort of ep about. Your explanation is the only one possible.

Originally posted by Jenny


It sounds pretty good. It's the only possible thing, you know. If the character had died, that would've been big enough to have some sort of ep about. Your explanation is the only one possible.


Yeah i had to do some back tracking to come up with that explanation. Julio made that statement in his second to last appearance on the show.

Originally posted by Jenny
That's prob. the one thing I hate about some tv shows. I can't tell you how many times a show I like has a character that leaves and they don't even bother to tell where the person went. Some things are rushed, I can understand that. The person might just up and leave one day and don't want to do any more eps.

The writers can still explain where the person went. Lamont could've came in the house and told Fred he can't do inventory next week because he promised he'd help Julio pack up his stuff and take it to ___________ (Insert a place). Okay, so maybe that isn't the best line they could've done, but they could've explained it in some way.

I just can't understand why they leave out details like that. Okay, if a character only appears once or twice and he disappears, it wouldn't be as bad. It's when a character is on a lot of eps and he disappears, that's whats bad. jmo



I guess the producers figured no one would notice Julio's absence since he was only seen every once in a while.

Originally posted by Sitcom Analyzer
I guess the producers figured no one would notice Julio's absence since he was only seen every once in a while.

Probably true. But he was a pretty popular character, so people DID notice his disappearance. I wonder why the producers didn't take that into account.

I guess the producers figured no one would notice Julio's absence since he was only seen every once in a while.

You're probably right, which just proves for the umpteenth time how clueless TV producers can be! Sierra was great in this show, a real highlight and for my money, the Julio eps were among the series' best.

You're probably right, which just proves for the umpteenth time how clueless TV producers can be! Sierra was great in this show, a real highlight and for my money, the Julio eps were among the series' best.


I agree, it should have more More Julio Less Grady. And some situations when Julio, Rollo, and Lamont hung out

Hey Solomon, why does the same "quote" by you have two different names? One says TVresearcher, the other says sitcom analyzer.

Hey Solomon, why does the same "quote" by you have two different names? One says TVresearcher, the other says sitcom analyzer.



Sitcom Analyzer was my screen name in 2003. Here is my screen name History

2002-2003-SOLOMON
2003-2004-Sitcom Analyzer
2004-2005-TVshow Analyzer
2005-2006-TVResearcher
2007-King Solomon


LOL

I know, I remember you showing me your list before, but why does your screenname change in the quotes? I have never seen it do that?

I know, I remember you showing me your list before, but why does your screenname change in the quotes? I have never seen it do that?


I have no idea-lol

I think Julio went on to do Barney Miller

I think Julio went on to do Barney Miller

Yup, I think you're right, but not for very long-I wonder why he left BARNEY MILLER so quickly: was he restless? difficult? Then he got his own sitcom (A.E.S. HUDSON STREET on ABC) which came and went even more quickly! It might be very interesting to read an in-depth interview about his career and the choices he made along the way....

You're probably right, which just proves for the umpteenth time how clueless TV producers can be! Sierra was great in this show, a real highlight and for my money, the Julio eps were among the series' best.
Amen to that!! The only comfort is that Chano was a larger, more substantial (and regular) role than Julio. Sadly, the role of Chano only lasted two of Barney Miller's 8 seasons. :(

Yup, I think you're right, but not for very long-I wonder why he left BARNEY MILLER so quickly: was he restless? difficult? Then he got his own sitcom (A.E.S. HUDSON STREET on ABC) which came and went even more quickly! It might be very interesting to read an in-depth interview about his career and the choices he made along the way....
I'd love to read/hear an in-depth interview! Maybe the good folks at Just My Show can get on this...please? :D

Amen to that!! The only comfort is that Chano was a larger, more substantial (and regular) role than Julio. Sadly, the role of Chano only lasted two of Barney Miller's 8 seasons. :(


I don't really blame him for leaving S&S though because life is about transitioning and getting better opportunities in life. And the fact that his role was going to be bigger on Barney Miller, it made sense for him to pull out of his minor role on Sanford and Son

^ That's very true. Chano was a full-time role, and not a recurring role like Julio.

^ That's very true. Chano was a full-time role, and not a recurring role like Julio.


And I guess it's easy to say now staying on BM would have been wise but I guess he has to take the risk and do the show Aes Hudson street.

^ Solomon, if you ever find AES Hudson Street, PM ME!! I'd so love to see it. Any articles you can find on Gregory Sierra, please pass them along. He joined the cast of Soap in 1980, but after El Puerco's romance with Jessica Tate fizzled, the character was really just wasted. He was just standing there with nothing to do. Then his character on Miami Vice was killed off. What a bummer. :(

^ Solomon, if you ever find AES Hudson Street, PM ME!! I'd so love to see it. Any articles you can find on Gregory Sierra, please pass them along. He joined the cast of Soap in 1980, but after El Puerco's romance with Jessica Tate fizzled, the character was really just wasted. He was just standing there with nothing to do. Then his character on Miami Vice was killed off. What a bummer. :(


I'm going to try and see if there is a TV guide review for AES Hudson street

^ Thanks, buddy! :D

I've been trying to find a photo for A.E.S. Hudson Street for the photo gallery and it's impossible. lol

I've been trying to find a photo for A.E.S. Hudson Street for the photo gallery and it's impossible. lol
It's also impossible trying to find an valid address for him. I have been trying for months to send him a letter and get an autograph from him. Five attempts and all have been sent back "Moved, no forwarding address". :mad: I have seen so many of his acting roles, thanks to the magic of syndication, VHS and DVD (I've ordered a lot of them through my local library!) Mr. Sierra sure was a versatile character actor!! :D