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RetroGuy2000 · 09-28-2014, 12:31 AM

I think Dana's drug abuse was a liability, and I think the producers used her pregnancy as an excuse to fire her. That's why, even after she had the baby, she was only brought back on an occasional basis.

09-28-2014, 12:31 AM	#4
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	I think Dana's drug abuse was a liability, and I think the producers used her pregnancy as an excuse to fire her. That's why, even after she had the baby, she was only brought back on an occasional basis.
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