Why did Pete and Denise leave? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

energy · 08-20-2016, 08:00 PM

It seems like they would have stayed with the show to the end. This is not to be disrespectful, but it's hard to imagine them finding a better, steadier gig. Most actors would kill to be a part of a successful long running show.

energy · 08-21-2016, 06:47 PM

The same question also goes for Marcy. Why did she leave? With some actors and characters, it's obvious why they might leave. But with Pete, Denise and Marcy -- no so much.

BensonFan · 08-23-2016, 12:44 AM

From what I read....

1) Caroline McWilliams was planning to marry Michael Keaton and move to NY, and:
2) Didi Conn got bored with the role and left the show. Because Denise was leaving, Pete would have to leave too. I had heard that Ethan Phillips was not happy about this.

Now, this is what I remember reading a few years back. If something sounds wrong to someone out there, I trust that they will chime in.

energy · 08-23-2016, 07:35 PM

Thanks BensonFan. McWilliams reason for leaving makes perfect sense. It's still tough to figure Conn's departure. It seems like it took about a decade before she got another long running gig. But if you're bored, you're bored.

08-20-2016, 08:00 PM	#1
energy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 07, 2006 Location: florida Posts: 101	Why did Pete and Denise leave? It seems like they would have stayed with the show to the end. This is not to be disrespectful, but it's hard to imagine them finding a better, steadier gig. Most actors would kill to be a part of a successful long running show.

08-23-2016, 12:44 AM	#3
BensonFan Board Psychologist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 16, 2004 Location: Chicago, IL USA Posts: 2,733	From what I read.... 1) Caroline McWilliams was planning to marry Michael Keaton and move to NY, and: 2) Didi Conn got bored with the role and left the show. Because Denise was leaving, Pete would have to leave too. I had heard that Ethan Phillips was not happy about this. Now, this is what I remember reading a few years back. If something sounds wrong to someone out there, I trust that they will chime in.
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08-21-2016, 06:47 PM	#2
energy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 07, 2006 Location: florida Posts: 101	The same question also goes for Marcy. Why did she leave? With some actors and characters, it's obvious why they might leave. But with Pete, Denise and Marcy -- no so much.

08-23-2016, 07:35 PM	#4
energy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 07, 2006 Location: florida Posts: 101	Thanks BensonFan. McWilliams reason for leaving makes perfect sense. It's still tough to figure Conn's departure. It seems like it took about a decade before she got another long running gig. But if you're bored, you're bored.