The reason the Fish character didn't return to Barney Miller as a Guest - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 07-24-2024, 09:18 PM

His agent was not able to reach a salary agreement with the producers which is why he never was seen after Fish was cancelled. I personally think he wanted his show to be a success and didnt want to go backwards in life and appear back on BM

icecream · 07-24-2024, 09:27 PM

Abe returned to Barney Miller in season 7, Lady and the Bomb episode 18.

TVFactFan · 07-24-2024, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by icecream

Abe returned to Barney Miller in season 7, Lady and the Bomb episode 18.

Was he still living in NYC? was what the reason for his appearance

Alan Brady's Hair · 07-24-2024, 11:49 PM

I always wondered if they tried to get him for the Jack Soo tribute episode.

TVFactFan · 07-24-2024, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan Brady's Hair

I always wondered if they tried to get him for the Jack Soo tribute episode.

Of course the episode he appeared in is not on youtube lol

opus · 07-25-2024, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TVFactFan

Of course the episode he appeared in is not on youtube lol

It’s on Dailymotion. It’s 22 minutes there so I guess it’s not an unedited version. But better than nothing.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5v266i

TVFactFan · 07-25-2024, 12:20 AM

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It’s on Dailymotion. It’s 22 minutes there so I guess it’s not an unedited version. But better than nothing.

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5v266i

Thank you opus

icecream · 07-25-2024, 12:40 AM

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I always wondered if they tried to get him for the Jack Soo tribute episode.

Archival clips of him were used in that episode and the series finale.

icecream · 07-25-2024, 12:42 AM

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Was he still living in NYC? was what the reason for his appearance

Yes. He was visiting his former squad with bad timing, when a bomb was at the precinct.

SarahBellum · 01-10-2025, 01:23 PM

In my opinion, the series was better after Fish left. I grew tired of his constant complaining about his health and Bernice.

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Alan Brady's Hair Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 30, 2014 Posts: 1,821	I always wondered if they tried to get him for the Jack Soo tribute episode.

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SarahBellum Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 3,873	In my opinion, the series was better after Fish left. I grew tired of his constant complaining about his health and Bernice.