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DVDer · 08-23-2004, 01:14 AM

Does anyone know why J. Pat O'Malley, who orignally played Rob's father (Sam Petrie) was replaced with Tom Tully in later episodes?

I was wondering this for a long time, but was unabel to find an answer.

Thanks

Carrie · 08-23-2004, 11:08 AM

I looked him up at the IMDb. It looks like he was a pretty busy guy during that time, so there might have been some schedule conflicts. I'm not sure.

DVDer · 08-23-2004, 10:23 PM

Yes, you are right. I was wondering the same thing, just do not know any one one has anything offical on it.

I think he did a great job in the episode he was in.

Thanks.

BigBadBrady · 08-24-2004, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DVDer
Tom Tully

hey i wonder if we're related somehow.

my last name is tully, as well. not very common

*shrugs*

jehobden · 08-27-2004, 09:22 PM

O'Malley himself replaced Will Wright, who originated the role of Sam Petrie in Empress Carlotta's Necklace. Wright died in 1962 before What's in a Middle Name was filmed, so O'Malley was needed to take over the role then.

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DVDer Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 4	Why was Pat O'Malley, Rob's Father, replaced? Does anyone know why J. Pat O'Malley, who orignally played Rob's father (Sam Petrie) was replaced with Tom Tully in later episodes? I was wondering this for a long time, but was unabel to find an answer. Thanks

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Carrie Dreamin' of Jeannie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Cocoa Beach Posts: 1,768	I looked him up at the IMDb. It looks like he was a pretty busy guy during that time, so there might have been some schedule conflicts. I'm not sure.
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08-23-2004, 10:23 PM	#3
DVDer Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Aug 23, 2004 Posts: 4	Yes, you are right. I was wondering the same thing, just do not know any one one has anything offical on it. I think he did a great job in the episode he was in. Thanks.

08-27-2004, 09:22 PM	#5
jehobden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: DFW Area, TX Posts: 2,005	O'Malley himself replaced Will Wright, who originated the role of Sam Petrie in Empress Carlotta's Necklace. Wright died in 1962 before What's in a Middle Name was filmed, so O'Malley was needed to take over the role then.