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ricappy · 02-18-2005, 07:30 AM

I've often wondered why Cindy left the show...

I remember being so broken hearted and feeling like the show was just never the same after that...

Still loved it... lol, differently

Thanks in advance!!

ricappy

tiff7 · 02-21-2005, 04:23 PM

Cindy left in 1981 b/c she was pregnant, so she sued the producers b/c she felt they didn't write her pregnancy into the show.

Tiff7

GeminiX1985 · 03-04-2005, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tiff7

Cindy left in 1981 b/c she was pregnant, so she sued the producers b/c she felt they didn't write her pregnancy into the show.

Tiff7

Yup, exactly. Don't believe the rumors of "Penny and Cindy never got along."

shotzette · 03-06-2005, 09:52 PM

I think there were several reasons. Firstly, the entire cast was pretty much sick of the show after season 6. The move to California gave everyone a few more creative options, but they were pretty short lived. Marshall wanted to move on to directing (was in talks w/Belushi prior to his death), McKean had "Spinal Tap", and Cindy had just gotten married and wanted to start a new chapter in her life as a mom. The only ones who were pushing to keep the show running were the suits.

I don't believe the great "Penny vs. Cindy" feud theory, but it's pretty reasonable to assume that working 60+ hour weeks for 8 years would make everyone sick to death of each other.

I do beleive that the producers (Garry Marshall included) made some pretty unreasonable demands on a woman in her second trimester. The show was known for it's physical comedy, and that doesn't come without some significant bruises. I can imagine that CW was more than a little concerned about her safety and that of her unborn child's. The schedule of a sitcom actor is gruellling even on more sedate shows, much less ones as "active" as L&S.

I've always been a little curious as to what role Bill Hudson (Cindy's now/soon to be Ex) had in her decision making. Every time I see him interviewed lately and he's whining about how his eldest daughter (Kate Hudson) has cut him out her life, he comes off like a completely unlikeable jerk. I seriously doubt that he was any kind of a support system for her.

IMO, leaving L&S, even with all the strife, was the worst career decision that CW could have made. Not only did she lose out on much of the syndication $, but the subsequent law suit against Garry Marshall and Paramount did very little to endear her to Hollywood's power brokers. L&S went off the air in '83, and she really didn't get fully back into the public eye until the last 4 years or so.

Shotzette

02-18-2005, 07:30 AM	#1
ricappy Member First Time Poster Join Date: Feb 18, 2005 Posts: 1	Does anyone know...? I've often wondered why Cindy left the show... I remember being so broken hearted and feeling like the show was just never the same after that... Still loved it... lol, differently Thanks in advance!! ricappy
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02-21-2005, 04:23 PM	#2
tiff7 wdwdisneylandnut4life Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2001 Location: Erie, IL Posts: 2,012	Cindy left in 1981 b/c she was pregnant, so she sued the producers b/c she felt they didn't write her pregnancy into the show. Tiff7

03-06-2005, 09:52 PM	#4
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I think there were several reasons. Firstly, the entire cast was pretty much sick of the show after season 6. The move to California gave everyone a few more creative options, but they were pretty short lived. Marshall wanted to move on to directing (was in talks w/Belushi prior to his death), McKean had "Spinal Tap", and Cindy had just gotten married and wanted to start a new chapter in her life as a mom. The only ones who were pushing to keep the show running were the suits. I don't believe the great "Penny vs. Cindy" feud theory, but it's pretty reasonable to assume that working 60+ hour weeks for 8 years would make everyone sick to death of each other. I do beleive that the producers (Garry Marshall included) made some pretty unreasonable demands on a woman in her second trimester. The show was known for it's physical comedy, and that doesn't come without some significant bruises. I can imagine that CW was more than a little concerned about her safety and that of her unborn child's. The schedule of a sitcom actor is gruellling even on more sedate shows, much less ones as "active" as L&S. I've always been a little curious as to what role Bill Hudson (Cindy's now/soon to be Ex) had in her decision making. Every time I see him interviewed lately and he's whining about how his eldest daughter (Kate Hudson) has cut him out her life, he comes off like a completely unlikeable jerk. I seriously doubt that he was any kind of a support system for her. IMO, leaving L&S, even with all the strife, was the worst career decision that CW could have made. Not only did she lose out on much of the syndication $, but the subsequent law suit against Garry Marshall and Paramount did very little to endear her to Hollywood's power brokers. L&S went off the air in '83, and she really didn't get fully back into the public eye until the last 4 years or so. Shotzette