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jelly · 08-24-2001, 05:28 AM

So why did she leave the series

Moondance · 08-24-2001, 05:35 PM

Cindy Williams left the series because she was pregnant and her work schedule had long hours and with Cindy's pregnancy she had to sit a lot and rest!! They had her scheduled to work the week she was supposed to deliver Emily!!! That's why she left the show!!! They were all being unfair to her needs!

Feenster Girl

PS I'm your encyclopedia of L&S Knowledge!!! ASK ME ANYTHING! LoL!

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God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!

TV Guy · 08-28-2001, 01:20 PM

The producers contended at the time that they offered Cindy a reduced schedule, but that she still wanted full salary, which they were unwilling to pay. Both sides definitely put their own spin on events.

Moondance · 08-28-2001, 03:02 PM

Yeah! That's true!! I've heard both stories but personally i'm on Cindy's side! LoL!

Feenster Girl

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God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!

LaverneShirley · 08-28-2001, 03:47 PM

Yeah, she sued them for, like $20 million or something (it was settled out of court).

I think it's sad though, because in Wake Me When It's Funny, Garry talks about how it hurt him, and how he had even named their dog Cindy, 'cause she had given it to them.

Moondance · 08-29-2001, 02:08 PM

Yeah! I read about that! That was sad!! I love that book!! Garry wasn't on the set the day she walked out!

He said that he could have made things better!

Feenster Girl

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God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!

TV Guy · 09-04-2001, 11:59 AM

It's too bad the show ended on such a negative note for Cindy. But she participated in the reunion special/clip show a few years back, so hopefully she and Garry have patched things up.

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Moondance · 09-04-2001, 02:05 PM

Yeah! Garry and Cindy are friends!

Feenster Girl

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God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!

08-24-2001, 05:28 AM	#1
jelly Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2001 Location: Australia Posts: 24	why did the original shirley leave So why did she leave the series

08-24-2001, 05:35 PM	#2
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Cindy Williams left the series because she was pregnant and her work schedule had long hours and with Cindy's pregnancy she had to sit a lot and rest!! They had her scheduled to work the week she was supposed to deliver Emily!!! That's why she left the show!!! They were all being unfair to her needs! Feenster Girl PS I'm your encyclopedia of L&S Knowledge!!! ASK ME ANYTHING! LoL! ------------------ God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!

08-28-2001, 01:20 PM	#3
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	The producers contended at the time that they offered Cindy a reduced schedule, but that she still wanted full salary, which they were unwilling to pay. Both sides definitely put their own spin on events.

08-28-2001, 03:02 PM	#4
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Yeah! That's true!! I've heard both stories but personally i'm on Cindy's side! LoL! Feenster Girl ------------------ God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!

08-28-2001, 03:47 PM	#5
LaverneShirley Mission Doll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2000 Location: Liberty Twp, OH Posts: 1,552	Yeah, she sued them for, like $20 million or something (it was settled out of court). I think it's sad though, because in Wake Me When It's Funny, Garry talks about how it hurt him, and how he had even named their dog Cindy, 'cause she had given it to them.

08-29-2001, 02:08 PM	#6
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Yeah! I read about that! That was sad!! I love that book!! Garry wasn't on the set the day she walked out! He said that he could have made things better! Feenster Girl ------------------ God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!

09-04-2001, 11:59 AM	#7
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	It's too bad the show ended on such a negative note for Cindy. But she participated in the reunion special/clip show a few years back, so hopefully she and Garry have patched things up. [This message has been edited by TV Guy (edited 09-04-2001).]

09-04-2001, 02:05 PM	#8
Moondance MCR Moderator Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Posts: 4,008	Yeah! Garry and Cindy are friends! Feenster Girl ------------------ God Looked down upon the rose and said no fair a flower grows. Then he searched the human race and named my Shirley, Angel Face!