'Scrubs' resuscitates Nurse Roberts - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-15-2007, 10:22 AM

When "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence decided last season to kill off Nurse Laverne Roberts -- one of the show's key supporting characters -- he made a promise to thesp Aloma Wright.
Should "Scrubs" return for a seventh season, he told Wright, she could don a new wig and play Laverne's twin sister, Shirley.

When Lawrence first plotted Nurse Roberts' death, he was pretty certain that "Scrubs" was in its final year. Mapping out the final year's storylines, he decided the death of a series regular would help shake things up.

"Needless to say, I was a little shocked," Wright said. "I felt abused."

For most actors killed off in primetime's recent fatality spree (think "Lost" or "Desperate Housewives"), plot twists have meant a return to the employment office. But Lawrence said he "didn't want to take work away from an actor" -- hence that bit of insurance for Wright in case "Scrubs" did return.

A seventh season wasn't assured until the weekend before the upfront presentations last month, when NBC narrowly opted to renew "Scrubs" for one last year. Now, Lawrence is keeping his promise, and Wright has been given the opportunity to play a character who's the polar opposite of the spiritually minded Laverne: a single, alcoholic woman who shuns religion.

"It's going to be fun developing another character after doing the same one for six years," Wright said. "I'm glad to know he's a man of his word and I've still got a job."

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1

TJL · 06-15-2007, 11:19 AM

Cool!

I have always been a fan of the Nurse Roberts character.

comedyfreak · 06-15-2007, 01:01 PM

Aww, that's really cool to hear. I liked Nurse Roberts and I missed the second part episode where she died. I forgot to watch the show last night, darn it!

Hennigans Spokesman · 06-15-2007, 06:21 PM

Laverne was a good supporting character, but my favorite has to to be "The Todd"

Carrie · 06-18-2007, 03:55 PM

That's great news! It was so sad when Laverne died. I'm glad Bill Lawrence is keeping his promise.

GoldenGirlsFan92 · 07-04-2007, 05:23 PM

I'm glad that she will be coming back.

scrubs25 · 07-08-2007, 07:46 PM

Thats great news ive always liked her but ithought the reason they killed her off was because Aloma couldnt do both scrubs and a new sitcom she was going to be in

correct me if im wrong

coffield3 · 07-08-2007, 10:09 PM

Yes!! im glad i was so sad when she died she was a great part in it,i thought that she wanted to leave the show or something because id never of thought theyd kill her off!! im happy now --

livsforluv · 10-08-2007, 04:53 PM

Wow, what a twist for the last season ..

I liked Laverne .. she was always so sassy

06-15-2007, 10:22 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'Scrubs' resuscitates Nurse Roberts When "Scrubs" creator Bill Lawrence decided last season to kill off Nurse Laverne Roberts -- one of the show's key supporting characters -- he made a promise to thesp Aloma Wright. Should "Scrubs" return for a seventh season, he told Wright, she could don a new wig and play Laverne's twin sister, Shirley. When Lawrence first plotted Nurse Roberts' death, he was pretty certain that "Scrubs" was in its final year. Mapping out the final year's storylines, he decided the death of a series regular would help shake things up. "Needless to say, I was a little shocked," Wright said. "I felt abused." For most actors killed off in primetime's recent fatality spree (think "Lost" or "Desperate Housewives"), plot twists have meant a return to the employment office. But Lawrence said he "didn't want to take work away from an actor" -- hence that bit of insurance for Wright in case "Scrubs" did return. A seventh season wasn't assured until the weekend before the upfront presentations last month, when NBC narrowly opted to renew "Scrubs" for one last year. Now, Lawrence is keeping his promise, and Wright has been given the opportunity to play a character who's the polar opposite of the spiritually minded Laverne: a single, alcoholic woman who shuns religion. "It's going to be fun developing another character after doing the same one for six years," Wright said. "I'm glad to know he's a man of his word and I've still got a job." http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=14&cs=1
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06-15-2007, 11:19 AM	#2
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06-15-2007, 01:01 PM	#3
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06-18-2007, 03:55 PM	#5
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07-08-2007, 07:46 PM	#7
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10-08-2007, 04:53 PM	#9
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