Why did Richard Whorf and Perry Botkin leave the show? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Larryc · 03-24-2009, 07:58 PM

I've been enjoying the 3rd season DVDs ... but it's very noticeable that Joe Depew's direction is no match for Richard Whorf's. And Curt Massey's background music pales in comparison to Perry Botkin's.

The BH book says Whorf was fired at the end of season two -- anybody know why? His last episode was part 1 of "Cabin in Beverly Hills" -- Depew directed part 2 and tons of episodes thereafter.

Any idea why Botkin left at the same time? The show lost a LOT when these two gentlemen departed.

comedyfreak · 03-25-2009, 04:17 AM

I loved Perry's music, they should have kept both people.

lucyandethel · 02-16-2010, 12:23 AM

Richard Whorf died in the mid-1960s, so maybe he had health issues.

KurtfromPitts · 04-14-2010, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

I loved Perry's music, they should have kept both people.

I liked his music too. Especially the tune that introduces scenes in Mr. Drysdale's office.

03-24-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
Larryc Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 08, 2005 Posts: 7	Why did Richard Whorf and Perry Botkin leave the show? I've been enjoying the 3rd season DVDs ... but it's very noticeable that Joe Depew's direction is no match for Richard Whorf's. And Curt Massey's background music pales in comparison to Perry Botkin's. The BH book says Whorf was fired at the end of season two -- anybody know why? His last episode was part 1 of "Cabin in Beverly Hills" -- Depew directed part 2 and tons of episodes thereafter. Any idea why Botkin left at the same time? The show lost a LOT when these two gentlemen departed.

03-25-2009, 04:17 AM	#2
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,059	I loved Perry's music, they should have kept both people.
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02-16-2010, 12:23 AM	#3
lucyandethel Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 18, 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 435	Richard Whorf died in the mid-1960s, so maybe he had health issues.