S. Epatha Merkerson & Kathryn Erbe May Not Be Done With "L&O" After All - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-08-2010, 10:48 PM

It’s spring, and a young man’s fancy turns to the soap operas at the various “Law & Order” shows.

I can tell you that sources say S. Epatha Merkerson may not be leaving “Law & Order” so fast. Even though Merkerson announced that she was exiting her role after 20 seasons, I am told that this is just a negotiating ploy. “L&O” grand poobah Dick Wolf is notoriously tough on money. But Merkerson is the show’s only tie to its past. She started there in 1993. Next season, if it’s renewed, “L&O” would become the longest running series ever. It doesn’t seem possible that NBC and Wolf won’t make that p.r. hook happen. And they can’t do it without Merkerson. So hold on. Lt. Anita van Buren may yet play out a final record breaking season.

And there’s more: Chris Meloni is now saying he’s staying with “Law & Order: SVU.” In February, he gave some quote that he was out. But “SVU” can’t function without Meloni and Mariska Hargitay, who’ve become savvy negotiators themselves. Merkerson probably took a page from their book. See how this works?

And finally: the word from the set of “Criminal Intent” is that Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows are not getting along, that Burrows may not be working out, and the stage could be set for Kathryn Erbe–whom I reported exclusively months ago was purged along with Vincent D’Onofrio and Eric Bogosian–might be brought back around Episode 5.

Hold on, because it’s all volatile, and anything could happen. One thing’s for sure: fans continue to write this column saying they are agree that D’Onofrio and Erbe are gone, and that they won’t watch a Goldblum-only show.

As far as the original “L&O”: Wolf should make sure Merkerson is there, and bring back as many of the living alumni as possible next season for an all-star send off. Fans want to see Paul Sorvino, Michael Moriarty, Richard Brooks, Jill Hennessy, Angie Harmon, etc. It could be a bonanza!

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catlover79 · 04-09-2010, 12:03 AM

Hmmmm...it will be interesting to see what happens. As for the last line, I seriously wouldn't count on Michael Moriarty ever coming back to L&O as he has never mended fences with Dick Wolf. But - anything's possible!

Marvo301 · 04-09-2010, 12:09 AM

Personally I wouldn't want to see Erbe come back without D'Onofrio. Those two just seem to go together. They have great chemistry.

catlover79 · 04-09-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Personally I wouldn't want to see Erbe come back without D'Onofrio. Those two just seem to go together. They have great chemistry.

I can't picture one without the other - just like Meloni/Hargitay on SVU. Slightly off topic, Marv, but Michael Moriarty lives in Maple Ridge, BC. How far away is that from your neck of the woods?

Marvo301 · 04-09-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I can't picture one without the other - just like Meloni/Hargitay on SVU. Slightly off topic, Marv, but Michael Moriarty lives in Maple Ridge, BC. How far away is that from your neck of the woods?

Maple Ridge isn't very far from where I live at all. It's about 20 miles away. It's about a 1/2 hour drive.

catlover79 · 04-09-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Maple Ridge isn't very far from where I live at all. It's about 20 miles away. It's about a 1/2 hour drive.

Very cool - it sounds like a beautiful town.

His mailing address is at a Bob's Bed and Breakfast in Maple Ridge (when I emailed him to ask him where I could send him a fan letter).

Marvo301 · 04-09-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Very cool - it sounds like a beautiful town.

His mailing address is at a Bob's Bed and Breakfast in Maple Ridge (when I emailed him to ask him where I could send him a fan letter).

Maple Ridge is very scenic and very quaint. I can see why Mr. Moriarty chooses to live there.

70s show watcher · 04-09-2010, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Personally I wouldn't want to see Erbe come back without D'Onofrio. Those two just seem to go together. They have great chemistry.

i agree

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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	S. Epatha Merkerson & Kathryn Erbe May Not Be Done With "L&O" After All It’s spring, and a young man’s fancy turns to the soap operas at the various “Law & Order” shows. I can tell you that sources say S. Epatha Merkerson may not be leaving “Law & Order” so fast. Even though Merkerson announced that she was exiting her role after 20 seasons, I am told that this is just a negotiating ploy. “L&O” grand poobah Dick Wolf is notoriously tough on money. But Merkerson is the show’s only tie to its past. She started there in 1993. Next season, if it’s renewed, “L&O” would become the longest running series ever. It doesn’t seem possible that NBC and Wolf won’t make that p.r. hook happen. And they can’t do it without Merkerson. So hold on. Lt. Anita van Buren may yet play out a final record breaking season. And there’s more: Chris Meloni is now saying he’s staying with “Law & Order: SVU.” In February, he gave some quote that he was out. But “SVU” can’t function without Meloni and Mariska Hargitay, who’ve become savvy negotiators themselves. Merkerson probably took a page from their book. See how this works? And finally: the word from the set of “Criminal Intent” is that Jeff Goldblum and Saffron Burrows are not getting along, that Burrows may not be working out, and the stage could be set for Kathryn Erbe–whom I reported exclusively months ago was purged along with Vincent D’Onofrio and Eric Bogosian–might be brought back around Episode 5. Hold on, because it’s all volatile, and anything could happen. One thing’s for sure: fans continue to write this column saying they are agree that D’Onofrio and Erbe are gone, and that they won’t watch a Goldblum-only show. As far as the original “L&O”: Wolf should make sure Merkerson is there, and bring back as many of the living alumni as possible next season for an all-star send off. Fans want to see Paul Sorvino, Michael Moriarty, Richard Brooks, Jill Hennessy, Angie Harmon, etc. It could be a bonanza! http://showbiz411.wordpress.com/
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