TV Storylines Actors REFUSED To Do

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https://whatculture.com/tv/10-tv-sto...do?rf=homepage

Sometimes actors knows best.

BY JACK POOLEY
NOVEMBER 21ST, 2023



The world of TV is so relentlessly fast-paced that the cast and crew often barely have time to breathe, let alone squabble over their character's creative direction moving forward.

After all, in any hit TV series most actors appreciate that they're part of a much bigger machine, and what they feel creatively might not reflect the perspectives of everyone around them.

But at the same time, if an actor is in a position to call out something that rubs them the wrong way or they feel could be harmful for the show's future, then it's certainly smart to pipe up.

And that's precisely what these 10 actors did, ultimately refusing to take part in dubious storylines not merely suggested by writers but in some cases getting dangerously close to actually being shot.

From actors who passionately felt that planned plot lines were totally out of character, to those who weren't comfortable acting out the scenes in question, and those who simply felt the proposed story wasn't good at all, these performers all let their voices be heard.

And for the most part, these shows turned out all the better for these actors not being shy about their feelings...

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I remember hearing Desi Arnaz while working on I LOVE LUCY a script came to him having Ricky lying about his Income taxes. Desi said He was proud to come to America and he felt the country was good to him and He said NO to the script. . The script I believe was made into as Lucy Tells the truth which I thought was a funny episode. .

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Robert Reed, the Brady Bunch last episode when Bobby dyes Greg’s hair orange then later sells orange rabbits with Cindy.