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Janice · 11-13-2003, 01:21 PM

Will & Grace's Leo Problem
by Daniel R. Coleridge

TV GUIDE INSIDER

While stork news is happy news, the pregnancy of Debra Messing spells trouble for Will & Grace. With the expectant mom on a reduced work schedule, Will's writers had to trash episodes they'd penned well in advance. Instead, Grace was hastily sent off-screen — to Cambodia with her hubby, Dr. Leo. What now? Don't ask Harry Connick Jr., who plays Leo, how his limited run on the sitcom will end. He doesn't know!

Here's the rub: NBC has confirmed that Messing's pregnancy will not be written into Grace's storyline. Leo — and Connick — have gotta go, so that means no baby for the Doctor Without Borders and his wife. Connick jokes that he hopes Leo won't just die suddenly. That sounds unlikely, anyway. Too grim. Any other ideas for splitting up Grace and Leo, Harry?

"It has to end somehow," he tells TV Guide Online. "I can't stay on the show! I'm glad I don't have to write it, because I don't know how I'd get out of it. I hope they put it more on Grace — make it more her decision. 'Cause it's gonna be rough, man. I don't think the fans like to see her mopin' around and depressed. Who knows what's gonna happen."

Why can't Connick just stay on Will & Grace, you ask? Frankly, the busy, singing thesp has bigger ambitions than co-starring on somebody else's show. (His guest stint — which was only supposed to be six episodes — has lasted way longer than expected.) Next up, Connick's got his own Thanksgiving special, Harry for the Holidays, airing Nov. 27 at 10 pm/ET on — where else? — NBC. He's also signed a development deal with the Peacock to make his own sitcom. "I'd like to incorporate some music into it," he says. "I'm not sure how. I don't really have any idea what the show's going to be about! I don't even know if it's gonna happen, but if it does, it looks like it'd be a helluva lot of fun."

If it gets off the ground, will the show's title — or the name of Connick's character — have "Harry" in it? "I've thought about it," he chuckles. "I kinda thought it would be cool to call it Harry, but then there's Ed, there's Whoopi... It just seems like there's a lot of that out there. We may end up doin' it. If you have any ideas for a title, let me know, 'cause I'm definitely open!"

MandieR1980 · 11-13-2003, 09:43 PM

WOOHOO! Leo sucks bye bye Leo!

TJL · 11-13-2003, 10:02 PM

Me thinks the show will suffer a bit this season with Deborah Messing M.I.A.

I'm guessing Grace will return from Cambodia sans Leo.

AnaheimPMWitch · 11-13-2003, 10:43 PM

WOOHOO so long LEO he sucked

felicitylen · 11-14-2003, 06:44 PM

Since Leo is gone, maybe they will bring back Elliot.

Superbatboy · 11-16-2003, 05:02 PM

I'm so glad Leo's going.....he totally ruined the dynamic of the show. The show was going sooooo well the first 4 seasons, then he came and changed everything.

IheartMoonlighting · 11-16-2003, 11:34 PM

Grace's marriage never made sense anyway. I think this storyline was a complete waste of time.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-20-2003, 11:16 PM

Wow, the episode today about how things aren't going good for Leo and Grace...that really brought back the meaning of the show...Will & Grace. They were actually together in the show after awhile because of Leo butting in. I think getting rid of him is a good move.

donald snl · 11-22-2003, 03:12 AM

im sure not going to miss him

Brian Damage · 11-24-2003, 03:35 PM

He didn't bother me all that much.

Nanny Fine · 11-29-2003, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by IheartMoonlighting
Grace's marriage never made sense anyway. I think this storyline was a complete waste of time.

I completely agree.

I did not like Leo, I did not like him marrying Grace - the show was about the group of 4. A married Grace put a damper on the dynamics of the show and I did not like that at ALL.

Good riddance I think.

11-13-2003, 01:21 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Leo's Leaving--No Pregnancy for Grace Will & Grace's Leo Problem by Daniel R. Coleridge TV GUIDE INSIDER While stork news is happy news, the pregnancy of Debra Messing spells trouble for Will & Grace. With the expectant mom on a reduced work schedule, Will's writers had to trash episodes they'd penned well in advance. Instead, Grace was hastily sent off-screen — to Cambodia with her hubby, Dr. Leo. What now? Don't ask Harry Connick Jr., who plays Leo, how his limited run on the sitcom will end. He doesn't know! Here's the rub: NBC has confirmed that Messing's pregnancy will not be written into Grace's storyline. Leo — and Connick — have gotta go, so that means no baby for the Doctor Without Borders and his wife. Connick jokes that he hopes Leo won't just die suddenly. That sounds unlikely, anyway. Too grim. Any other ideas for splitting up Grace and Leo, Harry? "It has to end somehow," he tells TV Guide Online. "I can't stay on the show! I'm glad I don't have to write it, because I don't know how I'd get out of it. I hope they put it more on Grace — make it more her decision. 'Cause it's gonna be rough, man. I don't think the fans like to see her mopin' around and depressed. Who knows what's gonna happen." Why can't Connick just stay on Will & Grace, you ask? Frankly, the busy, singing thesp has bigger ambitions than co-starring on somebody else's show. (His guest stint — which was only supposed to be six episodes — has lasted way longer than expected.) Next up, Connick's got his own Thanksgiving special, Harry for the Holidays, airing Nov. 27 at 10 pm/ET on — where else? — NBC. He's also signed a development deal with the Peacock to make his own sitcom. "I'd like to incorporate some music into it," he says. "I'm not sure how. I don't really have any idea what the show's going to be about! I don't even know if it's gonna happen, but if it does, it looks like it'd be a helluva lot of fun." If it gets off the ground, will the show's title — or the name of Connick's character — have "Harry" in it? "I've thought about it," he chuckles. "I kinda thought it would be cool to call it Harry, but then there's Ed, there's Whoopi... It just seems like there's a lot of that out there. We may end up doin' it. If you have any ideas for a title, let me know, 'cause I'm definitely open!"

11-13-2003, 09:43 PM	#2
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11-13-2003, 10:02 PM	#3
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11-16-2003, 05:02 PM	#6
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11-14-2003, 06:44 PM	#5
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11-16-2003, 11:34 PM	#7
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11-20-2003, 11:16 PM	#8
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11-22-2003, 03:12 AM	#9
donald snl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 06, 2003 Posts: 456	im sure not going to miss him

11-24-2003, 03:35 PM	#10
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