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Another Bobby In The Shower

January 7, 2022 Blind Gossip

[Blind Gossip] Characters on fictional TV series – and the actors who play them –  have a habit of disappearing.

Sometimes it’s because the actor does not want to return.

Goodbye, Kim Cattrall! The Sex And The City reboot just isn’t the same without Samantha Jones.

Sometimes it’s because the producers don’t want to work with the actor anymore.

Goodbye, Isaiah Washington!  Grey’s Anatomy somehow managed to keep going without your character, Preston Burke.

Sometimes the character stays but the actor gets switched out.

Goodby and hello Aunt Viv from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air!

Goodby and hello Becky from Rosanne!

The oddest goodbye and hello in all of TV history has to be the infamous departure and return of the character of Bobby Ewing – played by Patrick Duffy – in the original Dallas.

The character of Bobby Ewing was offed off when actor Patrick Duffy chose to leave the show.

A year later, Duffy decided to return to the show. His character was brought back in a scene where the camera cuts to Bobby Ewing in the shower.

Bobby was alive! The previous year… had all been a dream!

Oh, boy. Fans were pissed that such a lame plot device was used to bring back the beloved character. But they didn’t stop watching the show. That’s the important thing.

Characters  can always be brought back. That’s why fans should not be too upset that a beloved character from a long-running TV show has suddenly been killed off.

His character (and him) are what made the series a success in the first place. The show would have to be cancelled before they would permanently cancel him and his character.

So why are they doing this?

It’s a publicity stunt. The ratings are sh*t and they need to do whatever is necessary to keep the show going.

[The actor and character] will eventually be back. It’s not like he has other offers that he is juggling. He just got tired of the grind. He’ll have his “Bobby in the Shower” moment.

The producers did bring back the same actor before, so they are certainly not above doing it again in the future.

So don’t get too stressed over the character’s demise. It’s a just plot point. He’ll be back.

Let’s just hope that producers come up with a creative way to do it!

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  1. queenpin says

    January 12, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    Mark Harmon’s Gibbs on NCIS

  2. mozart_2002 says

    January 11, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    Did I miss something? How did everyone know Dexter was going to be killed off in his own reboot before the episode even aired??
    Further note – I’m currently halfway into the final ep and can see this happening…but still confused as to how conjectures were made before the episode was released?

  3. Prettysure says

    January 10, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    Well he’s not as well-known but Richard Burgi left Y & R.

  4. KatherineeeJ says

    January 10, 2022 at 6:44 pm

    Either Dexter coming back as Harrison’s dark passenger or Archie coming back to Riverdale when things get back to normal after his death in Rivervale

  5. ginafair says

    January 10, 2022 at 8:50 am

    Bobby Axelrod from Billions…it wont be the same without him.

  6. iknowit2021 says

    January 9, 2022 at 3:38 pm

    Hopefully Dexter..did they being him back just to kill him off????

  7. jayayzle says

    January 9, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    Wish this were Roseanne, but it’s not, based on the “him” clues, etc. Don’t have time to watch too much TV, let alone bad TV. A fan of Noth/Mr Big. He’s one of the better characters. But doubt he’ll be back. Sorry to see him go. Show unbearable without him. Could be so many others. Too many networks. Too many shows. Too many “influencers.” Just can’t keep up.

    • mrw222 says

      January 12, 2022 at 6:46 am

      My thoughts exactly!!

  8. Gen2016 says

    January 9, 2022 at 11:02 am

    Micheal C Hall Dexter new blood

  9. jujubee82222 says

    January 9, 2022 at 8:13 am

    Its Dexter and he will come back as Harrison’s “dark passenger”

  10. jujubee82222 says

    January 9, 2022 at 7:34 am

    Definitely Dexter

  11. blue24_7 says

    January 8, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    Omari Hardwick – Power

  12. KrazyCatLady says

    January 8, 2022 at 12:37 pm

    Anthony Geary hasn’t been on GH for a few years. his contract allows years off at a time. The “killing” of Luke was announced by Tracy, who wasn’t there. . This is always a plot twist. No one’s ever dead. They dedicated one day to it. He’s going to show up for sweeps.
    If ratings suck, that’s because of Maurice Bernard insisting on Sonny losing his memory for so long and Covid firings of Jax and Jason.

    • jrgius says

      January 10, 2022 at 2:24 pm

      There’s still a soap opera on TV?????????? WHY??

  13. EmilyLou says

    January 8, 2022 at 12:15 pm

    Luke from General Hospital. I believe his name is Anthony Geary. Luke and Laura were before my time, I was all about Frisco and Felicia.

  14. ItsBouquet says

    January 8, 2022 at 10:22 am

    I’ve been watching a lot of miniseries’ lately. I’d say It’s a Sin, and Time (with Sean Bean) were both spectacularly done. They were both just one series shows. I also really like the Australian show Wentworth. And, I Iove the Mandalorian, and Boba Fett.

    Worst shows out there: Reality TV. I hate contrived drama. I hate adults acting like toddlers. I just really hate reality TV.

  15. shellyj4444 says

    January 8, 2022 at 8:49 am

    Luke from General Hospital. Every single soap opera fan knows that any character who is killed off will come back. That’s one of the things that soaps are known for.

  16. Alllie says

    January 8, 2022 at 8:17 am

    I can only think of Rick Grimes and the Walking Dead. He came back from a coma and now he is kidnaped/maybe dead with the weirdo from the dump. gah! not proud, but I’ve watched many TWD thinking it will get better.

  17. cassadaga says

    January 8, 2022 at 8:11 am

    The related blind makes me think of Chris Noth and Mr Big in And just like that… I guess you could say his character made the show as the will they, won’t they drove the show forward and was what most people really cared about.

    I don’t think this would at all be a clever move considering the accusations against him. And it’d be surprising considering they scrapped his appearance in the finale.

  18. ChezKK says

    January 8, 2022 at 8:10 am

    Bobby Axelrod thank god.

  19. High Steppa says

    January 8, 2022 at 7:06 am

    Mr Big will come back from the dead? This, I gotta see! Chris Noth in And Just Like That.

  20. grumpyval says

    January 8, 2022 at 5:02 am

    Actor/Character/TV Show: I’m gonna say Chris Noth as Big on AJLT

  21. curiouser&curiouser says

    January 8, 2022 at 3:57 am

    Luke in General Hospital
    The actor left ages ago, character missing, so it’s just a plot twist.

  22. matildameow says

    January 8, 2022 at 3:20 am

    Big

  23. ohiknowthis says

    January 8, 2022 at 2:21 am

    Is this Luke from GH?

    I don’t really have a favorite show but I’m glad to see dexter and SATC back. Wish samantha had been on but it’s good to see it on again.

    • Stefanie2530 says

      January 8, 2022 at 12:38 pm

      I can’t believe tomorrow is the final Dexter. I don’t want it to end!

  24. kellyinchains says

    January 7, 2022 at 11:39 pm

    I haven’t watched him or this show in forever (although my daughter & I do keep up on it) so this completely makes SENSE as I saw the story online a few days ago & I was shocked, but then again, it HAS been DONE ~MANY~ times before. I do know that he lives primarily in Amsterdam now (YEAH! 😉 ), & I know he’s said he is tired of “the grind” as it said above. So, with no further ado!:
    Anthony Geary/Lucas Lorenzo “Luke” Spencer/General Hospital
    Best Show: Yellowjackets on Showtime
    Worst:…

    • Stefanie2530 says

      January 8, 2022 at 12:39 pm

      SO glad we’re getting another season of Yellowjackets! It gets better and better every week!

  25. aaaclm89 says

    January 7, 2022 at 10:52 pm

    Anthony Geary/Luke Spencer/ General Hospital

  26. kpcakes says

    January 7, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    Chris Noth from Sex and the City.

  27. michelex23 says

    January 7, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    Chris Noth/Mr. Big/And Just Like That

  28. aaaSwanz says

    January 7, 2022 at 6:41 pm

    Oh my god is this AJLT Mr Big? This blind talks a lot about Bobby in the shower and Big died in the shower. Surely not? The cast have all come out and spoken about the assault cases against Christ Noth… I can’t see them bringing him back… saying that – the series is awful compared to the original so if they want to say it’s been a dream and start over – I’ll watch it!

  29. JFredMuggs says

    January 7, 2022 at 6:19 pm

    Sounds like Jeff Garlin from “The Goldbergs”.

  30. oyevey says

    January 7, 2022 at 5:23 pm

    Luke on General Hospital

  31. KiKiKate says

    January 7, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    Chris Noth/Big – SATC/And just like that

  32. GeorgiaR says

    January 7, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Chris Noth as Mr. Big in the “Sex and the City Reboot.” It’s not like he has other offers that he is juggling because of his current sex scandal. They may bring him back as a long-lost twin brother, in dreams, or perhaps his death was just a dream too!

  33. maudlin22 says

    January 7, 2022 at 4:29 pm

    Anthony Geary / Luke Spencer on General Hospital

  34. Stefanie2530 says

    January 7, 2022 at 2:56 pm

    Tony Geary/Luke Spencer/General Hospital

    I don’t watch a ton of TV so, for me, the best is probably Yellowjackets (with Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia a close second) , the worst…The Conners.

  35. kristym78 says

    January 7, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    Anthony Geary/LukeSpencer/General Hospital. No way are they ever killing off Luke for real.

  36. Booboogirl says

    January 7, 2022 at 2:36 pm

    Anthony Geary
    General Hospital

  37. Theaterfan says

    January 7, 2022 at 2:27 pm

    Tony Geary/Luke Spencer/General Hospital

    I can’t think of what’s the best TV show right now.

  38. JipJip says

    January 7, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    Anthony Geary
    Luke- General Hospital

  39. Preacher_Cu5ter says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    Chris Noth/Mr Big/And Just Like That

  40. sunstamp says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Luke Spencer General Hospital

  41. funster says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Luke Spencer on GH.

    Best show – still Jeopardy, even without the amazing Mr. Trebek.

    Worst show – too hard to pick.

  42. SeijnSei says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Actor: Anthony Geary
    Character: Luke Spencer
    Show: General Hospital

    Do think of Laura though, will you? I thought it was odd how they did it and how they announced it since he last left the show in what 2015?

  43. silence1534 says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    Tony Geary/ Luke Spencer/ General Hospital

    The ratings are sh*t because the writers are atrocious. No respect for legacy characters, storylines being dropped with no conclusion, killing off popular characters and shoving bombastic “villains” onscreen every single day. Enough!

    • chillenout says

      January 9, 2022 at 5:51 pm

      I haven’t watched GH sine the Frisco/Felicia/Scorpio/Anna days

  44. amagod121 says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    I read that Samantha’s ex boyfriend from SAtC was coming back, played by a new actor. Maybe him?

    You know, if an actor dies or is in trouble or doesn’t want to return to the show, the show should use the Darin clause, wherein they find an actor with a remarkable likeness & put him/her into the role.

    I like Young Sheldon, but now that his voice is changing, it makes it harder to believe that Ian really is Sheldon. I adore Meemaw & hope she gets a spin off. I also like Ghost.

  45. kcoleman812 says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:32 pm

    Anthony Geary/Luke Spencer/General Hospital

  46. snookiemonster says

    January 7, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Dexter Morgan

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