Melissa Leo & Max Perlich leaving Homicide
Matt Messina
Various sources have reported that NBC has chosen to not renew Melissa Leo
and Max Perlich's contracts, possibly because of their off-screen
exploits.
Leo is unhappy about the decision, and has said so publicly. _The
Hollywood Reporter_ reports that Perlich's manager calls it "a mutual
situation" (but, as we all know, it's *always* mutual).
This possibility has apparently been rumored for quite some time. In an
_NYPD Blue_ Summary/Review in the end of April, Alan made a reference that
Leo was in a similar boat to _Animal House_'s Delta House.
Read the story at:
<http://www.ultimatetv.com/news/f/a/97/06/13homicide.html>
<http://www.mrshowbiz.com/scoop/news/archive/6_13_97_3homicide.html>
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Matt Messina
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Ian J. Ball
In article <5o43di$q...@srvr1.engin.umich.edu>, mes...@umich.edu (Matt
Messina) wrote:
> Various sources have reported that NBC has chosen to not renew Melissa Leo
> and Max Perlich's contracts, possibly because of their off-screen
> exploits.
>
> Leo is unhappy about the decision, and has said so publicly.
Well done NBC! Underutilize and piss off your (probably) most talented
actress so that you can promote two other actresses you brought on later,
both of whom are (somewhat) less talented (but more attractive).
How I mentioned how *much* I love NBC recently?... <sarcasm off>
As for Perlich, the show will do fine without him.
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Dave Locke
ads...@ibm.net set words in phosphor:
>A bit from the Washington Post ... "Heard, who played the father in
>"Home Alone," was acquitted of the harassment charges ..."
>
>Suffering HARASSMENT from a former domestic partner ... Melissa
>Leo is a *victim* -- not a criminal suspect!
Did the article you quoted not make the subject clear?
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Marty Frasca
ads...@ibm.net wrote in article <33A644...@ibm.net>...
> A bit from the Washington Post (yes, the WP-- they just *refer*
> to the NYP in the article); my comments follow:
>
> -------------- Begin Forwarded Message ----------------
<snip>
>
> Leo has been in the headlines after accusing actor John Heard,
> her ex-boyfriend and father of her 9-year-old son, of stalking
> and harassing her. Heard, who played the father in "Home Alone,"
> was acquitted of the harassment charges but was convicted of
> telephone misuse and trespassing . . .
>
> -------------- End Forwarded Message ----------------
>
> Suffering HARASSMENT from a former domestic partner is *NOT*
> the same as being ARRESTED on weapons and marijuana possession
> charges!! Melissa Leo is a *victim* -- not a criminal suspect!
> You'd think perhaps the people who make a "crime" show would
> know the DIFFERENCE! If NBC is penalizing Ms. Leo for the
> adverse publicity about her tribulations, they even bigger
> A**HOLES than I thought...!!!
I agree 100%. Just another case of the system screwing the victim. However,
I'm shocked that anyone would expect any sign of intelligence from network
suits.
Marty
William December Starr
In article <IJBall-1606971241010001@mac_rbk_3.chem.ucla.edu>,
IJB...@aol.com (Ian J. Ball) said:
> Well done NBC! Underutilize and piss off your (probably) most
> talented actress so that you can promote two other actresses you
> brought on later, both of whom are (somewhat) less talented (but
> more attractive).
Two actresses? Is Isabella Hoffman rejoining the series?
> As for Perlich, the show will do fine without him.
Better than with him, as far as I can see. Wonder if they'll write
Brodie out in a fatal manner...
-- William December Starr <wds...@crl.com>
James Shelledy, III
They'll probably replace Leo w/ Rosie O' Donnell <shudders>
JRS
Brad Gibson
In article <IJBall-1606971241010001@mac_rbk_3.chem.ucla.edu> IJB...@aol.com (Ian J. Ball) writes:
>In article <5o43di$q...@srvr1.engin.umich.edu>, mes...@umich.edu (Matt
>Messina) wrote:
>
>> Various sources have reported that NBC has chosen to not renew Melissa Leo
>> and Max Perlich's contracts, possibly because of their off-screen
>> exploits.
>>
>> Leo is unhappy about the decision, and has said so publicly.
>
>actress so that you can promote two other actresses you brought on later,
>both of whom are (somewhat) less talented (but more attractive).
You are so so correct, Ian. I am still dumbfounded by this particular move
... I am very thankful that we've just begun Season 4 downunder, so we still
get the next two seasons' worth of Leo+Braugher (my votes for the top actors
working on the tube currently). I am frustrated beyond words.
Brad
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Little Bulldog
In article <5oa3vg$l...@crl10.crl.com>, wds...@crl.com (William December
Starr) wrote:
> In article <IJBall-1606971241010001@mac_rbk_3.chem.ucla.edu>,
> IJB...@aol.com (Ian J. Ball) said:
>
> > Well done NBC! Underutilize and piss off your (probably) most
> > talented actress so that you can promote two other actresses you
> > brought on later, both of whom are (somewhat) less talented (but
> > more attractive).
>
> Two actresses? Is Isabella Hoffman rejoining the series?
Possibly.
> > As for Perlich, the show will do fine without him.
>
> Better than with him, as far as I can see. Wonder if they'll write
> Brodie out in a fatal manner...
Our luck: In a really badly written exposition scene, Gee tells Gaffney
and Barnfather how Howard and Brodie ran off together. To France. After
she was suspended over "an incident." And they took The Dog with them.
But then Kay woke up, realized what she'd done, and committed suicide.
Only Meldrick doesn't believe it was suicide.
*sigh*
-- Bulldog
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Stephanie Geniec
Roy O'Grady wrote:
>
> William December Starr wrote:
> >> IJB...@aol.com (Ian J. Ball) said:
> >> As for Perlich, the show will do fine without him.
>
> > Better than with him, as far as I can see. Wonder if they'll write
> > Brodie out in a fatal manner...
>
I may be the only one here who has no clue what you are talking about
but I doubt it....
Dave Locke
tpre...@pepvax.pepperdine.edu (Todd) set words in phosphor:
>sge...@earthlink.net thus spake:
>>Roy O'Grady wrote:
>>>
>>> William December Starr wrote:
>>>
>>> > Wonder if they'll write Brodie out in a fatal manner...
>>>
>>> Do I see another episode for Doogie Howser?
>>
>Stephanie wondered aloud (and rightfully so):
>
>>I may be the only one here who has no clue what you are talking about
>>but I doubt it....
>
>I think this is supposed to be a reference to Foul-son, boy crimefighter.
No, it was a reference to Brodie's nemesis Alan Schack ("Valentine's
Day"), played by Neil Patrick Harris who is best known for his lead
role in the erstwhile show "Doogie Howser, M.D.".
ads...@ibm.net
On Sat, 21 Jun 97 16:00:19 GMT, tpre...@pepvax.pepperdine.edu
(Todd) wrote:
> In article <33AB77...@earthlink.net>, sge...@earthlink.net
> thus spake:
>
> >> Do I see another episode for Doogie Howser?
> >
>
> Stephanie wondered aloud (and rightfully so):
>
> >I may be the only one here who has no clue what you are talking about
> >but I doubt it....
> >
>
> I think this is supposed to be a reference to Foul-son, boy crimefighter.
>
> Todd
Although I appreciate the reinterpretation of Falsone's name
... :-)...,
"Doogie Howser" was a TV series about a child prodigy who went
through medical school and became a doctor when only a teen.
It starred the actor Neil Patrick Harris, who I think went on
to guest star in a particularly awful episode of H:LoTs. I don't
remember the episode title or the plot, exactly. Anybody want
to help out?...
Laura Cook
In the episode, which aired on 14 Feb and was called "Valentine's
Day", Neil Patrick Harris played a killer who Brodie knew from
school. At one point in the episode, Brodie was attacked by an
unknown assailant; Harris's character was implicated/suspected
in the attack.
-----------------------------------
Laura Cook
Baltimore, MD
clc...@erols.com
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Cathlene Brady
Stephanie Geniec (sge...@earthlink.net) wrote:
: Roy O'Grady wrote:
: > William December Starr wrote:
...
: > > Better than with him, as far as I can see. Wonder if they'll write
: > > Brodie out in a fatal manner...
: I may be the only one here who has no clue what you are talking about
: but I doubt it....
I know what he' talking about.
CB
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Pamela T. Pon
Ian J. Ball <IJB...@aol.com> wrote:
>mes...@umich.edu (Matt Messina) wrote:
>>Various sources have reported that NBC has chosen to not renew Melissa Leo
>>and Max Perlich's contracts, possibly because of their off-screen exploits.
>>Leo is unhappy about the decision, and has said so publicly.
No wonder. Since when has being the victim in a criminal case -- one
that resulted in a successful conviction -- been considered an exploit?
Did NBC expect Leo to keep quiet and not make waves when she felt she was
being stalked? Did they think the publicity somehow *negatively* affected
HOMICIDE's ratings? If anything, it probably drew the attention of casual
viewers who don't normally watch, but who might have tuned in out of morbid
curiousity after seeing coverage of her case on ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT et al.
Even if the story had reflected badly on Leo -- which it did not --
that kind of notoriety could only *help* the show's ratings.
>Well done NBC! Underutilize and piss off your (probably) most talented
>actress so that you can promote two other actresses you brought on later,
>both of whom are (somewhat) less talented (but more attractive).
More attractive? Imho, as well as perhaps being more talented, Leo is
also better-looking and more attractive than either Hoffman or Forbes
(though perhaps not Pembleton's/Braugher's wife ;-). Maybe she's unfairly
handicapped by the fact that her character isn't into wearing makeup?
>How I mentioned how *much* I love NBC recently?... <sarcasm off>
>As for Perlich, the show will do fine without him.
Well, I did like that "documentary" episode ... ;-)
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Stephanie Geniec
Cathlene Brady wrote:
>
> Stephanie Geniec (sge...@earthlink.net) wrote:
> : Roy O'Grady wrote:
> : > William December Starr wrote:
> : > >> IJB...@aol.com (Ian J. Ball) said:
> ...
> : > > Better than with him, as far as I can see. Wonder if they'll write
> : > > Brodie out in a fatal manner...
> : > Do I see another episode for Doogie Howser?
>
> : I may be the only one here who has no clue what you are talking about
> : but I doubt it....
>
> I know what he' talking about.
> CB
>
> --
> Cathy Brady
>
Well Cathy,
As long as you know what *he'* talking about, I implore you to share
your vast wealth of knowledge with the group. Please Cathy, let your
brillance shine and we shall extol your wisdom earnestly.
Steph
Dwight Silverman
William December Starr wrote:
> Better than with him, as far as I can see. Wonder if they'll write
> Brodie out in a fatal manner...
Remember Brodie's crush on Kay? Maybe they'll elope...
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Jeff Zarbo
Just a guess, but I remeber hearing about Max Pearl getting arrested for
discharging a firearm and posession of pot earlier this year. I don't
know if there has been any resolution to that problem.
As for Leo, she has been having a lot of difficulty with her ex, John
Hurt (stalking,etc.). Maybe she wants to get out of the limelight for a
while.
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(Max "PEARL"? John "HURT"??)
... Is ... today Groundhog Day? ...
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CLEMLU
The conversation at the end of last night's ep. betw. Frank and Tim was
one of the most memorable ever. Chills and goosebumps all at the same
time. But it once again called to mind the fact that the '95 season was
absolutely stellar. God-there were just so many good eps. that year
-Sniper and A Doll's Eyes, The Hat and The Wedding. This doesn't negate
the fact that the very early eps. with Crosetti et. al. weren't great but
somehow 95 just picked up with themes and dialogue that felt so solid.
Seven more left on Lifetime to the season. I'm feeling sad already.
Lucienne
Todd
In article <33B083...@iname.com>, jza...@iname.com thus spake:
>Just a guess, but I remeber hearing about Max Pearl getting arrested for
>discharging a firearm and posession of pot earlier this year. I don't
>know if there has been any resolution to that problem.
>
>As for Leo, she has been having a lot of difficulty with her ex, John
>Hurt (stalking,etc.). Maybe she wants to get out of the limelight for a
>while.
Silly boy! You mean Minnie Pearl and William Hurt.
Todd
Phil Marcus
Jeff Zarbo wrote:
>
> Just a guess, but I remeber hearing about Max Pearl getting arrested for
> discharging a firearm and posession of pot earlier this year. I don't
> know if there has been any resolution to that problem.
>
Max Perlich recently had his charge dismised on a technicality--I cannot
recall the specifics.
> As for Leo, she has been having a lot of difficulty with her ex, John
> Hurt (stalking,etc.). Maybe she wants to get out of the limelight for a
> while.
That may well be. Although he was convicted, it was for a misdemeanor.
His post-trial comments on TV news reflected no remorse and little
insight into his own behavior. I think he would contemplate doing it
again, and she may have sensed this. Getting out of Baltimore, to
something closer to a safehouse than is possible for a memebr of the
cast of a baltimore-based show, would be a wise move for her in the long
run. She can get work, as she is a good actress, and will be a safer
not tied to one known city.
Phil