Written Out of Television

An encyclopedia of television shows, from the dawn of time to 1994, in which actors have been written out or replaced, encompassing all genres of programs on networks, cable, and in syndication. Organized by show title, half-page to several-page entries include broadcast dates, network or syndication information, and character and actor names and dates, followed by a synopsis of the program and the story of how and why a character was replaced. Includes quotations from actors and production people taken from interviews conducted for this work, and many bandw photos of old favorites. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR