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| Fred Thompson Released from TV Show |
| 2007-05-31 |
| Fred Thompson is giving up his post as D.A. on NBC's "Law & Order." Thompson, a former Republican senator from Tennessee who has flirted with the idea of running for president but has yet to announce his candidacy, played District Attorney Arthur Branch on the long-running crime drama for the past five seasons. "I've spoken to Fred today, and although he told me he has not made a firm decision about his political future, he felt that given the creative and scheduling constraints of the upcoming season, he asked to be released from his responsibilities to the show," "Law & Order" creator/executive producer Dick Wolf said Wednesday. "I will sincerely miss working with him on a regular basis, and I obviously wish him the best of luck with whatever the future holds." Maybe he figures the show is about to tank? |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #5 A2U, I know what you mean. I used to enjoy L&O but lately it seems like they never miss an opportunity to bash America or conservatives. My wife doesn't like it when I yell at the TV. |
| Posted by: Rambler 2007-05-31 18:07 |
| #4 I read the L&O - while a cash cow, ratings are tanking and the franchise might have its' own channel. That must have been an interesting set, considering Fred leans right and most of the cast, writers and creator don't. |
| Posted by: anonymous2u 2007-05-31 17:52 |
| #3 I saw on the teevee testerday that he has announce that he is starting his exploritory thingy. |
| Posted by: Mike N. 2007-05-31 12:36 |
| #2 And I hope that something is stomping roaches. |
| Posted by: bigjim-ky 2007-05-31 11:35 |
| #1 he's gonna be busy ...doing...something |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-05-31 08:20 |