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Date Posted: 07:38:31 05/01/03 Thu
Author: Sam
Subject: Production politics and the demise of Singer
In reply to: Tracy 's message, "My thoughts on the Meltdown of JAG...." on 13:55:46 04/30/03 Wed

DJE's contract (the one which just ran out) probably stipulated that his wife be given a part on the show. It is quite common in the industry; Martin Sheen, for instance, has such a clause for his daughter to appear on The West Wing. The Singer character was killed off because DPB never wanted her there and, considering the salary negotiations, he probably wanted to send a message.

Tracy Needham isn't doing any guest appearances on JAG either...

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We all have our opinions of *how* NC landed the role on JAG, & in all probability, her contract was probably tied to DJE's, & quite honestly, I am STUNNED that TPTB had the guts to eliminate her role, cause I didn't see it happening. I'm glad it did, never cared for the actress or the character, but am also glad DJE & DB reached an agreement for S9 & S10. Harm isn't my favorite character by a long shot, but JAG wouldn't be JAG without either Harm or Mac. As for Tracy Needham, this is a correct assessment...inside... -- JNTS, 07:56:51 05/01/03 Thu
- I should have realized I needed a disclaimer. -- Sam, 08:42:55 05/01/03 Thu
  - Hey Sam! I didn't take your post as any type of judgement, No Worries! I was just trying to answer your TN question, because it has been asked on several of the lists, & Kip (the show insider who answers questions) pretty much stated emphatically that DB didn't care for TN, & that she wouldn't be back in a cameo as Meg Austin. I here you on the family thing, just look at DB, his kids have had roles in JAG, his wife had a cameo in Need to Know, so I agree with you, its not uncommon at all. Nepotism does reign in Hollywood, LOL! (NT) -- JNTS, 10:22:03 05/01/03 Thu

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