Revealed: The Real Reason These Characters Left Their TV Shows

Valerie Harper Was Killed Off Her Own Show

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Valerie Harper starred in her own show called Valerie. However, her character was killed off and replaced by actress Sandy Duncan. The show was renamed Valerie’s Family and eventually The Hogan Family. Apparently, Harper was killed off because of a contract issue surrounding compensation and creative input.

Yet, the show’s lawyers argued that it was her behavior that got her booted. In response, Harper sued the production company and won, receiving a large payout from the show’s later success. She got all the money with no work.