The Goldbergs Actress Breaks Silence On Jeff Garlin's Exit From Show
The Goldbergs actress Wendi McLendon-Covey breaks her silence on her former co-star Jeff Garlin's exit from the series while replying to a viewer criticizing the show's handling of it. For 9 seasons now, The Goldbergs has reigned as one of ABC's biggest comedies. The 80s-set series covers the adventures of the titular family, which is led by McLendon-Covey's overbearing matriarch Beverly and Garlin's Murray. The cast is further rounded out by Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia, and Sam Lerner. The current season has seen The Goldbergs honoring the late George Segal, who played Beverly's father.
The Goldbergs season 9 has also had to contend with the surprise departure of Garlin. After revealing he had been the subject of an HR investigation over inappropriate on-set behavior, Garlin exited The Goldbergs in what was called a mutual decision back in December. Rather than have Murray somehow leave alongside him, the series has continued on with body doubles and previously shot footage standing in for Murray during major scenes. However, it hasn't been a very smooth transition, as some have begun to note on social media.
Related: Schooled: Why ABC Cancelled The Goldbergs Spinoff After Season 2
After a Goldbergs viewer outright said the series should either be cancelled or kill off Murray, McLendon-Covey spoke out about Garlin's exit on social media. The actress didn't mince words, stating season 9 threw everyone for a loop because "a.) it's hard to incorporate someone who doesn't want to be there and wants to leave mid-scene, and b.) we werent about to re-write the 2nd half of the season." McLendon-Covey concluded by saying everyone involved is just doing their best and let that be her final words on the matter
Read more on screenrant.com
