Heard a rumor, don't know if it's true or not, that John O'Hurley will be Phil Hartman's replacement on NewsRadio. Anyone else heard this? I don't know if he'll be taking over the role of Bill McNeal, or playing an entirely different character altogether. As much as I love Peterman, no one could ever replace Phil as Bill in my eyes.
Erin.
Do not much on this rumor, however, I agree with you that no one can replace Phil Hartman. If any one person carried a show, it was he.
As for John O'Hurley, I look forward to his rather eccentric behavior, and it would be interesting seeing him on the show.
It is my opinion that the show should not seek a well known actor/actress to fill the void.
Malcolm
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B: J. Peterman would definitely do justice to filling the void left behind. But it would be totally disrespectful to have him just take over the role of Bill McNeil and just pretend like Phil Hartman never even existed. He should join in as Bill's replacement only after a special episode involving Bill's death. R.I.P. Phil Hartman 1948-1998
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I would love to see him on the show. Of course he'd have to come in as a new character. On 3rd Rock they are going to reshoot the finale over again with a different actor as the kidnapper.