DragonfromTO
Well-Known Member
I do tend to agree, but...
The Hogan Family...
While I have no expertise in this regard and am nothing but one dumbass with an opinion I think that may have been an easier situation. "Valerie" had only been on for a single season when they killed her off, there was no real history with the character and I think it can be argued that they hadn't established what the show even was yet so it was easier to pivot.
Edit: I would also add that I don't remember what Valerie Harper's specific issues were so I may be overlooking something there too.