Why did Michael O'Keefe leave?

I'd think equal parts storyline and contract ended.
He did go on to that other sitcom, which got a snide reference by Jackie, with Fred "seeing that lawyer chick with kids".

I forget the name but it was some cutesy pun like Grace on Fire had. I think it lasted two seasons? I son't think she had much of a noticeable career, but would turn up in supporting roles every now and again. I think the LiLo "Parent Trap" remake, where she was the housekeeper for Quaid?


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Really? Based on this board, most people found Fred boring.

I was indifferent. Michael O'Keefe is talented though. But Fred was obviously created to be the father of Jackie's child, because Laurie was pregnant at the time in real life.

I was about to post the same thing, I'm not sure whatever happened to Fred after the divorce. Was he ever mentioned again in the later episodes?

I actually liked fred

I was glad to see him go, but by the time he left, the damage was already done. Fred was a mistake from day 1. He didn't fit in, was a drag and really brought down the Jackie character. I understand that LM was pregnant and they needed to find a way to incorporate that into Jackie's situation, but they missed the ball with him. The show was already becoming too overstuffed with unnecessary add-on characters, he was one too many.

he was in the first episode of season 7 working with Dan, even though they were divorced. It seemed forced. Then he just left.

My guess is he was just played out.

He had a 10 o clock tee time with Ty Webb and Al Cervik

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