“Agree completely. John Laroquette may be the only original star left.”
Besides Laroquette, Richard Moll (Bull) and Charles Robinson (Mac) are still kicking around as is Marsha Warfield (Roz).
Warfield was a replacement for the deceased Florence Halop (Flo) who herself was a replacement for the deceased Selma Diamond. The decision to go with the younger Warfield after Halop died was to prevent another age related death amongst the cast.
Warfield is still alive and doing stand up.
Gail Strickland played the Public Defender in the pilot but was replaced. Still kicking.
Ellen Foley, season two, was let go because it was felt her character had more of a sister/brother relationship to the Judge Stone character. Markie Post had always been the first choice but was tied up with Fall Guy. She jumped to Night Court for season three after FG ended.
Anyhoo, Ellen is still kicking around.
Karen Austin was the original court clerk but left and was replaced by Charles Robinson. She was only on 10 episodes.
Aaannndddd.....we’re done.
Interesting. Did you remember this all from memory or did you consult the wiki or IMDB for all that history of the characters from the show? I remember watching that show but i guess i never saw the early seasons as i thought the cast was the same from beginning to end. I never remember seeing episodes without Markie Post or Marsha Warfield.
Sorry to tell you, but Charles Robinson passed away last month, also due to cancer.