On the subject of actors and lawyers, has anyone questioned the potential loss of millions of dollars were Thompson to run. Would anyone sue? Is he contractually obligated?
From the minute he announces, no TV episode or movie where he appears can broadcast.
Law and Order, network repeats, or in syndication- where he acts- go off the air. Many lose if that is forced to occur.
Hasn't the law changed since Reagan? Today you'd see Ron and the chimp daily.