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Sep 18, 2021 · Gates McFadden, the actress who played Dr. Beverly Crusher, was notably absent from the second season of "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Here's the real reason.
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Jun 6, 2023 · One of the targets of Hurley's ire was the character of Beverly Crusher and Gates McFadden, both of whom he disliked. According to Star Trek producer Rick Berman, McFadden was fired because Hurley, “had a real bone to pick with Gates." In turn, McFadden didn’t care for Hurley, either.
Feb 28, 2021 · Star Trek 's history of sexism, even as it sought to represent a progressive utopia, led to McFadden being fired following the 1987-1988 first season of the syndicated series. Even stranger, and more important for the story, is that her firing didn't stick, allowing her to return for Season 3.
Dec 18, 2023 · Gates McFadden Reveals The Real Reason Why She Was Fired From Star Trek - Ned Hardy. By Mark Charles | December 18, 2023. Gates McFadden has revealed why she was absent from the second season of Star Trek: The Next Generation almost thirty years after the show ended.
TV. Why was Gates McFadden fired from ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation?’. The treatment of Dr. Beverly Crusher is one of 'TNG's most infamous issues. Christian Bone. Published: Jun 22,...
Jun 26, 2023 · Gates McFadden was ousted for calling out sexism According to issue 12 of The Official Star Trek: The Next Generation Magazine , an official statement from CBS/Paramount stated that...
Aug 25, 2023 · Star Trek: Gates McFadden Blames Sexism For Beverly Crusher's TNG Disappearance. ... Gates McFadden was effectively fired for a reason that would not fly today. "It was a different time.
