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Gail O'Grady Regrets NYPD Blue Exit
31 Aug
Summary
- Gail O'Grady expressed regret over leaving NYPD Blue.
- She left seeking opportunities but wishes she stayed.
- She praised show creator Steven Bochco as rare and talented.
Actress Gail O'Grady recently revealed her regret over departing the hit series NYPD Blue. Speaking on the Still Here Hollywood Podcast, O'Grady, who starred as Donna Abandando for three seasons, stated she left the show to pursue other opportunities that were being offered to her.
O'Grady explained that show creator Steven Bochco had initially persuaded her to stay an extra year beyond her initial desire to leave after two seasons. Reflecting on her decision, she expressed, "No. I wish I would have stayed at least one more year." Despite not getting her own show picked up, O'Grady continued to act in other series like American Dreams and Criminal Minds.
She also took the opportunity to praise the late Steven Bochco, calling him a "rare and talented force" in the industry. Bochco, who passed away in 2018, was a prolific creator known for other successful shows like Hill Street Blues and L.A. Law. O'Grady's performance on NYPD Blue earned her three Emmy nominations and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
