While Crosby has publicly stated her dissatisfaction with her character’s level of involvement in the first season stories, there remains rumored, though unverified, talk of Berman’s influence. Given his track record thereafter, it’s not too far[point] a reach to consider his hand in the matter.
I’m sure she felt her character was underserved because of Dick. As testament to Berman’s leadership, McFadden had to be brought back permanently after he said it was her or Sirtis. And Crosby became recurring as one character or another.
Broccoli is just the basis for that format, yes.
While Crosby has publicly stated her dissatisfaction with her character’s level of involvement in the first season stories, there remains rumored, though unverified, talk of Berman’s influence. Given his track record thereafter, it’s not too far[point] a reach to consider his hand in the matter.
I don’t doubt that both are true.
I’m sure she felt her character was underserved because of Dick. As testament to Berman’s leadership, McFadden had to be brought back permanently after he said it was her or Sirtis. And Crosby became recurring as one character or another.