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Message: <blockquote data-quote="tommie" data-source="post: 313944" data-attributes="member: 370"><p>I'd argue that Jim Davis' unfortunate passing probably helped the show in the long run - it pretty much forced the writers to change the status quo and I think this is often the issue with shows once cast members start leaving. The showrunners doesn't want to change the status quo, so instead of trying to think of creative ways to go forward they end up putting in replacement characters (that are never as good as the originals) to try and keep it. Jock's death if anything forced them out of getting stuck in a rut which fueled another bunch of decent seasons.</p></blockquote><p></p>