Removed? Robert brought in a huge ratings boost and quite frankly would have been a huge saving grace for at the time 'ally' was doing horrible creatively. Bringing in marsters and lagross did nothing. The only reason he was 'removed' was because producers cant fix jail time around their schedule. But lisa was good and solid. She brought a lot of the scenes into reality. No matter what her problems may be her work stands as a professional.

I can't believe this. I wish her the best. I have been wondering what happened to her. I loved her work.
"Poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another."

Nevertheless, both of them were removed from Ally McBeal eventually for being too much of a problem.

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Heartbreaking, really heartbreaking I wish her the very best!

The focus now is on Lisa's health and ongoing recovery.
Living in the public eye is barely tolerable for anyone - even those people who h5b4ave no observable or significant hurdles/obstacles to overcome.
For someone like Lisa, dealing with Schizophrenia is difficult in the
best
of circumstances . in complete privacy. To battle this
lifelong
affliction - one that requires constant/continual medication and adjustments to that medication - is beyond the ability of most human beings. The side effects of the medication alone is enough to invite the harshest critics and wild speculation about drug abuse, outrageous behavior and personal responsibility.
ALL of us would like to see Lisa return to the stage and/or screen (personally - I'd love to hear her sing or make an album with that amazing voice of hers), but her mental and physical health come first and it would take a MIRACLE to find the proper balance of medication and therapy - but a miracle is what we are all hoping for .
.. and no matter what, her friends and family just want her WELL.
I know Lisa appreciates the good wishes from her fans.

• a friend of Lisa's.

Well if you are truly a friend of Lisa please let her know that her presence is missed she is amazingly talented and I hope to one day see her again on the screen big or small

The situation with Robert Downey, Jr. is completely different than what Lisa is enduring.
Mr. Downey has a history of alcohol and drug abuse and has struggled valiantly with his addiction and recovery.
However, Lisa suffers from a very different disease - a mental health disorder that she can neither control NOR improve without a miraculous balance of medications and treatments all aimed at a constantly moving target. In fact, if there is any improvement and a balance is even achieved at all, it is often fleeting and pretty much impossible to recapture. Schizophrenia is a dread disease. Lisa, unlike Robert Downey, Jr., cannot know or predict when her treatment program might work or when it may miss the mark and either under- or over-medicate her making work of any kind impossible.
You cannot compare one with the other.

• a friend of Lisa's

Exactly.

and lindsey lohan, for that mattergreat point!!!

Great point. If anyone should be uninsurable, it's him.

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"How does this explain Robert Downey, Jr's full work slate? Gender and race double standards?"
Probably more like work ethic. As I understand it, Mr. Downey does not let his pastime interfere with his work, and he has been praised as being extremely professional (gets to work on time, knows his lines, isn't a problem on the set, doesn't make big demands, etc.). This is why he can work with his 'problem'(actors in Hollywood drink all the time in their off hours, and as long as they don't let it affect their work it's okMr. Downey shows this philosophy can be extended to other pastimes as well, and should be handled case-by-case

Personally, I feel that Robert Downey Jr is a critc favorite, not so much fans. I don't even remember his last "hit" movie, but I guess we'll see when Iron Man comes out.

Has anybody thought that maybe she just doesnt want to act anymore?!
If she is schizophrenic and/ or has a drug problem perhaps she is more concerned about making herself better than appearing in TV shows??

Robert Downey Jr. had far more of a career (box office) than she ever did and is far more talented than she ever will be. Even with all that things aren't exactly a cakewalk for Mr.Downey Jr. It's hard for producers to insure him as well but since he's well liked in the industry people do at least try.

Calista (ally mcbeal) also had problems with drugs and anorexia. So it was not a race, or a gender problem2000 i think.
"Love, only Love will set you free" Robbie Williams

Thanks for the correction. It would be nice if more rumors surrounding her problems were set straight. It would be good to see her work again.

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Lisa's ordeal sorta reminds me of Yasmine Bleeth'sI heard that some producers
were planning to cast her in a couple flicks,only to back off when news of
her coke bust leaked. Let's hope Lisa can pull herself out of this & become a
better person,not to mention a better actress!

I doubt that she was "pulled over" for driving under the influence. Anyone who knows Lisa knows that she never obtained a driver's license due to her fear of driving. She made several references to her friends having to drive her everywhere because of it.

How does this explain Robert Downey, Jr's full work slate? Gender and race double stan5b4dards?

If that is the case, then I hope that she receives the help that she needs.

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No she was definitly in season three.