SamCHow and Why GATES MCFADDEN Was ‘Fired’ From Her Role in STAR TREK
NmyownworldThat was such a bad situation. The whole, "how dare you question me, get out," loss of Gates McFadden. Dr. Pulaski's introduction as Bones 2.0 instead of as a distinct, unique character, and her first comments to Data. I think Diana Muldaur is very talented and a Star Trek icon -- TOS and TNG. Pulaski is a strong character, but that first impression was hard for me to shake. I was happy when Dr. Crusher returned, but by then I was also missing Dr. Pulaski. I wish that PIC had made room for a Dr. Pulaski appearance.
CeruleanRuinI was glad to see that Pulaski at got a tribute with a ship named after her in PIC Season 3. That at least implies that she went on to do great things after leaving the Enterprise. I like to think that the USS Pulaski was one of the last to succumb because it was crewed entirely by older officers.