I suspect that CBS were concerned that even if she seemed to be recovered, the cancer might recur (which it did two years later), and they would be stuck in the same situation as they were at the end of the fourth season, having to rewrite episodes without Kate, which as we all know weren't very enjoyable without her. I've read one of the original scripts with her, and read excerpts from another which really make me sad we didn't get to see the original scripts with Kate.
Bruce has said that he was going to direct in the fifth season, but as we know the fifth season didn't happen because of Kate's illness. It's a shame CBS didn't give her the opportunity to recover and go back to work, as we know she beat her cancer.
Love her...and she looks amazing here.
debgibsonfan 2 years ago
It was great!!!! We should get together again!!!! Kate Jackson
tjnc21 4 years ago
GO Katie!!!! Wish we could have seen more of her directing...she's awesome.
GoddessofGypsies 4 years ago
I suspect that CBS were concerned that even if she seemed to be recovered, the cancer might recur (which it did two years later), and they would be stuck in the same situation as they were at the end of the fourth season, having to rewrite episodes without Kate, which as we all know weren't very enjoyable without her. I've read one of the original scripts with her, and read excerpts from another which really make me sad we didn't get to see the original scripts with Kate.
mouse6824 4 years ago
the series could have gone on for at least three more seasons to 6 maybe. Kate is great and no dummy!!
chaliceofchange 2 years ago
Bruce has said that he was going to direct in the fifth season, but as we know the fifth season didn't happen because of Kate's illness. It's a shame CBS didn't give her the opportunity to recover and go back to work, as we know she beat her cancer.
mouse6824 4 years ago 3
Nope. Kate directed two: The Pharoah's Engineer and Unfinished Business.
tjsmklvr 4 years ago