Wendi McLendon-Covey disputes Jeff Garlin's explanation for 'Goldbergs' exit
Actor Jeff Garlin addressed his departure from the sitcom 'The Goldbergs,' attributing his past on-set behavior to undiagnosed bipolar disorder. His co-star Wendi McLendon-Covey previously described his exit as a long-overdue relief, citing the difficult work environment.
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The story highlights the intersection of mental health awareness and workplace conduct in the entertainment industry, particularly regarding the 'cancel culture' discourse.
Jeff Garlin is opening up about his contentious exit from "The Goldbergs," saying his undiagnosed bipolar disorder contributed to the behavior that strained relationships with his co-stars before he left the hit sitcom. The 64-year-old actor starred as the Goldbergs' family patriarch, Murray Goldberg, on the show from its premiere in September 2013 until he departed the ABC show during its ninth season in December 2021 amid HR investigations into complaints about his on-set behavior. Garlin was accused by members of the cast and crew of inappropriate verbal conduct, unwanted physical contact, including hugging and touching, and behavior that some employees described as creating an uncomfortable work environment. JEFF GARLIN DEFENDS HIMSELF FROM CANCEL CULTURE AMID ‘THE GOLDBERGS’ ON-SET CONDUCT ALLEGATIONS While speaking with Vanity Fair at the time, Garlin denied intentionally harassing anyone.
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