I got this snippet from Lee Goldberg's blog. He mentioned that he was meeting with Andy Breckman and a reader asked Lee to ask Andy about how they would handle the "Kroger" matter. Lee replied that he didn't have to, that he already knew, and that his lips were sealed.

Pure speculation on my part, but if the writers were simply going to "retire" the doctor or write him off into the sunset, why would that be such a big secret?

Logically, it would seem that this was a two fold dilemma: how to handle the untimely passing, and the question of do they/do they not create a new shrink.

My hunch? First, I'm guessing now that they're going to add a new shrink. Second, as a writer, dramatically, I know what I would do.

Very interesting.

So what we can conclude is that they've decided how they're going to deal with it, have notified everyone officially concerned, and have asked them not to reveal it.

The question is why?

My hunch? They consider it to be too close to the passing of Stanley Kamel to make such an official announcement. The fact that they're not talking about this publically says nothing to me about what they decided.

Strangely enough, I find comfort in the fact that they've addressed and worked through the issue, even if they have not yet revealed what they decided.

I'm thinking they may come out with something official after a little more time. At least I'm hoping they do. The fate of Stanley Kamel is sadly sealed. But fans are still worried about what will happen to Dr. K. Give us a little closure please?

what if they have Troy come and help mr.monk? i think that would be kind of cool! also i think they should either have him retire and see how monk deals with it or just have him leave and not tell anyone. then when monk goes for his next appointment there will be a note or something on the door saying what happened and then monk will have to deal with the situation. i don't know just an idea. (not very good but yeah.) anyways they will probably come up with something interesting, they always do. i'm just excited to see what happens and i can't wait till the new season!

There are so many possibilities. Like when Sharona left, they had many choices but they went with very abruptly just telling us that she up and left and remarried her ex and sold her house and moved to NJ. They could have murdered her off and gave us a great plot or one of many other options so I can only wonder what they will do.

Thanks for letting us know. I'm glad the question was finally asked. I'm gonna go to the site and check out the blog!


I feel the same way. Maybe they don't want to say anything yet because of the time issue. I mean, Stanley's only been gone since April 8th (although to me it feels like a lifetime-I'm still having a hard time dealing with it )


I'm worried about what will happen as well, but I have faith in the writers. I know that Stanley was very loved on the set of Monk and since Tony is executive producer, I'm sure he would have a lot of power to have some major input.

Andrea

i dont know if many of you go to the showfax site, but the first episode they have there has a reference to how they are handling the kroger issue. there are no details, but it does tell if he retired, moved, died etc. i wont ruin it for anyone, but if you want to know the site will tell you.

I went to this site, couldn't find anything.

I looked too, and I didn't see anything. I'm actually still looking, but I did find this in the a memorial thread. But you might want to have a tissue ready.

http://more.showfax.com/bbs2/viewtopic.php?p=55020#55020

Ah man, did my eyes mist.

you have to go to showfax and get a subscrition. then you go to the GET SIDES section, choose the LOS ANGELES area and then scroll down to mr. monk buys a house. you can then view actual pages of the script. it is 68 dollars a year, so unless you have family who uses the site for auditions, it is pretty expensive.

Which side contains the reference?

the sides under los angeles. then there is a whole long list of shows shot in LA. if you want to know, i can just tell you. im just not sure how to do it so people who dont want to see it dont. i think i will consult theresa to see what she thinks.

Prolly start a new thread and mark it well so that no one will accidendally see it.

Just post it and put SPOILER in the thread---this way those don't want to know can avoid it. Why all the mystery?

Sides are somewhat unreliable. They're really just meant for actors to audition with. The story can and often does change by the time the script is actually filmed. I've been burned a couple of times having seen a side that was changed or not filmed at all. There was a scene written for Ambrose in both the Little Monk sides and The Man Who Shot Santa sides. For whatever reason, probably because they couldn't get John Turturro, those scenes were cut. It happens all the time. Also many shows will put up false sides because they know fans have been gleaning spoilers from them.

I don't believe the sides for Buys a House have details on Dr. Kroger's departure. (It's mentioned, but not part of that story). But even if they did, that might not be how it ultimately pans out. I don't think it's really a big mystery or top secret, but generally speaking the writers would rather not have any plot details leaking out. Obviously a story has more impact if the viewer doesn't know what's going to happen. No matter what it was Lee probably wouldn't be comfortable revealing the details of future episodes he learned in a private conversation with Andy Breckman.

PeppermintPatty, to safely post a spoiler, when creating a message just go to the insert special item pull down menu and select insert spoiler. Like so.

(Real spoiler ahead. Don't look if you don't want to know.)


I don't know anymore than that and until it's filmed that could change.

Teresa,

Thanks for information. It really does help even if it doesn't play out the way the sides are written.

Sue~

Yes, Teresa,

Thank you.

Oh.... I don't know what to say. That was the most touching thing ever. How sweet of the guy to post that. He has no idea how helpful that is. I wish I could go on that site and thank him, but since I can't I'll just say a huge THANK YOU BfloGal!

Andrea

Thanks for the spoiler as well. I'm very tempted to read it, but I don't want to set myself up for disappointment. I know that sounds terrible; sorry...

thank you for the help Teresa, i will heed your advice on the Showfax thing. i wasnt trying to be dramatic, or secretive, i just didnt want to make anyone mad if i posted something i shouldnt. i think this is going to be a very good season.

Sigh... I forced myself to read the spoiler, and braced myself for what I would find. Thanks for sharing, because it makes me feel a little better about what's to come. Peppermintpatty, your post was fine. Thanks for the info.
Andrea