Why Robert Pastorelli Quit His Role As Eldin On Murphy Brown
Robert Pastorelli played Eldin Bernecky on Murphy Brown for seven seasons. Here's why the star left the sitcom years before it actually ended.
Robert Pastorelli's departure from his role as Eldin on the 1990s sitcom Murphy Brown was due to a frustrating contract standoff during negotiations for Season 8. The producers wanted to reduce his screen time and offered him a part-time arrangement, with payment only for the specific episodes he appeared in. Additionally, the network imposed a strict condition that Pastorelli would not accept any other acting gigs to ensure his availability for Murphy Brown.
Disappointed with the deal, Pastorelli declined, stating, "They said take it or leave it. I walked." Despite this, he harbored no ill feelings towards the show's creative team, viewing it as a business decision. The actors departed from Murphy Brown on amicable terms, with Pastorelli agreeing to a final guest appearance in Season 7, titled "Bye Bye Bernecky," where Eldin went to Spain to study under a master muralist.
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