Why 'ER' Killed Dr. Romano by Helicopter: Actor Explains Shocking Sweeps Stunt
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Lex Briscuso
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Summary
This article discusses the shocking death of Dr. Robert Romano in the TV show "ER," where he was killed by a falling helicopter. Actor Paul McCrane explains that the death was intentionally designed to be a shocking surprise to boost ratings during sweeps period. The article explores the behind-the-scenes reasoning for the dramatic character exit.
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· 2 pulledDr. Robert Romano's death in the iconic procedural 'ER' is one of the most shocking in the history of medical dramas.
Actor Paul McCrane explained that his 'ER' character's death was meant to be 'a shocking surprise' to help out the show during sweeps time.
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