this post was submitted on 14 Nov 2023
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The actual behind-the-scenes reason is much funnier.
And you're just gonna leave us wondering??
The story goes that Chief Engineer Argyle’s actor Biff Yeager was eager for a full time role on the show. It had been hinted at that he could become part of the main cast if fan response was positive. Yeager was apparently a bit too zealous asking friends and family to write in to the studio. They received a wave of support for the character before an episode featuring Argyle had ever aired, and his role was subsequently quietly written off of the show.
Interesting.... and.. Oof. Really shot himself in the foot there. Thanks for telling the sordid tale!