Why Did Sam Robards Leave Get A Life? The Truth Behind His Departure

We realized that the new format for *Get a Life* was going to feature Chris and Brian as a comedic duo. This meant we wouldn’t be able to give Sam Robards, who played Larry, enough screen time. So we decided to write Larry out of the show. However, Sam was a great guy and agreed to film one last episode, even though he wasn’t obligated to do so.

Sam Robards was a key part of the early seasons of *Get a Life*, and his departure was felt by fans. It was a difficult decision to write him out, but it was ultimately necessary for the show’s evolution. The shift to a more focused comedic duo format meant that the characters who were already established in the show, like Larry, could not be given the same level of attention they had before. The writing team decided it was better to give Larry a satisfying send-off, rather than try to shoehorn him into the new dynamic. This decision allowed the show to explore a different comedic dynamic, while still acknowledging the impact of Larry’s presence on the series.