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These individuals say that problems persisted even after Kern left.
He had been with the show since season one and was the most senior writer next to Brad.
Chris was also well-liked by the production crew.
(Emails to Silber and Targum were not returned by the time of publication.)
Targum had an insistent, overpowering manner that led one source to say that he bullies people.
He is obnoxious, and he says dumb things all day long.
Targum was announced as showrunner in September 2017 and was with the show through the pilot.
It led one source to speculate that Silber doesnt want to deal with the problem.
But some sources say Silber has spent an unusually large amount of time away from the writers room.
Two sources said a season-five idea of Targums was particularly distasteful to the writing staff.
These sources say Targum pitched a villainous character who would use a wheelchair.
Targum suggested that the characters use of a wheelchair would mean that he cant get away.
That person was present at least one of the times Targum made these remarks.
Attempts to reach this individual for comment were unsuccessful.
It put a small Band-Aid on the problem and then created a new one.
It is a mainstream spinoff of a well-known, financially lucrative TV franchise.
Most did not want their names used for fear of retaliation.
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That sentiment was clear around the set ofNCIS: New Orleanswhen Kern was running the show.
Two sources heard Kern repeat this sentiment about the actress on more than one occasion.
This person adds that there were between eight or ten employees around when Kern allegedly made these remarks.
He was performing for the group.
He was in storyteller mode to the whole room, this source added.
Through a representative, Dushku declined to comment for this piece.
The end result was theBullrole.
I think thats why she was treated like shit from day one.
If she had come on our show, everyone wouldve known exactly why she was there.
A representative for Moonves was sent multiple questions about the allegations contained in this story.
I pushed back, Lieber said.
So why so much focus on just Zoe?
It didnt make sense to me.
I set about to deepen her character, Lieber recalls.
We did a couple episodes setting up a backstory, a mistake the character made that was haunting her.
Zoe did a good job in the episodes, which were well-received, but the pressure kept coming.
(Attempts made to reach McLellan through her representatives were unsuccessful.)
Mistakes have been made at this show and elsewhere.
And its been made very clear that there have to be consequences for these changes to stick.
And Im not trying to indict every executive.
The second is below.
All show employees, including showrunners, are required to take annual non-harassment training.
