'Law and Order SVU' Season 15 Cast Shrinks: Sgt. Munch Weighs in on His Departure
Last night's episode of "Law & Order: SVU" was an emotional one, and not just on a fictional level. It was the last episode for Sgt. John Munch, played by actor Richard Belzer. After 21 years on the show, Sgt. Munch retired.
The actor Richard Belzer wrote about what leaving the show meant to him, and what he sees in his future in a blog post on HuffingtonPost.com.
"Many people want to know what I am feeling about Munch's retirement episode, written by the Gilbert and Sullivan of primetime writers, the great Warren Leight and Julie Martin. Unlike my character, I cannot find the words to express my gratitude to my castmates, for their love, support and true friendship," Belzer wrote.
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Belzer wrote that it wasn't just the television show he was proud of, but also the positive real world effects that came from it.
"I am most proud of the positive impact our show has had beyond its wildly popular entertainment value. Mariska's Joyful Heart Foundation has evolved into a major force in helping women to heal from unspeakable trauma and abuse in a profoundly caring and sensitive way. I am trying to raise awareness to spread the word to SUPPORT OUR VETERANS. In fact every member of our cast has always been ready when called upon to help wherever and whenever they can," he wrote.
The actor ended his blog post by hinting at a possible return of Sgt. Munch, in at least some capacity.
"After 21 years, smart money is on Munch not totally disappearing from the face of the earth. If Sherlock Holmes can survive the Reichenbach Falls then surely we have not seen the last of Detective Sergeant John Munch," Belzer wrote on HuffingtonPost.com.
