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Downey Jr. Fired From "Ally McBeal" By Acheron, (DT) April 26, 2001 11:50 AM PT

(Fox) After his most recent drug bust, Robert Downey Jr. got the axe from the producer of the "Ally McBeal" show. ?I guess after the fifth(?) arrest, "they really meant it this time." Downey was picked up by a cop in Culver City, California, and was taken in for being under the influence. ?He was detained a few hours, issued a citation, and was then released to his patrol agent. ?He'll be appearing in court (again) on May 4. According to Emmy winning producer, David E. Kelley, they had planned to have a few more episodes with Downey, but are now calling those off. Up until this last arrest, Kelley had been supportive of Downey. ? "Robert is a unique talent and a very special person," Kelley said in the statement. "And we wish him the best and hope for his full recovery." On the show, Robert Downey Jr. played Ally's (Calista Flockhart) boyfriend. ?The role got Downey Jr. a Golden Globe, and helped boost Fox's TV ratings. According to the reports, he didn't go back to jail, as he could have had to. ?Instead, he checked himself in to drug rehab. ?No word on whether he'll have to go back to the slammer.