Bryan Batt Says Farewell to 'Mad Men'

Theatre veteran Bryan Batt, who has portrayed closeted art director Sal Romano for Mad Men's first three seasons, will not be returning for the fourth season.  After his character was fired primarily for his sexuality, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner told New York Magazine: "We don't murder people on our show, but for there to be any stakes, there have to be consequences ... I know how people felt about Bryan. I obviously love working with him, and he has been an indelible character since the pilot. But I felt it was an expression of the times that he couldn't work there anymore. It's the ultimate case of sexual harassment."

Bryan Batt, who spoke to New York Magazine, was crushed at the news, and is urging fans to start efforts to bring his character back to the show, stating "I would love to come back. It's a heavenly place to work."

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As a Broadway veteran, his leading and principal roles include: 2005 revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL, SUNSET BLVD, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, STARLIGHT EXPRESS, and CATS. Off Broadway: FORBIDDEN BROADWAY(Drama Desk Nomination). Theatrically, Bryan is most proud of originating the role of DARIUS in both the N.Y. and L.A (Drama Logue Award) productions as well as the film adaptation of Paul Rudnick's ground breaking comedy JEFFREY.