He Was Only Supposed to Be in One Episode’ — The Good Wife Showrunner Remembers Jerry Adler
When The Good Wife team first cast Jerry Adler as Howard Lyman, it was meant to be a one‑and‑done appearance. Instead, showrunner Robert King recalls Adler’s unforgettable diner scene—loudly exclaiming “I said ice cream, you stupid b***!”*—and the rest is television history. So captivating was the moment that Adler became a recurring cast member for…