She then took a big screen hiatus until a small role in a movie in 2016. Natalie Teeger replaced. Elizabeth Natalie Schram is an American actress best known for portraying Evelyn Gardner in the movie A League of Their Own and Sharona Fleming in the television series Monk (1992). But Bitty Schram was let go during the show's third season due to contract disputes, apparently she wanted a higher salary and the creators felt she was replaceable. Not to put Jersey down, I like Jersey, but I think I'm more cultured. But I definitely think that it's, they seem to have embraced this character and maybe in some ways Monk has kind of become a poster boy for those who suffer. Why was Sharona fired from Monk? ADVERTISEMENT. 00:00 - Why did Bitty Schram stop acting?00:36 - Did Monk ever find Trudy's killer?01:10 - Who is the father of Traylor Howard baby?01:43 - What happened to . But now, of course, having done 124 episodes, I was really, really gratified to see that we made this character really multifaceted and full of contradictions and I think pretty well rounded. It's got a lot of juice. When asked to come up with their favorite memory working together, the two proffer several scenarios they laugh about to this day. Bitty Schram: As for me, I think it's similar to the question I answered before. Gordon Ramsay Superstar Chef and Cuss Connoisseur. She chose to go by the moniker Bitty after she started acting. "Our incredible partnership with Lionsgate and Wattpad furthers our mission . Bitty Schram - IMDb What Happened to Sharona on 'Monk'? The Character's - Distractify Bitty Schram left the show halfway through Season 3 due to a contract dispute. Nonetheless, its known that shes never been married, and doesnt have children. I mean, you know the memory of Trudy and that's kind of the way the writers have mapped it out. For more photos from the celebration weekend, click here. To prepare for your role as Adrian Monk on the USA series, Monk, it's reported that you did a substantial amount of research with a Los Angeles psychotherapist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder. The statement continued, "We thank her for her notable contributions and wish her the very best" (via Today). Its only thanks to his nurse Sharona that he is able to leave his house and solve cases.