tˈoʊmə dˈɪd wˈɛl ɪnðə ɹˈeɪɾɪŋz dᵻspˈaɪt tˈʌf ˌɑːpəzˈɪʃən, bˌʌt mjuːsˈɑːnteɪ ɪnsˈɪstᵻd əpˌɑːn lˈiːvɪŋ ðə sˈɪɹiz ˈæftɚ wˈʌn jˈɪɹ, æz wʌz pɚmˈɪɾᵻd baɪ hɪz kˈɑːntɹækt.
Toma did well in the ratings despite tough opposition, but Musante insisted upon leaving the series after one year, as was permitted by his contract.