Grey's Anatomy-Season III-Part II [Archive]

mrs_pell

01-07-2007, 03:00 PM

Bumping this up since it's only 4 more days! :) And, to give y'all a few (LOTS, actually) spoilers that I found in white:

From E!'s Kristin:
From Lana: Dish me some Grey's action!
Sleigh bells ring…are you listening? Or, wait, actually, could those be wedding bells? I believe they are! Sources tell me there is going to be a surprise wedding on Grey’s Anatomy before the season ends, and it happens much, much sooner than you’re thinking. The bride and groom are two people we love, and the ceremony is something no one will see coming.

From Joanna: More Grey's scoop!
Along with the married couple, another Seattle Grace man is gonna be popping the question to someone very soon!

From Paul: Your infamous frienemy says there is going to be a pregnancy on Grey's. True?
My sources tell me that is not something that has been written yet. So, unless he’s crawling inside the mind of Shonda Rhimes (and I wouldn’t put it past him), I’m doubtful.

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From Ausiello report
January 5, 2007

"The emotionally unstable residents at Seattle Grace are finally getting just what the doctor ordered: a shrink. Sources tell me that Elizabeth Reaser — most recently Tom Everett Scott's leading lady on TNT's Saved — is joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy as a psychiatrist. My spy says Reaser will start off as a recurring guest star, but the gig could become full-time. I have to confess, I never watched Saved and, therefore, am not familiar with Reaser's work. Do we like her? Any thoughts on which character she's being brought on to, um, psychoanalyze?

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Again from Kristin:
* Someone will get engaged.
* Someone will get more than that.
* Someone will die.
* Someone we thought was dead will return.
* Two people whose names both start with the letter "A" will get even hotter.
* And Grey's Anatomy will do the one thing that you'd think it never, ever, ever, ever could. Yes, that!

~~~~~~~
From the Boston Globe 1/5/07
Meanwhile Burton continues to explore the complexities of her TV character, Ellis Grey , the mother of the leading young doctor on "Grey's Anatomy." Ellis, who's also a physician, has early-onset Alzheimer's.

"We were just working on a huge episode where I go lucid for three days," she says. "It can happen: Click, you're there, click, you're gone. I thought I was too young. But early onset is really huge."

eli1126

01-07-2007, 03:12 PM

Regarding Spoilers:

Two people whose names both start with the letter "A" will get even hotter.

Well, I think we can pretty much sum this up with two names: Addison and Alex...

I hope this doesn't get everyone on a "Denny's coming back" kick....he's dead....seriously :p

mrs_pell

01-07-2007, 03:17 PM

Regarding Spoilers:

What I read on TWoP that someone else speculated, and I'm tending to like, is that the "someone who we thought was dead" may actually be Ellis when she has her 3 lucid days. But, Kristen tends to be pretty literal in what she says, like when she said that George would catch someone "in bed" with Cally.

I'm really, really curious how these lucid days are going to go...I think it could be a great, great storyline, depending on how they do it!

KK812

01-07-2007, 03:48 PM

About the spoiler:

* And Grey's Anatomy will do the one thing that you'd think it never, ever, ever, ever could. Yes, that!...Anyone know what this is, because I don't! LOL

mrs_pell

01-07-2007, 03:53 PM

About the spoiler:

Anyone know what this is, because I don't! LOL

I don't know! But there's been some speculation over at TWoP that it's that a series regular is leaving the show (I think this was actually confirmed on E! one night??), or that it's someone's wedding. I don't know what it is that everyone would think that they couldn't do, though.

Foley42

01-07-2007, 09:11 PM

OMG I'm sooo pumped about Grey's after reading the spoilers. I'm ready for the new episode. Wow, that sounds like I have no life huh? :D oh well

mrs_pell

01-08-2007, 06:26 PM

More spoilers (the next episode is a 2-parter, then this spoiler is for the one after that):
“Great Expectations” – While rumors of the Chief’s departure spread among the hospital staff, Bailey proposes the creation of a free clinic, and a Seattle Grace doctor receives a proposal of a different sort, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

PookiePrincess

01-08-2007, 06:33 PM

Re: last spoiler...

I bet that's what Izzy does with Denny's money...the free clinic. It makes sense. She grew up struggling with a single mother and gave her own baby away...I can so see here spending Denny's money on that!

mrs_pell

01-08-2007, 06:38 PM

Re: last spoiler...

I totally agree! :)

imagirliegirl

01-08-2007, 07:25 PM

PookiePrincess: Question for you in white.

Did Izzy have a baby that she gave away? Or her mom? I didn't see all of the first season so I'm not up on that story line.

PookiePrincess

01-08-2007, 07:27 PM

imagirliegirl...

When Izzy was a teenager she got pregnant and gave the baby up for adoption. She was smart because she knew if she kept her baby, she'd end up just like her mom (young, working nights, and living in a trailer). She made the sacrifice and became a surgeon instead. No one knows except for a patient Izzy had (I think she saw herself in this young girl). ~From season 1 :)

mrs_pell

01-08-2007, 08:17 PM

And even MORE spoilers!!! And this one's pretty juicy! ;)
From Kristen (http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/blog/index.jsp?uuid=7e3c14ba-710e-4c9c-a628-a5a8336e28e4)
From Rylee: Omigod! Those teases in the Grey's article did not help my poor sad McDreamy-deprived mind at all—they just made me a teeny-bit crazier, if that was possible...anything a little juicier for me? Please? I'm dying here!
And I'll be seriously dead if I spill too much about all the insane storylines that lie ahead (there are a lot of twists and shockers!). But I can tell you that the show is coming back this Thursday, and you must—must—watch! It is either this week or next week that you will learn of a secret love-child pregnancy that is rather shocking! And yes, it is among two of the main characters. Guesses? Comment below!

From Laura: Please, Kristin, please, do not leave me in pain like this. Put me out of my misery and just answer this one question regarding your Grey's Anatomy set visit teases. Please! Is the person that everyone thought was dead that is coming back Denny? Yes, I may be crazy, but I just had to ask.
Denny was most certainly dead and lifeless and breathless for a good long time, so I'm pretty dang sure that he is not going to be alive anytime soon. Sorry, love, but that's all I can tell you without serious repercussions! (And spoiling a good surprise.)

imagirliegirl

01-08-2007, 08:30 PM

Thank you! :)

DiscoDiva

01-08-2007, 08:32 PM

Regarding the recent spoiler:

I think any secret love child will be between Meredith's mom and the Chief back in the day.

MsRo

01-08-2007, 08:46 PM

I wondered where all my Grey's people were. :D

Found you!

eli1126

01-09-2007, 08:38 AM

Only 3 days until Grey's :D

PrincessButrcup

01-09-2007, 03:23 PM

Aaah! I'm trying not to read the spoilers but it is so hard! I don't know what I expect to find in here since we haven't had a new episode in a while, but it is such a tease to come in & see blank space!!!:o :o

mrs_pell

01-09-2007, 08:07 PM

Here's yet another spoiler, and this one's pretty major, so don't read it unless you really want to know (and I know you do!! ;) ):

Ausiello: Not sure about that, but I can tell you who's getting engaged: George and Callie! Although no one within six degrees of Shonda Rhimes would confirm it (shocker!), one well-placed mole tells me that they'll make the announcement during February sweeps. Now, why do you suppose George and Callie — who were still broken up in the last episode — would rush into marriage so quickly? Hmmm.......

Definitely think that goes along with one of the previous spoilers I posted!

mrs_pell

01-09-2007, 08:45 PM

Congrats to Patrick for winning the People's Choice Award for favorite male actor and for GA for winning favorite television drama!! :) And Patrick was DEFINITELY dreamy!! *swoon*

Foley42

01-09-2007, 09:06 PM

QOTD: Is there anyone who doesn't read the GA spoilers posted in this thread?

I can't help it...I just have to know :)

MsRo

01-09-2007, 09:19 PM

I don't read the spoilers. I did at the beginning of the season and I just got mad at myself. :p

mrs_pell

01-09-2007, 09:21 PM

I don't read them either!

;) :D

eta: So how many people actually checked to see if there was a spoiler posted in this post?!? ;)

Foley42

01-09-2007, 09:30 PM

pell: When I read the first sentence I thought, "How can that be...she's been posting a ton of them." Then I read your last sentence so I did NOT highlight the blank area. Sneaky girl...you must be going through GA withdrawals ;)

imagirliegirl

01-09-2007, 10:45 PM

eta: So how many people actually checked to see if there was a spoiler posted in this post?!? ;)

I did! Tease!

Michelle

01-09-2007, 11:32 PM

eta: So how many people actually checked to see if there was a spoiler posted in this post?!? ;)

I'll admit that I did! :o

E'sprincess

01-10-2007, 04:39 AM

Ok, i'll admit it... I did too.. LOL... What a crule Joke.. LOL...

framboise

01-10-2007, 12:06 PM

I can't help but read the spoilers! I have no self-control! :p

And even though I thought along the same lines as Foley42, I hilighted just to be sure that I wasn't missing anything juicy. You're a tricky one, mrs_pell! :D

DiscoDiva

01-10-2007, 12:49 PM

curlyjr

01-10-2007, 02:33 PM

I don't read the spolers, what can I say, I have great will power. Now only if I can channel that into quitting smoking...........:(

Foley42

01-10-2007, 02:36 PM

It was so much fun going to the People's Choice Awards with my DH Patrick and watching him make his acceptance speech for winning the Favorite Male Actor Award. After the 'after parties', we celebrated privately at home. :p
DD: I'm really not THAT slow :p but that post tripped me up a little...after I read it three times I finally got it:eek:

PookiePrincess

01-10-2007, 03:20 PM

Some new spoilers from Ask Ausiello:

Question: Any Grey's scoop for us?— Caroline
Ausiello: The show's currently shooting an episode for February sweeps that promises to make last year's turbocharged post-Super Bowl outing look like a stroll through Magic Garden. According to several sources, the action centers around a fire on a passenger ferry, and scenes were shot both on location along the Seattle waterfront as well as in Santa Anita, California. "It's going to be ginormous in terms of scope," reveals one spy, who says that more than 200 extras were employed for the disaster scenes. My invitation must've gotten lost in the mail.
Question: I've got a question about your Grey's /Elizabeth Reaser news: Does this mean someone might leave the show? Because right now Grey's seems like a cast of thousands.— Caitlin
Ausiello: I've been hearing rumors about a major Grey's exit for months, but as of now they remain just that: rumors. Regarding Reaser, her role is still in the process of being conceived by Shonda Rhimes, and word on the set is that the shrink thing may not stick.

westamp

01-11-2007, 10:31 AM

Not really about the show but this will whet your appetite (Life Magazine (http://www.life.com/Life/article/0,26385,1573621,00.html):

For years, when Patrick Dempsey auditioned, he was greeted with that special yawn Hollywood reserves for onetime gangly teen stars stymied by the leap into adulthood. The decadelong rough patch nearly damaged the actor’s confidence.

"I was getting to a breaking point," says Dempsey, 41. "It was demoralizing."

That difficult period informs and deepens Dempsey's oddly vulnerable Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, making him more than just another soulful TV surgeon with awesome hair. In a revealing talk with LIFE, Dempsey, who recently received a Golden Globe nomination for the show, addressed everything from his rocky return to stardom to why someday—with his makeup-artist wife, Jillian; their 4-year-old daughter, Talula; and their soon-to-be twin sons beside him—he may just walk away from it all.

LIFE: In your new movie, Freedom Writers, you’re the husband of a public-school teacher—played by Hilary Swank—who works with challenged teens.
DEMPSEY: I needed to be part of that movie. When I read the script, I was like, "I have to do this.”

LIFE: Why did it hold such appeal for you?
DEMPSEY: Because of what’s going on with this country’s educational system. People are attacking one another for different reasons—whether it’s because of religion or ethnicity. It’s sort of a microcosm of our reality.

LIFE: What was your own experience in the public-school system?
DEMPSEY: I wasn’t diagnosed with dyslexia until I was 12. I wish I had been diagnosed earlier on. I would have had better tools. It’s almost like the kids in the movie: If your journey is not like everyone else’s and doesn’t fit the "norm," then you feel like you’re less than [the other students]. My learning style did not fit [into the school’s].

LIFE: How do you think this affected you?
DEMPSEY: I didn’t really start my education until I dropped out of high school. Because of acting, I had to learn to work through my reading issues. I had private coaching. If I couldn’t read a line, I had someone tell it to me. Once I had it, I could run with it. I still do that. . . . What I don’t like about Grey’s Anatomy is they never give you the script until the last minute. I fight those anxieties every time I sit down for a table read-through. So I’m not completely over it.

LIFE: Does education worry you, as a parent?
DEMPSEY: It concerns me now with my children. How do I develop them and their learning styles? Reading to my daughter has been therapeutic. I’ve gone back and started to learn to read on a very basic level. I’m reading Dr. Seuss, and I’m healing that part of myself, as well as developing my daughter.

LIFE: In what ways has fatherhood changed you?
DEMPSEY: Now making money is about providing for my children. And being a father makes you look at yourself. You look at your marriage and go "How do I improve this? How do I keep growing and create a stable environment for my children?"

LIFE: So how do you and Jillian work on your relationship? Are you in couples’ therapy?
DEMPSEY: Yeah, we go in for checkups and go "Hey, here’s what we need to work on." We’ve had a very good relationship from the beginning [the Dempseys have been married since 1999], but you run into things you have to work through. And [therapy] is easier than fighting with someone.

LIFE: Okay, let’s talk about the "incident"—your on-set tussle with costar Isaiah Washington [in which Washington and Dempsey reportedly engaged in a heated exchange]. What happened?
DEMPSEY: I was talking [on the phone] to Grey’s executive producer Mark Gordon’s office. I honestly didn’t know that everybody was ready. It could have been dealt with. Say "Hey, I have a problem with you coming late to the set." There was some insecurity about a lot of things that were happening, and it came out inappropriately. We discussed it and were ready to move on. Then it broke on a national level.

LIFE: How did the leak affect you?
DEMPSEY: The environment is not very safe when people are selling you out [to the tabloids] to make money. A set is a very vulnerable arena to work in: You have to allow yourself your emotions. Sometimes they run over inappropriately. Unless you talk about it, you let it build up. [But] if you’re constantly looking over your shoulder, be it at the extras or crew, it creates a bad energy. I don’t trust anyone around me.

LIFE: McDreamy is a national heartthrob. What part did jealousy play in the squabble?
DEMPSEY: It’s a big family. You have one plate of pasta. Everybody wants to make sure they eat enough, that they feel nourished. What we learned as a cast is that we really need to take care of ourselves, communicate with one another. You’re there 15, 16 hours a day. You’re not going to be Mr. Nice Guy or Mrs. Nice Lady all the time.

LIFE: One of the biggest challenges on a hospital drama can be repetition. When you read a new Grey’s script, what makes you groan?
DEMPSEY: Last season, Meredith [Ellen Pompeo’s character] and I couldn’t resolve our relationship, so it was the longing. I’d be like, "I’ve gotta do this elevator scene again? How am I going to make this fresh?"

LIFE: You went through a 10-year period when it was difficult for you to get work.
DEMPSEY: My agents would say “You have to go in and read for this part.” And I’d say “You have no idea what it takes for me to go in there positive. It takes me two days to get psyched up for it.”

LIFE: Luckily, you and Ellen Pompeo must have had great chemistry during your audition.
DEMPSEY: They didn’t offer me the part. I got it because Rob Lowe turned it down. But first I had to test with her, so she had all the cards. She was very attentive during my audition, and I felt . . . welcomed. Also, she had a Boston accent, and I’m from Maine. I found that endearing.

LIFE: Didn’t you recently buy property there?
DEMPSEY: I grew up on a country road [in Maine]. I bought the house I always dreamed about living in as a kid, as well as a [farmhouse] next door for my mother. When I did it, I felt a huge shift in my psyche. I got the keys, and I walked through the empty house and thought, If it all goes to hell, I have a place to live. It gives you peace of mind. I was like, “Wow, I’ve come a long way.”

LIFE: Could you really just walk away?
DEMPSEY: I’ll see how long the show goes. What happens to my film career. Then I’ll try to remove myself from this hectic lifestyle and live in a small town for a while. I want my kids to be able to run around. I’m ready to go to Maine.

There's also some nice pics with this article!

Foley42

01-11-2007, 08:16 PM

Amaaaaazing episode! I'm glad I FINALLY got my dose of Grey's in...I was having major withdrawals.

I teared up when Meredith was telling George to breathe and he said, "He's my dad."

Loved the George and Callie dancing about pee scene :D I didn't expect that kiss at all. (Well I sort of did because of the spoilers)

I wanted Alex and Addison to kiss soooo bad!

Thank goodness Izzy deposited Denny's check.

Why is Mark Sloan feeling bad? I didn't get that part.

The Christina and Burke's "relationship" is soooo werid. I'm starting to not like them as a couple.

PookiePrincess

01-11-2007, 08:22 PM

lbs27

01-11-2007, 08:35 PM

I loved this episode! I hadn't always been a big George fan but am definitely becoming more of one! I don't think we're supposed to "get" the Addison/Mark tension and why he was pissy and said something about how she doesn't get to be the big one (or something) "this week". I'm wondering if it has anything to do with what we heard in the previews for next week -- did anyone else catch that about wanting/not wanting a baby? Almost makes me wonder if Addison was pregnant and didn't keep it or had a scare and was happy that she wasn't pregnant. I don't know, I'm just guessing here!

I liked the scene with George and Callie dancing too and I loved the kiss!

lawyerlee

01-11-2007, 10:19 PM

I didn't get the whole Mark/Addision tension either. It felt like something new/different from the fact that he moved to Seattle when she didn't want him to. Not sure and I know I didn't miss anything.

I have to admit that my DH loved the whole Mer snoring stuff. He laughed really hard because I snore. He even repeated the line "I can't believe such a big noise comes out of such a little person" and said he often thinks the same thing!

So, am I the only one that will be watching it again tomorrow night? I feel like such a dork that I watch the same show two nights in a row, but I love when they replay it on Friday nights!
I probably won't watch it again tomorrow night, but I DVR it and usually watch it at least twice. So you're not alone! ;) :)

George made me cry tonight. I love George.

I can't stand Mark, but I think his deal is just that Addison broke his heart. Or at least he perceives it that way, anyway.

I'm happy that Meredith and Derek are happy right now. :D

Foley42

01-11-2007, 10:57 PM

I can't stand Mark, but I think his deal is just that Addison broke his heart. Or at least he perceives it that way, anyway.

I'm happy that Meredith and Derek are happy right now. :D
Mark irks me too. Ughhh! He's so cute, but he needs to know quick, fast, and in a hurry that he's not all that great...especially his attitude!

Mere and Derek are absolutely adorable! I love it that they're back together. :)

stevesbabygirl

01-12-2007, 12:09 AM

I CANNOT stand Mark, he's such a pompous ass, and I don't find that attractive at all. I'm almost glad that he's hurting right now; he probably deserves it. I agree with the PP who said that we're probably not supposed to know what happened between the two of them.

I so love George!

jeanine

01-12-2007, 05:16 AM

They alluded to the reason for the Mark/Addison tension in the previews for next week.

Posted in white
It seems to me that she either had an abortion or a miscarriage when they were together. He wanted a child, she didn't want to have one with him.

L'il Bit

01-12-2007, 07:42 AM

That was my first thought too, that Addison had an abortion.
Anyone else thing Mark's lab coat was on too tight in that scene where Addison apologized to him? Hmm, maybe it was supposed to be that way.
I really wanted Addison and Alex to get together!
I loved the scenes with Derek and Meredith, especially where he tried to breathe on her with his morning breath at the end!
Do you think Izzy is going to pay for that girl's surgery?

sem426

01-12-2007, 07:48 AM

Do you think Izzy is going to pay for that girl's surgery?

That's what I was thinking too.

Also...isn't Addison an OB/GYN...so why would she be doing the surgery on the baby? shouldn't it have been a pediatric specialist??

L'il Bit

01-12-2007, 07:54 AM

Also...isn't Addison an OB/GYN...so why would she be doing the surgery on the baby? shouldn't it have been a pediatric specialist??
I thought she was a neo natal surgeon.

kd 9.21.02

01-12-2007, 08:30 AM

Great episode!

I was so tired of the Izzy/check story line. So glad that is finally ending. I just do not "get" the whole crying about the deposit. She could do so many good things in Denny's name. I guess I can't relate to the drama she's creating around the money.

I love Addison now but what doctor wears Valentino to work? Regardless of whether or not he/she is a trust fund baby.

westamp

01-12-2007, 10:17 AM

Do you think Izzy is going to pay for that girl's surgery?

Yeah I think she's going to pay for the girl's surgery and rehabilitation. She did something cuz in the previews Bailey was yelling at her for being too stuck with a patient.

The surgery is a fraction of that inheritance.

meatpie

01-12-2007, 10:52 AM

Well...I'll say it - I'm starting not to love this show as much. Way too much medical drama for me. I know it's TV, but I remember the past episodes (Thanksgiving comes to mind) when George was out hunting with his family, who clearly did not understand him, Mer dealing with her dad and mom, but it was more about them.

Anyway...if they kill George's father, I may stop watching.

Good things from last night: Pee dance, Mer and Derek happy is adorable, Derek setting an alarm and sleeping on the couch and Izzy telling Mer about it, the party in the room and everyone erupting after George gives the medical update/report on his dad.

My favorite scene...was Izzy cashing the check. I think for her that meant finally letting Denny go...there was nothing physical left of him after she cashed it. I got the crying, and loved the guy's reaction to the check covered in food. In death we hold on to things that don't make much sense to anyone else - I think that check was it for Izzy. I know when I lost someone I had to have a certain photo that I couldn't find and my dad did for me. Once I got that photo I cried for sooooo long.

BrownEyedGirl

01-12-2007, 10:54 AM

I was so tired of the Izzy/check story line. So glad that is finally ending. I just do not "get" the whole crying about the deposit. She could do so many good things in Denny's name. I guess I can't relate to the drama she's creating around the money.

I think it was so hard for Izzy to deposit the check because it was the last bit of Denny that she had left. The pregnant woman in me felt really bad for her, the accountant in me wanted to smack her.

Good episode though.

jennylou

01-12-2007, 11:03 AM

Yeah I think she's going to pay for the girl's surgery and rehabilitation. She did something cuz in the previews Bailey was yelling at her for being too stuck with a patient.

The surgery is a fraction of that inheritance.

I think Izzy is looking to do something good with the money (so she kept saying in the episode). I think she'll be using the money for that girls surgery, but will see that as her good deed and continue to help those that can't afford/insurance won't pay for medically.

jess&dan

01-12-2007, 11:36 AM

Whew...found you guys! I was worried I was going to lose my dose of spoilers and Grey's opinions when I couldn't find the thread! :)

I think last night's episode was pretty good. When Addy/Alex had their moment I started to do a bragging dance for my DH because he didn't agree with me when I called that forever ago. :)

I definitely think that Izzy is going to pay for that girl's surgery...and that's why Bailey is lecturing her next week about yet again getting too involved. That said, Izzy just plain annoys me. Although, her character has always annoyed me.

I'm not too into the silent treatment thing with Burke and Christina. Would have rather seen a really good fight scene with some hardcore emotions coming out...I think that's what needs to be done with their relationship. It's been quirky and fun to follow, but now I think they need to have a real blowout with some real emotion between them.

The George/Meredith scene was very emotional and I thought it was a good scene.

And I did LOVE the pee dance. Cracked me up.

I think that's all my points for now. :)

framboise

01-12-2007, 02:41 PM

The one thing that I wanted to add that hasn't been said yet is that I LOVED when Callie was talking to Dr. Bailey about how to get McDreamy to listen to her. Dr. Bailey was listing his personality traits & said "he likes elevators..." which cracked me up because everyone on that show is constantly in the elevator! :p Soooooo funny!

eli1126

01-12-2007, 02:49 PM

I also enjoyed last night's episode!! From next week's preview it looks like Addison either was pg with McSteamy's baby or they were talking about it? Addison said clearly "I wanted a baby, just not with you" :eek: Can't wait to see next week's show!

tracer

01-12-2007, 02:56 PM

I too don't get the whole Izzy scene with her crying while she was depositing the check... We were laughing when Bailey told her she just lost another $400 when she was wasting her time talking to her trying to get in on the girls surgery. We think she will offer and pay for the girls surgery. She gets emotionally attached all the time.

Not sure what to think about Addison and Mark. Wished her and Alex had made the kiss!

Mer and McDreamy are way too cute! I loved the part when she told him they had to sleep together for now on because she has abandonment issues.

Wished we saw more of Cristina last night...her character cracks us up. Her and Burkes relationship is so weird. Just communicate already!

Poor George, that totally chocked me up. Do you think him and Izzy will hook up? Or him and Kallie back together?

Why the TBC...they should have had two hours last night since it's been reruns for so long!

tracer

01-12-2007, 02:57 PM

PookiePrincess

01-12-2007, 03:43 PM

I forgot about Bailey telling Callie about the stare-down. I loved that it worked on Derek and didn't work on George. I was laughing out loud at that scene with she and George!

tracer

01-12-2007, 03:49 PM

I forgot about Bailey telling Callie about the stare-down. I loved that it worked on Derek and didn't work on George. I was laughing out loud at that scene with she and George!

I forgot about that too...that was funny! :)

PookiePrincess

01-12-2007, 06:46 PM

And is it me, or does Ellen Pompeo's hair look darker? I know when this season began it just looked like the highlights were gone, but now her hair looks darker than before.

ETA: Watching the rerun tonight, I had a thought with a scene between Addison and Mark. Maybe she was pregnant and decided to have an abortion and he found out and that would have been the due date or something. It would explain why they said it's his week to be angry. Just a thought.

Foley42

01-12-2007, 07:05 PM

And is it me, or does Ellen Pompeo's hair look darker? I know when this season began it just looked like the highlights were gone, but now her hair looks darker than before.
I noticed her hair being darker too. I like it :)

PookiePrincess

01-12-2007, 07:06 PM

I like it, too. I just thought I was being too obsessive and imagining it or something!

shania0474

01-12-2007, 10:27 PM

Glad I found the thread now because I would have been tempted to read the spoilers! :)

Loved this episode and watched twice! When George and his dad were talking and his dad told him about killing the dog and not telling George because he's always been "soft" and "different" I wondered if they were setting up the story to make George gay in the show then he and Callie had that dancing/kissing scene and I decided maybe not :)

I'm actually glad that Cristina and Burke are so weird/detached/aloof with feelings. They provide a nice balance to Derek and Mer's total show of affection for each other (I do love the googly-eyed looks though! I just wish they were between McDreamy and me!) :D

As for Addy & Mark, maybe it wasn't when they were together that she got pregnant... maybe it was this last little revenge sex they had... she was completely drunk and probably wasn't thinking of protection at the time!

Can't wait till next week!!!!!!!!

wander_woman

01-14-2007, 05:46 PM

I'm glad the show's back! My favorite moment was when they showed Christina sleeping in Burke's hospital room at the end. I really like their relationship; it's complicated & unique & well-written.

westamp

01-17-2007, 09:17 AM

For the love of God, why is he still talking about this (AOL (http://news.aol.com/entertainment/tv/artic)?

"Grey's Anatomy" star Katherine Heigl was not pleased with fellow castmate Isaiah Washington's comments following Monday's Golden Globe Awards

During an interview in the press room after the show's best-drama win, Washington denied his involvement in a heated on-set incident in October during which he allegedly used a homophobic slur.

"No, I did not call (co-star) T.R. (Knight) a faggot," Washington said. "Never happened, never happened."

Rather than soothing the situation, his comments left Heigl seething.

"I'm going to be really honest right now, he needs to just not speak in public. Period," Heigl told "Access Hollywood" at a Golden Globe after-party. "I'm sorry, that did not need to be said. I'm not OK with it."

She called the comments "hurtful," characterizing the incident as one that should be handled privately among the show's cast and crew.

"I don't think (Washington) means it the way he comes off," Heigl said. "But T.R. is my best friend. ... I will use every ounce of energy I have to take you down if you hurt his feelings."

Knight, who said soon after the October fracas that he is gay, appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Tuesday to discuss the original incident and Washington's recent comments.

"He referred to me as a faggot. Everyone heard it," Knight said of the October squabble.

Comments from Heigl and Washington were set to air Tuesday on "Access Hollywood." A call placed after hours Tuesday to Washington's representative was not returned.

eli1126

01-17-2007, 09:24 AM

Is that epsiode of Access Hollywood on the web anywhere? I would love to see that segment.

Rose

01-17-2007, 11:15 AM

Here is the access hollywood video:

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah3543.shtml

And the video of Washington denying comment:

http://www.hfpa.org/videogallery/video/49556/index.html

Rose

01-17-2007, 01:17 PM

TR Knight on Ellen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1ppZ66sDX0&eurl=)

eli1126

01-17-2007, 03:50 PM

Thanks Rose! Wow! Can IW make any bigger of an ass of himself?! Katherine called it when she said "he just needs to shut up about it" Amen Sister!

tgray99

01-17-2007, 06:29 PM

FINALLY found y'all.

Regarding the "love-child" mentioned in previous spoilers...it's totally Addison and Mark. I think she either had an abortion or a miscarriage and this week would either be the anniversary of it or the EDD.

I don't think George and Callie are pregnant, I think when George's dad dies (you totally know he will), George will feel the need to be a "man" and own up to his feelings and proposes to Callie on a whim and then her being so crazy about him throws together a wedding at light speed. Just my take on it, though.
Cristina and Burke are annoying the crud out of me.

mrs_pell

01-17-2007, 07:38 PM

tgray99 ~ You should probably put your post (or some of it anyway) in white since it relates to earlier spoilers. Some people don't actually read them (I don't know how, but they don't! ;) ).

tgray99

01-17-2007, 07:54 PM

tgray99 ~ You should probably put your post (or some of it anyway) in white since it relates to earlier spoilers. Some people don't actually read them (I don't know how, but they don't! ;) ).

Whoops! It's fixed now.

Foley42

01-17-2007, 08:00 PM

Hmmmm I like your predictions Tara. I think you're pretty close.

Ahhhhh, I can't wait to see tomorrow's episode :D

ETA: Sorry Shannah...I didn't think it was that noticeable

tgray99

01-17-2007, 08:16 PM

Oh yeah, it is tomorrow...my days are all thrown off with Monday being off.

silentbunny

01-18-2007, 12:28 AM

Wow. I already loved George/TR Knight (they're the same person in my head) but after watching that interview with Ellen, I love him even more. I didn't think I needed anymore gay botfriends, but I am so sweet on him. That was really touching.

And, I hope someone kicks Isaiah Washington's ass sideways.

Foley42

01-18-2007, 12:32 AM

I already loved George/TR Knight (they're the same person in my head) but after watching that interview with Ellen, I love him even more.
Can anyone find the video or script of the interview online??????

andrew&shannah

01-18-2007, 06:33 AM

Foley42 - Could you remove the quoted part of your above post since it relates to spoilers? When you quote white text, it shows up as light gray and visible to everyone.

Thanks :)

PookiePrincess

01-18-2007, 06:46 AM

Can anyone find the video or script of the interview online??????

There are links to videos in posts 77 & 78.

jarm

01-18-2007, 07:12 AM

I can't get the Katherine Heigl video to work. Frustrating!

October2002Bride

01-18-2007, 08:46 AM

Hey guys

I think Isaiahs days are numbered. Everyone doesnt like him on set he is really making alot of enemies etc and I think he is going to have to be written off.

He was always a bit too arrogant for me even in the beginning you could tell he was really pissed that Patrick had become so famous. He so dumb he is shooting himself in the foot he is so self destructive the show is huge and he should be working in harmony and thanking God or whoever he is on it. I mean they all should and are its made them something where were they 3 years ago? you know?

Anyhow it will be interesting to see where he ends up.

stevesbabygirl

01-18-2007, 08:47 AM

Re: Isaiah Washington

I thought he admitted it on Oprah, why is he now denying that he said anything?! Maybe that was just admitting to fight between him and Patrick, but I thought that had stemmed from him calling TR a faggot.

imagirliegirl

01-18-2007, 08:50 AM

westamp

01-18-2007, 10:08 AM

I thought he never admitted calling him the f word. I vaguely remember him maybe admitting he called him a bitch? I dunno but on Oprah I could swear they ALL denied the f thing. They just played it like they are all friends and sometimes friends fight.

I don't think they will write him off the show. Everyone may hate him but who cares? They make enough money to work with him even if they hate him. Normal people do that every day and for a lot less money.

THe producers and ABC probably maded a concerted effort to put an end to the drama (thus the Oprah interview, IW initial apology on People etc.). I read the interview on US and the body analyst (yeah they use this person) said TR was uncomfortable when IW was talking about the incident. In some ways, TR is like George so he decides to play along for the harmony of the staff.

That outburst was totally uncalled for. IW should have left it alone (maybe he was drunk?)...

eli1126

01-18-2007, 10:23 AM

I thought the most priceless part of the IW outburst at the Gloden Globes was the look on all his coworkers faces when he jumped up to the mic to say "I never called TR a 'f______'. I watched it twice because I could clearly see Shonda and Patrick and they looked like they were thinking that IW was making a complete ass out of himself.

Kelly's Girl

01-18-2007, 03:09 PM

westamp

01-18-2007, 03:15 PM

imagirliegirl

01-18-2007, 03:18 PM

Foley42

01-18-2007, 03:18 PM

Can't wait until 8 p.m.!
I can't wait until 9pm here ;)

Foley42

01-18-2007, 03:20 PM

There are links to videos in posts 77 & 78.
Obviously overlooked it...thanks! :D

PookiePrincess

01-18-2007, 03:59 PM

but I was thinking about this, and I'm still not sure I can wrap my brain around why it was a bigger deal to McDreamy that Addy and Mark weren't a one-time fling, and moved in together when he left NYC. Why would that make him more mad, or be worse? I know it's an old issue, but I am just hoping someone can shed some light on it.

Can't wait until 8 p.m.!

Derek was upset because Addison made him think that her thing with Mark was a one time thing. He walked out after he found them together. Addison later came to Seattle to try to get Derek back and never told Derek the truth (until the divorce). It hurt Derek because if he had known Addison was in love with Mark and had stayed with him, Derek wouldn't have tried to make the marriage work and would have moved on with Meredith.

PookiePrincess

01-18-2007, 04:08 PM

BTW, I just got the Katie Heigl / Isaiah Washington video to work. I really REALLY think IW protests too much. He said probably 15 times that he did not say that and that it's not true. So, who's lying...Isaiah Washington or TR Knight and Katie Heigle?

Kelly's Girl

01-18-2007, 04:41 PM

Activist group wants apology from IW:
http://tv.msn.com/tv/article.aspx?news=248203&GT1=7703

westamp

01-18-2007, 05:04 PM

From US Weekly (http://usmagazine.com/isaiah_washington)

ABC brass have released a statement saying that they are “dismayed” by comments Grey’s Anatomy star Isaiah Washington made at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this week.

At a Golden Globes press conference on Monday, Washington used the word "faggot" in response to a reporter's question about a homophobic slur he made towards costar T.R. Knight on the set of Grey’s last October.

"I did not call T.R. a faggot," he told reporters in the pressroom on Monday. "Never happened, never happened."

ABC has released the following statement regarding Washington’s remarks:

"We have a long standing policy to create and maintain respectful workplaces for all our employees. We dealt with the original situation in October, and thought the issue resolved. Therefore, we are greatly dismayed that Mr. Washington chose to use such inappropriate language at the Golden Globes, that he himself deemed 'unfortunate' in his previous public apology. We take this situation very seriously, and his actions are unacceptable and are being addressed."

ABC has spoken. I wonder if they are going to 1) suspend him w/o pay or 2) fire him.

tgray99

01-18-2007, 05:14 PM

Oy. He just needs to shut up already. :rolleyes:

Foley42

01-18-2007, 05:19 PM

I watched the video from the Golden Globes. It was so dumb of IW to say the F word again. Dumbass! He just dug himself a deep ditch.

mrs_pell

01-18-2007, 06:35 PM

Isaiah's Response (http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/story?id=2806030&page=1)

Isaiah Washington Apologizes to Lesbian and Gay Community

Jan. 18, 2007 — Statement of apology from Isaiah Washington regarding his recent remarks and actions at the Golden Globes:

"I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on Grey's Anatomy. I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help.

I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I've hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I've opened.

T.R.'s courage throughout this entire episode speaks to his tremendous character. I hold his talent, and T.R. as a person, in high esteem. I know a mere apology will not end this, and I intend to let my future actions prove my sincerity."

mrs_pell

01-18-2007, 07:48 PM

So...all those tears I didn't shed last week??? I guess I was just saving them up for this week! POOR GEORGE! I lost it when Bailey was choking up when she told him they couldn't tell him what to do. And when Izzy said she was cleaning the bathroom floor in case George wanted to lie on it. Hopefully the last 10 minutes won't be too much worse, but I have a feeling the tears aren't done yet! :(

kugrrly

01-18-2007, 07:54 PM

The tears are coming...

Foley42

01-18-2007, 07:55 PM

oh man, when george's mom kissed his dad...i lost it

curlyjr

01-18-2007, 08:04 PM

so sad! I was impressed with Cristina trying (in her way) to comfort George though.

mgmhmj

01-18-2007, 08:09 PM

It's been off for 10 minutes and I still can't stop crying.

PookiePrincess

01-18-2007, 08:15 PM

OMG...TR did a fabulous job tonight! I cried, too!

Foley42

01-18-2007, 08:23 PM

I'm glad Meredith had a good, but brief conversation with her dad.

The wax earplugs on the pillow was cute :)

I think Izzy did a great thing by paying for her surgery. I wish there were more people like her in the world.

Woooo hoooo, Alex and Addison kissed! Do you think she was drunk?

Finally, Burke talked about his hand tremor infront of Christina.

I already can't wait for next week's GA! I'm such a dork :p

MsRo

01-18-2007, 08:48 PM

Foley42

01-18-2007, 08:50 PM

I think it really speaks to the talent of both T.R. Knight and Isaiah Washington that they can have such great screen chemistry when there's so much going on off-screen.
I totally agree. Especially TR to have to put all things aside when on the set.

LoveYouKisses

01-18-2007, 08:55 PM

Great show! Christina's talk with George at the end. I'm a member of that club too. And it sucks.
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I think it really speaks to the talent of both T.R. Knight and Isaiah Washington that they can have such great screen chemistry when there's so much going on off-screen.

I agree completely!
I'm a member of that club too, and it does suck! The writing in that scene where Christina was talking to George was great I think. It is so true, and it wasn't way over the top.

I love T. R. Knight. I think he's amazing, and I love his character.

imagirliegirl

01-18-2007, 10:02 PM

It broke my heart when George's dad died. I felt so bad for his mom. I can't imagine how much that would hurt. :(

mpc863

01-18-2007, 10:05 PM

i'm still crying. my fil died last spring and so much of the emotion that we felt came out in the episode tonight. the writing and acting were fantastic.

i just love this show.

Adaya

01-18-2007, 10:13 PM

I almost couldn't watch it. I just reminded me too much of when my father died. I distracted myself when that scene was on.

After it went off, I said to myself, "Damn this is a good show."

ejs

01-18-2007, 11:01 PM

Another club member here. I told myself I shouldn't watch because it was so similar to my mom's death. What moving scenes.

E'sprincess

01-19-2007, 02:25 AM

RobynScott

01-19-2007, 05:52 AM

Great show! Christina's talk with George at the end. I'm a member of that club too. And it sucks.
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I agree completely!
I'm a member of that club too, and it does suck! The writing in that scene where Christina was talking to George was great I think. It is so true, and it wasn't way over the top.

I almost couldn't watch it. I just reminded me too much of when my father died. I distracted myself when that scene was on.

After it went off, I said to myself, "Damn this is a good show."

Another club member here. I told myself I shouldn't watch because it was so similar to my mom's death. What moving scenes.

Ditto to all of the above! DH and I are both members of the club - I was in tears. Truth be told - I had never heard anyone (besides myself) refer to it that way before - the writing in that scene was so true and spot on.

The situation is too similar to what happened with DH's dad - I'm a little afraid for him to watch it (he was out last night)

What a well-written, well acted show - I was really impressed with how 'real' (at least that aspect) of the show was.

madmartian

01-19-2007, 06:28 AM

I normally don't get emotional during movies/shows, but I sobbed last night. I'm a recent member of the culb myself, and I found their depiction to be quite "real". They did an amazing job.

cakes

01-19-2007, 06:53 AM

Last night's show was hard to watch. I was in tears and so worried for my FH (he was watching at home and the situation was similar how he lost his dad when he was young). He called me up just sobbing after the show. It was a good show though.

jarm

01-19-2007, 07:00 AM

Great show! It was heart-wrenching. Made me think of my dad and how I should've been there with him in his final moments. I was sobbing like a baby! Not that I was sad for George, but it made all my feelings come flooding back.

eli1126

01-19-2007, 07:17 AM

It was a great show! I had to get the tissue box, the handfuls I grabbed weren't cutting it! I am starting to get back to the way I was with the show before the start of this season...way to overly emotionally involved :o

jessied1025

01-19-2007, 07:30 AM

What a fantastic show!! I cried like a baby last night.

Last February I lost my BIL to esophageal cancer, so the last couple of espisodes brought back a lot of memories of that time. My DH usually watches the show with me, but didn't last night because it was too difficult for him.

jesseybell

01-19-2007, 07:48 AM

It was an amazing episode, but I was completely choked up the whole time. Thankfully I am not a member of the club yet, but my dad had to pull the plug on my grandmother when he wasn't much older than me - I can't even imagine how hard that must of been for him, so I cried for him.

The scenes between Burke and George were great - it was just much harder to watch in light of all the recent events.

kd 9.21.02

01-19-2007, 08:00 AM

My husband had to shave his dad when he was in the hospital a few days before he passed (a la George last night). It got to my husband but he wouldn't say much.

L'il Bit

01-19-2007, 08:39 AM

I wonder when this episode was taped? I agree with pp's who said that TR and IW had great on screen chemistry, but I wonder if this was taped before the incident? I wonder if that will change now?
I really like that Derek and Meredith are happy right now. The drama can happen away from them, for the time being.
It looked like Mark was going to cry when he was talking to Addison about the baby! I wonder if this is going to make him leave now, now that he knows there's no chance.
The most moving scenes for me last night were when George got mad at the Chief and Bailey for continuing the operation, and when his mom kissed his dad at the end.
Loved the scene at the end with Cristina and George.
I wonder what the big to-do is next week?? Some big secret will be revealed?

njdiva

01-19-2007, 08:57 AM

I really can't say much because everyone has pretty much covered it. But this show has definitely improved tremendously this season. Last night's episode tugged at everyone's heart and I was fully prepared that it was going to be a tear-jerker night!

Just watching the facial expression of Dr. Bailey alone got to me throughout the entire episode... b/c you saw how emotionally attached she had become (even though she probably won't admit to it) to George's dad. And Izzy has really grown as a character since Denny(sp?) death.

Love it... by far the best drama on television right now!

Txfish

01-19-2007, 09:18 AM

Single most powerful line of the episode for me: (lots more powerful moments, but most didn't have lines :) )

My son is named after his son.. I just need a moment.

I love how connected they all are. Such an incredibly well done episode.

jess&dan

01-19-2007, 09:35 AM

Single most powerful line of the episode for me: (lots more powerful moments, but most didn't have lines )

My son is named after his son.. I just need a moment.

I got very emotional at that part. I have to say my two favorite people on that show are George and Bailey. Both TR and Chandra are incredible actors and show the many sides of their characters pesonalities so brilliantly. This episode was done so well and the acting was just so genuine and exactly how you would expect real human beings to act. And at the end when Izzy came to Bailey and said that she's both, you could see how Bailey realized that she is too. So well done!

eli1126

01-19-2007, 09:43 AM

I also loved TR's performance last night! When he was yelling at the Chief and Bailey for continuing the surgery and realized that his Dad had asked them to and he yelled "He didn't know any better" and then doubled over because he was in so much pain, it about near broke my heart :( I just love that George O'Malley.

westamp

01-19-2007, 09:55 AM

Yesterday's episode was the best one in a long time. I really kinda expected George's dad to die after all those spoilers but I didn't expect it to be sooo sad (it's not like he was a regular character ala Mark Green on ER but the writing and acting are sooo good that it makes you care). :( DH never watches Grey's with me but he even admitted it broke his heart yesterday with the George & his dad scenes. I guess since our parents are up there in age, it makes you reflect that one day you will be in the same position.

Now we know what happened to Christina's dad. Throughout the series she only admitted that she has a jewish stepfather but she never mentioned her dad. That scene w/ her consoling George (in her Christina way) was great!

IW may be an ass but I still like the Burke character. His interaction with George was very understated and powerful in its own way. These guys are great actors since they can be "pals" on the show but not in real life.

Well done episode.

westamp

01-19-2007, 10:01 AM

From Grey's Writers Blog (http://www.greyswriters.com/)

The card at the end of this hour of TV that read “In memory of Bob Verne” was a tribute to my father. He died six years ago at the age of 56 after a very short battle with esophageal cancer. He called me one day at my office at Charmed and told me he thought he had the flu. A week after that he had surgery on a massive tumor at the base of his esophagus. Before the surgery he was laughing and celebrating with family. He had a profoundly positive attitude. After the surgery, he had a massive scar down his belly and was intubated and pale, and upon seeing him, I, who thought of myself as quite strong and educated and capable of handling that moment, started to shake and then hyperventilate and had to be helped out of the room.

During the week we waited for him to recover, we learned that kidney function was of the utmost importance and I became obsessed, absolutely obsessed with his urine output. I checked that urine bag like 50 times a day.

At one point, the doctors gathered the family to tell us that my Dad had a kink in his breathing tube and that they might not be able to get a new one in. They told us we needed to prepare ourselves for the possibility that this was it. We stood out in the hallway and waited, holding our breath, terrified. There was another family there in the hallway, the family of a 16 year old boy who’d been shot on the street on his way home from work in what was feared to be gang related violence, though his family insisted that he was a good kid, that he wasn’t in any gang. They were as scared as we were as they waited for news of condition. We talked to them for awhile, made small talk, then fell silent. And after a long, pregnant pause, one of the teenagers of the family looked over at a member of my family with a very disturbed look on his face. And then he said “Dang. Somebody just farted. And I think it’s this old white guy right here.” My family laughed harder than we have ever laughed in our lives. And my dad lived through the reintubation.

He lived for three more days.

When the surgeon sat us down to tell us that it was time to let him go, he explained that Dad had come to him – behind our backs – on his way into the OR actually – and begged him to proceed with the tumor removal no matter what. My Dad believed, truly believed, that he could fight that caner, that he could live, if only they would remove the tumor. The surgeon did as he wished. And I have yet to completely forgive that surgeon for that decision. Because my dad’s body was riddled with cancer. Plus he had a liver condition and a heart condition. There was pretty much no way for him to recover from a surgery that traumatic. And the surgeon knew that. I believe in forgiveness, I do. I’m a fervent and avid believer that resentment, unchecked, leads to illness and spiritual misery. But I also believe that that surgeon cut my dad in half because he wanted the practice. It wasn’t the right call. He knew better. My Dad didn’t. The scene in which George yells at Bailey and Richard – that scene didn’t happen in my life. Writing and shooting that scene was wish fulfillment for me. What happened in my life is, we went into my Dad’s ICU and put our hands on his body and sang him Beatles songs while the nurses turned off the machines. When they pulled the intubation tubes from his mouth, my sister and I put our faces to his mouth so we could feel the last of his breath. And then he died. And I became a member of the Dead Dad’s club.

I know you didn’t want us to kill Mr. O’Malley. Believe me, I know that. He was funny and warm and kind and too young and too happy to die, just like my Dad. He had children and a wife who loved him and needed him, just like my Dad.

Sometimes life sucks. Sometimes, surgery sucks. (By the way, because Bailey and Richard are Bailey and Richard, I don’t think they did what they did for anything but the highest reasons. I believe they were persuaded by Mr. O’Malley’s plea. I believe they felt they had a responsibility to honor his wishes even if they thought it was the wrong decision. But still, sometime surgeons and surgery suck.) It’s been hard for me sometimes to work on a show that by its very nature idealizes Western medicine and surgery. I believe in both, but only as a last resort. Because I fervently believe (and statistics support) that surgery often does more harm than good. So, one of the reasons I haven’t written an episode since 302 is because I called dibs on this one. I knew which story I wanted to tell.

I’m sorry it was so hard to watch – but I believe that where there is darkness there is light. I believe that from death comes life. I believe that in the face of great pain, families become closer. Friendships become deeper. Life becomes sweeter. And I believe it’s important to be reminded of the loss of love so that we will value and honor the love we have while have it.

I hope you do that.

I hope, that if you were impacted by this episode, you will use it as inspiration to call your Dad or your Mom or a Grandparent or a sibling or a friend or a teacher and thank them for being in your life and tell them what they mean to you.

If you weren’t impacted by this episode, and you just want to write me hate mail that’s okay too. That’s your choice. We all get one life to live. Or, maybe we get reincarnated a lot of times, I don’t know. But like Burke, in my experience science isn’t enough. For me it’s about faith. Some kind of faith. Any kind of faith.

So maybe, while you’re calling your families or sending me hate mail, I’ll put forth a little effort and try, once again, to forgive my Dad’s surgeon…

All my best, Krista

(p.s. those of you who keep writing and begging for dirty, gratuitous Mer/Der sex? I have one word for you: porny. You have porny, porny minds. And I’m not saying that’s a bad thing… : )

(p.s.s. Aren’t you glad little baby Laura is okay? I am. Because as you know I’m expecting a daughter on March 17th. And another thing that’s hard for me about our show is that by necessity, we tell a lot of traumatic baby stories and birth stories. I read a book that helped me undo a lot of the fear those stories had instilled in me – it’s called “A Guide to Childbirth” by Ina May Gaskin. If you’re pregnant or know someone who’s pregnant or are thinking of ever getting pregnant, you should read it. It’s so so so great. Okay, now I’m really done. Bye.)

OMG when I read this I cried all over again. :(

sem426

01-19-2007, 10:05 AM

My son is named after his son.. I just need a moment.

.

This is my first season watching...can someone explain to me why bailey named her son after George?

Adaya

01-19-2007, 10:13 AM

About that writer's blog...wow! How moving!

I really believe in this part....

...but I believe that where there is darkness there is light. I believe that from death comes life. I believe that in the face of great pain, families become closer. Friendships become deeper. Life becomes sweeter. And I believe it’s important to be reminded of the loss of love so that we will value and honor the love we have while have it.

After having been through my dad's passing and some serious health issues of my own, those words really ring true for me, my family and friends.

westamp

01-19-2007, 10:16 AM

This is my first season watching...can someone explain to me why bailey named her son after George?

Because her husband is named George too. The baby is George Jr.

jesseybell

01-19-2007, 10:20 AM

I don't think Bailey's son's first name is George. It is one of his middle names. Bailey's husband was in the OR while she was giving birth and George had a big role in the delivery, so she gave one of her son's middle names 'George' - the scenes were from last season after the Superbowl.

PookiePrincess

01-19-2007, 10:26 AM

I wonder when this episode was taped? I agree with pp's who said that TR and IW had great on screen chemistry, but I wonder if this was taped before the incident? I wonder if that will change now?

I listened to the podcast after last week's show and they were saying that these two episodes were originally one long episode that they couldn't cut, so they made it into a two part-er. It was very last minute and they had to add some things and were filming right up until Christmas eve. So this episode was shot a month ago.

Emilie

01-19-2007, 11:43 AM

We had to take my FIL off life support nearly 3 years ago. It was very much like the scenes from last night - although my FIL's heart kept beating about 20 minutes after they stopped the vent. We were with him when he finally died. The whole thing hit very close to home for my DH. He got up and left actually.

Because her husband is named George too. The baby is George Jr.

No, her husband's name is Tucker.

I don't think Bailey's son's first name is George. It is one of his middle names. Bailey's husband was in the OR while she was giving birth and George had a big role in the delivery, so she gave one of her son's middle names 'George' - the scenes were from last season after the Superbowl.

Yes, George hopped up on the bed behind Bailey and helped her deliver. That is also where the "quit looking at my va-jay-jay" saying came from too. Her son's name according to Wikipedia is William George Bailey Jones.

mgmhmj

01-19-2007, 12:55 PM

RobynScott

01-19-2007, 01:09 PM

That writer's blog was amazing.

Unbelievable show.

Becki1010

01-19-2007, 03:48 PM

Amazing episode! I agree with someone else when they said that they were too emotionally attached to the show! :)

I am not in the 'club' either and grateful that i am not as i wouldn't know how to go on like all of you so bravely have!

When George said "i don't know how to exist in a world where he doesn't" hit me so hard because my father has been my rock (especially in the last year of my life) and i just couldn't imagine life without him. I was bawling my eyes out at last night's episode but that comment kept it going!

LOVE GREYS!

KK812

01-19-2007, 03:51 PM

I don't even know what to say about this episode. It was phenomenal from start to finish. My dad died when I was 15 and it was hard for me to watch, but I love that they still throw in some humor. I loved everything that everyone has mentioned, along with the fart scene, because it was just funny, and George and Callie were holding hands. :)

George & Cristina's exchange made me cry. When George said he didn't know how to exist, and she said "Yea, that never goes away," I bawled, because it's so true.

PookiePrincess

01-19-2007, 03:56 PM

So can someone tell me where I can see the last 2 minutes of the show. I hate our dvr thingy.. I always miss it unless I tape the next show, but then I'll miss ER. So I saw up until Christina was talking to george, but then it cut off. I tried looking on-line, but I can't find a site.

Thank you.
Jen

They will re-air it tonight at 7pm central. Also, give it a couple of days and you'll be able to catch it on ABC.com. If neither of those works for you, you could try Limewire, but that's not exactly legal...and it might take several days for someone to put it on there.

PookiePrincess

01-19-2007, 05:09 PM

A bit more about IW and a possible punishment...

Neil Patrick Harris on Grey's Flap: "It's Disappointing"
Just getting back from CBS' press-tour bash, where Neil Patrick Harris weighed in on — what else? — Grey's-gate.

"T.R. has proven himself to be an incredibly classy, dignified guy," he told me. "I'm impressed that Katherine Heigl said what she said. I was shocked that it all reared its ugly head again."

Harris — who came out just weeks after Knight — wouldn't comment on what form Washington's "punishment" should take. "It's impossible for me to make any kind of comment about that because I wasn't there when it happened. It's just disappointing that it's... cyclical."

Meanwhile, the word from the Grey's set is that Washington's problems extend far beyond his affinity for a certain derogatory F-word. Per a source, his behavior has been so "inappropriate and offensive" for so long that producers have often been forced to intervene.

And Washington's mea culpa may be too little, too late. A separate source at Grey's suggests that while Washington is sure to receive the reprimand of his life, another option being considered by the powers-that-be would offer a more, ahem, permanent solution to the problem.

Source: Ausiello Report

mgmhmj

01-19-2007, 05:18 PM

OK, so John Mayer may not be exactly the person to dole out punishments, but I thought this (http://johnmayer.com/blog#261) was kinda great! Click on the link to read his suggested "script" after the copied part.

By now you've probably heard of the incredible tension and controversy on the set of TV's hit series "Grey's Anatomy", involving a particularly unsavory homosexual slur allegedly made to a fellow castmate by actor Isaiah Washington. Gay and lesbian groups are outraged, calling for Mr. Washington's immediate termination from the show.

Now, far be it from me to chime in on other people's business, but just like the man standing in line for a movie overhears a stranger behind him whom he knows has confused the finer points of the film "Throw Mama From The Train" with those of "Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot!", sometimes you have to turn around and butt into a situation that doesn't concern you in order to offer a little bit of assistance.

ABC may fire Mr. Washington, and it seems as if the pressure to do so is mounting by the day. They may also choose to placate all parties involved with some well-constructed press releases and the soothing touch of time, but in my mind, neither outcome succeeds in making any strides in promoting the tenets of tolerance and understanding.

I would like to offer my suggestion for a solution; produce an episode of Grey's Anatomy in which Mr. Washington's character, Dr. Burke comes out to his friends and colleagues as a gay man!!! What better way for an actor to get to the roots of his discrimination than by portraying the very the subject of his own ire for the remainder of his contract? That'll learn ya!

In case any writers of the show happen to be reading, I have included some possible script excerpts that might help get this story line up and running.

source: John Mayer.com Blog

Kelly's Girl

01-19-2007, 06:20 PM

Thanks for clearing up the Der/Addy/McSteamy thing about why he was more mad later on about their relationship. I, too, am kind of new.

So I'm watching the re-airing of last night and for the second time, I still don't understand why George was mad at Cristina while they were in the viewing room. He said something like, "Her career wasn't on the line when she lied to me" after someone asked why he was okay with Burke and not Cristina.

Just saw the re-intubation again, and it was equally powerful. I LOVELOVELOVE Bailey- when she "shook it off" and said, "Okay, let's do this" you just know she's going to be successful. She rocks.

ETA: that John Mayer blog was funny!

They just re-showed Mer bitching at Der about his morning breath and stubble. It is grating on me. A lot. Get over it- he is totally hot, and everyone has the a.m. stinky mouth!!!

Regina Phalange

01-19-2007, 07:06 PM

Man oh man! Just watched last nights episode and boy was it powerful. I didn't bawl (compared to other Grey episodes I've cried during) but I did cry. The ending moments between George and Christina were amazing. I'm also in that club.

PookiePrincess

01-19-2007, 07:28 PM

Thanks for clearing up the Der/Addy/McSteamy thing about why he was more mad later on about their relationship. I, too, am kind of new.

So I'm watching the re-airing of last night and for the second time, I still don't understand why George was mad at Cristina while they were in the viewing room. He said something like, "Her career wasn't on the line when she lied to me" after someone asked why he was okay with Burke and not Cristina.

I think George held a bigger grudge against Cristina because she was helping Burke. She knew the entire time and didn't say anything. Even when George asked her point blank if something was wrong with his hand (because George thought he saw the tremble when they were fishing), Cristina shook him off and told him nothing was wrong. Her career wasn't on the line and George's dad's life was at the time and he didn't want Burke to operate on him if there was something wrong with his hand. Cristina just wanted to keep the secret and protect Burke, even if it meant isolating her friend.

I also rewatched it again tonight and LOVED the awkwardness of Alex. He just looked so uncomfortable being around Addison at all!

I made DH watch it with me tonight and we were both crying!

mrs_pell

01-19-2007, 08:28 PM

On a lighter note...here's a sneak peak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nFIG2jdWIE) for next week:

tgray99

01-19-2007, 08:34 PM

I am so unbelievably ticked off at my local ABC channel...they played an otherwise lovely St. Jude fundraising show instead of Grey's Anatomy! Grr...I specifically planned to watch Scrubs last night and Grey's tonight. So irritated. Does anyone know if it's on the ABC website?

Foley42

01-19-2007, 08:37 PM

Tara: It is on the ABC website...the past 2 nights I've been trying to watch Des. Housewives and it won't launch for me. link here (http://dynamic.abc.go.com/streaming/landing) Hopefully it will work for you.

PookiePrincess

01-19-2007, 08:43 PM

Tara, it's on abc.com.

Foley42

01-19-2007, 08:52 PM

On a lighter note...here's a sneak peak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nFIG2jdWIE) for next week:

Hmmmm wonder if George has a big wang? :p :D

lbs27

01-19-2007, 08:56 PM

Hmmmm wonder if George has a big wang? :p :D

:D :D :eek: Cute clip! I really like Callie!

E'sprincess

01-19-2007, 09:57 PM

UGH.. Totally can't wait for next week.. That looks so funny.. LOL

tgray99

01-19-2007, 10:34 PM

It's not up on the ABC site yet. It says the new episode goes up on Fridays at 2am PST. So it seems like it'd be up already. :( I'm gonna go pout now.

klanae

01-19-2007, 10:48 PM

That was so freakin funny!!! Thanks for the laugh!

E'sprincess

01-20-2007, 06:34 AM

That's strange... I went there to watch the last 3 minutes or so.. and it's there. I did that last night... HUH?

tgray99

01-20-2007, 08:35 AM

Well, when I go, it only shows the 3 episodes from November and the first part of "Six Days" from last week. Am I looking in the wrong place? Help your poor dumb blonde Grey's lovin' friend out!!

E'sprincess

01-20-2007, 08:48 AM

I just went there..if you click on the link on the top of the page, "watch the shows online" then click on Grey's it should be there. It's still there for me.

HTH,
Jennifer

jarm

01-20-2007, 09:07 AM

Why is Burke just laying in bed? Can't he get out of bed and move around? Am I missing something?

mrs_pell

01-20-2007, 10:19 AM

Why is Burke just laying in bed? Can't he get out of bed and move around? Am I missing something?

I don't think you're missing anything...IMO, that's pretty unrealistic. Actually, I don't think he'd still be in the hospital at all. Look at how fast the girl with the spinal surgeon was up and walking...and Burke is still in bed???

jarm

01-20-2007, 10:26 AM

Yeah, that was getting to me! So I'm not missing anything...it's just the unrealistic TV syndrome?

Rose

01-20-2007, 10:54 AM

I watched it online Friday morning, so it was available then.

Chimichanga

01-20-2007, 11:21 AM

I watched it on abc.com this morning.

I'm wondering if the girl with the spinal surgery is going through rehab, whereas Burke is being a lazy ass. :p

That preview clip was the funniest thing!!

I love this show. It is so true to life at times. The whole Mr. O'Malley thing was definitely sad. I know my family has done the same thing. And the whole fart scene...omfg! I can SO picture my family doing that. It was so nice to break up the scene with some laughter.

KK812

01-20-2007, 01:55 PM

I am LMBO at that clip. Can't wait until next week!

mrs_pell

01-20-2007, 02:48 PM

Spoiler picture (http://grey-anatomy.net/gallery/albums/photopromoepisode/saison3/3x15/12.jpg) --

In white: Check out this picture! Zoom in on George and Callie's hands...particularly their left hands!!!

KK812

01-20-2007, 03:52 PM

Re spoiler: EEEEEEE!!! I am way to emotionally attached to this show...is it terrible that I check this thread like 5...ok 10... times a day?

lbs27

01-20-2007, 03:58 PM

As usual, thanks to Mrs. Pell Re: spoiler! As much as I love this show, the spoilers don't bother me for some reason and I read all of them! :D Then I just find myself waiting for the stuff to happen instead of pissed that I read them. I already can't wait until Thursday and it's only Saturday---ahh!

PookiePrincess

01-20-2007, 04:12 PM

For those of you that love spoilers, this site (http://www.greys-photos.com/index.php) usually has screen stills before the episodes are aired, like the one above. They have stills for the next three episodes that will air.

granada

01-20-2007, 04:52 PM

Re: the spoiler. :eek:

I love reading spoilers for this show, because I just sit there gloating while DH is guessing, hehe.

tgray99

01-20-2007, 09:28 PM

Ok well that was just about the best episode I've seen in a good long while. I love that Addison and Alex kissed. I love that Sloan feels like crap (I hope he slinks back to NYC and we never see him again). I love that Cristina and George are OK again. The Mer/Der thing is getting a little stale...I hope they kick that up a notch. Soon. Finally, Bailey/Chandra Wilson was phenomenal. The woman deserves all the awards and acolades she can get.

eli1126

01-21-2007, 10:53 AM

Why is Burke just laying in bed? Can't he get out of bed and move around? Am I missing something?

I was wondering the same thing! When I had a small bowel resect in 2001, the minute I woke up from surgery, I had to walk, walk, walk! And let me tell you, it was not fun! In fact, I really didn't get to be lazy until I went home :)

mrs_pell

01-21-2007, 11:57 AM

I was wondering the same thing! When I had a small bowel resect in 2001, the minute I woke up from surgery, I had to walk, walk, walk! And let me tell you, it was not fun! In fact, I really didn't get to be lazy until I went home :)

sidenote: As a PT, we really don't like to hear that! :p We want to hear that people go home and actually keep doing the stuff we tell them to! We like to at least think that, anyway! :D

numberlady

01-21-2007, 02:47 PM

I just watched Grey's from this week and it was one of the best episodes! Everyone has already covered my favorite parts, but I bawled my eyes out when George's mom kissed his dad. I loved the Christina part about being the "the club" and George wondering how he can live in a world where his dad wasn't.

I also have loved the evolution of the O'Mally family from earlier episodes where the other brothers pick at and make fun of George, to how much they looked up to him with this whole situation with his dad.

Next week looks like it will be great too!

Foley42

01-21-2007, 04:27 PM

I also have loved the evolution of the O'Mally family from earlier episodes where the other brothers pick at and make fun of George, to how much they looked up to him with this whole situation with his dad.
I've noticed this too...now George's brothers ask for advice instead of so many jokes.

imagirliegirl

01-21-2007, 05:07 PM

Regarding the spoiler photo:

I'm not going to pretend I didn't see that coming, but I'm actually annoyed by it. George and Callie couldn't even hold on to a decent relationship and now they are going to get married? I'm sure George is going to be all freaked out after his dad's death but why not just get engaged? I don't like that they are jumping from nothing to getting married. :rolleyes:

PookiePrincess

01-21-2007, 05:10 PM

Re spoiler photo:

Previous spoilers have said George and Callie get engaged. Nothing has said married yet. So, we could assume that's just an engagement ring. You can't see George's hand to see if there's a ring there.

imagirliegirl

01-21-2007, 05:13 PM

I see a ring on his finger. If you click on the pic it will zoom in and it's there.

mrs_pell

01-21-2007, 05:14 PM

Pookie~ I'm pretty sure that he's wearing one as well. When I zoomed it, I'm pretty sure I see one. imagirliegirl ~ I also think it's a bit silly. I don't think that it happens in this next episode, but in an episode that's coming up. I could be wrong, though.

PookiePrincess

01-21-2007, 07:57 PM

~Yeah, you're right. He has one on, too. Here's (http://www.greys-photos.com/displayimage.php?album=757&pos=7) a link to another one of just he and Callie and it's from a different angle and easier to see. It's from episode 3.15 titled "Walk on Water" which should be aired Feb. 8th (three epis from now).~

mlfallis

01-22-2007, 06:06 AM

For people that are good at searching on Youtube there was a promo on CTV last night that had quite a few spoilers that have not already been discussed. I did a quick search this morning and didn't have any luck finding it, maybe someone else will have better luck.

It talked about who was going to be chief.

eli1126

01-22-2007, 12:40 PM

I am trying so hard not to read the spoilers! I have been wondering if some of my disinterest in the show this season stems from knowing ahead of time what is going on! So I am going to try being surprised again!

JamBray

01-22-2007, 01:16 PM

Okay just watched both things with IW, and all I have to say is he's an ass! I mean to stand up there with the entire cast and deny something that he so clearly said is just unacceptable. Although I really like his character, I hope that something is done about his actions.

T.R. Knight on the other hand? What. a. DOLL! I loved him before all of this, and after watching him on Ellen it just made him all that much sweeter to me. :)

westamp

01-22-2007, 04:01 PM

From People (http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20009308,00.html):

Justin Chambers of Grey's Anatomy said Monday that the players in the show's off-screen controversy over Isaiah Washington's use of a gay slur are continuing to work out their problems – and that it's a shame the spat has distracted from the program's accomplishments.

Asked by Barbara Walters on The View how things were going over at the ABC show, Chambers replied, "That's the question right now. It's an unfortunate situation. They're trying to work it out."

Chambers, 36, who plays Dr. Alex Karev, said the pall that's been cast over the show is particularly unfortunate considering the creative accolades it's earned. "We won the Golden Globe, and it's kind of overshadowed that fact – and the fact that it's such a large cast, that we work a lot of hours and we get along really well," he said.

Kate Walsh, who also stars on Grey's, tells Extra she is hopeful the show's cast and crew can eventually get past the situation. "I feel really sad...I'm just saying my prayers," she said at the Sundance Film Festival. "I don�t know what is going to happen...I just trust that our show will deal with it in the way that they see fit."

The off-screen saga began in October, when costars Washington and Patrick Dempsey got into a fight on the set, and Washington allegedly used a gay slur to refer to another costar, T.R. Knight. Washington then fanned the flames at the Golden Globes by repeating the word, though he later apologized.

On a lighter topic, Chambers, who has five children with wife Keisha, told The View's co-hosts that he'd given some advice to Dempsey, whose wife Jillian is expecting twins sons this winter.

His words of wisdom? "Strap yourself in, get ready."

westamp

01-22-2007, 05:39 PM

From EONline (http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/blog/index.jsp?uuid=2cd66450-27d8-4583-83e4-e3a2067d0930)

It seems everyone in Hollywood has been talking about the Isaiah Washington F-word scandal this week. And let me tell you, the Television Critics Press Tour in Pasadena has been no exception, with reporters, publicists and actors alike weighing in on the controversy when cameras and tape recorders weren't rolling. But a few brave souls voiced their opinion on the record.

The first was Neil Patrick Harris, who told me at the CBS party he found the whole incident "extremely disappointing" and that he has "nothing but respect for T.R. [Knight], who has held it together like a champ."

And now, I can tell you that two other TV stars are going on the record to stick up for Washington. Tichina Arnold and Terry Crews, who play Chris' mom and dad on the CW's Everybody Hates Chris, are the first two public figures to come to Isaiah's defense.

During an on-camera interview at the CW party, I asked the Chris stars how they felt about the Grey's scandal, and Tichina said: "Mind your business, and move on. Be professional, and move on. See, what people don't understand is by the time a story comes out, it's changed at least 50 times. When you're on set, you're at home with family, with people you work with every day. These people become your family, and families have disagreements. If every argument that came out of your house was told in the streets, people would think you guys are nuts, probably, because they'd be privy to your business.

"And things happen, you know?" she continued. "[Isaiah] has apologized. Let's move on. His personality has nothing to do with his professionalism and how he works and what a good actor he is. I know him personally, and he's a wonderful guy. He and his wife. So, let's move on. Michael Richards apologized, and we moved on."

Terry added: "Isaiah is a wonderful guy. I know him and his wife very well. It's like she said. If someone was to catch you in a road rage...Everybody's been through it. It is a family. Things get said, and tensions get tight. I mean, I love these two [hugs Tichina and Tyler James Williams, who plays Chris], and sometimes [laughing] I wanna kill them! There are times that I'm like, 'I wanna kill this little kid!' But you have to let that go and continue on."

Terry also mentioned that while they get to take out some of their aggressions via their characters, "Grey's Anatomy has a more dramatic theme, and you don't get to let off steam—and that's a big cast."

When I asked if they'd want to invite Isaiah over to the Chris cast, Tichina said, "Yeah, he's an incredible actor." To which Terry said, "We want McDreamy, too!"

Uh, something tell's me that's not gonna happen.

Jan. 22, 12 p.m. Update: The New York Times is reporting that Isaiah's job may be in jeopardy. According to the paper: "[An ABC/Disney] executive, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because company officials were instructed not to go beyond a prepared statement, said that Mr. Washington’s behavior could be considered grounds for dismissal under Disney’s corporate antidiscrimination policy."

Katy

01-22-2007, 10:26 PM

i've been out of this thread for quite a few episodes now, but I have to say, these last two hit a little close to home for the hubby and I. We were both crying throughout all the scenes with George's dad. They really did a great job.

Oh and I just love that Izzy cleaned the bathroom floor in case George needed to lay down on the floor once he got back home.

westamp

01-23-2007, 01:33 PM

From Eonline (http://www.eonline.com/gossip/kristin/blog/index.jsp?uuid=f3edf41a-fc12-41a2-8bd6-2c4c6d6cfd14)

Isaiah Washington might be on his way out.

I just received word from a highly placed source within the Touchstone/ABC family that one option ABC and Disney executives are considering is firing Isaiah Washington from Grey's Anatomy, effective immediately, without having him appear in any kind of farewell episode.

According to this reliable source, if the network does follow through with this option, the producers are likely to run a full-screen announcement at the beginning of the first Burke-less episode that announces Isaiah Washington is no longer part of the show.

I'm also told by various sources that the loss of Preston Burke is not an easy task for Grey's writing staff to deal with, given that he has a major storyline (including a life-changing event) coming in the next few episodes that airs during February sweeps. Those episodes have already been shot.

So...what do you think? Is this move justified? Feel free to weigh in below.

Crap! I'd prefer ABC recast Burke rather than have a one day he's here and one day he isn't kind of thing. Not having a farewell epi or recasting won't bring closure to that character --especially if it's true that he's involved in a major story in February...

eli1126

01-23-2007, 01:39 PM

Yikes! I do wonder though how the cast feels about this? I can't imagine it would be very comfortable to work with him after the original incident and espeically after the his GG "announcement".

curlyjr

01-23-2007, 02:02 PM

I read today that IW has met with leaders of GLAAD and another organization and will be working with them and possibly doing PSA's about anti gay language and actions. I hope he is sincere and it works out. I would hate for Burke to leave the show but obviously something should be done. I am a believer that people can change. As a teacher, I hear a lot of bad language and anti gay language that I know the kids repeat from hearing at home. I alwways hope that they can overcome how they were raised and realize how wrong that language is. Maybe that can happen for IW too.

tgray99

01-23-2007, 03:35 PM

I would rather they just get rid of his character than recast it. He hasn't really done much the last 3 or 4 episodes anyway. They can bring someone else in to be the next hotshot surgeon.

PookiePrincess

01-23-2007, 03:47 PM

Purely speculation regarding westamp's article...

Do you think the life changing event would be Burke becoming chief? Richard's been trying to step down, I just don't know that Burke should be chief after what he and Cristina did. If that is how the storyline is intended to play out, I hope they don't decide to keep IW when they'd rather get rid of him based on an already written (and possibly shot) storyline.

framboise

01-23-2007, 06:09 PM

I would rather they just get rid of his character than recast it. He hasn't really done much the last 3 or 4 episodes anyway. They can bring someone else in to be the next hotshot surgeon.

If they're looking for a replacement hotshot, they could go with the female surgeon that Burke was always competing with (i.e. in school and for Denny's heart).

Foley42

01-23-2007, 08:04 PM

Well said curlyjr!

westamp

01-24-2007, 01:42 PM

From TMZ (http://www.tmz.com/)

Moments after reports circulated that Isaiah Washington checked into rehab, "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shondra Rhimes weighed in with a statement which sounds like she's hedging her bets on her embattled star:

"I speak for all the executive producers here at 'Grey's Anatomy' when I say that Isaiah Washington's use of such a disturbing word was a shocking and dismaying event that insulted not only gays and lesbians everywhere but anyone who has ever struggled for respect in a world that is not always accepting of difference ... We applaud and encourage Isaiah's realization that he needs help and his subsequent choice to seek immediate treatment for his behavioral issues."

What Rhimes didn't mention, was whether Washington would be fired or not. TMZ spies in high places in the production of "Grey's Anatomy" say Washington's fate will be determined by ratings, not moral outrage -- namely, whether his presence helps or hurts the show.

It looks like he's been censured. The last line is so true. It's all about $$$. I think the show is on the roll because they are good so they're not going to do anything unless they start hemorraghing viewers.

IW is a minor part of the show. I'm not going to boycott because he's a jerk. I'm more interested in the stories than the internal stuff. I do have to say that 10 years from now, this will make a great episode in one of those Behind the Scenes shows.

westamp

01-24-2007, 03:15 PM

More from MSNBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16791621/from/ET/?GT1=8921):

Isaiah Washington, the embattled star of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy," has begun counseling related to his recent homophobic remarks, the actor's publicist confirms.

In a released statement, Washington said “With the support of my family and friends, I have begun counseling. I regard this as a necessary step toward understanding why I did what I did and making sure it never happens again. I appreciate the fact that I have been given this opportunity and I remain committed to transforming my negative actions into positive results, personally and professionally.”

Life & Style Weekly has reported that Washington entered a residential treatment facility on Jan. 24; however, his statement does not indicate whether his counseling plans were for inpatient or outpatient treatment.

"Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes issued a statement saying ""I speak for all the executive producers here at Grey's Anatomy when I say that Isaiah Washington's use of such a disturbing word was a shocking and dismaying event that insulted not only gays and lesbians everywhere but anyone who has ever struggled for respect in a world that is not always accepting of difference."

Rhimes' statement went on to say "We’ve been working within the Grey’s family as well as with ABC and Touchstone Television to address the issue in a way that underscores the gravity of the situation while giving us all a foundation for healing. We applaud and encourage Isaiah's realization that he needs help and his subsequent choice to seek immediate treatment for his behavioral issues. "

Washington has apologized for using an anti-gay slur to describe castmate T.R. Knight, who recently announced that he is homosexual.

Washington apparently used the word "faggot" on-set while arguing about Knight with another castmate, Patrick Dempsey. The situation was stirred up again after the Jan. 15 Golden Globes, where Washington denied making the comment originally but again used the slur.

Knight later appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and contradicted Washington's Golden Globes stateme