Thanks to ISAIAH-Gate and the ensuing media madness, it’s easy to forget that GREY’S ANATOMY was once — long ago — the best drama on television. Thankfully for fans, creator Shonda Rhimes is aware of last season’s missteps and promises that season four will bring the ‘fun & sexy’ back. Judging from this ABC sneak peak, we’re inclined to agree.
Enjoy your first look at the fourth season of GREY’S ANATOMY. Not only will it get you seriously excited for the show’s return [I’m listening to THE FRAY’S HOW TO SAVE A LIFE as a type this], you’ll notice that our favorite surgical interns residents have come full circle. Well… with the exception of one. Damn you George O’Malley…. get’cha head the game!
Thanks to GMMR for posting this off a tip from BuzzSugar
In an exclusive interview with EW.com, actor Isaiah Washington sounded off on what the future holds now that he won’t be returning to GREY’S ANATOMY.
EW: What type of offers have you received?
ISAIAH: I’ve gotten a ton of offers in both film and TV, and now my agent Ben Press and I are just sorting through all the options. There is one network in particular that’s very interested. But I don’t want to say anything specific until it’s a done deal.
Now I’m no network executive (clearly my TV tastes are far too smart to slum it), but how about this for the most brilliant move ever — Dr. Burke, looking for a change of scenery following his anti-gay slur wedding being called off should hop on the next flight and take a job at County General. Yes, you heard me. Signing Isaiah Washington would not only be the shot in the arm ER so desperately needs, it would completely re-ignite interest in NBC’s aging medical drama. Ben Silverman, you can thank me anytime.
TVGuide.com’s Michael Ausiello is reporting that embattled GREY’S ANATOMY star Isaiah Washington, who plays Dr. Preston Burke, will not be returning to the show next season. Revealed a spy close to the production:
There was a pattern of problematic behavior going back before he used the F-word, I imagine [his dismissal] was the result of all of that.”
An ABC spokesperson has confirmed the story, saying that the actor’s contract option has not been picked up for another season.
Needless to say, this TV Addict was shocked to hear this news so early on a Friday morning. It’s so rare in Hollywood that actors are actually held accountable for their actions and poor misbehavior. Post away with your thoughts.
Next weeks UpFront announcements just got a little less suspensful, and for that you can thank Ellen Degeneres. In an effort to help out anxious star Kate Walsh, Ellen decided to take it upon herself to call ABC President Steve McPherson [during the show] and find out whether or not Walsh’s GREY’S ANATOMY spin-off has a shot at being picked up for next season. Check out the video above for the President’s answer. Needless to say, it should come as a surprise to no one.
When the only words of praise I can conjure up with regards to last night’s Addison-centric episode of GREY’S ANATOMY was that it was awfully exciting to get to spend some time with ALIAS alums David Anders/Merrin Dungey (Sark and Francie respectively) as well as EVERWOOD’s Stephanie Niznik (Nina) — Shonda Rhimes and crew most definitely have some work to do if they’re hoping to turn their Addison edition into the juggernaut that is GREY’S ANATOMY.
It’s not that I didn’t enjoy GREY’S ANATOMY: OCEANSIDE, I just expected so much more. A voice in the elevator! Horny immature Doctors! Wacky medical mysteries! Marital troubles and Chris Lowell shirtless! Did Addison take a wrong turn in LA and end up in MELROSE PLACE?
Don’t get me wrong, I’m fully on board and will of course be watching the series when it inevitably gets picked up come Fall ‘08. I just hope that ABC takes the time to reign in creators Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, who seem to have let the success of GREY’S ANATOMY get to their head. Fart jokes? Did I really just hear that in a show that doesn’t include 2.5 Men? Post away with your thoughts.
THIS JUST IN: Thanks to a ‘friend’ buried deep within the inner-workings of ABC, theTVaddict just received some scoop-a-licious intel with regards to the much anticipated GREY’S ANATOMY Season Finale. Click the link below if you really (and I mean really REALLY) want to know what’s going to happen in the final episode airing May 17, titled “Didn’t We Almost Have It All.”
theTVaddict is thrilled to be able to show you the first photos from the GREY’S ANATOMY SPIN-OFF Very Special two-part episode of GREY’S ANATOMY that may possibly be turned into a spin-off. Click the link below to meet the newest doctor’s you’ll all be drooling over come Fall 2007.
Was anyone else incredibly disappointed by last night’s second episode of OCTOBER ROAD? While stars Bryan Greenberg and Laura Prepon are holding their own, I’m not sure even they can help prop up some of the worst writing to hit TV since the heydays of Aaron Spelling. When Greenberg starting singing showtunes outside the dean’s window, I was this close to turning off my TV. Rest assured ABC, I’m not ready to drive off this road just yet, but I’m getting awfully close.
Speaking of disappointment, last night’s GREY’S ANATOMY continued the show’s streak of mediocre episodes since the second part of the big three part February Ferry Crash. I honestly found myself bored, which is an adjective I’ve never associated with GREY’S ANATOMY. Here’s hoping one of the ‘ideas’ in Dr. Sloane’s plan to be chief included Seattle Grace becoming interesting again.
And finally SCRUBS. As much as critics and fans are quick to point out that the show is on its last legs, SCRUBS never fails to surprise. While the death of a cast member has been rumoured all season, but truth be told, I thought Jordan would be the one to go. Sure Nurse Laverne was the obvious choice, but SCRUBS rarely chooses the obvious path, and Laverne seemed almost too obvious. For six years we’ve watched weekly aspatients die in Sacred Heart. It’s going to be really interesting to see what happens next week when a true member of the family passes on.
First things first — In case you were unaware, ABC switched up its schedule tonight in order to support their surprise hit OCTOBER ROAD. Thus, instead of a painful night of repeats, tonight on ABC we’ll be treated to brand new episodes of UGLY BETTY, GREY’S ANATOMY, and of course, OCTOBER ROAD. In other random news, if you’re interested in seeing a PAM BEESLEY NUDE! (also known as JENNA FISCHER from THE OFFICE) head on over to my friend Kathie at GMMR to check out some very revealing photos. Can’t get enough of nude celebrities? Kathie also has a very revealing shot of VERONICA MARS herself KRISTEN BELL. Do TV Spoilers get your more excited than nude celebs? (if so, you may be a cylon). Well click here to discover the shocking final moments of Sunday’s season finale of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. Still need more TV scoop? Ausiello has yet another infuriating BLIND ITEM that may spell doom for one of our favourite comedies (SCRUBS, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, 30 ROCK? Seriously, these Blind Items drive me bonkers!). Hope my incessant use of the words ‘nude’, ‘celebs’ and tv ’scoop’ and ’spoilers’ were enough to peak your interest. Have a great night of TV
Former FRIENDS star Lisa Kudrow has been offered a role on the untitled GREY’S ANATOMY Spinoff. While we at theTVaddict.com are still in mourning over the cancellation of Kudrow’s brilliant, but unfortunately titled HBO comedy THE COMEBACK, we’re more than happy to see Kudrow return to television in any capacity. No word as of yet as to the role Kudrow will be playing, but our guess is a slightly quirky blond Doctor. Think Phoebe in scrubs!
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THIS JUST IN: Thanks to a ‘friend’ buried deep within the inner-workings of ABC, theTVaddict just received some scoop-a-licious intel with regards to the much anticipated GREY’S ANATOMY Season Finale. Click the link below if you really (and I mean really REALLY) want to know what’s going to happen in the final episode airing May 17, titled “Didn’t We Almost Have It All.”
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