Isaiah Washington Speaks Out on Current Grey’s Anatomy Controversy
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, Grey’s Anatomy, News,
There’s nothing like a controversial topic to get get Isaiah Washington talking. Although he has nothing to do with the current Grey’s Anatomy controversy, the former ABC star heard the word “gay” and felt he had to speak up.
Washington - who was famously axed from the show after using a homophobic slur in reference to T.R. Knight. - said he finds it “disgusting” to see what is happening to a show he supposedly still loves and cares about. (He still watches?) Since Isaiah knows more than well what it feels like to be let go abruptly from a series, he is now speaking out in defense of Brooke Smith, the actress who may have been cut because of her lesbian storyline.
?“I looked at a brilliant actress, whom I have adored since I first saw her in Silence of the Lambs. For her to be treated this way, I find very interesting,” Washington told TV Guide. He went on to say that he found the timing of the announcement to be particularly sad. “The fact is that, just before the holidays, you have a mother, a wonderful actress removed from a steady income without the proper reasoning behind it…” he added. (Now if Knight was the one let go, would he still be saying the same thing?)
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Top 5: Cliffhangers I’m Waiting to See Resolved
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, CBS, NBC, Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, The Office,
Having (purposely) blacked out what was left hanging in May, I actually managed to enjoy my summer. Now with premiere dates looming, I’m finding myself salivating and feeling a bit antsy again. Will my returning shows serve me right—or will they just drop the ball? Here are the five season enders I’ve been fretting about the most:
The Office (NBC)
Although they have left me with dread before, the writers have proven they can write themselves out of a possible corner. When Jim initially professed his feelings for Pam, I was afraid the show had gone too far, too soon. But who could have predicted the route last season would take? And now that Jim and Karen are kaput, will Jim and Pam finally be happy? More importantly, will we be happy? And let’s not forget about Ryan and Kelly. What on earth will she do if he really takes that promotion?
Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)
Right now I’m really in the mood for a good girl fight, so I would pay money to see Callie give Izzie (as much as I like her) what she seriously deserves. There’s nothing better than a Callie-done-wrong. And while I liked Preston Burke as a character, I’m surprisingly not sad that he walked out of his wedding. If anything, I’m hoping this will lead Cristina Yang (the fabulous Sandra Oh) to become bitter x 5.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS)
Funny—this show is supposed to be a comedy, yet last season’s finale really shook me up. When Ted and Robin realized they simply wanted different things in life, I immediately found myself going through stages of grief. Nah—they’re
did they have to break up—so what if she doesn’t want kids?? Arrgh—can’t anyone be happy these days? Really, I just want them to do what is best for the show.
CSI: Crimes Scene Investigation (CBS)
As inconsistently as I watch the series (I have to know what’s going on at Seattle Grace)—I found myself drawn to that miniature-doll-killer storyline. Now I will have to find more room on my DVR because I must know what will happen to Sara! Will Grissom find her in time? And now that everyone knows that they are secret luvahs, how will this affect the rest of the show?
Heroes (NBC)
All I can say is: “WTF is gonna happen now?”
Isaiah Washington Cut From Grey’s Anatomy
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, ABC, Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip, News,
After weeks of nail-biting—and some indifference—we now know the fates of Dr. Preston Burke and George O’Malley. After a long delay, ABC has finally renewed T.R. Knight’s contract while opting to cut Isaiah Washington from Grey’s Anatomy. The two actors had been in the middle of a heated controversy since Isaiah used a homophobic slur in reference to Knight.
Despite a recent public-service announcement taped by Washington (the commercial touting tolerance aired during a re-run), the act of contrition was apparently all in vain. The actors and crew were told of the casting decision late tonight.
Either too angry or lazy to come up with something original, Isaiah Washington released this statement through his publicist:
““I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it any more.”
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