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Shonda Rhimes Says Heigl Not Leaving Grey’s | Today's News: Our Take | 9/24/2008
Grey's Anatomy creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes wants to set the record straight: There has been no talk of Katherine Heigl leaving the medical drama.Rumors about the starlet wanting to exit the show began this summer, after Heigl, who plays Dr. Izzie Stevens, said she wasn't submitting her name for Emmy consideration this year because the writers didn't deliver Emmy-worthy material.When asked about the rumors, Rhimes told The Associated Press, "We have every intention of seeing... read more
Shonda Rhimes: Surprised But Not Insulted by Heigl | Today's News: Our Take | 7/17/2008
At Thursday's ABC show-runners panel, Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes took center stage as she was asked how she reacted to Katherine Heigl's recent statements in the press."It was surprising," she began tentatively. "We have a great working relationship, and Izzie is one of my favorite characters." She continued: "Katherine is an outspoken person, as you all know." When pressed for details, Rhimes offered: "I don't think she was insulting the writers. The first half of the season, her... read more
TCA: ABC Getting a Fall Reboot | Roush Dispatch | 7/16/2008
If you get deja view looking at ABC’s not-so-new fall lineup, there’s a reason for that. Much of the schedule is a redo from last fall, with a number of promising shows returning that were cut short by the writers’ strike—most notably the Wednesday lineup of Pushing Daisies, Private Practice and Dirty Sexy Money.“Our Wednesday night was to us an unbelievable success and we’re very excited to get back to that,” ABC entertainment president Steve McPherson said... read more
Grey's' Boss Dissects the Finale Shockers and Secrets | Today's News: Our Take | 5/23/2008
Viewers weren't the only ones surprised by the Grey's Anatomy finale shocker on Thursday. No, Shonda Rhimes wrote Friday in her blog that she kept the Mer-in-a-pool-of-blood secret from the show's other writers, up until the very last moment she could.The reason behind Rhimes' long wait is that, she explained, she starts with the last scene of her finales before stepping back to plan out what comes before it. Yes, that means that she's pitching the end of Season 5 Friday (!), and that... read more
What's Next For Grey's? | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 4/24/2008
The Grey?s Anatomy (Thursdays at 9 pm/ET, ABC) creator gives us the scoop on the show's return in this special guest column. I like to call these five upcoming episodes Grey's Anatomy, Season 4, Part 2. Because for us, for the stories, it really does feel like a whole separate season. I came back to work after the strike with a whole new purpose, a new dedication. And a sense of hope. My best friend, Oprah?OK, in my head she?s my best friend, but in reality she barely knows me. But, ... read more
Grey's Anatomy Preview: Breakups and Hookups! | TV Show Previews | 4/16/2008
Getting her own time in the spotlight at the Writers Guild Foundation's "Anatomy of a Script" series was guest speaker Shonda Rhimes, creator of ABC's Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. Prior to taking the stage Tuesday at the Writers Guild of America in Los Angeles, Rhimes gave TV Guide a peek at what's coming up in the final six episodes of this season's Grey's. According to Rhimes, between split-ups and hookups, the Seattle Grace staff will be riding an emotional roller-coaster. "George... read more
Ask Matt | 4/4/2008
Q: Just wanted to comment on Amy J.'s question regarding Shonda Rhimes' messing with fans' heads. The quote "Meredith and Derek should either be over by the end of the season, or she should make it on her own" was a typo, and the correct quote from Shonda was in fact that "Meredith and Derek should either be together by the end of the season or she should make it on her own." I don't think she's playing games here. I do know that nobody believes her because she has lied to fans over and over in... read more
Grey's Scoop! Mer and Der, Together Forever? | Today's News: Our Take | 3/7/2008
TV Guide spoke exclusively to Shonda Rhimes about the springtime return of Grey's Anatomy. Full details will be revealed in the March 31 double issue of TV Guide, but this little nugget is too hot to sit on. In fact, it could get certain 'shippers' temperatures rising. "I am pretty dedicated to the idea that Meredith and Derek are to be together for good by the end of this season," Rhimes told us. "What's going to be interesting is to see how she gets her act together, and how they decide that... read more
It's Good to Be Scared | Grey's Anatomy | 12/7/2007
Episode Recap: Crash Into Me (Part Two) December 6, 2007What a night! Mer finally tells Derek that she doesn't want him to date other people and he goes and locks lips with Rose at the hospital! Shonda couldn't have planned that cliffhanger any better herself, because tonight's episode marks the last new episode available this month. All I can say is, I really hope that Derek doesn't choose Rose over Meredith. It's true, Mer was slow to open up to him, but how can he walk away from her now?... read more
Loose Ends | Grey's Anatomy | 11/23/2007
Hi, everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying some time off this week... ABC treated us to a brand new episode of Grey's Anatomy last night and I still need to catch up on the latest drama at Seattle Grace. So, feel free to post your thoughts here and I'll be sure to write up a full recap soon.Episode Recap: Crash Into You (Part One)Sorry for the delay, everyone! I wish I could have watched this episode sooner, but better late than never. So, let's get to recapping... Watching Cristina "dance... read more
Stars Come Out for WGA Rally | WGA Post-Strike Watch: News About Returning Shows | 11/21/2007
Hollywood's Walk of Fame took on a new meaning Nov. 20 as Writers Guild of America members marched down Hollywood Boulevard holding signs of solidarity and shouting, "Hey, hey! Ho, ho! Who's gonna write your TV show?!" Before the march commenced, Alicia Keys revved up the crowd by performing her songs "Go Ahead" and "No One" from atop a flatbed truck. "Without words, there are no songs," she said. "Without words, there are no stories. I'm here for your cause." Holding a banner at the front of... read more
Just Like Old Times | Grey's Anatomy | 11/16/2007
Episode Recap: "Forever Young" (November 15, 2007)Tonight, Bailey took charge and let the residents know there was a new boss in town, but she soon lost her drive when an old crush, Marcus (D.B. Woodside), appeared in the ER. So, while I was excited to see the old Bailey laying down the law early on, I was equally disappointed to see her turn to mush for a guy who obviously used her all throughout high school. And so we had our theme for the night---Seattle Grace is just like high... read more
Ask Matt | 11/9/2007
There is one aspect of the entire writers' strike I don't really understand. Following the arrival of Dana Delany, Desperate Housewives is enjoying a lot of positive buzz this fall. Or what about Private Practice ? the critical response hasn't been very good at all, and three million people have abandoned the series since its debut, but it's still the most-watched new drama on any network this fall. And then there's Dirty Sexy Money (the show I personally adore with the kind of passion I ... read more
Know When to Walk Away | Grey's Anatomy | 10/5/2007
Episode Recap: "Love/Addiction"Disbelief. That's how I would describe my reaction (and the look on Izzie's face), during the first five minutes of tonight's episode. George loves Izzie, that's all there is to it, and now he can't wait to share the news with Callie! It's almost unbelievable. Especially considering the lengths George went to prior to tonight just to avoid Izzie and any related talk about their recent indiscretion. Now it's almost like he can't wait to shout it out to the world!... read more
Ask Matt | 10/5/2007
OK, I'm just going to come out with this: I liked Private Practice. Despite all the tomatoes thrown at the show by critics, I found it entertaining and funny, with a dream cast. I realize that taste is subjective, and I can't be in agreement with the masses every time. What I don't accept is the idea that Practice is in some way completely different than or (god forbid) less than Grey's Anatomy. In fact, they're pretty much the same show. The title character has a romantic encounter with ... read more
Private Practice's McDonald on Taye, Kate and Leaving Broadway for TV | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 10/3/2007
She may be a newcomer to prime time, but Audra McDonald is already winning rave reviews from her costars. We speed-dialed the four-time Tony winner, who plays fertility specialist Dr. Naomi Bennett on Private Practice (tonight at 9 pm/ET, ABC), to talk about life after Broadway, replacing actress Merrin Dungey and her real-life relationship with sex symbol Taye Diggs. TVGuide.com: How is life on Private Practice these days?Audra McDonald: I don't know if it's fortunate or unfortunate for the... read more
Thursday-night TV: It's Back! | Roush Dispatch | 9/28/2007
Now that's what I like to see on TV's most overcrowded night: TV's top crime drama and TV's top medical soap back in fine form, the two most-awaited season premieres of the week delivering on the hype. And the icing on the cake? Another sensational episode of AMC's summer holdover Mad Men, the one show I never want to see end. I'm going to miss that one when it goes away in a few weeks. As much as I enjoy CSI and Grey's Anatomy, combatants of the highest and most satisfying order, they feel... read more
Nine Things You Don't Know about Grey's Chyler Leigh | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 9/27/2007
It was like déjà vu from the very first episode of Grey's Anatomy (premiering tonight at 9pm/ET, ABC). Late last season, Dr. Derek "McDreamy" Shepherd met a young babe, played by Chyler Leigh, in the Emerald City Bar. Though they flirted, this time he stopped short of showing her his bedside manner. And thank heavens ? the girl in question turned out to be Lexie Grey, Meredith's half sister and the newest addition to Seattle Grace's intern program. "We met with a lot of young actresses, but ... read more
Ask Matt | 9/3/2007
Like many fans, I was upset when ABC shelved Men in Trees to run other, inferior programming. In the meantime, I'd heard about the on-set romance and subsequent divorces that happened after Anne Heche and James Tupper became an item. Anne Heche's divorce seemed particularly nasty. The new season is starting soon and now I feel that this show has been poisoned for me. It's been so long since a new episode was on that I've lost interest, and while I don't want to begrudge Heche and Tupper's right... read more
Shonda Rhimes Breaks Her Silence About Isaiah! | Ausiello Report | 7/27/2007
I think that sneaky Shonda Rhimes tried to escape! Immediately following the press-tour panel for Private Practice, Rhimes — while stepping down from the dais — attempted to duck backstage before the gaggle stampede could swallow her up. There was just one problem: There was no backstage for her to head to. The black curtain she tried to penetrate was actually covering a wall. There was no way out. As a result, she was forced to answer direct questions about a topic that she has... read more