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Episode Recap: The Becoming | Grey's Anatomy | 5/9/2008
“It was not a good day,” according to Dr. Wyatt (Amy Madigan), but I’m inclined to disagree. While Meredith may be fooling herself into thinking she can accept that “Derek is with Rose,” Derek clearly got a dose of reality when he slept with Rose and found himself only thinking about Meredith. Cleary these two are meant to be together, but I have to admit, the longing and anticipation is driving me crazy! In truth though, the angst also creates some of my favorite... read more
Episode Recap: Piece of My Heart | Grey's Anatomy | 5/2/2008
“Reunited and it feels so good!” Yes, it was almost like old times when Addison showed up tonight. If she hadn’t had to spend so much time “catching up” on all of the soapy Seattle Grace details, it might have felt like she had never left. And I almost allowed myself to be tricked into thinking she might return to Washington when the Chief suggested he could start her paperwork (despite knowing that Private Practice is fully expected to return in the fall). So, I... read more
Grey's Anatomy's George and Izzie: Where Were We? | TV Show Previews | 4/18/2008
Our series of Grey's refreshers continues with a look at the highly controversial pairing of George and Izzie.The Couple: George (T.R. Knight) and Izzie (Katherine Heigl)Where They Were: From the beginning of the show, George and Izzie have always been there for each other, especially when an STD (the syph) or LVAD wire-cutting was involved. The real test in their friendship came after George's dad died. George was so messed up that he flew to Vegas to marry Callie, again proving he isn't the... read more
Celebs Speak Out on Hate | Today's Top Videos | 3/11/2008
In a recent video created for Logo, T.R. Knight, Janet Jackson and Ashanti are among the many celebs showing their support in a new anti-hate video, shortly after the much scrutinized murder of Lawrence King. King, only 15 years old, was found dead last month after a student allegedly shot him because he was gay.Your take: What are your thoughts on the PSA created in honor of Lawrence King? read more
Episode Recap: "Lay Your Hands on Me" | Grey's Anatomy | 1/11/2008
After a long absence, Grey's Anatomy returned tonight with what could be the last glimpse we have at Seattle Grace for a while...and they did not disappoint. In a change from the norm, Bailey talked us through tonight's episode and from the moment she stated, "God created man and it's been downhill ever since," we knew that it was going to be a night unlike any other.Derek and Mark started things off by taking what looked like a light-hearted nature walk through the woods. Their travels... read more
Grey's Star: Strike "Needs to Stop; Producers Need to Have a Heart" | WGA Post-Strike Watch: News About Returning Shows | 1/8/2008
The last new pre-strike episode of Grey's Anatomy airs this Thursday and cast member T.R. Knight just wants to go back to work. "It's gone on too long," Knight said at the Monday premiere of Grey's mate Katherine Heigl's 27 Dresses. "It needs to stop. [The producers] need to have a heart."Knight voiced concerns for the crew and others involved in the production whose salaries are no match for the actors, noting, "There are a lot of children that are being affected by the strike." Stressing how... read more
Downscaling of the Golden Globes "Very Sad" | Today's News: Our Take | 1/8/2008
As reported late Monday in our Strike Watch blog, the party of the year has been reduced to an hour-long press conference, which means a whole lotta corks are gonna go unpopped. "It's very sad that the [Golden Globes telecast] were canceled," T.R. Knight lamented at last night's premiere of Grey's mate Katherine Heigl's 27 Dresses. "We have a lot of friends who should be recognized. But it's just not the time right now." — Ben Katner with reporting by Bekah WrightIn our Strike Watch... 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
T.R. Knight Is Readying for a Wedding | Today's News: Our Take | 12/3/2007
Grey's Anatomy's George and Izzie may be at an impasse when it comes to their relationship, but in real life their portrayers soon will be walking down the aisle. When Katherine Heigl marries fiancé Josh Kelley, cast mate and best friend T.R. Knight will be standing up for the duo. On Sunday at the Trevor Project's 10th-annual Cracked Xmas event, Knight told reporters he'll be in Heigl's wedding party. "It's nice to be invited and be witness to it," he said of the nuptials. Though Knight... 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
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
The Chief Gets a New Girlfriend | Grey's Anatomy | 11/9/2007
Episode Recap: "Physical Attraction...Chemical Reaction" (November 8th, 2007)"Chemistry. Either you've got it, or you don't." And tonight, Gizzie fizzled! I thought it would bring me happiness to see this pairing finally come to an end, but it left me kind of sad instead. Here were two people who went to great lengths to be together, only to find that the thrill was gone, once the moment of truth came. And in the wake of all that drama, a marriage was destroyed and reputations have been... read more
Struck Out: Grey's Anatomy Cast Calls It Quits | Today's News: Our Take | 11/8/2007
The stars of Grey's Anatomy on Wednesday took their lunch breaks outside with picketers and told them they were just about finished shooting until the strike is resolved. "We're supposed to be going until the end of May," T.R. Knight noted, "and right now our last shooting day will be Tuesday or Wednesday." Added Sandra Oh: "This matter is way too important not only for our writers, but ultimately everyone who makes movies, everyone who makes entertainment here in this town and again for the... read more
A Gentleman's Evening | Grey's Anatomy | 11/2/2007
Episode Recap: "Kung Fu Fighting" (November 1st, 2007)Well, tonight wasn't exactly the evening I had anticipated at Seattle Grace, but it was still a fun night. The highlight of which, was every scene shared by Derek and Mark, as they tried to decipher what the Chief meant by "a gentleman's evening." It did sound dirty and with three eligible bachelors in attendance, it certainly had the potential to involve tassels. So, I can't help but wonder how it might have ended up, if Dr. Hahn had not... read more
We Made It Through This Day | Grey's Anatomy | 10/26/2007
Episode Recap: "Haunt You Everyday"Why should Izzie direct all of her questions to Bailey now? "Because she’s been sleeping with my husband," Callie announced, in that oh-so-matter-of-fact tone that bubbled up unexpectedly. And just like that, this episode was off and running!So, tonight was Halloween, and as we all know, freaky things tend to happen on this holiday — and weird happenings were not in short supply at Seattle Grace. First, there was the guy who sliced off his finger... read more
T.R. Knight Speaks Out About Ellen DeGeneres Controversy | TV Guide News Report | 10/22/2007
T.R. Knight knows what it’s like to be at the center of a media circus. The Grey’s Anatomy star, whose feud with former costar Isaiah Washington played out in the press, defended his beleaguered pal Ellen DeGeneres, currently embroiled in her own scandal. DeGeneres ignited a controversy last week after she sent her adopted dog Iggy to live with her hairdresser instead. After incurring the wrath of the adoption agency Mutts and Moms, the dog was placed with a new family. "I heard that... read more
Ask Matt | 10/22/2007
The thing that really annoys me about Private Practice is that every actor is well known already. In fact, many of them have already been leading men or leading ladies on their own TV shows! There won't be any surprise breakout stars with this series, like there were on Grey's Anatomy. Had anyone even heard of Ellen Pompeo, T.R. Knight, Chandra Wilson or Katherine Heigl before that show's first season? It's like we're watching a veteran actor's workshop or something with Private Practice, and... read more
Forgive and Forget | Grey's Anatomy | 10/19/2007
Episode Recap: "The Heart of the Matter""I forgive you." Did I hear that right? Callie, calmly telling George that he made a mistake by sleeping with Izzie, but that she was willing to forgive him because of their wedding vows? Thank god she changed her mind by the end of the episode, because I'm not sure I could have forgiven Callie for letting Gizzie off the hook so easily! Not after everything we've been through in this whole messy love triangle! Though something tells me we won't have... read more
Episode Recap: "Let the Truth Sting" | Grey's Anatomy | 10/12/2007
When the episode opened with Alex and Lexie checking each other out in the elevator, I thought we were going to see the two of them getting cozy tonight. That was so not the case. Instead, Alex got tied down with the "old intern," Dr. Norman Shales (Edward Herrmann), who meant well but managed to get in the way more than he helped. Sticking with the "old dog, new tricks" theme, Dr. Sloan and Dr. Webber decided to take their chances with a radical procedure in order to prove that they still had... read more
T.R. Knight Urges Dignity and Respect for Gays | Today's News: Our Take | 10/9/2007
Today — as in on the exact one-year anniversary of the on-set fracas that ultimately led T.R. Knight to come out of the closet — GLAAD premiered a video PSA (watch it here) in which the Grey's Anatomy star asks people to treat gays and transgenders with "dignity and respect," and to listen when a loved one decides to come forth with their orientation. Echoing the theme for the GLAAD initiative, Knight asks you to "Be an ally... and a friend." Or, if you are The Breakfast Club's... 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
Adjust Your Expectations | Grey's Anatomy | 9/28/2007
Episode Recap: "A Change is Gonna Come"Watching the season premiere tonight was like welcoming an old friend back into your home. It was so easy to slip back into Grey's world and get caught up in all of the amazing moments that make this show so much fun to watch. And while I expected the night to start off on a somber note (by addressing the Cristina/Burke fallout), I was pleasantly surprised by the way the attendees paid tribute to Bailey, by giving their new interns the same exact first-day... read more
T.R. Knight Talks to Ellen About Dating Life | TV Guide News Report | 9/27/2007
T.R. Knight opened up to Ellen DeGeneres about his love life and BFF Katherine Heigl during his appearance on her talk show today.The Grey’s Anatomy star turned to the daytime host last year after he felt forced to come out following a scuffle on the set involving a href="http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/isaiah-washingtonIsaiah Washington. “I feel I’ve learned so much this past year, so yeah, that changes you,” Knight tells DeGeneres. “But as far as the dating,... read more
At the Emmys: Debra Messing, Grey's Stars Get Ready | TV Guide News Report | 9/16/2007
Debra Messing took a break from her prepping for Sunday night's Emmy Awards to toast the opening of Frederic Fekkai's new salon and celebrate The Starter Wife's 10 nominations. She came straight to the Gersh Agency party from Kate Somerville's Emmy Gifting Suite where she had received an "Ultimate Kate facial." In honor of her nomination she wore a dress from The Starter Wife. For the Will & Grace alumna, Emmy prepping is almost like a second job. "Oh my goodness, it's head-to-toe prepping.... read more
Grey's T.R. Has "Nothing to Say" as "Anniversary" Nears | Today's News: Our Take | 9/6/2007
Speaking to the Los Angeles Times, T.R. Knight sought to put to rest, once and for all, the controversy which has consumed the Grey's Anatomy set for nearly a year and led him out of the closet. Though Isaiah Washington has used multiple forums to offer his take on the October 2006 on-set scrape, Knight says, "I have nothing, absolutely nothing to say about it. With all due respect, I haven't said much at all, but I have said some, and I don't need to say more.... 'Cause it's August of '07....... read more
ABC Exec Calls NBC "Clueless or Stupid" About Isaiah | TV Guide News Report | 7/25/2007
ABC entertainment president Stephen McPherson says his counterpart at NBC, Ben Silverman, was either "clueless or stupid" in his remarks about hiring Isaiah Washington for a role on Bionic Woman.Silverman, in one of his first acts as the new cochairman of NBC's entertainment division, swooped up Washington for a six-episode stint on his network's new series after ABC decided not to keep the actor on Grey's Anatomy. ABC's decision was largely based on Washington's on-set use of a homophobic slur... read more
Ask Matt | 7/20/2007
I was becoming increasingly excited for the new Bionic Woman series. I was a latecomer to Battlestar Galactica and was l read more
Lights Out at the Emmys | Roush Dispatch | 7/19/2007
Remember how Charlie Brown used to end up on his back every time he went to kick the football after Lucy pulled it away? Well, that was me, in the pre-dawn of Thursday morning at the TV Academy building in North Hollywood, as the first Emmy category (for best drama series) was read aloud. Amid a gaggle of impatient media crews and anxious publicists, I once again felt sucker-punched by the cluelessly inexplicable whims of the Emmy nomination process. (Go here for a list of nominees.)The... read more
Ask Ausiello | 7/11/2007
I am in desperate need of some Grey's Anatomy scoop: What will happen to George and Callie's relationship? Please tell m read more
Isaiah Washington Says Patrick Dempsey Agrees T.R. Knight Should Be Fired | Today's News: Our Take | 6/25/2007
Sorry, Heigl: he's still not not speaking. Though Isaiah Washington says he is "trying real hard not to incite an unnecessary war" among his former Grey's Anatomy cast mates, he has given a new interview in which he propels a claim that T.R. Knight is as much to blame for the aftermath of the October 9 on-set fracas. Washington even says that no less than "McDreamy" would concur. Positing that Knight had been "very tactical" in seeking to get Washington — if not Patrick Dempsey, as well... read more
Isaiah Washington: Grey's "Fired the Wrong Guy" | Today's News: Our Take | 6/21/2007
This story has more wrinkles than Abe Vigoda. In a candid interview with the Houston Chronicle, Isaiah Washington says, "They fired the wrong guy," positing that contrary to popular belief, the anti-gay slur he spewed during the infamous on-set row with Patrick Dempsey was not aimed squarely at T.R. Knight, though the now-out Grey's Anatomy cast member has said that it was. "That's a lie," Washington says, suggesting that Knight was the one responsible for creating a negative workplace... read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 6/21/2007
On the CW's Smallville, John Glover plays the scheming and sexy Lionel Luthor. But this summer he's taking a break from read more
Isaiah Washington: "I'm Saddened by the Outcome" | Today's News: Our Take | 6/13/2007
Isaiah Washington is "saddened by the outcome" of events started last fall that led to him being let go by Grey's Anatomy. Echoing that which his rep told Ausiello last Friday, Washington tells Entertainment Weekly, "I did everything that the producers and the network asked me to do.... I thought that was going to speak for my future at Grey's, but apparently that wasn't the same vision [they] had for me."Washington doesn't shed light on Grey'screator Shonda Rhimes' personal take on the sitch... read more
Ask Ausiello | 6/6/2007
I heard yesterday that T.R. Knight will not be returning to Grey's Anatomy next season! What the frak?! read more
Ask Matt | 6/4/2007
One of the things I liked best about Grey's Anatomy last year were the friendships. I liked the George-Burke friendship read more
Isaiah's PSA Debuts During Tonight's Grey's | Today's News: Our Take | 5/24/2007
As previously detailed in the TV Guide News Report, Isaiah Washington's mea-culpa public-service announcement on behalf of GLAAD and GLSEN is ready to roll. Produced in 20- and 30-second versions, the spot will get its first airing tonight during a two-hour block of Grey's Anatomy repeats. Per GLAAD, the script reads as follows:"Words have power. The power to express love, happiness and joy. They also have the power to heal. When you use words that demean a person because of their sexual... read more
Ask Ausiello | 5/23/2007
I cannot believe George of all people failed his intern exam on Grey's Anatomy! Is T.R. Knight leaving the show? read more
Grey's Boss on "Gizzie," the Dark Finale and Next Fall | Today's News: Our Take | 5/18/2007
In a comprehensive blog entry dissecting Thursday's season finale, Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes heads off viewer laments that happy endings were in short supply for the Seattle Gracers. First explaining that the season gone by was "about most of all... the idea [that] 'having it all' is a myth," Rhimes goes on to say, "I did my level best to burn it all down... to the ground so that we can have a place to build from next season. But next season... oh, next season is all about the fun... read more
T.R. Knight Feels Very "Blue" About Grey's Incident | Today's News: Our Take | 5/18/2007
In his sit-down with The Advocate (hitting newsstands June 19), Grey's Anatomy's T.R. Knight not-quite-artfully dodges pointed questions about the fallout (or lack thereof) of the October 2006 on-set incident that urged him out of the closet, painted cast mate Isaiah Washington as a homophobe and left many waiting for significant repercussions at the hand of series creator Shonda Rhimes. An excerpt obtained by AfterElton.com: "When asked if Washington had apologized to him personally, Knight... read more
May 17, 2007: Didn't We Almost Have It All | Grey's Anatomy | 5/18/2007
I can't decide what I was most surprised about since I thought there were multiple shockers in this season's finale episode. So I will make a list of things that I did not see coming:— I did not expect Burke to call off the wedding. If anyone was going to put a stop to it, I thought it would've been Cristina. Apparently, Burke could tell Cristina just wasn't ready.— I did not expect George to be the only intern that didn't pass the exam. Alex would've been more predictable.— I... read more
T.R. Knight Braves an Out(rageous) One-night Stand | Today's News: Our Take | 5/17/2007
T.R. Knight returns to his New York theater roots when he drops by the live off-Broadway variety show Creation Nation on May 23. In addition to sketches and stand-up, the evening will feature an up-close-and-personal interview with the small-screen star, who definitely has a lot to dish about. "We're incredibly irreverent and poke fun at everything," says the show's star and cocreator, Billy Eichner. "And since we're not on TV and we don't even tape the show, celebrities often say things that... read more
Ask Ausiello | 5/16/2007
I read that T.R. Knight is leaving Grey's Anatomy. Noooooo! Please tell me this isn't true. read more
T.R. Knight "Definitely Happy" He's Openly Gay | Today's News: Our Take | 5/11/2007
Although T.R. Knight seemed comfortable and confident when he publicly revealed that he was gay last October, the Grey's Anatomy star in fact didn't receive unanimous support for his brave decision. According to an interview in the June 19 issue of The Advocate, while his friends were supportive, others advised him against coming out so soon after the on-set kerfuffle involving Isaiah Washington, saying, "Don't do it. Don't do it now." But Knight was undeterred. "I could have retreated," he... read more
May 10, 2007: Testing 1-2-3 | Grey's Anatomy | 5/11/2007
How many of you were sitting there waiting for somebody to ask Addison how L.A. was? Almost the entire hour went by and Sloan finally asked her: "How was L.A.?" Addison replied with, "L.A. was different." And different would be the perfect way to describe the opinions expressed in the comments section last week. I thank you for your honesty, but most importantly, for respecting the opinions of others (including mine). Hey, different strokes for different folks, right? Now, onto this... read more
May 3, 2007: The Other Side of This Life | Grey's Anatomy | 5/4/2007
Raise your hand if you're already hooked. Shonda, you have just sold me on Grey's 2.0, or what you are currently planning on calling it: Private Practice. I can't imagine ABC not picking the show up for the fall. To make this easier for me to write, but more importantly, to give it a more reader-friendly approach, I'd like to split this in two. I'll get to my comments on the very well-executed Kate Walsh pilot later. First, let's talk about Grey's...I. GREY'S ANATOMYWhen I heard that Meredith... read more
April 26, 2007: Desire | Grey's Anatomy | 4/27/2007
This episode effectively set the tone for next week's two-hour spin-off that will establish Kate Walsh's potential new series wherein Addison skips town for L.A. after getting Sleepless in Seattle. Poor gal couldn't get a break. First, McSteamy tells her he broke their no-sex agreement because he figured out that he wasn't the one for her (it didn't help when he saw Addison and Alex come out of the closet in more ways than one). Then, just when she figured she had a new boy toy after their... read more
April 19, 2007: Time After Time | Grey's Anatomy | 4/20/2007
After a four-week wait, I was totally psyched to finally see a new episode of Grey's. I woke up in such a good mood Thursday morning since I was finally able to put away my Pepto-Bismol the night before (like a lot of you, I’ve been suffering from a bad case of Sanjayarrhea). So I was not disappointed in this "past coming back to haunt you"-focused episode — especially how they handled the Izzie/George awkwardness (I'll get to that recent past situation in a bit). First things first:... read more
Grey's Wins GLAAD Award: The Red-carpet Buzz | Today's News: Our Take | 4/16/2007
ABC scored a (most fetching) hat trick on Saturday as Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty and Brothers & Sisters each were honored with GLAAD Media Awards, in the outstanding indvidual episode (for "Where the Boys Are," the one filmed right before the on-set kerfuffle), comedy and drama series categories, respectively. T.R. Knight opened the show by saying, "I am angry at the inequality we face every day. I hope to turn my anger into action. One of my actions is to be here to celebrate GLAAD's... read more
March 22, 2007: My Favorite Mistake | Grey's Anatomy | 3/23/2007
Last week, I was glad to discover that I was not alone in my "thumbs down" feelings about George and Izzie hooking up. Seemed like no matter whom I spoke to about it, and as evidenced by the majority of the comments here, the overall reaction was "ick!" So I was happy to see the word "mistake" included in the title of this week's episode. I got my wish that George wasn't going to remember any of it. Initially. Great "Ohmygod, I left my baby on the bus!" moment tonight when the hungover George... read more
March 15, 2007: Scars and Souvenirs | Grey's Anatomy | 3/16/2007
When Michael Ausiello teased us that one of six possible plot twists would happen in tonight's episode, I was oh-so-hoping it wasn't going to be the "Izzie and George will hook up" option. Ugh! Not that I myself haven't done stupid things while being overly intoxicated — haven't we all? Well... if the two best friends had to end up naked in the same bed (we don't yet have actual evidence that any sexual acts occurred), I'm just glad alcohol was involved. Will either of them remember the... read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 3/14/2007
It's Sunday, and on a stylish strip of Hollywood's Melrose Avenue, Elizabeth Reaser has her choice of two popular coffee read more
February 22, 2007: Some Kind of Miracle | Grey's Anatomy | 2/23/2007
Where do I start? First, a little self-indulgence. This magnificent episode — part three of a three-parter – aired on my birthday. So, Shonda darlin', thanks for the beyond-awesome birthday present! OK, enough of that. How fabulous was tonight? We knew in our hearts that Meredith would live. I enjoyed reading the plethora of comments the last few weeks, some predicting that "if Meredith dies, maybe she'll continue as narrator à la Mary Alice on Desperate Housewives?” Nope.... read more
February 15, 2007: Drowning on Dry Land | Grey's Anatomy | 2/16/2007
I don't know about you, but it seems like all I've thought about all week is Meredith floating in the water. Oh, sure, Anna Nicole entered my thoughts. Idol mania is starting up again. Oscar fever is abounding. But I just could not get that little girl's face — her blank stare — out of my mind. Are you with me here? Oh. My. God. I fricking love this show. Let’s first talk about that ending! After Michael Ausiello and others let the cat out of the bag that Denny (Jeffrey Dean... read more
Grey's Cast Involved in Grammys Bash Clash | Today's News: Our Take | 2/12/2007
Sources tell the New York Post's Page Six that at a Friday pre-Grammys soiree fronted by Rolling Stone and Justin Timberlake, Grey's Anatomy cast members T.R. Knight, Kate Walsh and Sara Ramirez were chilling in the VIP section when a bodyguard for Sean Combs told them to vacate their table, and thus make room for Puffy's posse. "This guy... started demanding, 'Get out! Get out now! Move it!' T.R. was furious," an eyewitness tells the paper, adding, "I don't think Puffy knew who T.R. was."... read more
February 1, 2007: Wishin' and Hopin' | Grey's Anatomy | 2/2/2007
I enjoyed reading everyone's predictions last week regarding whether Cristina would say yes to Burke and whether Callie would say yes to George. I loved that we got one answer right away and the other one at the very end — George and Callie had gotten hitched in Las Vegas and Cristina gave Burke a "yes" under one condition: "I'm not wearing a ring." When Cristina put the ring on the counter at the end and told Burke: "I don't do rings," I was thinking she was rejecting his proposal —... read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 2/1/2007
Isaiah Washington might be more of a foot-in-the-mouth hothead than a homophobe, but gay groups aren't letting the Grey' read more
February 1, 2007: Ben Franklin | Kate's Office Blog | 1/31/2007
Hello, this is Kate Flannery, the boozy redhead from the best show on TV, The Office. OK, maybe not the best show, but the best ensemble of a comedy series, according to the Screen Actors Guild. We won, fans. We won, and itfeels good and crazy, and I'm sore. (That award weighs 35 pounds!)I am here to talk about "Ben Franklin," the episode airing this week. There is a shower for Phyllis, but the big news is... Meredith yells at Angela!!!!! A new moody Meredith moment. Can you say alcoholic? I... read more
Ask Ausiello | 1/31/2007
There's a rumor going around that T.R. Knight wants off of Grey's Anatomy. Is it true? read more
January 25, 2007: Great Expectations | Grey's Anatomy | 1/26/2007
After seeing the coming attractions last week, in which the announcer emphasized the "last five minutes," I had — just like the title of tonight's episode — "Great Expectations," and I was not disappointed. Two of our favorite gals were proposed to simultaneously, thanks to effective editing, and neither of them gave their answers... at least, not until next week. Will Cristina say yes to Burke? Will Callie say yes to George? Can't see why either of them would say no. But the last... read more
Ask Matt | 1/26/2007
Love your column! (And I don't think you're sexist!) I'm sure you'll get lots of comments about T.R. Knight's performanc read more
In Praise of Dwight Schrute | Roush Dispatch | 1/19/2007
Now there's a line I never imagined I'd find myself typing: "In Praise of Dwight Schrute." Before I explain further, can I just say: How awesome are Thursday nights this season?This week, I truly needed escapism (I have a number of friends who are directly affected by the Time Inc. cutbacks that were announced Thursday, a very sad development for a very battered business), so I opted to watch the ABC lineup in more or less real time, and was richly rewarded.First, Ugly Betty. Sheer delight.... read more
January 18, 2007: Six Days, Part 2 | Grey's Anatomy | 1/19/2007
How many of you were a complete mess while watching this episode, like I was? Out. Of. Control. Hey — it's not a shocker when Grey's Anatomy makes you cry — I'm used to getting teary-eyed at least once per episode. But multiple times throughout the hour — that only happens once or twice per season for me. Wow. Can someone please give T.R. Knight an Emmy, Golden Globe or SAG nomination? To the best of my knowledge, he has never been individually nominated for any TV acting award,... read more
Isaiah Washington Speaks: "I've Asked for Help" | Ausiello Report | 1/19/2007
And the plot thickens. Isaiah Washington just released the following statement: "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... read more
GLAAD Understandably Unhappy with Grey's Star | Today's News: Our Take | 1/18/2007
Grey's Anatomy loudmouth Isaiah Washington did himself so much more harm than good by declaring backstage at the Golden Globes that he never called gay costar T.R. Knight the F-word. Not long after Knight went on Ellen to call his cast mate out as a liar, GLAAD issued a statement explaining that when Washington "uses this kind of anti-gay slur — whether on set or in front of the press — it does more than create a hostile [work] environment. It also feeds a climate of hatred and... read more
T.R. Knight: Isaiah Lied at the Globes | Today's News: Our Take | 1/17/2007
In his first one-on-one interview since the early-October incident on the Grey's Anatomy set, and since he publicly came out, T.R. Knight reveals on Wednesday's The Ellen DeGeneres Show that cast mate Isaiah Washington was (badly) lying at Monday night's Golden Globes.Recalling Washington's original verbal clash with Patrick Dempsey, Knight says the former "referred to me as a f----t," and loud enough for everyone to overhear. "I could've just let it slide and not said anything," Knight tells... read more
Ask Ausiello | 1/17/2007
Hey, Michael, were you in the press room when Isaiah Washington hijacked the microphone and said, "I did not call T.R. K read more
Grey's Star: Isaiah Washington Needs to F'ing Zip It | Today's News: Our Take | 1/16/2007
Isaiah Washington, who backstage at the Golden Globes made some sort of bid to set the record straight about what he did or did not call T.R. Knight during the infamous October on-set fracas, may have only dug himself in deeper — at the very least with another Grey's Anatomy cast mate, Katherine Heigl. Speaking to Access Hollywood after his latest spiel, Washington reiterated, "There is no way I could do anything so vile" as calling another person the F-word.Heigl, though, says... read more
January 11, 2007: Six Days, Part 1 | Grey's Anatomy | 1/12/2007
The title of tonight's episode was "Six Days." But it's been a long six weeks since we've had the privilege of a new episode. I've missed my Grey Thursdays. Do you agree with me that it was worth the wait? First things first — it's about frickin' time Izzie deposited that check! I loved George saying to her, after the check fell off the fridge yet again: "I just dropped 8.7 million dollars on the floor. You need to deposit that check!" I imagined hearing millions of homes screaming: "Yes!"... read more
Who's the Sexiest Gay of All? | Today's News: Our Take | 12/5/2006
Does Melissa Etheridge have it all over Ellen? Does Doogie put Lance to shame? Bravo's OUTzoneTV.com broadband channel is launching a poll on Friday, Dec. 8, seeking to crown the "Sexiest Gay Celebrity of 2007." In addition to the aforementioned foursome, nominees include Project Runway's Tim Gunn, filmmaker Pedro Almodovar, Scissor Sisters' Jake Shears, Shortbus driver John Cameron Mitchell, decorator-to-Oprah Nate Berkus, former Bassmaster Reichen Lehmkuhl, Portia de Rossi, and... read more
November 30, 2006: Don't Stand So Close to Me | Grey's Anatomy | 12/1/2006
Last season, back in April, I made a comment that I was officially old since Mare Winningham was playing a soon-to-be grandmother. That's because, even though I know she was Oscar-nominated for Georgia, I will always think of Mare as Wendy, the gal that Billy (Rob Lowe) discovered was wearing a girdle in St. Elmo's Fire. Are you with me here? But it was good to see her back tonight as Susan Grey, the current wife of Meredith's dad, Thatcher, and the timing made sense since Susan and Thatcher's... read more
Ask Matt | 12/1/2006
With T.R. Knight coming out, wouldn't it be great if his Grey's Anatomy character, George, came out, too? That would exp read more
November 23, 2006: From a Whisper to a Scream | Grey's Anatomy | 11/24/2006
Hours after the effects of the tryptophan from the fabulous Thanksgiving dinner I had with friends wore off, I gave thanks for a new episode of Grey's. This episode was anything but a turkey. How many of you were screaming "yes!" to the TV as soon as you heard Sandra Oh's voice in the opening narration rather than Ellen Pompeo's? Not that I dislike Meredith Grey being the show's narrator — it is called Grey’s Anatomy. But it's a nice diversion when someone else takes over for a... read more
November 16, 2006: Staring at the Sun | Grey's Anatomy | 11/17/2006
The three words that kept going through my head while watching this episode were, "It's about time...."— It's about time... that someone (George) noticed that Cristina's been covering for Burke's shaky hand.— It's about time... that Meredith stopped being dark and twisty and started having a more positive outlook on life.— It's about time... that Alex kissed Izzie again. Even though she wasn't ready for it, it got her mind off her mourning.— It's about time... that Richard... read more
Ask Matt | 11/17/2006
What is all the hubbub about Harriet on Studio 60 bashing gays, when Sarah Paulson is gay? Not that I knew that before I read more
November 9, 2006: Where the Boys Are | Grey's Anatomy | 11/10/2006
Somehow I knew the guys' camping trip was going to be a disaster. But at least it was a learning experience for everyone. George figured out that Burke's got a shaky hand and Callie slept with Sloan (thanks to Alex's big mouth). Alex learned that George has quite a temper. Webber discovered that bartender Joe (Steven W. Bailey) is in a loving relationship with a man named Walter (Jack Yang), which made Webber miss his wife Adele. Walter learned to never again go on a camping trip with straight... read more
November 2, 2006: Let the Angels Commit | Grey's Anatomy | 11/3/2006
I bet all you Meredith-haters screamed "Yes!" when Cristina said: "Everything is not about you, Meredith." I would've laughed harder had they not used it in the coming attractions and promos, but either way, that was a good line regardless of how you feel about Meredith. I personally enjoyed Meredith tonight in this commitment-themed episode — especially in the closing scene when she finished Derek's sentence by suggesting he "take some space" and clear his head, as if she understood,... read more
Grey's Boss Diagnoses Recast Talk as "Ridiculous" | Today's News: Our Take | 10/25/2006
As part of a People article in which Grey's Anatomy's Isaiah Washington expresses his "sincere regret" and "unfortunate use of words" during an Oct. 9 on-set tussle involving cast mates Patrick Dempsey and T.R. Knight (the latter of whom subsequently came out as gay), series creator Shonda Rhimes rebuffs talk that Washington will be replaced in the role of Burke. (ER alum Eriq La Salle was a name frequently mentioned amid the murmurings.) "I found [those rumors] not only ridiculous but... read more
October 19, 2006: Oh, the Guilt | Grey's Anatomy | 10/20/2006
As the episode's title hinted, overcoming guilt was certainly the ongoing theme tonight. The person most affected by her surrounding friends and fellow doctors was Izzie. My favorite two "Izzie influencers" were Burke and Webber. They both FTF'd her (Friends Tell Friends) — first Burke told her: "You quit. You quit being a surgeon. You have two good hands and you aren't using them. Feel guilty about that." And then I thought it was quite effective when Webber, trying to make Izzie feel... read more
Grey's Big Gay Twist | Ausiello Report | 10/19/2006
This explains his blue 'do at the Tonys.T.R. Knight confirmed to People this afternoon that rumors about his sexual orientation have not been greatly exaggerated. "I guess there have been a few questions about my sexuality, and I'd like to quiet any unnecessary rumors that may be out there," he said in a statement. "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me." One has to wonder whether his coming out was prompted by... read more
Anatomy Star: Yep, I'm Grey. Er, I Mean Gay. | Today's News: Our Take | 10/19/2006
Hedging that "there have been a few questions about my sexuality," Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight has issued an exclusive statement to People setting the record straight, as it weren't. "I'd like to quiet any unncessary rumors that may be out there," he says. "While I prefer to keep my personal life private, I hope the fact that I'm gay isn't the most interesting part of me."Speaking purely for myself, the most interesting part of me is detailed on my MySpace page.Read more about T.R. Knight's... read more
October 12, 2006: What I Am | Grey's Anatomy | 10/13/2006
The very best episodes of Grey's Anatomy make you laugh and cry all at once, and this was one of those. Seconds after I was crying while watching Izzie listen to Denny's phone message to his parents, I laughed out loud at Callie propositioning McSteamy. All together now: Shut up! Mark Sloan aka McSteamy to Callie: "Can I buy you a drink?" Callie: "Only if you have it delivered to my hotel room," as she walks out of the bar, then turns around all sexy: "You comin'?" You go, girl! She breaks it... read more
October 5, 2006: Sometimes a Fantasy | Grey's Anatomy | 10/6/2006
As the title of the episode indicates, "Sometimes a Fantasy" is an effective way to open an episode of this show. So funny to see the three of them (supposedly) naked in bed together — smiling Meredith in the middle of Finn and Derek. This dating thing was a nice way for Ellen Pompeo to finally get a chance to show off that smile of hers, after several seasons of sorrow. I liked seeing Meredith as a giddy girl declaring that "Dating is fun!" and telling Derek and then Finn: "I had a dream... read more
September 28, 2006: I Am a Tree | Grey's Anatomy | 9/29/2006
First of all, how exciting was the news last Friday morning that Grey's beat CSI in the ratings? Never thought it would happen since CSI has been such a juggernaut ever since it moved to Thursdays from Fridays years ago. CSI (along with Survivor) caused CBS to take away the "Must-see TV" title away from NBC as far as Thursdays were concerned. CSI for me has always stood for Can't Seem Interested or Can't Stand It (and before a bunch of you tell me you like both shows, that's fine – I'm... read more
September 21, 2006: Time Has Come Today | Grey's Anatomy | 9/22/2006
I f---ing love this show. There -- I said it. And to use the title of the episode, "Time Has Come Today" for all us Grey's fans to rejoice -- we finally saw our season premiere! I want to say right away that I really enjoyed all the flashbacks -- and not flashbacks to scenes we've already witnessed ("previously on Grey's Anatomy"). It had a sort of Lost feel to it with the backstories -- not completely Lost-like since most of the scenes were things they've alluded to before, but it was great to... read more
Fans Make House, Grey's Big Winners | Today's News: Our Take | 9/13/2006
Fox's House was named outstanding drama series, and Hugh Laurie was crowned best drama actor, in the first annual MediaVillage TV Fan Awards, which were based on online voting at Jack Myers MediaVillage.com. Other winners include The Office (best comedy), Veronica Mars' Kristen Bell (drama actress), Grey's Anatomy's T.R. Knight and Sandra Oh (in supporting categories), and Scrubs' Zach Braff and Gilmore Girls' Lauren Graham (as comedy leads). read more
Ask Matt | 6/23/2006
Recently I was looking at a picture of Chandra Wilson in a magazine, and I was struck by how beautiful read more
Ask Matt | 5/19/2006
I'm a bit confused. Everyone's predicting that Lost's Terry O'Quinn (John Locke) will get an Emmy nomination for read more
Upfront Prattle: Lost, 24, Star Trek and More! | Ausiello Report | 5/17/2006
Here are some scoopy (and slightly-spoilerish) highlights from my recent Upfront adventures. At ABC's after party yesterday, a little birdie told me that there was a reason Lost baddie Michael Emerson (Henry Gale) made the trek to New York with the rest of the cast to shmooze with advertisers: He's returning next season as a series regular. 24's Kim Raver — now one of the stars of ABC's new drama The Nine — had this to say about Monday's two-hour finale: "It is unbelievable, and it... read more
The Watercooler | 3/13/2006
Grey's AnatomyThe real test to determine whether an actor is doing an effective job is not just how well t read more
Ask Matt | 3/3/2006
I don't see why so many Grey's Anatomy fans dislike Mere read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 2/24/2006
Ellen Pompeo of ABC's red-hot read more
The Watercooler | 2/13/2006
Grey's AnatomyLet me get this out of the way. Best line of 2006 so far, of any show I watch, was definitely Ba read more
Ask Matt | 1/30/2006
I know that Sandra Oh and Patrick Dempsey are getting all the award nominations for Grey's Anatomy, read more
The Watercooler | 1/23/2006
Grey's AnatomyI loved tonight's episode, and I'm not lying, unlike everyone on the show. Meredith's closing read more
The Watercooler | 1/17/2006
Grey's AnatomyFirst of all, I was so happy they finally played the opening theme song again. Admit it ? read more
Roush Dispatch | 10/31/2005
One of the happier surprises of this TV season has been my deepening crush on read more