Grey’s Anatomy

“I could kick your ass right now. Are you letting him go? Derek Christopher Shepherd? Are you letting him go?” – Addison

Exactly. That’s exactly right. Whether you are a die hard Meredith and Derek fan or not, you have to admit Addison has a point.

This was a really good episode. Maybe it was because of all the fun one liners, or maybe it was because no one was really whiny, or maybe it was because of Addison being back. I think it was the whole combination that made for a very enjoyable episode of Grey’s Anatomy.

As far as plot goes, we didn’t move forward too terribly much so let’s discuss by topic.

1) It took Addison to point out that Callie and Hahn were coming across as more than just friends. Paranoid by this question, Callie asks Cristina and Meredith if people ever assume they are lesbians. Meredith replies with probably my favorite line of the night, “No way. We screw boys like whores on tequila.” HA! Loved it. So to prove that she likes boys, Callie hooked up with Mark at the end of the episode. I’m sure you caught that Hahn didn’t seem pleased.
2) Speaking of Hahn – I don’t like her. She does seem overly harsh with Cristiana, but I don’t know what it is about her – I just don’t like her. I wonder how the whole Callie/Hahn thing will shake out?
3) Meredith and Derek worked on their clinical trial and in the end, their patient died. In the middle of the case, Meredith stopped by her shrink to talk about Derek. I think this is progress.
4) Izzie may have gotten her groove back. I love that she acknowledged that she had only been trying to be Cristina or be something she wasn’t and that she needed to figure out who she is.
5) George was laughing and having fun with the other interns. Good for him. I was sick of sad sack George.
6) Bailey didn’t get much screen time but when she did we finally learned that Tucker did move out. Who is she going to lean on when Addison goes back to LA?
7) Speaking of Addison – can she stay? Please? Pretty please. Don’t send her back to her “messy single life” in LA. Does anyone really need to see her on Private Practice all that much?

Oh yeah - Rebecca showed up, said she was pregnant, but Izzie learned that she isn’t really pregnant. All aboard the crazy train!

What did you think?

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Before we discuss, I have to say I am so glad regular TV is back! And you know I love me some Lost and Ugly Betty, too. It was almost more TV than a poor girl could take for one night.

Is Grey’s of yesterseason back? It felt that way to me. I’ve only heard two other opinions on it so far – my mother said she had a hard time “getting into the episode” and my friend Liesa said she loved it. I’m anxious to hear what the rest of you thought.

The surgical contest was awesome. It finally brought back a little fun to what had become the gloomy, doomy Seattle Grace. Cristina was of course hyper competitive, so was Alex and Izzie. Meredith ended up winning it, but even more interesting was she was inspired by her brain tumor patient to start a clinical research study. Good for her. And speaking of good for her – she’s in therapy! Was anyone else muttering to themselves, “It’s about damn time” when they showed her on the couch? Maybe that was just me.

I liked Izzie in this episode, too. She was trying to find her good instincts again and she is always fun to watch with patients. Cheech Marin turned in a very good performance as her completely fine patient that underwent $120,000 worth of tests so Izzie could win the contest and/or get her instincts back. I’m very pleased that we have moved on from the George/Izzie debacle. (I know some of you wanted them together, but you have to admit, it ended up just being one big ole hot mess).

George finally recognizes his whininess as Lexie struggles to get him to stay in their “crapartment.” But, I do have to admit, it was always kind of fun to see Meredith, Izzie, George and Alex under the same roof. Alex didn’t get much face time last night, but it looks like his turn is coming up next week. Along with the return of Addison. YEA!

Side note – are they setting up a little relationship for Callie and Hahn? Hmm….Maybe they are just pals, but who knows. Speaking of pals - how cute is the little bromance between Derek and McSteamy? LOVE IT. And Meredith and Derek being apart didn’t really phase me, what about you? More Baiely, please and I’ll be a happy camper. Thoughts?

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So we’ve heard some of the rumors, seen the promos, wondered, discussed and here we are – a few hours from a new episode of Grey’s Anatomy. I think I’m with most people who are cautiously optimistic that the show will get back on track. TV Guide let series creator Shonda Rhimes post an item on their site about what’s coming up in the next few episodes of the show. Here’s what she has to say:

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, secretly, I like to pretend I’m Gayle King because Gayle is the person who makes Oprah laugh, and who doesn’t want to be the one to do that? Also, I secretly wanna be Angelina Jolie. Because of the babies and the Brad and the fabulousness, but I don’t have the legs…. I lost my point. My point is that Oprah would say I have renewed my spirit or something very sage like that. For me, that means I’m starting to enjoy this again. Really enjoy this. Feel the rich possibilities.
So this season — Grey’s Anatomy, Season 4, Part 2 — is the season of hope. For Meredith and Derek. For Izzie. For George. For Bailey. For Callie. Hopeful things are happening. Meredith and Derek are going to get together for good. That’s right. For good. Now, if you think I’m going to tell you how it will happen, you’re crazy. ’Cause it is yummy stuff. It is special. I spent a lot of nights lying in bed awake thinking about this.
These characters are my friends. They are people I know well who happen to live inside my head. I worry about their shortcomings and I celebrate their victories and I so, so want them to be happy. But more than happy, I want them to be brave. These episodes are about bravery. No ferry boats crash, no bombs explode. No one we love dies. But still, Meredith and Derek getting together — how they get together — is about bravery.
Alex is going to have to be brave, too. Because things are coming to a head with the woman we know as Ava/Jane Doe/Rebecca. And when it is over, he’s never going to be the same. Cristina’s struggling with the loss of Burke and what that means for her surgical career. She’s going to do some things we have never seen Cristina Yang do. Izzie’s already been through hell, and she’s coming out the other side. George is growing up, becoming the man worthy of having Bailey’s son named after him. Callie, Erica and Mark are going to go through some changes that might surprise you. Bailey struggles to fix her marriage. The Chief makes a play for the woman he loves.
A lot happens in these five episodes. And it all ends with a kiss. A good kiss. A great kiss. A kiss so good it makes us lean into our televisions. A kiss we never saw coming. Oh, it’s a major kiss. As Derek would tell us, “I’m all about the kissing. More kissing, I say.” It’s that kind of a kiss.
I can’t tell you who’s going to be doing the kissing. That’s not how I roll. You’ll just have to watch and see.

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Can’t wait! (and also can’t wait for Ugly Betty and Lost!)

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We’re finally approaching what many television fans thought would never happen – the return of original first run TV this season! Some shows have already started back with a bang (How I Met Your Mother), some are coming back this weekend (Desperate Housewives) and then we have our favorite to look forward to – Grey’s Anatomy! Grey’s will return with a fresh batch of episodes two weeks from today.

And bonus! April 24th will also bring us a new episode of Ugly Betty. And I know many Grey’s fans love Betty, too. The hour between Betty and Grey’s will be filled with freshmen series Eli Stone. Is anyone watching this? Should I be watching it? (Side note, Loretta Divine who is the Chief’s soon to be ex-wife stars on Eli). Once Lost makes its return it is scheduled to fall on Thursdays again – probably causing Grey’s to move up to the hour after Betty and letting Lost close the night.

I can’t wait!

PS - Sorry I scared you with the April Fool’s Joke. Patrick Dempsey isn’t going anywhere! No worries!

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It is a sad day for Grey’s Anatomy fans. Today, Patrick Dempsey called a press conference in Los Angeles to announce his resignation from Grey’s Anatomy effective immediately. Series creator Shonda Rhimes was on hand for the event and told the press, “This is a depressing day indeed for Grey’s fans and McDreamy fans. We will sorely miss Patrick and wish him all the best.”

Patrick told the press he decided to leave the show to focus on his budding film career and his family. He explained that he enjoys the shorter time frame required for making movies over television. Quitting the hit show will allow Patrick and his family to move back East.

Patrick will be seen in one last episode of Grey’s Anatomy that will air this month. SPOILER ALERT – It has been rumored that McDreamy will be in a car accident on his way to work and Bailey, the Chief and Cristina all try desperately to save him. A hysterical Meredith has to be restrained by George and Izzie. In a shocking turn of events, Derek will flat line and will “cross over” and have a chat with Denny and Kyle Chandler (the bomb squad guy) and a play quick game of catch with Doc the dog. He will eventually find his way back while a Jem song plays in the background. When he wakes he tells Meredith he is starting his own practice in Orlando to be close to Disney World. Meredith will then sleep with George again, setting off a series of complications for the rest of the season.

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APRIL FOOLS!

Today is Grey’s Anatomy star TR Knight’s 35th birthday. I’m sure his BFF Katherine Heigl will be hosting a party any minute now. I love those two as besties in real life, but on screen, I’m not a fan of George and Izzie as a couple. I know some of you will staunchly disagree on that point. But it just seemed forced to me.

From what I’ve read about the last batch of episodes we will get to end the season, it seems as though series creator Shonda Rhimes is going to try and wipe the George/Izzie slate clean. TR was quoted in Entertainment Weekly saying his character will spend some time trying to get back to being “the man Bailey named her baby after.” And I’m glad to hear that. I used to love George, but that whole Callie and Izzie mess sort of ruined him for me. Here’s hoping we’ll see the George we used to love back and better than ever!

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In case you missed all the buzz about it, Enchanted stars the fantastic Amy Adams as a cartoon princess Gisele. Gisele is set to marry Prince Edward (James Marsden) but his wicked stepmother Narissa (Susan Sarandon) shoves Gisele into a well and she winds up very real and in New York. She meets Robert (Patrick Dempsey) and his daughter and the fun begins. I’m an unabashed HUGE fan of this movie. I saw it at the theater twice (I know, but once was at the dollar theater) and I’m not a kid (far from it). But I did grow up in the glorious days of Disney at its best with Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, etc. And I’m happy to report that this fantastic movie fits right in with that grand tradition.

And our boy Patrick Dempsey has never looked hotter. Seriously. Maybe it’s that whole dashing prince thing going on in the movie, but wow, if you are a McDreamy fan, trust me, you must see this movie! And you can play a fun game during the movie – watch to see how many times Patrick’s hair is completely different from one minute to the next – in the SAME SCENE. The stylist apparently just couldn’t figure out how to part it, or not part it.

Did I really spend the better part of a paragraph talking about his hair?

It is a ridiculously awesome head of hair though. Seriously.

And for you die hard Disney fans, take note that Robert’s (Patrick’s) secretary in the movie is none other than Jodi Benson – the voice of the Little Mermaid.

Seriously, go rent it today ladies! You will love it!

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The Grey’s Anatomy cast has been making the most of their downtime during the recent Writer’s Strike. Eric Dane landed a role in the movie Marley and Me. The movie is based on the best selling book Marley and Me by Josh Grogan. The autobiographical book tells the story of Grogan, his wife and their lab Marley over a 13 year period. The film stars Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston. There have been a ton of recent photos of Owen, Jennifer and Eric shooting scenes for the movie and also some of them just hanging out.

Since it has been a very, very long time since we’ve seen any McSteamy on our screens, I thought I’d bring you a little Friday happiness with this picture. Enjoy!

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The rumors of Katherine Heigl’s impending departure from Seattle Grace have been going fast and furious ever since a little movie called Knocked Up premiered. It’s no secret that Katherine was not happy with the latest round of contract negotiations. There was plenty of talk at that point that she wouldn’t be sticking around.

Now we’ve got more rumors floating around hot on the heels of the success of 27 Dresses. The bottom line is, even if she wanted to leave. She couldn’t. She’s still firmly under contract, so she isn’t going anywhere.

I’m glad she isn’t leaving because I want to give Shonda Rhimes and company one more chance to fix the mess they have made with her character. I used to love the character of Izzie, but lately she’s been all wrong. I never liked George and Izzie together – it felt too forced and a bit too convenient to pair them up. And we all know that there is some serious fan backlash about George and Izzie. I’m looking forward to the show’s return after the writer’s strike, but let’s hope things get back on track all the way around.

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Yep, you read that right! Addison (Kate Walsh) will once again appear in the halls of Seattle Grace. But alas, it is only for one episode. Oh well. It will be great to have her back with the old gang, though. I really have missed her. While I do watch Private Practice, I find it to be more of an obligation than something I truly enjoy. But it is growing on me. Shonda Rhimes is currently working on the episode and it is expected to be aired in May. Just in time for sweeps. YEA!

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Oh and speaking of tv - how awesome is Lost these days? WOW!

I am getting over the flu so my apologies for the lack of updates. I hope to be back later this week. And good news - no more strike! We should get 4 or 5 new episode’s of Grey’s this season. Stay tuned.

Can it be? Can this horrible writer’s strike be nearing an end? E! and TV Guide (among various other news outlets) are reporting that a tentative agreement is nearing completion. The rumor is that the tentative agreement will be announced this week. TV Guide goes so far as to say that ABC’s hit shows, Grey’s Anatomy, Ugly Betty and others will go back into production in early March. This would give them time to produce four or five more episodes before the summer break. No word yet on how this will affect production of cult favorite (and personal fav) Lost.

This is great, great news! I don’t know about you, but I could only take so much of the Dancing Gladiators War with the Stars Choir type thing going on these days. And plus, we need stuff to talk about on this here blog!

In the mean time, check out this fun little feature by New York Magazine.

How stoked are you that this mess is about over? YEA!

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Well, The Golden Globes were reduced to an hour long newscast last night instead of the normal Hollywood star studded event we’ve come to know and love over the years. The WGA Strike continues to churn on and last week as a result the People’s Choice Awards were also whittled down into a similar news type broadcast.

Katherine Heigl lost the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama to Samantha Morton in Longford. Say what? Has anyone even heard of Longford? It was plainly obvious that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association lauded heaps of praise on cable series and gave the networks the shaft. In fact, Tina Fey was the ONLY network winner. She won Leading Actress in a Comedy for 30 Rock. Shows like Mad Men, Californication, Damages and Longford won big. (By the way, I’m a huge Mad Men fan – any of you watch it?)

Katherine did win the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Female TV Star. And Patrick Dempsey won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Star. Chandra Wilson took the People’s Choice for Favorite Scene Stealing Star.

Meanwhile, Michael Ausiello has started another of his famous blind items over on TV Guide. He says a female star on a hit television show was probably going to be passed up for a MAJOR award for her star making turn in a recent movie because of remarks she recently made about the movie. I don’t know about you, but it sounds like Katherine Heigl to me. Remember that misunderstanding with Vanity Fair when she said she didn’t care for her character in Knocked Up? Then she later said the magazine had misquoted her? And I wonder if that major award would have been the Oscar. Hmmmm…..

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Happy Holidays! The blog will be back in action next week to start of 2008! We’ve got lots to talk about - Enchanted, 27 Dresses, Katherine Heigl’s wedding and the last new episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Stay tuned!

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Katherine Heigl made Barbara Walter’s 10 Most Fascinating People List for 2007. You can check local listings for the air time on Friday. In other Katherine news, she’s making headlines this week by admitting she had a hard time with her character in Knocked Up. She says she was tired of always being the “hard ass and no fun” in that one. She even called her character a “shrew” at one point. And in today’s news, TV Guide gives us a sneak peak of an upcoming Vanity Fair interview, “That was kind of a big change for Izzie, wasn’t it, after she was so up on her moral high ground. They really hurt [Callie], and they didn’t seem to be taking a lot of responsibility for it. I have a really hard time with that kind of thing. I don’t really know Izzie very well…it was a ratings ploy. It was absolutely something that shocked people [and] wasn’t predictable. Business is business… but I want there to be some cooperation between the business and the creative end, so there’s some way of keeping it real.”

I love how candid Katie is. Love her or hate her, she speaks her mind and I respect that. I know some of you love the George and Izzie pairing and I’m sure you’ve picked up on the fact that I fall on the other side of that debate, but either way, I think she’s right about how much that smacked of a ratings stunt. Anyway, here’s hoping this strike will end and we can all just enjoy a full season and debate all the pairings on a regular basis!

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