Go Isaiah! I totally believe him and his version was convincing. He looks sincere.
Dot Says:
July 3rd, 2007 6:42 PM
I wonder if IW could be nominated for an Emmy for his performance on The Larry King Show last night
Also, what a guy, betraying what was said to him in confidence by former co-workers. He's just great.
vicky Says:
July 3rd, 2007 6:53 PM
I still support Isaiah Washington all the way! Looks like people only see and hear what they want. Isaiah is not blaming Dempsey on anything. He was giving the details of the situation that day, which happen to be Dempsey walking in late, what was said and why! Quit making Demsey out to be picked on. Washington is the one being picked on. Isaiah only told one story, and that's when the gag was removed, then he could breath and sing like a canary. He's clearing his name, a REAL man would stand up for himself and defend his honor, since no one else is able to. That man is the only one with big eough balls to do what he's doing. Even if the whole cast had their gags removed and could talk, Isaiah's man berries would still outweigh their's. I respect that man! He's getting the short end of the stick on this one. He's possibly messing up his own career by standing up for himself. But, at least his doing it. HE'S NOT A PUNK! LIKE HE SAID! HE MAY NOT HAVE SAID IT THE RIGHT WAY, BUT THAT'S WHAT HE MEANT! I love Isaiah! You go boy!
I knew whatever he said wouldn't make a difference, but really you people are unbelievably pathetic. I feel he mainly did the interview for his supporters, and to tell what really happpened, whether you believed him or not, and he knew the haters would stay haters. He wasn't blaming anyone, he was telling just what happened, and he did a damn good job. I knew all along that their was more to the story. And apparently some of you didn't even listen to the interview. The reason he didn't say anything is because ABC wouldn't allow him to, and them they deceived him into thinking that he could keep his job if he did what was required to keep his job. He asked to be let go twice, but ABC wouldn't do that, they knew he would tell exactly what happened.
But like I said, most of you came to your conclusion about him based on tabloids, rumor and gossip, and even if you know IW is right, you won't admit it. JUST PATHETIC!
If this isn't true, why won't ABC comment on it, or let the others comment on it. Because it's all so true, and it all make sense.
Another reason people don't want to believe it's true is because TR has made them look like a fool, and nobody wants to believe that their McDreamy is not so Dreamy. But people nobody is perfect.
Give me a freaking break. There are two reasons TR is not commenting: he's under a gag order, which he should have been placed under the same time that IW was placed on it, and he's accomplished what he's set out to do. My question is why wasn't he and KH under a gag order, too. Some of you need to go back and watch TR interview with Ellen interview.
Why are people who haven't even seen the interview commenting.
Amanda Says:
July 3rd, 2007 8:38 PM
Some of you aren't reading what Isaiah said or are apparently NOT keeping up with the news.
Comment #1: Isaiah not taking responsibility??? EXCUSE ME??? ISAIAH went to counseling. ISAIAH recorded a PSA. ISAIAH did all that, and they fired him. OF COURSE he's speaking out now because ABC screwed HIM!!! He's telling the truth because with the firing, they made him look like an idiot. So I'm on Isaiah's side -- how many people have played the scapegoat for something they didn't do, simply to keep the bosses happy, still to get kicked in the gut??? Sorry, but Isaiah needs to TELL IT. The folks at ABC are cowards, and their ringleader is T.R. Knight, followed by Patrick Demsey. Believe it or not, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, or gender -- many of us DO support Isaiah because this is an injustice.
Comment #2: Non-existent career??? I think some of you need to do a filmography search on Isaiah Washington. He's the MOST season actor on the show. Firing him was about more than the little fake scandal that T.R. is using to get support and pump his career. It was about money for ABC. They can't afford him -- and using the "f-word" scandal (which we now know was untrue and completely blown out of proportion) to fire him was cowardly. And the funny thing is -- with or without Preston Burke on the show, T.R.'s character is still boring and nearly non-existent.
hey Says:
July 3rd, 2007 9:34 PM
I do not believe Isaiah Washington's story one bit. It just seemed like he was being told what to say. Isaiah should have never said anything to anybody or this would have never begun. It sounds like he a little conceited and thinks he is the best. I don't think T.R. Knight would go along with all of this if it wasn't true. If I were Patrick Dempsey and IW told me He can act without someone, I would react the same way.
I will deffinatley watch the show, but will not miss IW after this interview.
Of course the media that has crucified IW before hearing both side won't admit their wrong, but my suggestion to them is that they should learn the craft of journalism, but then again what they do can't really be call journalism. I can't believe that the media, especially having some much influence on the public, can be so irresponsble. They weren't even reporting the news, they were making judgement, and didn't even know what really happened. Ted Casablanca (for the liar he is) , Michael Ausiello and others, I'd just like to say that you should be fired since you have no problem calling for someone else's job. People like them, and I should make myself clear unwise I'll be labled a homophobic, judgmental people like them just disgust me. I wish I could post this on their sites, but it would only get deleted.
eleni_greece Says:
July 4th, 2007 7:35 AM
grey's anatomy won't be the same without WI. He was the best!!!
Brenda Says:
July 4th, 2007 3:45 PM
Seriously? What a bunch of hoopla this interview was. Issiah Washington said things he shouldn't have said, and he refused to take responsibility. I think that he is acting like a small child that did something bad, and trying to blame it on someone else. He should own up to what he said, and make ammends if he has to. He looked arrogant and unapologetic on television. So I say, GOOD RIDDANCE ISSIAH I'll enjoy the show without you on it. It's not like he made the show, he was only a small particle of it, and can't wait for season 4.
cadiex Says:
July 4th, 2007 4:45 PM
I saw the interview love IW wish he was going to be back on the show. I always love Sandra Oh and proves how much class she has. So much drama on this show I believe there will continue to be drama and am not sure if I have the stomach to watch the show I own season 1 and 2 and don't think I'm going to buy season 3. Even Bruce Willis stepped in and said it seemed to be a little excessive firing him. He sounds like he is busy and is certainly working so I believe he will rebound.
He should really stop trying to convince the world that he's the good guy and start focusing on getting a new job. What is he trying to achieve by blaming everyone else? No one wants to comment because that will just give Isaiah more attention; which he apparently craves. Instead of digging a deeper hole, I hope Isaiah will just pull out and move on.
Bright&Shiny Says:
July 4th, 2007 8:13 PM
at first i was one of the people who were outraged by the firing of Isaiah, i was so angry that i blamed i even blamed our beloved creator of Grey's. but now he is becoming the equivalent of paris hilton for me. she is talked about WAAYY too much, and although isaiah is actually an excellent actor and such and such i'm just getting bored with all of this talk.
i now realize we can't turn back the firing of isaiah so why can't we just GET OVER THIS. booooring. NEXT. seriously.
melissa m. Says:
July 5th, 2007 1:02 AM
I just read my friend's comment on here and I didn't think she was going to be that rude.
So to Calliope, first off I am not rude. And to mcdreamylove1, why would I say something that stupid?!?(So much crap is flying around about who said what and what happened that I've chosen to stop commenting on this story because I don't know what to believe anymore). So for the recorder I had my friends over at the time of the interview and when I clicked on her to read what others thought my friend wanted to make a comment because she was pissed so I told her that she could use my email address and my user name because it automically pops up on my computer and she wouldn't have to sign up just to make one comment.
I have actually said in the past on other message boards really nice things about Patrick and T.R so why would I all of a sudden decided to say something as dumb as that?
I personally am sick and tried of hearing about this and to be this is an unfortunate thing. Almost everyone's name was dragged through the mudd.
How is he blaming anyone. He's tell what happened, and exactly what happened. TR told his side and he didn't have a side to tell because he wasn't even there, yet people had no problem believing him, and he only did it for personal reasons and personal gain. The only reason people are disagreeing with this is becasue PD is more involved them people want to believe or wanted to know. The bottom line is that this all started with PD, and that's what people don't want to believe. This is the reason why ABC allowed TR and KH to freely speak even though they put a gag order on IW - - to protect PD from the bad press, their leading man. All ABC has to do is say IW's story isn't true, but all they can do is stoop to name calling -- "McBlamey). How immature and stupid is that. ABC is as ruthless as they come. I can understand younger people not understanding what's going on, but older people know his story makes more sense than anything we've heard since this happened. People kept saying they wanted to know what happend, now we know they really didn''t mean it.
I just read a few post, and it's obvious that once again, some people are commenting that haven't even seen the interview.
SSuzanne - New York City Says:
July 5th, 2007 6:42 AM
Maybe the reason Patrick Dempsey isn't commenting is that he is concentrating on the much more important issue of taking care of his newborn sons, along with the rest of his family while making a movie at the same time. According to the TWoP forums, he did make a very dignified comment to the press and then indicated he wanted to move on. Seems that he's acting like a true adult here.
Well of course he wants to move on, we now know the extent of his involvement. People have been saying move on since the whole thing started, but yet no one was listening then. Now that IW has been let go and he wants to finally tell what really happened, now everyone (the ones who have gotten what they want), are ready to move on. If everyone was acting like adults, then this would have been over when IW and PD made up in Oct.
And ABC could put this to rest simply by commenting and saying his story isn't true. Even Larry King tried to reach several people about IW's story, and they wouldn't comment. I think Larry King believes what IW is saying.
BM Says:
July 5th, 2007 11:55 AM
I think it is too bad to lose such a great character of the show. I think everything went very badly for Isaiah, and he is sorry. He is too good of a character on the show to lose him. He is by far my favorite on the show. I am not sure I will watch, once they write him off. We all lose from this.
kitten Says:
July 5th, 2007 5:03 PM
Get a grip and jh just said what's been on my mind all this time.
I am afraid, however, I am still not ready to move on! I will miss Burke, in fact I already do and I just want Isaiah Washington back on the show. It is just sad that the papers and their readers (I for my part wish I had never read or heard about the entire thing! things probably/certainly would have been different if this never leaked to the press or people wouldn't have paid attention.) couldn't focus on Isaiah's and everyone else's acting skills. That's what their job is or at least should be about. This cast has done such a wonderful job in shooting this show and this is what everyone is talking about after 3 seasons. It's just incredibly sad. It shouldn't have come this far.
As for Shonda, she made me fall in love with these characters, so she will have to do hell of a job to console me. I am just so sad about this. Seriously, I am so sick of the crashing and burning!!!
McYummyMyTummy Says:
July 5th, 2007 7:42 PM
Maybe my question was overshadowed by anger and dispute, but I am still wondering if there's a place on the internet where I can view the interview??????????
whateverbub Says:
July 6th, 2007 9:08 PM
McYummyMyTummy you should look on youtube and type in "Larry King" or "Isaiah Washington" and you should be able to find it.
Hope that helps.
Tam Says:
July 7th, 2007 1:19 AM
He's bringing EP into this now too, good lord man shut up!
July 3rd, 2007 4:27 PM
Go Isaiah! I totally believe him and his version was convincing. He looks sincere.
July 3rd, 2007 6:42 PM
I wonder if IW could be nominated for an Emmy for his performance on The Larry King Show last night
Also, what a guy, betraying what was said to him in confidence by former co-workers. He's just great.
July 3rd, 2007 6:53 PM
I still support Isaiah Washington all the way! Looks like people only see and hear what they want. Isaiah is not blaming Dempsey on anything. He was giving the details of the situation that day, which happen to be Dempsey walking in late, what was said and why! Quit making Demsey out to be picked on. Washington is the one being picked on. Isaiah only told one story, and that's when the gag was removed, then he could breath and sing like a canary. He's clearing his name, a REAL man would stand up for himself and defend his honor, since no one else is able to. That man is the only one with big eough balls to do what he's doing. Even if the whole cast had their gags removed and could talk, Isaiah's man berries would still outweigh their's. I respect that man! He's getting the short end of the stick on this one. He's possibly messing up his own career by standing up for himself. But, at least his doing it. HE'S NOT A PUNK! LIKE HE SAID! HE MAY NOT HAVE SAID IT THE RIGHT WAY, BUT THAT'S WHAT HE MEANT! I love Isaiah! You go boy!
July 3rd, 2007 7:30 PM
I knew whatever he said wouldn't make a difference, but really you people are unbelievably pathetic. I feel he mainly did the interview for his supporters, and to tell what really happpened, whether you believed him or not, and he knew the haters would stay haters. He wasn't blaming anyone, he was telling just what happened, and he did a damn good job. I knew all along that their was more to the story. And apparently some of you didn't even listen to the interview. The reason he didn't say anything is because ABC wouldn't allow him to, and them they deceived him into thinking that he could keep his job if he did what was required to keep his job. He asked to be let go twice, but ABC wouldn't do that, they knew he would tell exactly what happened.
But like I said, most of you came to your conclusion about him based on tabloids, rumor and gossip, and even if you know IW is right, you won't admit it. JUST PATHETIC!
July 3rd, 2007 7:40 PM
If this isn't true, why won't ABC comment on it, or let the others comment on it. Because it's all so true, and it all make sense.
Another reason people don't want to believe it's true is because TR has made them look like a fool, and nobody wants to believe that their McDreamy is not so Dreamy. But people nobody is perfect.
July 3rd, 2007 7:51 PM
Give me a freaking break. There are two reasons TR is not commenting: he's under a gag order, which he should have been placed under the same time that IW was placed on it, and he's accomplished what he's set out to do. My question is why wasn't he and KH under a gag order, too. Some of you need to go back and watch TR interview with Ellen interview.
July 3rd, 2007 8:07 PM
Why are people who haven't even seen the interview commenting.
July 3rd, 2007 8:38 PM
Some of you aren't reading what Isaiah said or are apparently NOT keeping up with the news.
Comment #1: Isaiah not taking responsibility??? EXCUSE ME??? ISAIAH went to counseling. ISAIAH recorded a PSA. ISAIAH did all that, and they fired him. OF COURSE he's speaking out now because ABC screwed HIM!!! He's telling the truth because with the firing, they made him look like an idiot. So I'm on Isaiah's side -- how many people have played the scapegoat for something they didn't do, simply to keep the bosses happy, still to get kicked in the gut??? Sorry, but Isaiah needs to TELL IT. The folks at ABC are cowards, and their ringleader is T.R. Knight, followed by Patrick Demsey. Believe it or not, regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, or gender -- many of us DO support Isaiah because this is an injustice.
Comment #2: Non-existent career??? I think some of you need to do a filmography search on Isaiah Washington. He's the MOST season actor on the show. Firing him was about more than the little fake scandal that T.R. is using to get support and pump his career. It was about money for ABC. They can't afford him -- and using the "f-word" scandal (which we now know was untrue and completely blown out of proportion) to fire him was cowardly. And the funny thing is -- with or without Preston Burke on the show, T.R.'s character is still boring and nearly non-existent.
July 3rd, 2007 9:34 PM
I do not believe Isaiah Washington's story one bit. It just seemed like he was being told what to say. Isaiah should have never said anything to anybody or this would have never begun. It sounds like he a little conceited and thinks he is the best. I don't think T.R. Knight would go along with all of this if it wasn't true. If I were Patrick Dempsey and IW told me He can act without someone, I would react the same way.
I will deffinatley watch the show, but will not miss IW after this interview.
July 3rd, 2007 11:03 PM
Of course the media that has crucified IW before hearing both side won't admit their wrong, but my suggestion to them is that they should learn the craft of journalism, but then again what they do can't really be call journalism. I can't believe that the media, especially having some much influence on the public, can be so irresponsble. They weren't even reporting the news, they were making judgement, and didn't even know what really happened. Ted Casablanca (for the liar he is) , Michael Ausiello and others, I'd just like to say that you should be fired since you have no problem calling for someone else's job. People like them, and I should make myself clear unwise I'll be labled a homophobic, judgmental people like them just disgust me. I wish I could post this on their sites, but it would only get deleted.
July 4th, 2007 7:35 AM
grey's anatomy won't be the same without WI. He was the best!!!
July 4th, 2007 3:45 PM
Seriously? What a bunch of hoopla this interview was. Issiah Washington said things he shouldn't have said, and he refused to take responsibility. I think that he is acting like a small child that did something bad, and trying to blame it on someone else. He should own up to what he said, and make ammends if he has to. He looked arrogant and unapologetic on television. So I say, GOOD RIDDANCE ISSIAH I'll enjoy the show without you on it. It's not like he made the show, he was only a small particle of it, and can't wait for season 4.
July 4th, 2007 4:45 PM
I saw the interview love IW wish he was going to be back on the show. I always love Sandra Oh and proves how much class she has. So much drama on this show I believe there will continue to be drama and am not sure if I have the stomach to watch the show I own season 1 and 2 and don't think I'm going to buy season 3. Even Bruce Willis stepped in and said it seemed to be a little excessive firing him. He sounds like he is busy and is certainly working so I believe he will rebound.
July 4th, 2007 8:06 PM
He should really stop trying to convince the world that he's the good guy and start focusing on getting a new job. What is he trying to achieve by blaming everyone else? No one wants to comment because that will just give Isaiah more attention; which he apparently craves. Instead of digging a deeper hole, I hope Isaiah will just pull out and move on.
July 4th, 2007 8:13 PM
at first i was one of the people who were outraged by the firing of Isaiah, i was so angry that i blamed i even blamed our beloved creator of Grey's. but now he is becoming the equivalent of paris hilton for me. she is talked about WAAYY too much, and although isaiah is actually an excellent actor and such and such i'm just getting bored with all of this talk.
i now realize we can't turn back the firing of isaiah so why can't we just GET OVER THIS. booooring. NEXT. seriously.
July 5th, 2007 1:02 AM
I just read my friend's comment on here and I didn't think she was going to be that rude.
So to Calliope, first off I am not rude. And to mcdreamylove1, why would I say something that stupid?!?(So much crap is flying around about who said what and what happened that I've chosen to stop commenting on this story because I don't know what to believe anymore). So for the recorder I had my friends over at the time of the interview and when I clicked on her to read what others thought my friend wanted to make a comment because she was pissed so I told her that she could use my email address and my user name because it automically pops up on my computer and she wouldn't have to sign up just to make one comment.
I have actually said in the past on other message boards really nice things about Patrick and T.R so why would I all of a sudden decided to say something as dumb as that?
I personally am sick and tried of hearing about this and to be this is an unfortunate thing. Almost everyone's name was dragged through the mudd.
July 5th, 2007 5:07 AM
How is he blaming anyone. He's tell what happened, and exactly what happened. TR told his side and he didn't have a side to tell because he wasn't even there, yet people had no problem believing him, and he only did it for personal reasons and personal gain. The only reason people are disagreeing with this is becasue PD is more involved them people want to believe or wanted to know. The bottom line is that this all started with PD, and that's what people don't want to believe. This is the reason why ABC allowed TR and KH to freely speak even though they put a gag order on IW - - to protect PD from the bad press, their leading man. All ABC has to do is say IW's story isn't true, but all they can do is stoop to name calling -- "McBlamey). How immature and stupid is that. ABC is as ruthless as they come. I can understand younger people not understanding what's going on, but older people know his story makes more sense than anything we've heard since this happened. People kept saying they wanted to know what happend, now we know they really didn''t mean it.
July 5th, 2007 5:09 AM
I just read a few post, and it's obvious that once again, some people are commenting that haven't even seen the interview.
July 5th, 2007 6:42 AM
Maybe the reason Patrick Dempsey isn't commenting is that he is concentrating on the much more important issue of taking care of his newborn sons, along with the rest of his family while making a movie at the same time. According to the TWoP forums, he did make a very dignified comment to the press and then indicated he wanted to move on. Seems that he's acting like a true adult here.
July 5th, 2007 8:25 AM
Well of course he wants to move on, we now know the extent of his involvement. People have been saying move on since the whole thing started, but yet no one was listening then. Now that IW has been let go and he wants to finally tell what really happened, now everyone (the ones who have gotten what they want), are ready to move on. If everyone was acting like adults, then this would have been over when IW and PD made up in Oct.
And ABC could put this to rest simply by commenting and saying his story isn't true. Even Larry King tried to reach several people about IW's story, and they wouldn't comment. I think Larry King believes what IW is saying.
July 5th, 2007 11:55 AM
I think it is too bad to lose such a great character of the show. I think everything went very badly for Isaiah, and he is sorry. He is too good of a character on the show to lose him. He is by far my favorite on the show. I am not sure I will watch, once they write him off. We all lose from this.
July 5th, 2007 5:03 PM
Get a grip and jh just said what's been on my mind all this time.
I am afraid, however, I am still not ready to move on! I will miss Burke, in fact I already do and I just want Isaiah Washington back on the show. It is just sad that the papers and their readers (I for my part wish I had never read or heard about the entire thing! things probably/certainly would have been different if this never leaked to the press or people wouldn't have paid attention.) couldn't focus on Isaiah's and everyone else's acting skills. That's what their job is or at least should be about. This cast has done such a wonderful job in shooting this show and this is what everyone is talking about after 3 seasons. It's just incredibly sad. It shouldn't have come this far.
As for Shonda, she made me fall in love with these characters, so she will have to do hell of a job to console me. I am just so sad about this. Seriously, I am so sick of the crashing and burning!!!
July 5th, 2007 7:42 PM
Maybe my question was overshadowed by anger and dispute, but I am still wondering if there's a place on the internet where I can view the interview??????????
July 6th, 2007 9:08 PM
McYummyMyTummy you should look on youtube and type in "Larry King" or "Isaiah Washington" and you should be able to find it.
Hope that helps.
July 7th, 2007 1:19 AM
He's bringing EP into this now too, good lord man shut up!