Bring Burke back!!! He was one of the sane ones!!! All the other ones have such dumb problems, I want Christina and hime back...Oh and Izzie and Alex, duh. And what is up with George this season? They are making his character wors and worst with each episode, Merdith is getting really annoying, why would McDreamy even go back with her she can hardly take care of herself!!! And the nurse is hot, and seems stronger!
But Bailey and Alex rule!!!
Steven Says:
May 8th, 2008 6:30 PM
I think this is a cheap ploy yes. I personally think that Burke and Addison were the two best characters on the show. I *still* can't believe they fired Isaiah Washington... Hey, I'm gay, and I think that what he said was wrong.... but I don't think his career should have been shot down because of it! I mean, have you *seen* The Bionic Woman?!! Peeeeyeewww!
I say Sondra Rhimes (or whoever runs this show) should suck it up and hire Mr. Washington back for whatever reasonable fee he demands. And while we're at it... get Addison back on the show!
I'm sick and tired of all the whiny characters and pathetic "plots" that this show is made up of lately. Move forward people! And MORE SURGERIES!
Man i hate people who post stupid comments like the show sucks. You must have no life if your posting on the Grey's Anatomy Insider website... are you lost???
Anyways hah well i think that its cool they are using his picture but i hope that Mr. Washington doesnt try and sue our fav. show. I cant wait for tonight.
PAUL ATWELL Says:
May 8th, 2008 7:21 PM
I AM SO DONE WITH THIS SHOW!! WHY CANT I JUST WATCH A TV SHOW WITHOUT HAVING THE HOMOSEXUAL CRAP IN MY FAMILYS FACE! ABC I AM DONE !!!
Me Says:
May 8th, 2008 7:37 PM
I have been a fan of Grey's since the very first episode and it is ironic that they used his likeness on an episode that also featured a storyline dealing with the very thing that brought his career on Grey's to an end. The whole homosexual kissing was way over the top. I's so over this!
Steph Says:
May 8th, 2008 7:47 PM
It is so wrong to use an actors image and not pay for it. I think that they never should have fired Isaiah Washington it totally messed up the whole show and made the wedding so stupid to even have in the show if they never were going to get married anyway. I don't know what happened to freedom of speech.
Jess Says:
May 8th, 2008 8:35 PM
It's pretty interesting that Isaiah Washington's character pops into the show...whether for ratings or not, it maybe just a means of laying the Preston Burke character to rest, never to be mentioned again, hopefully . Is it just me but does it seem kinda obvious that the Burke character is mentioned and a very open gay storyline is seen...hmmm something to think about:) I love this show.
Jai Says:
May 8th, 2008 9:07 PM
they need to just bring him back already. he was the only one that i could even imagine being a real doctor. what he did was bad, sure, but that was personal and abc mad it a business thing. the two should have never met.
rach Says:
May 8th, 2008 10:37 PM
i do not think it was a ratings ploy. burke was an important part of the development of cristina's character, and it would be negligent to ignore that part of her storyline. plus her character has been stagnating. maybe this is the kick in the ass she needs to move on. it's about time. you have someone like sandra oh you really ought to give her something to work with.
Dee Moore Says:
May 8th, 2008 10:42 PM
This is completely ridiculous!!! Isaiah needs to relax and move on with his life. They used a picture and believe me when I tell you, it is not he that is keeping the ratings. I am sure that everyone's ratings dropped since, let's see...the writer's STRIKE!!! Do lawyers have anything else better to do but find a loop hole that gets someone more money? He made a comment that was not appropriate and in my opinion it is no different than if someone would have made a racial slur about him. He would have been very upset as well. It is over and done with and the show is still as great as ever. I do not watch much t.v. at all but I try to never miss Grey's...it is GREAT!!! Who wouldn't want to watch McDreamy? lol
Saedra Says:
May 8th, 2008 11:01 PM
Eh, if the show has the rights to the photo, then I don't see how his complaint could hold up. I would LOVE for him to return, though!
Linda Mueller Says:
May 9th, 2008 12:07 AM
Seemed to me it was more about Cristina's character development than Burke's. I was sorry to see him leave the show, as I enjoyed their relationship, but he needs to get over himself - his lawyer, I mean really! She is still struggling and it's good to see how she has to work thru her feelings. Sometimes it seems actors blow things way out of proportion and I think Washington did in this case.
Airene Burke Says:
May 9th, 2008 12:31 AM
that's great!!!!!!!
see, u cannot just fired a great ator like him!!!
the show needs him...
bring Burke back...let's bygone be bygone!
i love grey's with Burke and Addie in it!
Ela Says:
May 9th, 2008 2:12 AM
Getting rid of Burke was one of the many stupid mistakes they made in Season 3. Don't get me wrong, I think his notorious remarks were inapropriate, but I miss his character and his interaction with Christina.
sportsgurl2389-- I totally agree with you on all counts-- why do people who hate this show post here? Have you nothing to do in life so that you have to spend time posting nastiness on a website for a show you hate? None of us want to read the hate stuff!
rach-- I totally agree with you too-- not a ratings ploy at all, but a need for the development of Christina's character. She needs to deal with what happened with Burke and him leaving.
As for Isaiah Washington thinking about sueing? I certainly hope not. It was just a picture. Not a ratings ploy. And it was used in a very understandable manner. Isaiah Washington, be the bigger person here, please!
Kara Says:
May 9th, 2008 8:58 AM
i don't think so.. as long as the storyline stays on track of getting Derek & Meredith together, then the show must go on!
Vstewart Says:
May 9th, 2008 9:20 AM
I think it's fair game. And I like that they addressed that Burke has moved on. I loved Christina's speech, especially when she turned to wipe her tear.
Mia Says:
May 9th, 2008 9:58 AM
Oh Isiah should be happy there using his likeness on the show. I cant believe his reps got intouch with SAG, bit pathetic to me.
I would love my picture on greys haha!
Valerie Says:
May 9th, 2008 10:13 AM
Gray's Anatomy use to be my favorite show, but I must say I don't have the same enthusiasm as I once did when Isaiah Washington was a cast member. It's just not the same anymore. And to be even more honest, I use to love Catherine, but after her non-stop comments about Isaiah Washington wouldn't stop...I don't even care for her character anymore. She makes watching the show very difficult. I believe this whole situation could have been resolved without him being fired. So, now I've moved on to other shows on various networks. Good luck!
Jen Says:
May 9th, 2008 11:49 AM
Please, please, PLEASE tell me someone caught that whole quote from Christina towards the end. Something like:
"I am the unseen to his brilliance ... and now I am his ghost. It's not difficult, it's unbearable."
THOUGH THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT THE COMPLETE QUOTE, SO DON'T USE IT.
Uh, it was just so good and I didn't catch the whole thing cause my phone started ringing!
Jen Says:
May 9th, 2008 11:50 AM
Please, please, PLEASE tell me someone caught that whole quote from Christina towards the end. Something like: "I am the unseen to his brilliance ... and now I am his ghost. It's not difficult, it's unbearable."
THOUGH THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT THE COMPLETE QUOTE, SO DON'T USE IT.
Uh, it was just so good and I didn't catch the whole thing cause my phone started ringing!
jeremiah Says:
May 9th, 2008 12:08 PM
isaiah washington drives me insane! all he does is whine and whine and whine about everything! i think it's clear that he was difficult to work with and actions like these only drive home that point. he should have been fired for what he said about TR. something like that wouldn't fly in my place of employment and it's great that the producers actually did something about his behavior. it's great that they made it clear they wouldn't stand for such remarks but i'm also sure that it was his overall backstage bullshit that lead to his being fired. and here he is still complaining about how he was treated? get over yourself!
rentaholic07 Says:
May 9th, 2008 1:11 PM
They're using the likeness of Burke to advance Cristina's character, not as a ratings ploy....Addison was also used as a plot device.
red Says:
May 9th, 2008 1:50 PM
just because isaiah washington is out of the show doesn't mean his character is completely gone its dumb that he's complaining about it
Angela Says:
May 11th, 2008 1:10 PM
I don't think that they are ploys to get fans back. The writer's strike has been hard on all shows, not just Grey's Anatomy.
That being said, why wouldn't they use Addison, or even Preston Burke (because in my opinion they are using Preston Burke, not Isaiah Washington) in the plot. When you leave a place, things don't just stop happening and vice versa, you cannot just expect to not hear about things just because they aren't there any more. Life doesn't work that way, so why should Grey's?
May 8th, 2008 6:22 PM
Bring Burke back!!! He was one of the sane ones!!! All the other ones have such dumb problems, I want Christina and hime back...Oh and Izzie and Alex, duh. And what is up with George this season? They are making his character wors and worst with each episode, Merdith is getting really annoying, why would McDreamy even go back with her she can hardly take care of herself!!! And the nurse is hot, and seems stronger!
But Bailey and Alex rule!!!
May 8th, 2008 6:30 PM
I think this is a cheap ploy yes. I personally think that Burke and Addison were the two best characters on the show. I *still* can't believe they fired Isaiah Washington... Hey, I'm gay, and I think that what he said was wrong.... but I don't think his career should have been shot down because of it! I mean, have you *seen* The Bionic Woman?!! Peeeeyeewww!
I say Sondra Rhimes (or whoever runs this show) should suck it up and hire Mr. Washington back for whatever reasonable fee he demands. And while we're at it... get Addison back on the show!
I'm sick and tired of all the whiny characters and pathetic "plots" that this show is made up of lately. Move forward people! And MORE SURGERIES!
May 8th, 2008 6:54 PM
Man i hate people who post stupid comments like the show sucks. You must have no life if your posting on the Grey's Anatomy Insider website... are you lost???
Anyways hah well i think that its cool they are using his picture but i hope that Mr. Washington doesnt try and sue our fav. show. I cant wait for tonight.
May 8th, 2008 7:21 PM
I AM SO DONE WITH THIS SHOW!! WHY CANT I JUST WATCH A TV SHOW WITHOUT HAVING THE HOMOSEXUAL CRAP IN MY FAMILYS FACE! ABC I AM DONE !!!
May 8th, 2008 7:37 PM
I have been a fan of Grey's since the very first episode and it is ironic that they used his likeness on an episode that also featured a storyline dealing with the very thing that brought his career on Grey's to an end. The whole homosexual kissing was way over the top. I's so over this!
May 8th, 2008 7:47 PM
It is so wrong to use an actors image and not pay for it. I think that they never should have fired Isaiah Washington it totally messed up the whole show and made the wedding so stupid to even have in the show if they never were going to get married anyway. I don't know what happened to freedom of speech.
May 8th, 2008 8:35 PM
It's pretty interesting that Isaiah Washington's character pops into the show...whether for ratings or not, it maybe just a means of laying the Preston Burke character to rest, never to be mentioned again, hopefully . Is it just me but does it seem kinda obvious that the Burke character is mentioned and a very open gay storyline is seen...hmmm something to think about:) I love this show.
May 8th, 2008 9:07 PM
they need to just bring him back already. he was the only one that i could even imagine being a real doctor. what he did was bad, sure, but that was personal and abc mad it a business thing. the two should have never met.
May 8th, 2008 10:37 PM
i do not think it was a ratings ploy. burke was an important part of the development of cristina's character, and it would be negligent to ignore that part of her storyline. plus her character has been stagnating. maybe this is the kick in the ass she needs to move on. it's about time. you have someone like sandra oh you really ought to give her something to work with.
May 8th, 2008 10:42 PM
This is completely ridiculous!!! Isaiah needs to relax and move on with his life. They used a picture and believe me when I tell you, it is not he that is keeping the ratings. I am sure that everyone's ratings dropped since, let's see...the writer's STRIKE!!! Do lawyers have anything else better to do but find a loop hole that gets someone more money? He made a comment that was not appropriate and in my opinion it is no different than if someone would have made a racial slur about him. He would have been very upset as well. It is over and done with and the show is still as great as ever. I do not watch much t.v. at all but I try to never miss Grey's...it is GREAT!!! Who wouldn't want to watch McDreamy? lol
May 8th, 2008 11:01 PM
Eh, if the show has the rights to the photo, then I don't see how his complaint could hold up. I would LOVE for him to return, though!
May 9th, 2008 12:07 AM
Seemed to me it was more about Cristina's character development than Burke's. I was sorry to see him leave the show, as I enjoyed their relationship, but he needs to get over himself - his lawyer, I mean really! She is still struggling and it's good to see how she has to work thru her feelings. Sometimes it seems actors blow things way out of proportion and I think Washington did in this case.
May 9th, 2008 12:31 AM
that's great!!!!!!!
see, u cannot just fired a great ator like him!!!
the show needs him...
bring Burke back...let's bygone be bygone!
i love grey's with Burke and Addie in it!
May 9th, 2008 2:12 AM
Getting rid of Burke was one of the many stupid mistakes they made in Season 3. Don't get me wrong, I think his notorious remarks were inapropriate, but I miss his character and his interaction with Christina.
May 9th, 2008 7:58 AM
sportsgurl2389-- I totally agree with you on all counts-- why do people who hate this show post here? Have you nothing to do in life so that you have to spend time posting nastiness on a website for a show you hate? None of us want to read the hate stuff!
rach-- I totally agree with you too-- not a ratings ploy at all, but a need for the development of Christina's character. She needs to deal with what happened with Burke and him leaving.
As for Isaiah Washington thinking about sueing? I certainly hope not. It was just a picture. Not a ratings ploy. And it was used in a very understandable manner. Isaiah Washington, be the bigger person here, please!
May 9th, 2008 8:58 AM
i don't think so.. as long as the storyline stays on track of getting Derek & Meredith together, then the show must go on!
May 9th, 2008 9:20 AM
I think it's fair game. And I like that they addressed that Burke has moved on. I loved Christina's speech, especially when she turned to wipe her tear.
May 9th, 2008 9:58 AM
Oh Isiah should be happy there using his likeness on the show. I cant believe his reps got intouch with SAG, bit pathetic to me.
I would love my picture on greys haha!
May 9th, 2008 10:13 AM
Gray's Anatomy use to be my favorite show, but I must say I don't have the same enthusiasm as I once did when Isaiah Washington was a cast member. It's just not the same anymore. And to be even more honest, I use to love Catherine, but after her non-stop comments about Isaiah Washington wouldn't stop...I don't even care for her character anymore. She makes watching the show very difficult. I believe this whole situation could have been resolved without him being fired. So, now I've moved on to other shows on various networks. Good luck!
May 9th, 2008 11:49 AM
Please, please, PLEASE tell me someone caught that whole quote from Christina towards the end. Something like:
"I am the unseen to his brilliance ... and now I am his ghost. It's not difficult, it's unbearable."
THOUGH THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT THE COMPLETE QUOTE, SO DON'T USE IT.
Uh, it was just so good and I didn't catch the whole thing cause my phone started ringing!
May 9th, 2008 11:50 AM
Please, please, PLEASE tell me someone caught that whole quote from Christina towards the end. Something like:
"I am the unseen to his brilliance ... and now I am his ghost. It's not difficult, it's unbearable."
THOUGH THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT THE COMPLETE QUOTE, SO DON'T USE IT.
Uh, it was just so good and I didn't catch the whole thing cause my phone started ringing!
May 9th, 2008 12:08 PM
isaiah washington drives me insane! all he does is whine and whine and whine about everything! i think it's clear that he was difficult to work with and actions like these only drive home that point. he should have been fired for what he said about TR. something like that wouldn't fly in my place of employment and it's great that the producers actually did something about his behavior. it's great that they made it clear they wouldn't stand for such remarks but i'm also sure that it was his overall backstage bullshit that lead to his being fired. and here he is still complaining about how he was treated? get over yourself!
May 9th, 2008 1:11 PM
They're using the likeness of Burke to advance Cristina's character, not as a ratings ploy....Addison was also used as a plot device.
May 9th, 2008 1:50 PM
just because isaiah washington is out of the show doesn't mean his character is completely gone its dumb that he's complaining about it
May 11th, 2008 1:10 PM
I don't think that they are ploys to get fans back. The writer's strike has been hard on all shows, not just Grey's Anatomy.
That being said, why wouldn't they use Addison, or even Preston Burke (because in my opinion they are using Preston Burke, not Isaiah Washington) in the plot. When you leave a place, things don't just stop happening and vice versa, you cannot just expect to not hear about things just because they aren't there any more. Life doesn't work that way, so why should Grey's?