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January 18, 2007

ABC to Take Action Against Isaiah Washington

In light of the recent controversy surrounding “Grey’s Anatomy” stars T.R. Knight and Isaiah Washington, ABC tells “Extra” today:

"We have had a long standing policy to create and maintain respectful workplaces for all our employees. We dealt with the original situation in October, and thought the issue resolved. Therefore, we are greatly dismayed that Mr. Washington chose to use such inappropriate language at the Golden Globes, that he himself deemed 'unfortunate' in his previous public apology. We take this situation very seriously, and his actions are unacceptable and are being addressed.”


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i can care less if he gets his behind fire cos i dont watch grey anatomy. him and the chinese looking woman discust me


- miamiamia
Posted 01/18/07 05:22 PM
 

I don’t condone calling anyone names but I don’t see why this should be grounds for him to lose his job. There is too much double standard in this society, especially by the media. Many questioned, if someone had called Mr. Washington or Ms. Rhimes the n—— word they would be fired,not true, there would be more excuses than ever and would go as far as to say it was a mistake, and did not mean it. Why when a black person does or say something it gets blown out of proportion and is always grounds to get rid of them. Well, this type of injustice no longer amazes me….I guess we have come a long way…..ha! Anyone watched the view lately?….well, why not get rid of Rosie? gues she is allowed to do and say as she please…right? He should not be fired. It is time for the cast to get along and act as adults.


- Candice
Posted 01/18/07 05:22 PM
 

HE’S AN AWFUL ACTOR, FIRE HIM!


- Jack
Posted 01/18/07 05:22 PM
 

Yes I think he should be fired. There was no call for that. No one is calling him what he really is.. His acting leave something to be desired anyway..


- Joyce
Posted 01/18/07 05:21 PM
 

We have already decided not to watch the show again until Mr. Washington leaves. It is a great show, but there are plenty more choices available on my cable box.

He should be fired — no hateful speech should be tolerated in the workplace.


- You're fired!
Posted 01/18/07 05:18 PM
 

Mr. Washington’s comments on the Golden Globes was in appropriate.Especilly with millions of viewers watching the Golden Globes.I can’t believe that any network would tolerate this kind of behavior.Discrimination in the every day work place is not tolerated,people get fired on the spot.Hollywood should’t be any different.He should be Fired…..


- John
Posted 01/18/07 05:15 PM
 

I’m disappointed in Mr. Washington’s inappropriate comment to Mr. Knight. It was purposefully hurtful and so unprofessional. A sincere public apology as well as a one-on-one apology is in order. This incident has certainly tarnished Grey’s Anatomy.


- I Reed
Posted 01/18/07 05:13 PM
 

Yes I think he should be fired. There was no call for that. No one is calling him what he really is.. His acting leave something to be desired anyway..


- Joyce
Posted 01/18/07 05:13 PM
 

If the situation were reversed and Isaiah was called the “N” word by T.R. wouldn’t you want T.R. fired? I would! Even though this is Hollywood, the set of Grey’s Anatomy is a place of employment. You just can’t say whatever you want to a co-worker because you are angry. Discrimination in any form should not be tolerated.


- Laura
Posted 01/18/07 05:12 PM
 

I think that a comment like that is not worth him losing his job. Even Jesus was talked about and was spat on and he was able to move on with his life. Everyone (including the victim) has made comments about others that maybe we shouldn’t have, but life goes on. Get Over It All Ready!


- Lexi
Posted 01/18/07 05:10 PM
 

Leave Mr.Washinton alone he is Mr.McCoCo
SEXY. He is a good Actor and I don’t understand why he is being picked on for the 2nd time. It is wrong for people to feel that he should loose his job I feel that RACE is in the Mix. If it was not for that smart Afro-American creator none of these so-called other Actors on that show would not even have a Dam JOB, OK, OK PEACE OUT. WE LOVE MR.WASHINGTON AND YOU BETTER LEAVE HIM ALONE HE IS FINE MCCoCo SEXY THAT IS MR.WASHINGTON he is tell DARK and SEXY.

PEACE


- faness france
Posted 01/18/07 05:10 PM
 

get rid of him


- Anonymous
Posted 01/18/07 05:10 PM
 

Please fire Isaiah Washington. He is such an embarrassment. Grey’s Anatomy would be so much better without him.


- Yvonne Hudson
Posted 01/18/07 05:09 PM
 

Yes I think he should be fired. There was no call for that. No one is calling him what he really is.. His acting leave something to be desired anyway..


- Joyce
Posted 01/18/07 05:07 PM
 

Leave Mr.Washinton alone he is Mr.McCoCo
SEXY. He is a good Actor and I don’t understand why he is being picked on for the 2nd time. It is wrong for people to feel that he should loose his job I feel that RACE is in the Mix. If it was not for that smart Afro-American creator none of these so-called other Actors on that show would not even have a Dam JOB, OK, OK PEACE OUT. WE LOVE MR.WASHINGTON AND YOU BETTER LEAVE HIM ALONE HE IS FINE MCCoCo SEXY THAT IS MR.WASHINGTON he is tell DARK and SEXY.

PEACE


- faness france
Posted 01/18/07 05:07 PM
 

once a jerk - always a jerk. fire him.


- william paul hardin
Posted 01/18/07 05:07 PM
 

No, he should not be fired!


- Reese
Posted 01/18/07 05:04 PM
 

NO Isaiah should not be fired. Once again the media has reared it’s ugly head and are now campaigning against Isaiah. Isaiah is an articulate, intelligent and assertive black man…I’m sure that is itimidating to those who are insecure. Isaiah has a LARGE fan base out here as well and he is our DR. MCFINE!!!! So…if they fire him, trust me, there will be those of us who will NO LONGER watch Grey’s Anatomy. I wonder what “unflattering” names Isaiah has been called since this controversy has started. I understand Isaiah is not on Grey tonight…so I will not be watching….without him the show has no character and not worth watching. Particularly since George’s character is so boring and predictable! So who really shoud leave??? NOT ISAIAH!!

Shelley


- Shelley
Posted 01/18/07 05:02 PM
 

No!!How come everytime an African-American actor, actress or public figure says something, it is always taken directly on its words, disected in detail, and they are ‘judged, juried and executed’ by the ‘powers that be’ but when a situation like the kid on MTV’s ‘Real World’ can call another kid a n****r, everyone is appalled, BUT understanding of his ‘missed-education’ of ‘other’ peoples and they are willing to be very ‘understanding’ and ‘forgiving’ for that. The double-standard IS STILL in affect!


- Darrell
Posted 01/18/07 05:01 PM
 

Isaiah Washington should not be fired!!!
He should of said I didn’t call TR that name instead of actually saying it. Burke is one of the characters of the show. I would hate to see him go. His character is just as big as everyone else on that show.
Can’t we just set things aside for once and let things go. We just need to stop talking about it. I love everyone on that show equally. He shouldn’t loose his job over something stupid.


- J
Posted 01/18/07 05:00 PM

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