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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.”


NEXT: Rosie Takes on 'American Idol' Judges

 

OMG LMFAO ~
LOL as to Cheryl’s comments on the 23rd! Like ANYBODY in this Lifetime lives a perfect Life, give me a break. Mormons are NOT suppose to drink caffeine, gamble/bet & many other crooked things that they are not suppose to do in the Bible BUT THEY DO it anyway & drink/eat TONS of caffine, more than anybody I know. So I have to LMAO about that comment! It was Outright Rude what Mr. Washington said, that is why this country is so messed up. And that is what is extremely sad, Passing Judgement on another when their life seems to be so Perfect, Get a Grip & Get Real! I highly doubt it! Our parents give us the best ‘Tools’ to learn from, but in all ACTUAL Reality it is Our own Individual mistakes we learn from, hopefully most anyway. Just as MOST people would NOT FLY in an Airplane if there is a “Red Alert Elevated Terrorist Alert”! LMAO NO ONE would be flying if it was that High, good Lord. Check your Own check List before casting Stones on another. Mr. Washington feeds into the stalk-a-razzi, he should have said “NO COMMENT”, if he was a grown up & we would be concentrating on more valuable Issues in this World! We live in America, have many more Freedoms in this world than others, Move On ALREADY! It is ABC’s problem to deal with, Internal Issue.
“TOMMY LEE 4 PRESIDENT!!” LOL ENJOY “THE RIDE!!” ROCK the WORLD!


- Tina Jo
Posted 01/24/07 09:30 AM
 

Let me see if I can understand this correctly

1. Strom Thurmond ran as a segregationist in 1948, but had sex with a black woman.

2. Robert Bauman, former Republican member of Congress, introduced a bill to bar gays from teaching positions or receiving public benefits. Charged with soliciting sex from a 16 year old boy.

3.Ken Calvert, Republican Congressman, has a 100% rating from the Christian Coalition. Was arrested for engaging in oral sex in public with a prostitute.

4.Bob Barr, Republican Congressman, sponsors Defense of Marriage Act. His second (of three) wives sued him for child support. She also claims he paid to have her to have an abortion.

5.Henry Hyde, Republican Congressman, pursued the impeachment of Clinton for lying about sex, had a 5 year relationship with a married woman.

6. Helen Chenoweth, Republican Congresswoman, was indignant over Clinton’s sexual behavior. Admits she had a 6 year relationship with a married man.

7.Mike O’Neal, Oklahoma state legislator, introduced a state version of Defense of Marriage Act. Was arrested for sexual battery after grabbing a woman’s buttocks

8. Bill O’Reilly, Televison commentator, who talks about morality in the US. Sued for sexual harassment.

9. Ed Shrock, Republican Congressman, opposes gays serving in the military. Accused of homosexual activity on the Internet

10. Neal Horsley, pro-life advocate who is also opposes homosexuality, admits to having sex with animals

11. Don Sherwood, Republican Congressman, was sued by a woman who claims he punched her repeatedly, pulled her hair, choked her. They were having an affair. He is married.

12. Jim West, former mayor of Spokane, supported ban on same sex marriage, supported a ban on gays working around children. Accused of sexual molesting two children. Admits to have sex with other men, but says he sexual orientation is nobody’s business.

13.Ted Haggard, outspoken opponent of gay “lifestyle”. Accused of having sex with a male escort.

14. Tom Foley, former member of Congress. Chair of committee dealing with abused children. Sends sexual emails to teen age boys.


Why are we spending so much time dealing with trying to get Isiah Washington fired???


- Bob
Posted 01/24/07 08:37 AM
 

All of this is a little crazy. Black people have been called everything under the sun by white people in this country since 1619 while gays in America looked on from the sideline. Now gays are using everyone elses struggle to lagitimize there sexual preferences.
They say that they are born gay, okay, Blacks were born black but they couldn’t hide their Blackness. Why should anyone get upset because a group that chose to hid something that they say is a part of their DNA for fear that they would be mistreated? Give me a break!!!


- Bob
Posted 01/24/07 08:24 AM
 

Just like I Suggested to quite a few people to turn the view off and we have. We are prepared to turn Grays Anatomy off also Who cares what your sexual preferance is? It is not about you. It is about good entertainment. Good entertainment means great rateings.If the media would let it go already the partys involved in this sensative matter could work this out MOVE ON to your next sensation.


- Solomon
Posted 01/24/07 07:48 AM
 

I honestly believe that the media has a
lot to do with a situation that could have been handled withing the Grey’s organization. Although the show is successful, it would suffer if any of the actors were absent from cast. Washington’s character is why many watch the show. He brought life to “Preston” and no one could replace him.


- Faith
Posted 01/24/07 04:17 AM
 

no mr Washington should be treated as any other cast member would they fire mcdreamy mcsteamy or any other cast member if they had did a simular thing.


- evelyn haletky
Posted 01/23/07 09:34 PM
 

Why isn’t anyone dressing the reporter who asked such a silly question during the Golden Globes. I think this is really silly. If you fire Isaiah you BETTER get rid of Rosie who offends everyone. What about what she said about Asian people by mocking their language….What is the difference. If Isaiah would have been called the N word would we still be talking about this? We had on occasion where a well known actor called several people the N word. There was a BIG stink about it for a couple of weeks and now you haven’t heard anything. But, Call someone a gay slur and we talk about it for months….This is totally riduclous…I love Isaiah’s character and I love the relationship he and Sandra Oh have on the show. Why doesn’t he have a MC Doctor name????? MC Hottie or Mc Yummy he’s a good looking man…why is it all the other men on the show get all the good names….what is up with that. ARE YOU BEING FAIR???? IF YOU FIRE HIM I WILL NO LONGER WATCH YOU SHOW AND I WILL PROTEST IT….


- Wilm
Posted 01/23/07 05:05 PM
 

To ABC if you fire Isaiah over this I will no longer watch your show….I’m already upset that you changed the time on the East Coast for Lost from 9 to 10. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING……?????


- Tmassey
Posted 01/23/07 04:45 PM
 

i think it will be a stupid decision if abc fires Isaiah. he is a main character on Greys Anatomy while knight isn’t of ver importance. Get over it Knight is not a big deal if he said he’s sorry, it’s over get along. u are grown man it’s like my high school. if Isaiah gets fired i would eventually stop watching he show.


- Joshua
Posted 01/23/07 04:24 PM
 

Isaiah Washington said something
The Gay community runs where he works.
He has appoligized.
In our home we don’t watch any shows that have open gay subject, or actors who are openly gay.
I watched Grey’s Anatamy, but now that we know that the character George is gay in real life, we won’t watch the show again.
Soon, if the Gay community gets thier way, we won’t be watching any TV
God will judge.


- Cheryl
Posted 01/23/07 03:46 PM
 

I think you should fire both Isiah and Rosie and out themon a late night talk show on a chanel only shown where no one could see it.


- Sandy
Posted 01/23/07 01:22 PM
 

Would we even be having this discussion if T.R. Knight used the “N Word”? His character would have been replaced overnight!
I’m outraged that he is still employed!

FIRE ISAIAH WASHINGTON NOW!!!


- greg
Posted 01/23/07 07:21 AM
 

No, I don’t think Isaiah Washington should be fired. I stongly disagree with his comments,however, we all make mistakes.
Isaiah asked for help and I hope ABC and his co-stars help him.

I don’t know why the media is making such a big issue regarding Isaiah comments, Rosie O’Donnell made comments on the VIEW regarding the chinese and their language.

ABC AND THE MEDIA CHO0SE TO IGNORE HER RACIAL SLURS AGAINST THE CHINESE.

IS ROSIE GOING TO ATTACK THE JEWS, WE ALL KNOW MEL GIBSON MADE HIS NASTY COMMENTS.
I HOPE ISAIAH WASHINGTON DON’T GET FIRED BECAUSE ROSIE O’DONNELL IS STILL WORKING WITH ABC.


- Honey
Posted 01/23/07 06:30 AM
 

I also cannot find the Wiggles tour informaation & locations. My Grandson is a huge fan (3yrs. old)& I would love to take him to a show to see the wiggles with bindi. Continue on Terri & Bindi, I also miss him & his work with the animals.
A loyal fan of Extra & the Wiggles,
Tanya


- Tanya Sonafrank
Posted 01/23/07 04:00 AM
 

Mr. Washington should not be fired. I love him on the show & feel it would be a great lose without him & I dearly love his love mate on the show & think they make a great TV couple. Its unforunate that T.R.’s private life had to be brought out this way, I also am a Gay women & I think you should let this pass. I love the entire cast of the show & would hate to see anyone leave under these conditions.
A Fan from the beginning of the show,
Tanya


- Tanya Sonafrank
Posted 01/23/07 03:54 AM
 

I hate to say that he deserves to be fired, but that is exactly the case. The incident itself in October was deplorable. It’s most unfortunate that Isaiah chose to lie about the entire situation. He is showing by his actions that he is truly a person with a great deal of anger and hatred inside himself. He is not only a liar, he’s also a homophobe. I will concede the reporter bringing up the incident at the Golden Globes was not acceptable, but Isaiah could have chosen to IGNORE the reporter. His choice… to grab the microphone, continue his diatribe of hate and lies. He’s gotta go!


- James
Posted 01/23/07 01:49 AM
 

I do not think that Isaiah Washington should be fired. The only reason why this is receiving so much attention is because they are celebrities. Things like this are happening everyday yet Isaiah’s comments are being magnified. Everyone needs to be adult and move on. I can’t believe we are still dealing with this. It is really beginning to turn me off to the show and I personally love Isaiah Washington’s character. If he is removed, I won’t be open to ANYONE ELSE playing his character and will not watch the show anymore.


- ttc
Posted 01/22/07 11:26 PM
 

Mr. Washington’s work on Grey’s Anatomy is OUTSTANDING…One of the only shows I find entertaining on ABC. Based on personal experiences.. Mr. Washington has been called names based on his complexion alone without recourse his entire life… However, defending himself from a press quote… out character for sure but… backed against the wall people may say something that they regret… apologize and forget it.. quit it and forget it.. This is still America … is it not?… lets get on with more positive programing… Thanks Mr. Washington for your hard work to become the Outstanding Actor you are.


- dr ruth ann
Posted 01/22/07 05:50 PM
 

Mr. Washington has apologized. I’m quite sure he sorry for all the attention that the show has been getting. I don’t feel he should be fired. Why can’t the show behave as adults and go on with the show. Being a minority I have been addressed with racial slurs. Get over it. Life goes on. I’m quite sure TR has been called that name before. I think the show is great. Any firing will hurt the show. I know I would stop watching it. Move on!


- Dee Howard
Posted 01/22/07 05:33 PM
 

Let’s look at the big picture here. One news reporter decides to open up a really sore wound at the most inappropriate time. The “Golden Globes”. He hit a nerve in Isiah and WAM! Ishiah responded. What else did you think he would do. You back somone in a corner and they come out swinging! Isiah has made his apologies. True, he should have used a better choice of words to respond to the reporter. But enough already. The mews media would kill there own mother if it meant for good ratings! Ishaiah should not lose his position. Can’t we all just get along!!!!!!!!!!!!!


- Kill it already!
Posted 01/22/07 04:55 PM

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