June 6, 2007

'Grey's' to Bring Back Dr. George O'Malley


After rumors that he may leave the show, “Extra” has learned that ''Grey's Anatomy'' will bring T.R. Knight, who plays Dr. George O’Malley, back full time next year.

T.R. Knight will be paid about $125,000 per episode, Entertainment Weekly reports.

However, the future of T.R.’s co-star, Isaiah Washington, is still uncertain.

Washington’s character, Dr. Burke, fled Seattle in last season’s finale after he and Christina didn’t go through with their wedding.


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On 18 Dec 2007, Monique wrote:

Is there an official petition to get Isaiah back on Grey’s? Something that will be noticed by the Powers That Be because Grey’s has gone from my favourite show to a luke warm “something to do on a Thursday”. Im really missing Burke! And I want him back.

 
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On 9 Oct 2007, Anonymous wrote:

Bring Burke Back! Pleeze

 
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On 25 Sep 2007, kt wrote:

i am done with this show. they have proven how prejudice they are by getting rid of mr. washington when he bent over backwards apologizing for what he had done. dempsey was fighting just as well and that old heigl hag was flapping her gums everytime she could. chandra look out you are thenext black person for them to get rid of!

 
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On 21 Aug 2007, Anonymous wrote:

I can’t believe all this time we don’t know about Meredeth’s sister. That was the stupidest thing I have ever heard in my whole entire life. Obviously now Derek will sleep with her. The first 2.5 seasons were great. Burke should come back since he was the star of the show. Derek should actually leave if anyone. What a shame. Oh and by the way IZZY and O’maley should be together. They totally screwed Bailey over. The best person there not to be head of residents? What a joke. I was so excited for the 4th season but now it doesn’t matter. OH and one last thing they want to take away addison? LOL ABC better start a new show because this one is going to FLAT LINE

 
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On 10 Aug 2007, Kai.808 wrote:

Michael Richards deserved what he got. So does Isaiah Washington. Hate speech in ANY form is unacceptable. Good riddance.

 
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On 25 Jul 2007, liz kennefick wrote:

Hi there,

I just googled my daughter and her name came up here. Natalie Kennefick can you email me, maybe we can start the natalie kennefick club

 
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On 15 Jul 2007, vmartin wrote:

I am very disappointed with the dismissal of Dr Burke (Isiah Washington). I would have hoped they would have considered his countless efforts to apologize. I disagree with those who thimk that if this slur would have been directed at him things would have different.

There is truly no excuse for his outburst, but one statement jeopardizes this man’s life and career. I love the character George (T.R. Knight). I just wish ABC would have handle this differently.

ABC fired Wayne Brady, Star Jones and now Isiah Washington. Is this becoming racial? The only reason they fired Rosey after countless attacks and insults to Donald Trump and others was because she harassed her co-host.

I wish Isiah the best. I hope this does not hurt the fate of the show Grey.

 
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On 9 Jul 2007, Alburt wrote:

Honestly, I think Grey’s Anatomy will keep going for a long time regardless of what actors are lost or gained. It’s the ingenuity, they always come up with something different and even if you don’t like it, you watch anyway in the hopes that the storyline will go the way you want it to.

George and Izzy are cute, Knight and Heigl are AMAZING actors, whether you like the storyline or not they have your attention [otherwise you wouldn’t care either way whether they were together or not]. Burke will be missed, but I’m sure Grey’s will recover. And maybe, once Washington has really got it together, he may return to the show… ooh now that’s a thought that gives me the shivers [good excited kind of shiver lol]

 
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On 2 Jul 2007, Cristriyanto wrote:

I agree 1000000000%, i love george character and izzie also, i hope they will be end up together……ROCKs george and izzie…….

question for T.R. Knight why r u gay???…

 
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On 27 Jun 2007, Anonymous wrote:

I agree - if TR had called Isiah a N—— he would have been fired immediately. Washington has shown he still has problems by the comments he has made since the firing.

If Washington can get a handle on his emotional outburts on the set (and this wasn’t his first), I would like to see him come back 1/2 way through Season Four. They could do a story about why he left and why he came back. He and Christina would have a lot to work out, and that would be a good story.

 
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On 26 Jun 2007, myselfacoolgirl wrote:

I think that everyone has a right to their own opinion, no matter how ignorant it may be (Mr. Washington); however, as long as it does not interfere with his television “character”, who cares!!!

He is not the only actor on TV who has personal issues. I grew up watching and LOVING Seinfeld but had no clue that “my favorite character Kramer” was a racist. It never came across on television, so who cares! That’s his ignorance. Today, I still enjoy old re-runs of Seinfeld but I now understand that the man behind “my favorite character Kramer” needs help.

Dr. Burke’s character will be missed simply because it was refreshing to see a positive “black male” role model, eventhough Mr. Washington is not!

 
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On 26 Jun 2007, myselfacoolgirl wrote:

I think that everyone has a right to their own opinion, no matter how ignorant it may be (Mr. Washington); however, as long as it does not interfere with his television “character”, who cares!!!

He is not the only actor on TV who has personal issues. I grew up watching and LOVING Seinfeld but had no clue that “my favorite character Kramer” was a racist. It never came across on television, so who cares! That’s his ignorance. Today, I still enjoy old re-runs of Seinfeld but I now understand that the man behind “my favorite character Kramer” needs help.

Dr. Burke’s character will be missed simply because it was refreshing to see a positive “black male” role model, eventhough Mr. Washington is not!

 
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On 15 Jun 2007, Natalie Kennefick wrote:

Bring Back Burke.
The Chemistry between Christina and Burke’s will be missed. He is crucial to Greys Anantomy and what he brings to the programme as an actor.

What he said was a slur to his fellow cast member , but the man has apologised enough and shown his remorse. This is “politically correct” pressure and the power of the media wanting blood. They should not be given such power and shame on ABC bending to it. ALl the right things were done, Burke should stay and the ABC should move on with the programme.

A crucial ingrediant will be lost loosing this actor and I for one will miss seeing his character on the show , I don’t feel they will get that back again. I dont think I want to watch a programme that is so easily controlled .

 
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On 12 Jun 2007, cristina johnson wrote:

I can’t believe Burke is not returning on season 4. The show will not be the same…they should rethink this because Burke is a very important character!!!!!

 
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On 11 Jun 2007, janjan wrote:

The show is going to go downhill without burke. people screw up and make mistakes, and i think people should get over it. i’m sure he’s sorry for what he said, but people won’t give him a chance and forget about it.
the storyline is already drying up. george has slept with almost everyone from the original cast, except for christina and bailey.

 
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On 11 Jun 2007, Stephanie wrote:

I’m glad that ABC took a stand with Isaiah Washington, let’s face it, if T.R. Knight had used a racial slur, he would have been canned the next day. People need to realize hate slurs in any form should not and will not be tolerated any longer…by the network or by the public. NOW…let’s get the stories moving and let Izzy find a real true love…George needs to stay right where he’s at!

 
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On 10 Jun 2007, norma wrote:

Can’t wait til the new season comes back, But please have cristine all cried out so we don;t have to hear her wine.It’s her fault anyway she wasn’t ready.Now she and Meredith can go barhoping again.. Love George but not w/ Izzy they are friends only….

 
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On 10 Jun 2007, Dianne wrote:

Glad to hear George will be back. Very disappointed with the way the Burke situation was handled; it was overkill! Please, please do something about the George/Izzy story line. It’s gagging awful!!!!

 
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On 9 Jun 2007, sally wrote:

Bring back Burke——— He has done his time so to speak——Give him a chance!!! As for George-make some changes, I don’t like him w/Izzie.Make some changes-bring back Burke and George If you want to be a hit. Iwill lose interest and not watch anymore!

 
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On 8 Jun 2007, allison wrote:

Isiah made the show!!

I’m very disappointed in the way ABC has dealt w/ this situation, and will not watch the program next year. Story line is getting to be ridiculous, definitely don’t like the spin-off.

 
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