Greys Anatomy ramblings

[fairyd123]

So TR Knight appeared on Ellen to discuss Isiah Washington's latest outburst and man is he a class act. Clearly uncomfortable, clearly quite distressed by the whole thing but not prepared to lie about the incident or sweep it under the rug for the sake of a cushy job. The whole thing just pains me so much because I do think Washington is one of the best actors on the show and Christina and Burke together just slay me - their relationship just has so many layers and it feels like a real nuanced relationship rather than the soap opera silliness of McDreamy and Meredith.

But I just can't watch Washington any more - watching the Burke/George scenes are excrutiating because they're supposed to have this mentor/student thing going and yet you know just how appallingly little respect Washington has for his co-star. I have never understood homophobia - its completely beyond me. Can't even begin to comprehend it. And the longer that Shonda Rimes and ABC allow this matter to trundle on without a statement the more it seems that they are condoning homophobic slurs. I'm so pleased that Katie Heigl immediately stood up for TR Knight on Monday and didn't keep quiet - she seems like a true friend to him. So whilst I do think that Seattle Grace will be a poorer place without Burke I really do hope that they fire Washington's sorry ass. And soon.

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[dullemarulle.livejournal.com]

Word.
Heh, I'm tired, but I totally agree with you.

[dangerous-47.livejournal.com]

When I heard that I just went WTF? because I kinda liked him as Burke, not my fav. but I liked his whole relationship thing with Christina but now I just can't watch his scene's without thinking about that. Grrr.

So, lol, I agree with you too. :)

[fairyd123.livejournal.com]

He's a fantastic actor he really is - outclasses Dempsey by a mile and he and Sandra Oh are so wonderful together. But to have used a homophobic slur against a fellow actor just because he was pissed off that Dempsey was late and to have continually lied outright about having said it whilst Shonda Rimes turned it into a race issue and the network tried to sweep it under the rug is just shameful. He needs to go. I suspect that they won't outright fire him for his actions (although they should do - how is anyone going to be able to feel the same way about Burke having watched how distressed TR was in that clip?)but that he will be written out of the show and they'll just claim that the storyline was always planned.

[tatiana-baa.livejournal.com]

I heard that Shonda actually denied that he'd said it! Which... ugh. I know, party line & all that, but come ON...
I'd miss Burke though. Hell, I already do - I can't see myself enjoying him now, knowing all this about Washington.

[fairyd123.livejournal.com]

Eonline has clarified their statement making it clear that Rimes didn't deny at the Globes that Washington ever made the slur. But still she's handled it dismally and the longer it drags on the less credibility she (and the show) has.

[(Anonymous)]

so, they need to fire him before even MORE damage is done!
Perez Hilton is pushing for a boycott of ABC....

[tatiana-baa.livejournal.com]

sorry for the anonymous - I thought I was logged in!
This LJ thing is quite the learning experience. I did get an icon, at least... *g*

[dangerous-47.livejournal.com]

Yeah.

[lostdwarf77.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm surprised at how good George/Burke's chemistry still is. It's a real credit to TR that he's able to so encompass his character and just do his job.

I don't know about you, but I've had to work with people who are racist and homophobic. The unfortunate part of this is that if they do the work the higher ups want, you're SOL. They'll stay until and unless they become a detriment to the organization.