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 by Jennifer Squires Biller
After watching the Private Practice-Grey’s Anatomy crossover, one thing is clear. Seattle Grace needs Addison Montgomery.
When she left the show for the Private Practice spin-off, I was sorely disappointed. She was one of my favorite characters on Grey’s, until she down spiraled and slept with Alex. But I digress.
Grey’s Anatomy has suffered without Addison. This season, we’ve watched tortured Izzie have a fling with a ghost, Callie trying out life as a lesbian, and Bailey turning into a softer surgeon with an eye on pediatrics. George, who used to be a highlight, has had about five minutes of screen time, Cristina is the same as always, except angrier, and Meredith, well, she’s still Meredith, treating her sister like dirt, wallowing in her depression, and looking forward to a life with McDreamy.
Grey’s lost its punch after Addison departed. Maybe it’s all the behind-the-scenes drama having an effect, with rumors swirling daily that Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight both want out of the show. I’m not sure. But I know the show had its sparkle back for those two brief crossover episodes.
Kate Walsh has off-the-charts chemistry with Patrick Dempsey and Eric Dane, is a valued pal for Dr. Bailey, and breathes excitement into every scene. I didn’t realize how much I missed her as part of the ensemble, until she was back walking the halls of Seattle Grace.
I loved the little details the Grey’s writers gave us about Derek and Addison’s past, during the crossover. He wrote her a song for their wedding! (Admittedly, that little ditty was stuck in my head for a couple days, after Taye Diggs and the gang broke out in song, “Addison Montgomery, I met her in the summer. She…” Hilarious.) I'm sorry to all the Mer-Der fans out there, but Addison and Derek have a long history that is compelling and needs to be further explored.
Please, Addison, come back to Grey’s Anatomy. We need you.
 My girl is coming home.
It’s no secret how much I’ve loved Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh) from the moment she marched her stilettos up to Meredith Grey and called her out for sleeping with her husband.
Tonight, the spunky, auburn-haired beauty checks back into Seattle Grace for a guest spot, while her spinoff show, Private Practice, is on hiatus.
I feel like a kid at Christmas. Grey’s hasn’t been the same since her departure. And last week’s episode was so adolescent, it left me wondering what had happened to my favorite group of primetime doctors.
I have high hopes for tonight’s show. I can’t wait to see Addison interacting again with Derek, Mark, Miranda and the gang. Welcome home, Addison!
 What a way to start the weekend! Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Kate Walsh will return to Grey’s Anatomy for an episode this spring.
That’s right; “She-Shepherd” and her stilettos will once again be making their way through the halls of Seattle Grace. As loyal Tube Talk readers know, I’ve loved Addison Montgomery-formerly-Shepherd since the moment she surprised McDreamy in the lobby. Her move to Private Practice has been a sore spot for me since she departed. Despite a fantastic cast, I just can’t seem to get into Private Practice.
So rejoice Grey’s fans. She’s back, even if it is only for one episode. I wish she’d stick around for more, considering Private Practice is on hiatus until next season and that her character has changed dramatically since leaving Seattle.
I can’t wait to see Addison mix it up again with her old pal Miranda and her former lovers McSteamy and McDreamy. In fact, I wouldn’t mind her having a reunion with McDreamy in that trailer. Mer-Der fans please don’t send me hate mail. My love for Addison knows no bounds.
Private Practice
Premiere date: Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Airs: Wednesday s @ 9 p.m. ET on ABC
 Confession: I’ve loved Addison Montgomery since she marched her stiletto-clad legs up to Meredith Grey and informed her she was sleeping with her husband. Apparently, I’m not the only one who was rooting for Team Addison; ABC gave the woman her own spinoff. The good news is that Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes is behind this new show. The bad news is that the pilot is mediocre, at best. Sure, expectations are high, and they should be, with Rhimes on board and the superstar cast. The majority of the actors - Tim Daly, Taye Diggs, Amy Brenneman - have headlined their own shows. But for some reason, I didn’t get that warm, fuzzy feeling that glues me to the TV screen when a show is working on all levels, and I’m not sure why. Kate Walsh and Daly have enough chemistry to power their own hospital, and Diggs is fun, flawed and charming. But Addison seems to have been dumbed-down in this new role, acting like a silly schoolgirl, at times, instead of the take-charge surgeon we’ve come to know. Most of the characters are interesting, with the exception of Brenneman’s. Her storyline had me reaching for the fast forward button. I’ve learned never to write off a show because the first episode doesn’t wow you. (Hello, Friday Night Lights!) And I’m not writing off Private Practice, as some critics have done already. I think it has potential. The problem Grey’s fans may have is the gaping hole Addison is leaving at Seattle Grace. On Thursday, ABC aired an “Addison” special that recapped her time on Grey’s. I’m sure the idea was to get fans to follow her to the new show. The problem is that the recap made me realize how much I’m going to miss her interaction with Miranda, Derek, and the gang. My apologies to Meredith fans, but the Addison/Derek/Mark triangle was one of the best ever on primetime. Period. Addison had mega chemistry with both McDreamy and McSteamy. If you’re questioning whether to invest in Private Practice, after all the mixed reviews you’ve read, I say give it a try. It may find its groove yet. If not, I hope Addison will come home to Seattle Grace and bring Daly’s Dr. Pete Wilder with her.
Moonlight
Premiere date: Friday, September 28, 2007
Airs: Fridays @ 9 p.m. ET on CBS 
Within the first minutes of Moonlight, vampire Mick St. John humorously dispelled all the things I thought I knew about TV vampires from years of watching Buffy and Angel. (Vampires can’t be killed with a stake, he claims. Hmmm…I guess Buffy never got the memo.) From the moment Moonlight began with its interview with a vampire, I was hooked. Alex O’Loughlin is funny and charming. He plays his vampire character with just enough bite to leave viewers wanting more. I was surprised at how strong the storyline was, including a fantastic twist at the end. Veronica Mars fans will be delighted to see Jason Dohring in his role as Josef, Mick’s friend and fellow vampire. Josef is wealthy, tough, and, lucky for us, mischievous. If you like fantasy shows or were ever a fan of Buffy and Angel, don’t miss Moonlight. For everyone else, you should tune in, too. You never know when you’ll need Mick St.John’s tips on how to kill a vampire. ChuckPremiere date: Monday, September 24, 2007
Airs: Mondays @ 8 p.m. ET on NBC
 I love geeks, and Chuck Bartowski is this year’s Seth Cohen. He’s a computer genius who works at Nerd Herd (NBC’s hilarious version of Geek Squad.) He’s witty, as evidenced by his explanation of his career goals: ““Working on a five-year plan. I just need to choose a font.” Chuck is hard to categorize into one specific TV genre. If I had to label it, I’d call it an action-adventure dramedy. Other critics have called it a comedy, but I save that label for true sitcoms. Chuck’s problems begin when he receives an e-mail from his old college roommate, who is a spy. The e-mail has subliminal government secrets in it that are downloaded to Chuck’s already super-powered brain. He soon becomes a target and must work with the government to stop the world’s evildoers. Zachary Levi is so good in this role he may become this season’s breakout star. Even Summer Roberts can’t resist him. (That’s actress Rachel Bilson, formerly of The O.C., for you non O.C. watchers.) Seth Cohen’s old flame is scheduled to guest star on Chuck this season. The supporting cast is excellent, too, including fanboy fave Adam Baldwin. The show runner behind Chuck is TV genius Josh Schwartz, who gave us The O.C. So, I think you know what that means. Set your DVR season pass.
 Tony Soprano didn’t take home the gold. Neither did Denny Crane.
But those weren’t the most shocking moments of Emmy night. Nope, that honor goes to Sally Field, Ray Romano and Katherine Heigl for their potty mouths. And you thought the Emmys was just another boring award show.
Host Ryan Seacrest did a decent job, but quite frankly, he didn’t do much “hosting.” Thankfully, he left the stand-up comedy bits to the likes of Ray Romano and Ellen DeGeneres. Wise move, Ryan.
Here’s a rundown of the best and worst moments of the night.
Oh no, he didn’t!: During his opening monologue, Ryan Seacrest struck up a conversation with Eva Longoria about her dress and shoes, when he noticed her costar and his former dating companion Teri Hatcher. “Hello, Teri,” Seacrest purred seductively, as the audience erupted in laughter. Hatcher smiled awkwardly, as he added a quick, “You look great!” Nice save, Seacrest.
Worst skit: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and a leaf blower. It pains me to list two of the funniest guys on the planet under worst skit, but their bit about the “green Emmys” and a leaf blower, well, blew. It was so strained, that it appeared even they knew it wasn’t working. Colbert did have one funny line. He said his leaf blower ran on alternative fuel: “Al Gore’s tears; he’s a crybaby.”
Best ad-libbed moment: Jon Stewart redeemed himself when he and Colbert announced Ricky Gervais as the winner for best actor in a comedy. Gervais was a no-show to the event, so Stewart decided to give the award to someone else. “Ricky Gervais couldn’t be here tonight, so instead we’re going to give this to our friend Steve Carell.” The audience howled as Carell ran onstage, jumping in glee.
Strangest moment: Ryan Seacrest took the stage wearing a Henry VIII costume from the show The Tudors to do a gay joke. “This looked a lot less gay on the rack. Can I keep it?” Somewhere, Simon Cowell was rolling his eyes.
The musical montage: Ryan Seacrest didn’t sing. Lucky for us, he knows his limits. Instead, the Family Guy’s Brian and Stewey took the stage and delivered some funny musical lines including this gem: “ABC has got a lineup that is refreshing and alive, with its hits like Desperate Housewives just continuing to thrive. And those women look sensational for being 65!” Then, they went on to pick on The Sopranos infamous series ending, as they sang: “ The Sopranos is a show I’d recommend, because you never know just how it’s gonna”…(the screen faded to black and silence, as the audience roared with laughter.) The singing duo also joked about the Grey’s Anatomy controversy. They sang that NBC was looking at bringing back Seinfeld, but with Isaiah Washington as Kramer. The camera then cut to T.R. Knight, smiling awkwardly. Ouch. Who knew John Locke was funny? Claiming the prize for best supporting actor in a a drama series, Lost actor Terry O’Quinn delivered a funny speech about his working conditions: “Sometimes, when we’re rolling around in the jungle in the mud, and we’re hitting each other and stabbing each other and shooting each other and they’re pouring on the blood, I wonder what it would be like to bake up a sheet of cookies on Wisteria Lane. And get one of their checks.” Best looking couple: Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl and Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler took the stage to present an award, but the two looked like they belonged on top of a wedding cake, instead. She was stunning in a long white gown, and he was equally stunning in an elegant black suit. Sadly, these two won’t ever get to share a scene on Grey’s; they blew him to bits in last year’s season finale. Inside joke or coincidence?: I couldn’t help but laugh when Christina Aguilera sang Stepping out With my Baby with Tony Bennett. The pop star is rumored to be pregnant. No one delivers a joke like Doogie: Neil Patrick Harris is a gem on How I Met Your Mother as ladies man Barney, where he delivers some of the best comedy on the tube. (Yes, I’m ticked he didn’t win for supporting actor.) In one of the funniest jokes of the night, Harris took aim at fellow presenter Hayden Panettiere when he delivered this line: “Hayden just turned 18. You know what that means ….new voter.” You can’t say that!: The censors got a workout during the ceremony, but didn’t do the censoring very smoothly. Those watching at home weren’t sure what happened when the sound was cut and the screen showed a weird shot of the set, during Ray Romano’s comedy bit. He apparently used another word for “sleeping with” when taking a jab at his former costar Patricia Heaton’s new TV job. Later, the censors tried, awkwardly, to quickly cut away from Katherine Heigl as she uttered the word “S---“ on hearing her name called for best supporting actress in a drama. And finally, the censors silenced they flying nun. Yep, the censors cut the end of Sally Field’s acceptance speech for lead actress in a drama. She was almost finished with her “if mothers ruled the world” anti-war speech when she got a little too passionate and used the word “God” in front of “damned.” Seacrest’s best joke: Taking a jab at notorious ladies man Jeremy Piven, of Entourage, Seacrest spotted gorgeous Heroes star Hayden Panettiere in the audience. “Congratulations on turning 18, Hayden. My gift: seating you as far away from Jeremy Piven as possible.”  You say “toe-may-toe” I say “toe-mah-toe”: The announcer mispronounced Katherine Heigl’s last name as “high-gel,” as she took the stage to present an award. Katherine quickly corrected the woman, saying, “It’s Hi-Gul,” laughing along with the audience. “It’s alright. It’s a hard name.” Later, when Heigl’s name was called for the best supporting actress in a drama, she acknowledged the announcer’s effort:“Thanks for getting my name right!” Tell it like it is: Comedian Lewis Black did a stand-up bit during the show that at first seemed out of place. That was, until he began ranting against the TV networks for their ubuiquitous pop-up adverstisements, during programs, telling us what’s on next and for replacing the credits at the end of the shows with previews of what’s coming on next. As you know, I share his passion on the subject. He then took the news stations to task for the continuous crawl at the bottom of the screen: “The only thing you give us is attention deficit disorder!” Preach it, brother. Elaine Stritch is hilarious: Whenever Elaine Stritch takes the Emmy stage, you know something intersting is about to happen. She usually keeps the audience in stitches and this year was no exception. She bumbled the reading of the teleprompter during her presenting gig before explaining to the audience that the mistake wasn’t planned: “I’m not faking this. I really don’t know what the Hell I’m doing.” Best speech: James Spader delivered the goods. Looking completely stunned that TV mob boss James Gandolfini didn’t win, Spader began his speech with that acknowledgement. “I feel like I just stole a pile of money from the mob,” he quipped. Still shocked, he continued, “Where the Hell is Elaine Stritch when you need her?” Spader then went on to scold the Emmy folks for seating his bosses and half the audience behind the stage, where they could see only the backs of those on stage: “I’ve been to thousands of concerts in my life, and these are the worst seats I’ve ever had.” The audience erupted in laughter. Hey, I’d be pissed, too, if I had to watch the backs of people heads for the entire night. Spader then acknowledged the other nominees and issued a quick thank you. Funniest presenters: Brad Garrett and Joely Fisher were hysterical during their presenting bit. “Do you like my dress,” Fisher asked, about her sexy gown with a plunging neckline. The 6-foot-plus Garrett glanced down and joked, “You should see it from up here. Note to self: Buy milk.” Garrett went on to complement Fisher’s appearance: “I think you just made Charlie Sheen’s to do list: that’s how amazing you look.” Cut to Charlie Sheen in the audience, shaking his head and laughing. Hollywood loves Al Gore: At first I was confused as to why Al Gore was getting a standing ovation for co-founding Current TV, an interactive TV network. I’d never even heard of Current TV. (I know I’m not alone here, so Google it.) Then, I realized the audience wasn’t applauding his TV venture, just Al. They love this guy and his efforts to save the environement. Dead people can’t hear, but we can: One of my pet peeves at these awards shows involves the somber memoriam tributes. As clips of the dearly departed are shown, from time to time, the audience erupts in applause. I propose that they either hold their applause to the end, or clap for all of the deceased. It’s offensive that some dead folks seem worthy of applause, but not all. Dead people can’t hear, but we can, and their families can, too. Fashion notes: Strapless is in, ladies, in a big way. A slew of ladies wore strapless gowns to the event. As for best and worst dressed, no one pulled a Bjork this year, so I won’t pick on anyone particular. I loved Kate Walsh and Ali Larter’s red gowns. Vanessa Williams ruled the roost in a gorgeous green-feathered number. Felicity Huffman went glam with a hot pink plunging neckline, and Sandra Oh looked the best I’ve ever seen her at an awards show. Oh, when did Ugly Betty get so thin? America Ferrara looked beautiful in blue but very skinny compared to last year. I didn’t love Jaime Pressly’s gown. It seemed a little too “old” for her. In other words, her character Joy wouldn’t be caught dead in it. McDreamy, aka Patrick Dempsey, looked gorgeous, but why didn’t he do any of the red-carpet pre-show interviews? Preshow fun: E! still does the best pre-show, but their entertainment news crawl at the bottom of the screen drove me insane! I was trying to listen to the stars’ interviews, look at their gowns, shoes, jewels, watch the cut-in box to see who else was arriving, and read the crawl at the bottom of the screen. No one’s brain can take in that much information, unless they have ADD. The crawl did reveal some fun facts: Lost’s Evangeline Lilly changed oil on big rigs to earn money for college and worked as a waitress and flight attendant, and Grey’s Anatomy’s Katherine Heigl starred in the lowest-earning movie in history, the 2006 thriller Zyzzyx Road grossed $30 t the box office. Over on the TV Guide channel, Joey Fatone and Lisa Rinna seemed nervous and anxious and rushed the celebrities off instead of chatting with them about their shows. Rinna’s catchphrase of “Have fun tonight” started to grate my nerves after she said it a hundred times. Is it too late to get Joan and Melissa back?
 Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh wed her fiancé Alex Young on September 1, according to TV Guide.
Walsh plays sexy Addison Montgomery on the medical drama. Young is a studio executive for 20th Century Fox studio executive.
Several of Walsh's costars attended the nuptials, including Sara Ramirez, Katherine Heigl, Chandra Wilson and Justin Chambers. No word on whether McDreamy or McSteamy attended.
Walsh wore a custom-made designer gown by Monique Lhuillier.
.jpg) Photo: Audra McDonald
Addison Montgomery can’t even get her best friend to be faithful.
When the new Grey’s Anatomy spinoff premieres this fall, Montgomery’s best friend will have a new face: Broadway star Audra McDonald.
Last season, when viewers first met Addison’s best friend, she was played by Alias alum Merrin Dungey. But Dungey is being replaced, according to TV Guide.
Dungey didn’t score rave reviews with fans or execs, who thought she lacked chemistry with the show’s leading lady Kate Walsh.
I loved Dungey on the show Summerland, where she played Lori Loughlin’s best friend, but her character on Grey’s Anatomy was about as exciting as watching paint dry.
Perhaps McDonald will infuse some excitement into the role. I’m a huge fan of McDonald.
The four-time Tony winner has the voice of an angel. Perhaps she’ll teach Addison how to sing the blues.
 Star of The Office injures back
Jenna Fischer, who plays Pam on the NBC show The Office, fell down a marble staircase in New York and fractured her lower back in four places this week, according to E!Online. She was hospitalized and later released. Fischer did not injure her spinal cord.
She’s expected to recover in four to six weeks. She’ll be back at work in time to shoot the fourth season of the show this summer. I’m just curious as to where Karen was during this incident. I’m kidding, of course. Get well soon, Jenna!
Grey’s Anatomy's Kate Walsh engaged
First, Kate Walsh got her own spinoff and now she’s got a new prince charming. Walsh, who plays Addison Montgomery on Grey’s Anatomy, recently announced her engagement. Walsh is betrothed to Alex Young, a studio executive, who is said to be both McDreamy and McSteamy.
 by Jennifer Squires Biller
After watching the two-hour Grey’s Anatomy episode, destined to become a spinoff for Addison, I’m a little concerned.
Here’s why. The show seemed adolescent in many ways, beginning with the fart joke and Addison’s silly behavior in the elevator. Then, the ladies lined up to watch the cute surfer receptionist strut through the hallway shirtless on his way to the beach. It was like that Diet Coke commercial from years ago. I expected more from the sophisticated writing palette of the Grey’s Anatomy team.
The plus to the new show is the casting. Tim Daly and Taye Diggs were outstanding. And Daly and Kate Walsh have enough chemistry to set that ocean-side community on fire. The cast, on a whole, was solid, but the problem was, I just didn’t care about most of them and their problems. Naomi seemed cold, internet-trolling doctor seemed nutty, and the shrink didn’t pull me in either. Hence, I can’t even remember their names.
It all comes down to Addison. She has always seemed like an outsider at Grey’s Anatomy, so it makes sense that she would be destined for a different place. But, I don’t want her to go, if it means changing her character. And for those two hours last week, it seemed they had.
Addison isn’t a silly girl, yet she was acting like a juiced-up Ally McBeal. Addison is a tough, take-charge gal, who sometimes makes poor choices. Alex was a poor choice, in my opinion. I hate that she went there. She was better than that. The Addison I first met would never have messed around with an intern, especially with McSteamy in the mix and McDreamy’s relationship hitting troubled waters.
I hate for Addison to leave Seattle, as I think she has plenty of story to tell there with Mark, Derek, Miranda and the gang. But, it seems she will be moving on when ABC picks up this new show. And yes, I will follow her. I love her that much.
First impressions of TV shows are sometimes wrong, so I’m not saying I won’t watch. I didn’t love Friday Night Lights or The Office pilots, but those two shows are now must-see-TV for me. It’s possible that Addison and the new Private Practice doctors will hook me yet.
What are your thoughts on the new Grey’s spinoff? Did you love it or hate it?
 Photo: ABC
The Grey’s Anatomy spinoff featuring Kate Walsh has a name, according to Buddy TV.
Private Practice is the moniker the network chose for the Addison-centered drama, the Web site reported Thursday. ABC released the name of the spinoff during a media-buyers event but cautioned that the name may change.
Let’s hope that’s true. The title seems a little, um, ordinary for my beloved Addison.
“The spinoff is being touted for its stand-alone premise that will take Walsh's character out of the realm of nightmarish medical emergencies and incorporated hospital trysts into a setting they think less hardcore medical drama fans will appreciate," according to Buddy TV.
Hmm…less gore and bed hopping. OK. I’m not sure why ABC would abandon the magical formula that lands them about 20 million viewers weekly, but hey, I don’t run the network.
I trust show-creator Shonda Rhimes. If she sent Addison to Mars to practice medicine, I’d watch.
The two-hour episode of the new series will debut May 10, according to Buddy TV.
The new series has an impressive cast that includes Tim Daly, Taye Diggs, Amy Brenneman, Paul Adelstein, Merrin Dungey and Chris Lowell.
 Addison Montgomery is going to be in good company in the upcoming Grey’s Anatomy spinoff.
Actress Amy Brenneman, of Judging Amy fame, is joining the show, according to TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello. And she isn’t the only female coming to the party.
Merrin Dungey is also set to join to the Addison-centered drama, starring Kate Walsh, according to Maureen Ryan at The Chicago Tribune. TV fans will recognize Dungey for her roles in Summerland and Alias.
The Grey’s spinoff has been the talk of the TV world the past two weeks, as Tim Daly, Taye Diggs, Chris Lowell and Paul Adelstein have already joined the cast.
ABC is introducing the spinoff as a two-hour episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
No word yet on if McSteamy (Eric Dane) will follow Addison and her stilettos out of Seattle Grace.
Photo credit: ABC
by Jennifer Squires Biller
Just when you thought the hallways of Seattle Grace couldn’t get any hunkier, Tim Daly checks into the hospital.
Daly is joining Grey’s Anatomy for a special two-hour episode that may become a spinoff, according to The Hollywood Reporter. As previously reported, the spinoff would star sexy, stiletto-clad Dr. Addison Montgomery (actress Kate Walsh) and sexy — minus the stilettos — Taye Diggs.
Daly’s character is described as "handsome, sincere, like a McDreamy," according to The Hollywood Reporter. So, I’m guessing since he’s “sincere,” he’ll be the direct opposite of Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan, who — while certainly handsome — hasn’t exactly been a paragon of morals, sincerity and virtuosity.
Whoever is in charge of this Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, isn’t playing fair. First, they lure us in with one of Grey’s most exciting characters, Addison. Then, they taunt us further with the addition of Diggs. Now, they’ve pretty much sealed the deal that we must watch, by adding the talented and delicious Daly to the mix.
Who’s next? Joshua Jackson? Keri Russell? Rob Lowe? John Stamos? ABC, whomever the casting genius is who’s snagging actors such as Eric Dane, Walsh, Diggs and Daly, they deserve a pay raise. I usually hate spinoffs, but I’m already on board with this one, before it even airs.
Daly hasn’t had the best track record recently, though, when it comes to hit TV shows. His last two dramas Eyes and The Nine didn’t garner large enough ratings to stay on the air, despite widespread critical acclaim.
But I’m not worried about this newest venture. ABC has made this new spinoff, or at least the two-hour special, requisite viewing for any longstanding Grey’s and TV addict. Daly has fans. Me, being one of them. Yes, I still have a crush on Joe Hackett, even though he’s left his Wings far behind him.
 ABC is toying with the idea of a Grey’s Anatomy spin-off, featuring Kate Walsh, (Addison Montgomery (formerly Shepherd.)) The two-hour pilot would debut in May, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Longtime Tube Talk readers know that I loved Addison from the moment she stepped foot into Seattle Grace. But, I don’t want her to leave McDreamy, McSteamy and the rest of the gang. Yes, she’s seemed adrift lately. But isolating her into another show is simply unfair.
I’m sure this is ABC’s way of capitalizing on the popularity of the lovely Ms. Walsh. But, frankly, if they want to spin-off a character, how about Dr. Burke? He could leave the hospital, and I wouldn’t be reaching for the Xanax.
 Jennifer Hudson at the 2007 SAG Awards
This year’s award season has been a refreshing change for those of us who sit at home, watching, wondering if the pretty people parading by ever eat.
This year, real women, with real curves, are walking the red carpet. And I’m not talking about the gals who the fashion media dub as “curvy,” just because the actresses dared to squeeze themselves into a size four. I’m talking about the real-looking women, who are ruling the red carpet. 
Let’s hear it for Jennifer Hudson, Chandra Wilson, America Ferrera, Sara Ramirez and the other ladies who are proudly showing off their assets.
Just a few years ago, these gals never would have been mentioned in the endless fashion critiques and best/worst-dressed lists that inevitably accompany awards shows. I cite the example of the gorgeous Queen Latifah at the 2004 Golden Globes, as proof. The Queen was one of my top picks for best dressed that year, but she failed to get a mention from fashion gurus Joan and Melissa Rivers and their counterparts. The style shows and magazines touted the best-dressed starlets to be the thin crowd i.e. Renée Zellweger, Nicole Kidman, etc. Sure, they looked great too, but the Queen was stunning that year. And sadly, she was ignored, because she didn’t look like the typical Hollywood starlet.
 Queen Latifah at the 2004 Golden Globes
This year, Ferrera earned a “best dressed” nod for her Golden Globe gown from People magazine. And Hudson’s photo is everywhere in that gorgeous gown she wore to the SAG Awards. And despite that everyone is talking about Grey’s Anatomy’s Katherine Heigl, Sandra Oh and Kate Walsh as fashion icons, Ramirez was my pick for best-dressed cast member at the SAG Awards.
Believe it or not, real people, like me, actually like seeing real-looking women playing Cinderella for the night. It’s nice to see actresses whose images aren’t so unattainably perfect that they look as if they stepped off the toy-store Barbie-doll shelf. And frankly, it’s refreshing to not feel the need to give the actresses a sandwich, out of fear they may keel over from starvation while they’re telling us about their Harry Winston diamonds and Gucci gown.
I’m not so naïve as to think that this trend toward real-looking women in Hollywood will continue. I’m just optimistic enough to hope that it will. 
(left) Sara Ramirez at the 2007 SAG Awards and (below) at the Golden Globes
(below) America Ferrera at the 2007 Golden Globes and Chandra Wilson at the SAG Awards
 In Grey’s Anatomy news, well, I’m not sure this qualifies as news, but the ABC Web site is selling “Team Addison” and “Team Meredith” t-shirts. Cute, huh?
I’m sure you can guess which one Tube Talk Girl will be sporting. http://abctvstore.shopthescene.com/detail.php?p=8042
Love Monkey heads to VH1
“Monkey” lovers, you’ll get to see the unaired episodes of Love Monkey, Kristin Veitch of E! recently reported. VH1 will air all eight episodes that were filmed, despite that CBS canned the show after only three had aired.
On April 11 at 7 p.m. ET, the first three previously aired shows will run back-to-back on VH1. Then, on April 18, VH1 will begin airing the show weekly on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. No new episodes have been filmed. In fact, series lead Tom Cavanagh has already signed on for another CBS project titled My Ex Life.
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 Addison fans, rejoice! It seems our favorite stiletto-clad doctor isn’t headed back to the Big Apple anytime soon, according to Michael Ausiello at TV Guide. So, apparently, the lovely Kate Walsh has more fans than just me. If the fact that She-Shepherd is staying in Seattle isn’t enough to make you giddy, Dr. Mark “McSteamy” is rumored to be signing on for next season. Here’s the info from Ausiello's column:
Ausiello: I think it's safe to say that Addison (who's rapidly becoming my new favorite character) will be around for the foreseeable future, especially in light of the rumor that Eric Dane (aka McSteamy) has signed on to appear in at least 13 episodes next season. Naturally, no one at ABC is confirming, but the way the Grey's writers gush about him in their weekly blog, it would hardly come as a surprise.
For Ausiello’s complete column, click here: Michael Ausiello Tube Talk Girl can be reached by e-mail at jennifer@tube-talk.com.
  February 19, 2006
If I ever have to be admitted for hospital care, I’m going on record right now to say please take me to Seattle Grace Hospital. If I’m going to die, I at least want to go out with a smile on my face.
Seriously. Have you ever seen such a beautiful bunch of talented doctors? I’m surprised there isn’t a waiting list to get in to this place.
This week, we met Dr. Mark Sloan. (Hereafter known as McSteamy, according to our favorite group of interns.) Just when I thought this show couldn’t get any better after the past two outstanding episodes, actor Eric Dane swaggered into Seattle Grace, as Derek’s former best friend, the wife-stealing plastic surgeon. I know he’s supposed to be a cad, but I like him. Chalk it up to my fondness for bad boys. (And the TV nerd in me can’t help but chuckle that he’s named Mark Sloan, just like that brilliant Dr. Mark Sloan from Diagnosis Murder.)
So, now it’s McDreamy vs McSteamy for Addison’s affections, or is it Meredith’s affections? I’m not sure I know. No matter. There is no wrong choice here, ladies. McDreamy vs. MsSteamy is just McSexy.
Sunday’s episode also had other shocking moments. Burke busted out a boogie. Alex and Izzie fed the beast. And (gulp) George and Meredith may have got Biblical. The result: I can’t wait until next week.
As for the newest doc to hit Seattle, well, I hope he’s a keeper. They could use a plastic surgeon around, don’t you think? Should Addison stay with detached Derek or move on to Mark?
Well, I’ll just say this: Addison, your husband makes $2 million a year and makes you live in a camper. Girl, kick him to the curb already, and bring on McSteamy!
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