ABC 'Dismayed' by Gay Slur - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-18-2007, 08:04 PM

LOS ANGELES -- After his conduct at the Golden Globes, "Grey's Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington has to answer to the network behind his hit show.

ABC is upset that the actor chose to reopen old wounds on Monday night when he denied calling his co-star T.R. Knight a "******" during an incident last year, which allegedly sparked a fight on set with fellow "Grey's" actor Patrick Dempsey.

"We have a longstanding policy to create and maintain respectful workplaces for all our employees," reads a statment released by ABC Media Relations. "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, language that he himself deemed 'unfortunate' in his previous public apology. We take this situation very seriously. His actions are unacceptable and are being addressed."

'Grey's' Knight Addresses Gay Slur
It's unclear how his behavior will be addressed. During the original incident, critics speculated that he would be replaced or his character would leave the show. "Grey's" creator Shonda Rhimes deemed these rumors ridiculous at the time.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is demanding an apology and requests a meeting with Washington to emphasize "the destructive impact of these kinds of anti-gay slurs."

Ireneparalegal · 01-18-2007, 08:16 PM

To hell with him. Fire his ass.

TJL · 01-18-2007, 09:11 PM

When your network is "dismayed," that usually means it's time to clean out your dressing room Isaiah...

Br26 · 01-18-2007, 09:27 PM

I dont watch this show, but when I did see him saying that at the Golden Globes..you know..it just really wasn't the place or time to say something regarding that. I wouldn't be surprised if he got cut.

TVJunkie101 · 01-18-2007, 09:52 PM

I still can't believe he had the nerve to say that in a room full of press on a night like that. Just ... wow. Dumb DUMB move on his part, and that's an understatement.

felicitylen · 01-18-2007, 10:41 PM

Yeah, he's done. I wonder who will replace him?

PrettyinPink55 · 01-18-2007, 11:51 PM

WOW!!! No more Dr. Burke!

friendsfan77 · 01-19-2007, 01:22 PM

Just sack the guy. He had no excuse for doing what he did.

01-18-2007, 08:04 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	ABC 'Dismayed' by Gay Slur LOS ANGELES -- After his conduct at the Golden Globes, "Grey's Anatomy" star Isaiah Washington has to answer to the network behind his hit show. ABC is upset that the actor chose to reopen old wounds on Monday night when he denied calling his co-star T.R. Knight a "******" during an incident last year, which allegedly sparked a fight on set with fellow "Grey's" actor Patrick Dempsey. "We have a longstanding policy to create and maintain respectful workplaces for all our employees," reads a statment released by ABC Media Relations. "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, language that he himself deemed 'unfortunate' in his previous public apology. We take this situation very seriously. His actions are unacceptable and are being addressed." 'Grey's' Knight Addresses Gay Slur It's unclear how his behavior will be addressed. During the original incident, critics speculated that he would be replaced or his character would leave the show. "Grey's" creator Shonda Rhimes deemed these rumors ridiculous at the time. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is demanding an apology and requests a meeting with Washington to emphasize "the destructive impact of these kinds of anti-gay slurs."
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01-18-2007, 08:16 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	To hell with him. Fire his ass.
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01-18-2007, 09:52 PM	#5
TVJunkie101 Member...you 'member? Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,838	I still can't believe he had the nerve to say that in a room full of press on a night like that. Just ... wow. Dumb DUMB move on his part, and that's an understatement.
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01-18-2007, 11:51 PM	#7
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	WOW!!! No more Dr. Burke!
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01-18-2007, 09:27 PM	#4
Br26 Insert witty title Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 19, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 148	I dont watch this show, but when I did see him saying that at the Golden Globes..you know..it just really wasn't the place or time to say something regarding that. I wouldn't be surprised if he got cut.

01-18-2007, 10:41 PM	#6
felicitylen Keep Austin WEIRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Location: Hook 'em Horns Posts: 1,606	Yeah, he's done. I wonder who will replace him?

01-19-2007, 01:22 PM	#8
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	Just sack the guy. He had no excuse for doing what he did.