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Brian Damage · 09-23-2008, 09:45 AM

Actor Laurence Fishburne has praised William Petersen since replacing his character on hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - because he raised standards for television.

Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grissom, though he will remain an executive producer on the series.

His absence is marked by Fishburne's debut in the show's forthcoming 10th season next month.

Presenting an award at Sunday's 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Petersen said: "I'm honored to hand over the keys to the lab to a wonderful actor and a new friend, Mister Laurence Fishburne."

The actor responded by humbly adding: "Thank you Billy, I just hope I can live up to the high standards you've set not only for the first CSI series but for the many CSI series that have followed in your footsteps."

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)

bike-freak · 09-30-2008, 08:10 PM

When I first heard about that I was like "Hu??? How does Laurence Fishburne fit in such a series?? No, this can't work.."
Don't get me wrong, LF is a great actor but as csi guy? I'm not so sure about that... But I'll give it a try..

KissMyGrits · 10-23-2008, 10:37 PM

I'm interested to see how he will do.

One inaccurate fact however. This will be CSI's 9th Season. LOL!

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peachysquirt21 · 12-29-2008, 09:48 PM

Noone will ever be as good as William Petersen IMO.

09-23-2008, 09:45 AM	#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	Laurence Fishburne Hopes He Can Live Up To William Petersen Actor Laurence Fishburne has praised William Petersen since replacing his character on hit TV show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - because he raised standards for television. Petersen - one of the show's original cast members - is set to leave his post as crime investigator Gil Grissom, though he will remain an executive producer on the series. His absence is marked by Fishburne's debut in the show's forthcoming 10th season next month. Presenting an award at Sunday's 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, Petersen said: "I'm honored to hand over the keys to the lab to a wonderful actor and a new friend, Mister Laurence Fishburne." The actor responded by humbly adding: "Thank you Billy, I just hope I can live up to the high standards you've set not only for the first CSI series but for the many CSI series that have followed in your footsteps." (This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)
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bike-freak .:I'm a lonely girl:. Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 17, 2006 Location: somewhere in europe Posts: 38	When I first heard about that I was like "Hu??? How does Laurence Fishburne fit in such a series?? No, this can't work.." Don't get me wrong, LF is a great actor but as csi guy? I'm not so sure about that... But I'll give it a try..

12-29-2008, 09:48 PM	#4
peachysquirt21 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 27, 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 462	Noone will ever be as good as William Petersen IMO.