Kaley Cuoco's Guest Stint on Grey's Anatomy has been Scrapped! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-24-2009, 09:00 AM

It appears the case of Kaley Cuoco's disappearing Grey's Anatomy guest stint has been cracked!

Although the actress' rep says an unforeseen "publicity commitment" forced the Big Bang Theory star to back out of a top-secret appearance on Grey's Anatomy's May 14 season finale, multiple sources now tell me that it was her current employer, CBS, that put the kibosh on the deal. An Eye spokesperson couldn't be reached for comment, but as one insider explains, "They didn't want one of their biggest stars appearing on one of ABC's biggest shows."

As a result, Grey's has tapped former O.C. starlet Shannon Lucio (she played Caleb's illegitimate daughter, Lindsay) to fill Cuoco's shoes.

Still unknown: Who the heck is she playing? Some of you initially (and understandably) speculated that, based on Cuoco's resemblance to Katherine Heigl, perhaps the character is a relative of Izzie's. That possibility seems less likely with the casting of Lucio... or does it? ABC isn't spilling, so I once again open the floor to you guys: Do you still think there's an Izzie connection to this character? And getting back to Cuoco, can you understand why CBS might not be keen on loaning her out to the competition?

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sunshinefizzy · 04-25-2009, 06:09 PM

I feel bad for Kaley. She seemed really excited about doing the show. Hollywood can be so high schoolish sometimes but Kaley has been in the biz for a while so she's probably learned to accept that things like this just happen.

Marvo301 · 04-25-2009, 06:53 PM

I think CBS just blew an opportunity for lots of free exposure and publicity for "Big Bang Theory"! They really dropped the ball on this one.

TJL · 04-25-2009, 07:42 PM

It's hard to believe the networks are still pulling this petty stuff.

Anyone remember when Johnny Carson would say "On another network" when he introduced a guest who starred on a show that wasn't an NBC show?

Will and Grace Fanatic · 04-28-2009, 02:13 PM

That doesn't really seem fair. I'm kinda confused though why is it alright to have guest on a talk show of CBS like the The Dave Letterman Show from other networks. But it's not ok for them to go on other shows

Scoobiedoo30 · 05-04-2009, 05:15 PM

I cant belive that Kaaaley Cuoco's Guest Stint has been Scrapped

04-24-2009, 09:00 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	Kaley Cuoco's Guest Stint on Grey's Anatomy has been Scrapped! It appears the case of Kaley Cuoco's disappearing Grey's Anatomy guest stint has been cracked! Although the actress' rep says an unforeseen "publicity commitment" forced the Big Bang Theory star to back out of a top-secret appearance on Grey's Anatomy's May 14 season finale, multiple sources now tell me that it was her current employer, CBS, that put the kibosh on the deal. An Eye spokesperson couldn't be reached for comment, but as one insider explains, "They didn't want one of their biggest stars appearing on one of ABC's biggest shows." As a result, Grey's has tapped former O.C. starlet Shannon Lucio (she played Caleb's illegitimate daughter, Lindsay) to fill Cuoco's shoes. Still unknown: Who the heck is she playing? Some of you initially (and understandably) speculated that, based on Cuoco's resemblance to Katherine Heigl, perhaps the character is a relative of Izzie's. That possibility seems less likely with the casting of Lucio... or does it? ABC isn't spilling, so I once again open the floor to you guys: Do you still think there's an Izzie connection to this character? And getting back to Cuoco, can you understand why CBS might not be keen on loaning her out to the competition? http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/04/...ive-cbs-n.html
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04-25-2009, 06:53 PM	#3
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04-25-2009, 07:42 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	It's hard to believe the networks are still pulling this petty stuff. Anyone remember when Johnny Carson would say "On another network" when he introduced a guest who starred on a show that wasn't an NBC show?
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04-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#5
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	That doesn't really seem fair. I'm kinda confused though why is it alright to have guest on a talk show of CBS like the The Dave Letterman Show from other networks. But it's not ok for them to go on other shows
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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I cant belive that Kaaaley Cuoco's Guest Stint has been Scrapped
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04-25-2009, 06:09 PM	#2
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	I feel bad for Kaley. She seemed really excited about doing the show. Hollywood can be so high schoolish sometimes but Kaley has been in the biz for a while so she's probably learned to accept that things like this just happen.