Isaiah Washington Explains Behavior in Lengthy Interview With Larry King Comments (Page 3)
77 Comments
MJ
July 3rd, 2007 8:07 PM
Why are people who haven't even seen the interview commenting.
MJ
July 3rd, 2007 7:51 PM
Give me a freaking break. There are two reasons TR is not commenting: he's under a gag order, which he should have been placed under the same time that IW was placed on it, and he's accomplished what he's set out to do. My question is why wasn't he and KH under a gag order, too. Some of you need to go back and watch TR interview with Ellen interview.
MJ
July 3rd, 2007 7:40 PM
If this isn't true, why won't ABC comment on it, or let the others comment on it. Because it's all so true, and it all make sense.
Another reason people don't want to believe it's true is because TR has made them look like a fool, and nobody wants to believe that their McDreamy is not so Dreamy. But people nobody is perfect.
MJ
July 3rd, 2007 7:30 PM
I knew whatever he said wouldn't make a difference, but really you people are unbelievably pathetic. I feel he mainly did the interview for his supporters, and to tell what really happpened, whether you believed him or not, and he knew the haters would stay haters. He wasn't blaming anyone, he was telling just what happened, and he did a damn good job. I knew all along that their was more to the story. And apparently some of you didn't even listen to the interview. The reason he didn't say anything is because ABC wouldn't allow him to, and them they deceived him into thinking that he could keep his job if he did what was required to keep his job. He asked to be let go twice, but ABC wouldn't do that, they knew he would tell exactly what happened.
But like I said, most of you came to your conclusion about him based on tabloids, rumor and gossip, and even if you know IW is right, you won't admit it. JUST PATHETIC!
vicky
July 3rd, 2007 6:53 PM
I still support Isaiah Washington all the way! Looks like people only see and hear what they want. Isaiah is not blaming Dempsey on anything. He was giving the details of the situation that day, which happen to be Dempsey walking in late, what was said and why! Quit making Demsey out to be picked on. Washington is the one being picked on. Isaiah only told one story, and that's when the gag was removed, then he could breath and sing like a canary. He's clearing his name, a REAL man would stand up for himself and defend his honor, since no one else is able to. That man is the only one with big eough balls to do what he's doing. Even if the whole cast had their gags removed and could talk, Isaiah's man berries would still outweigh their's. I respect that man! He's getting the short end of the stick on this one. He's possibly messing up his own career by standing up for himself. But, at least his doing it. HE'S NOT A PUNK! LIKE HE SAID! HE MAY NOT HAVE SAID IT THE RIGHT WAY
Dot
July 3rd, 2007 6:42 PM
I wonder if IW could be nominated for an Emmy for his performance on The Larry King Show last night
Also, what a guy, betraying what was said to him in confidence by former co-workers. He's just great.
f
July 3rd, 2007 4:27 PM
Go Isaiah! I totally believe him and his version was convincing. He looks sincere.
bleep
July 3rd, 2007 4:03 PM
Come on! Enough already, this story is being dragged on for way to long. What happened, happened. Its in the past so just move on. Weither it was IW or TR or Patricks fault, it doesnt really matter anymore. They are all going to have their own side of the story because they can only tell what they happened from their perspective. I am really tired of this, its putting a damper on such a great show. Everyone should just move an already. I for one am tired of all the controversy and i just want to simpy look forward to season 4.
aha
July 3rd, 2007 3:22 PM
Way to go, Isaiah!!!!
Jenna
July 3rd, 2007 2:28 PM
First of all, let me say that I did watch the entire interview on Larry King. I'm glad Isaiah finally got the opportunity to tell his side of the story. If you ask me, it was ABC who handled this situation very badly and very unfairly. Why did they let TR go on Ellen to tell his side of the story, and not let Isaiah do the same? Before I was on TR's side all the way, but no longer. Neither of them are perfect, both have their faults and we may never know the truth. Personally, I won't be so quick to judge others in the future.
Iceman
July 3rd, 2007 2:24 PM
Georges dad i mean (some of us confuse the character to the actor)And to all the people who said get over it and move on. Would you if you lost your job right now and was bashed by your community? Over this?He lost a million dollar job on one of the best shows on tv I would be waaaaay more angry and outspoken than he has been.
Iceman
July 3rd, 2007 1:49 PM
First of all IW has only told 1 story of that days events since the begining before he was gagged by ABC. Check the article from the Houston paper from his home town, yet some people have stated that he has told several different versions. that is just not true. several different versions of that day have been told by TRK and spun by the press. As for taking responsibility for whats happend he tried to resign from the show at least twice because of the drama this situation caused and has repeatidly stated that he was wrong in using the word regardless of how he used it but after seeing himself crusified in the press and TRK break the gag order and tell blatant lies on Ellen then being fired after offering to resign. He went to counsling because ABC thought it would be a good move in helping restoring his image so being a team player he did,yet somehow even now he is being misquoted and his words dismissed as lies. which to me proves the truth of his "conspiracy" theory. If in this thr
Kim
July 3rd, 2007 1:33 PM
I respect that TR and Patrick are not commenting, they do not feel the need to air any dirty laundry and are being adults about it. Let it go IW, look for another part and shut up or no one is ever gonna want to work with you for fear of what you will say about them if things don't go your way.
Belgian Grey
July 3rd, 2007 1:31 PM
I watched the interview and it all makes sense to me. IW did blame himself for a few things (why do some of you missed that part). Of course he had to be free from any contract with ABC before he could tell the truth since they are so keen on keeping everything secret. None of the other cast members can afford to say something without the "firing" risk. Keep in mind that they need their jobs to pay the bills and to make as much money since they don't know what their professional future could be. It also confirmed my experience with a certain press that manipulate the information to sell more paper. In our professional lives we all soon or later face unfair situations and then the battle starts and it is not always the person who is right that wins.
Sabrina
July 3rd, 2007 1:26 PM
Some people on here need a lesson about actors prior careers....
Katie Heigl - Although she is a good actress, she had a horrible career before Grey's. No one knew she could act until then (and mainly her scene when Denny died and she was on the hospital bed with him...amazing scene/amazing acting). Her stunt on Roswell was god awful.
TR Knight - Completely non-existant before Grey's.
Dempsey - His career died out before Grey's and thats why he was thankful Grey's "revived" his career. Him and Kate Walsh both felt this way.
Kate Walsh - Same as Dempsey. Her stint on the Drew Carey show was eehh....but through Grey's you could see she can act.
Sandra Oh - Soared after Grey's, but was pretty on the DL in the acting world before it.
Justin Chambers - His career was steady, but nothing on Grey's level.
Ellen Pompeo - Non-existant before Grey's.
James Pickens and Eric Dane - Like Dempsey and Kate Walsh.
Chandra Wilson - A lot like Justin Chambers.
Lastly Wa
marilovesgreys
July 3rd, 2007 1:08 PM
Vicky tsk tsk tsk the 'b' word is bitch.
I believe Isaiah wholeheartedly. He not only sounds sincere, he makes perfect sense. He did own up to his mistakes and he did apologized profusely. He is not a homophobic. The only reason we hadn't heard his side of the story was because he was gagged, he never spoke to any one. The tabloids made their assumptions. And because he was reading those tabloids (big mistake) he got fed up at the GG.
Tr, on the other hand, did go, like a pansey idiot that he is, to Ellen, to misrepresent himself.
Isaiah is the bigger man. Well, he is the ONLY man.
And all the castmembers, save KH and TR support him. I am so relieved Sandra is on his side as well.
Mandy
July 3rd, 2007 1:08 PM
@ Vicki
yeah the b word is the female dog..
i think the p word is "pussy"...ew..i hate that word..i dnt know if that's what you meant my pansy or not?
but anyways..this is old and has been old..there is nothing anyone can do to change it so why doesn't all the actors..mainly Isaiah and Katherine..shut up about it and move on..no matter who is to blame........just my opinion
Vicki
July 3rd, 2007 12:51 PM
question ..i know what the f word is, because he repeated it at the Golden Globes, but what is the bword (female dog?) and the p word (pansey???)
Sorry, this is the first i have heard mention on it.
HereWeGoAgain&Again
July 3rd, 2007 12:26 PM
I knew this had to be brewing for a while for it to come to this. Everytime you read or hear something new their is someone else drawn into it. I really don't see where it was Isaiah's place to call Patrick on being late. That's what the production staff is for. Then getting upset because they had to wait for Ellen. It may or may not be right in some people eyes but when it comes to Patrick you don't mess with Ellen. I don't think he would care who you are. Let's face it this show got bigger than any of them could have ever imagined ego's got bruised and feelings got hurt. It turned into a popularity contest and some of them are acting just the way they would in high school. It's just now the whole world is watching. The show will not be the same without Isaiah but it will survive that's if the writer's can get it together.
frgldrvr
July 3rd, 2007 12:16 PM
get over it Isaiah, its Hollywood, nothing makes sense in show biz (it's not reality, that why we watch)!!
McYummyMyTummy
July 3rd, 2007 12:08 PM
Is there any place on the internet where we can watch the interview? I missed it and want to see it. Thanks.
Calliope
July 3rd, 2007 11:25 AM
melissa you are rude.
IW isn't a martyr. I saw a great actor during LK interview.
PD respect the other people and his co-stars. He's grateful to Shonda and ABC for his work.
mcdreamylove1 I agree with you. Grey's will be better without IW (and without KW, for me).
mcdreamylove1
July 3rd, 2007 11:11 AM
ok mellissa no offense but i don't agree with one word that you said. i highly wait no im sure patrick dempsey wouldn't do that. have you ever thought why didn't isaiah say that in the beginning why did he wait untill he got fired.oh and patrick dempsey never blamed any body and he was supportive the whole time. i will miss burke but i will not miss isaiah washington i think it is better he got fired. patrick dempsey was more famouse than isaiah washington.
I think that t.r. knight and patrick dempsey and greys anatomy are better off without isaiah.
Debs
July 3rd, 2007 10:54 AM
How could IW say that PD erupted & became unhinged. After IW went into theripy PD defended iw by saying he was a changed man.& to EP in to it well that was just SERIOUKY WRONG. & if PD wants to wait for EP or any other cast member thats his right.
bayfront
July 3rd, 2007 10:52 AM
Seriously, let's get a grip, 100%. If we didn't watch the interview... how can we comment. Seriously.
Meredith: People change, but they don't change.
July 3rd, 2007 8:07 PM
Why are people who haven't even seen the interview commenting.
July 3rd, 2007 7:51 PM
Give me a freaking break. There are two reasons TR is not commenting: he's under a gag order, which he should have been placed under the same time that IW was placed on it, and he's accomplished what he's set out to do. My question is why wasn't he and KH under a gag order, too. Some of you need to go back and watch TR interview with Ellen interview.
July 3rd, 2007 7:40 PM
If this isn't true, why won't ABC comment on it, or let the others comment on it. Because it's all so true, and it all make sense.
Another reason people don't want to believe it's true is because TR has made them look like a fool, and nobody wants to believe that their McDreamy is not so Dreamy. But people nobody is perfect.
July 3rd, 2007 7:30 PM
I knew whatever he said wouldn't make a difference, but really you people are unbelievably pathetic. I feel he mainly did the interview for his supporters, and to tell what really happpened, whether you believed him or not, and he knew the haters would stay haters. He wasn't blaming anyone, he was telling just what happened, and he did a damn good job. I knew all along that their was more to the story. And apparently some of you didn't even listen to the interview. The reason he didn't say anything is because ABC wouldn't allow him to, and them they deceived him into thinking that he could keep his job if he did what was required to keep his job. He asked to be let go twice, but ABC wouldn't do that, they knew he would tell exactly what happened.
But like I said, most of you came to your conclusion about him based on tabloids, rumor and gossip, and even if you know IW is right, you won't admit it. JUST PATHETIC!
July 3rd, 2007 6:53 PM
I still support Isaiah Washington all the way! Looks like people only see and hear what they want. Isaiah is not blaming Dempsey on anything. He was giving the details of the situation that day, which happen to be Dempsey walking in late, what was said and why! Quit making Demsey out to be picked on. Washington is the one being picked on. Isaiah only told one story, and that's when the gag was removed, then he could breath and sing like a canary. He's clearing his name, a REAL man would stand up for himself and defend his honor, since no one else is able to. That man is the only one with big eough balls to do what he's doing. Even if the whole cast had their gags removed and could talk, Isaiah's man berries would still outweigh their's. I respect that man! He's getting the short end of the stick on this one. He's possibly messing up his own career by standing up for himself. But, at least his doing it. HE'S NOT A PUNK! LIKE HE SAID! HE MAY NOT HAVE SAID IT THE RIGHT WAY
July 3rd, 2007 6:42 PM
I wonder if IW could be nominated for an Emmy for his performance on The Larry King Show last night
Also, what a guy, betraying what was said to him in confidence by former co-workers. He's just great.
July 3rd, 2007 4:27 PM
Go Isaiah! I totally believe him and his version was convincing. He looks sincere.
July 3rd, 2007 4:03 PM
Come on! Enough already, this story is being dragged on for way to long. What happened, happened. Its in the past so just move on. Weither it was IW or TR or Patricks fault, it doesnt really matter anymore. They are all going to have their own side of the story because they can only tell what they happened from their perspective. I am really tired of this, its putting a damper on such a great show. Everyone should just move an already. I for one am tired of all the controversy and i just want to simpy look forward to season 4.
July 3rd, 2007 3:22 PM
Way to go, Isaiah!!!!
July 3rd, 2007 2:28 PM
First of all, let me say that I did watch the entire interview on Larry King. I'm glad Isaiah finally got the opportunity to tell his side of the story. If you ask me, it was ABC who handled this situation very badly and very unfairly. Why did they let TR go on Ellen to tell his side of the story, and not let Isaiah do the same? Before I was on TR's side all the way, but no longer. Neither of them are perfect, both have their faults and we may never know the truth. Personally, I won't be so quick to judge others in the future.
July 3rd, 2007 2:24 PM
Georges dad i mean (some of us confuse the character to the actor)And to all the people who said get over it and move on. Would you if you lost your job right now and was bashed by your community? Over this?He lost a million dollar job on one of the best shows on tv I would be waaaaay more angry and outspoken than he has been.
July 3rd, 2007 1:49 PM
First of all IW has only told 1 story of that days events since the begining before he was gagged by ABC. Check the article from the Houston paper from his home town, yet some people have stated that he has told several different versions. that is just not true. several different versions of that day have been told by TRK and spun by the press. As for taking responsibility for whats happend he tried to resign from the show at least twice because of the drama this situation caused and has repeatidly stated that he was wrong in using the word regardless of how he used it but after seeing himself crusified in the press and TRK break the gag order and tell blatant lies on Ellen then being fired after offering to resign. He went to counsling because ABC thought it would be a good move in helping restoring his image so being a team player he did,yet somehow even now he is being misquoted and his words dismissed as lies. which to me proves the truth of his "conspiracy" theory. If in this thr
July 3rd, 2007 1:33 PM
I respect that TR and Patrick are not commenting, they do not feel the need to air any dirty laundry and are being adults about it. Let it go IW, look for another part and shut up or no one is ever gonna want to work with you for fear of what you will say about them if things don't go your way.
July 3rd, 2007 1:31 PM
I watched the interview and it all makes sense to me. IW did blame himself for a few things (why do some of you missed that part). Of course he had to be free from any contract with ABC before he could tell the truth since they are so keen on keeping everything secret. None of the other cast members can afford to say something without the "firing" risk. Keep in mind that they need their jobs to pay the bills and to make as much money since they don't know what their professional future could be. It also confirmed my experience with a certain press that manipulate the information to sell more paper. In our professional lives we all soon or later face unfair situations and then the battle starts and it is not always the person who is right that wins.
July 3rd, 2007 1:26 PM
Some people on here need a lesson about actors prior careers....
Katie Heigl - Although she is a good actress, she had a horrible career before Grey's. No one knew she could act until then (and mainly her scene when Denny died and she was on the hospital bed with him...amazing scene/amazing acting). Her stunt on Roswell was god awful.
TR Knight - Completely non-existant before Grey's.
Dempsey - His career died out before Grey's and thats why he was thankful Grey's "revived" his career. Him and Kate Walsh both felt this way.
Kate Walsh - Same as Dempsey. Her stint on the Drew Carey show was eehh....but through Grey's you could see she can act.
Sandra Oh - Soared after Grey's, but was pretty on the DL in the acting world before it.
Justin Chambers - His career was steady, but nothing on Grey's level.
Ellen Pompeo - Non-existant before Grey's.
James Pickens and Eric Dane - Like Dempsey and Kate Walsh.
Chandra Wilson - A lot like Justin Chambers.
Lastly Wa
July 3rd, 2007 1:08 PM
Vicky tsk tsk tsk the 'b' word is bitch.
I believe Isaiah wholeheartedly. He not only sounds sincere, he makes perfect sense. He did own up to his mistakes and he did apologized profusely. He is not a homophobic. The only reason we hadn't heard his side of the story was because he was gagged, he never spoke to any one. The tabloids made their assumptions. And because he was reading those tabloids (big mistake) he got fed up at the GG.
Tr, on the other hand, did go, like a pansey idiot that he is, to Ellen, to misrepresent himself.
Isaiah is the bigger man. Well, he is the ONLY man.
And all the castmembers, save KH and TR support him. I am so relieved Sandra is on his side as well.
July 3rd, 2007 1:08 PM
@ Vicki
yeah the b word is the female dog..
i think the p word is "pussy"...ew..i hate that word..i dnt know if that's what you meant my pansy or not?
but anyways..this is old and has been old..there is nothing anyone can do to change it so why doesn't all the actors..mainly Isaiah and Katherine..shut up about it and move on..no matter who is to blame........just my opinion
July 3rd, 2007 12:51 PM
question ..i know what the f word is, because he repeated it at the Golden Globes, but what is the bword (female dog?) and the p word (pansey???)
Sorry, this is the first i have heard mention on it.
July 3rd, 2007 12:26 PM
I knew this had to be brewing for a while for it to come to this. Everytime you read or hear something new their is someone else drawn into it. I really don't see where it was Isaiah's place to call Patrick on being late. That's what the production staff is for. Then getting upset because they had to wait for Ellen. It may or may not be right in some people eyes but when it comes to Patrick you don't mess with Ellen. I don't think he would care who you are. Let's face it this show got bigger than any of them could have ever imagined ego's got bruised and feelings got hurt. It turned into a popularity contest and some of them are acting just the way they would in high school. It's just now the whole world is watching. The show will not be the same without Isaiah but it will survive that's if the writer's can get it together.
July 3rd, 2007 12:16 PM
get over it Isaiah, its Hollywood, nothing makes sense in show biz (it's not reality, that why we watch)!!
July 3rd, 2007 12:08 PM
Is there any place on the internet where we can watch the interview? I missed it and want to see it. Thanks.
July 3rd, 2007 11:25 AM
melissa you are rude.
IW isn't a martyr. I saw a great actor during LK interview.
PD respect the other people and his co-stars. He's grateful to Shonda and ABC for his work.
mcdreamylove1 I agree with you. Grey's will be better without IW (and without KW, for me).
July 3rd, 2007 11:11 AM
ok mellissa no offense but i don't agree with one word that you said. i highly wait no im sure patrick dempsey wouldn't do that. have you ever thought why didn't isaiah say that in the beginning why did he wait untill he got fired.oh and patrick dempsey never blamed any body and he was supportive the whole time. i will miss burke but i will not miss isaiah washington i think it is better he got fired. patrick dempsey was more famouse than isaiah washington.
I think that t.r. knight and patrick dempsey and greys anatomy are better off without isaiah.
July 3rd, 2007 10:54 AM
How could IW say that PD erupted & became unhinged. After IW went into theripy PD defended iw by saying he was a changed man.& to EP in to it well that was just SERIOUKY WRONG. & if PD wants to wait for EP or any other cast member thats his right.
July 3rd, 2007 10:52 AM
Seriously, let's get a grip, 100%. If we didn't watch the interview... how can we comment. Seriously.