Updates on "Grey's" firing: GLAAD statement, Dempsey on "Ellen," and send-off spoilers

How I despise thee...

I will leave it at that for the time being

There's a petition going around for Brooke Smith here: http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/hope4hahn

If AfterEllen can sway a large number of followers to sign the petition I think we'll at least leave an impression on ABC and have them second-guessing their blatantly homophobic move. 

Callie will be straight again before I can say homophobic bastards.

It's been a really bizzare couple of says and I'm sure everyone's emotions are running very high, so I'd just like to thank Sarah for being level-headed even though you would probably like to run, screaming to ABC, like everyone else.

I do feel strongly that we need to somehow channel all of this anger and emotion into a useful statement or action. I have noticed many people pointing towards Afterellen as a good place to direct this, especially in the light of GLAAD's frankly pathetic statement.

This isn't just about writing out another gay relationship, it's about abruptly firing an actress because of it, in a very public way. It's also abt ABC seemingly gagging actors and writers. It shouldn't matter whether you liked the storyline or not, it should matter that this is discriminatory and disrespectful to Brooke Smith and the entire LGBT community.

I agree that we need to keep cool heads until rumours have been confirmed or denied conclusively. However, Patrick Dempsey's remarks on Ellen do seem to point towards an unfair dismissal and a decision that was not creative.

... if you take it as possible facts:

http://community.livejournal.com/erica_callie/178813.html

This whole thing blows big monkey chunks. i too understand GLAAD's position but come on. I just hope Brooke Smith can find something that can showcase her amzing talent.  **Sniff** Dr. Hahn. I've already erased all my scheduled recordings of GA from my DVR.

Shelley C

I think I've reached my BS limit for this week...

It's 2008 people.

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I actually started watching Grey's once I heard about the inclusion of a real lesbian relationship. It warmed my heart to see the characters treated so honestly and openly - and for a bisexual character to receive that same treatment (with her confusion, etc.).

Needless to say, I won't be watching the show anymore. It's network cold feet, for sure. But while it's all business as usual for them, it's a blow to our community. 

In the dark cynical recesses of my mind (thank you prop8) I can't help but think that GLAAD has been bought and paid for.

Who know's what money exchanged hands for the consultation and in exchange probably some pretty awesome gag orders.  This is Hollywood.  The lawyers are stacked 10 deep everytime one group talks to another.

I love that Patrick didn't hide the fact he was given a statement.  That was pretty awesome on his part. 

Shonda has already failed to put her money where her mouth is and I think with her latest release she just set us up for a double feature.

This is just awfull.
Dempsey is clueless like everybody else. Seems he doesn't mind since he has his job. Can't really blame him. Cast is silent. I know contracts, money, etc., but not a word of support? Kind of sad. 

GLAAD "statement"? WTF? Callie lesbian? Since when? What about Brooke Smith's dismisal?

And Callica ending. If it turns like they say it's worth "The Dumbest Storyline Ending Ever" title. Masters of logic...
My straight sister said not long ago that Erica was, so far, the most interesting character this season. And she was. Other storylines are very weak this year.
After all this I can't see hope for this show. Bailey and Cristina aren't enough to keep it interesting for 40 min.

'Grey's Anatomy' R.I.P.

Yeah, I'm so leaving ABC and Grey's Anatomy. This is even worse than the damn Isaah Washington thing. It seems that the show's creators and ABC execs just don't know how to handle anything at all. Doesn't seem like a very nurturing and inspiring workplace to be as an actor. There's constant reports of actors being unhappy and with stuff like this happening, well I'm just gonna say sayonara and it was cringy while it lasted. Thanks for nothing ABC. Thanks, for nothing.

They are doing so much PR damage control it's not even funny and GLAAD is giving them too much credit, I'm sorry but it's true.  This is so messed up beyond belief. It's like Hollywood and California's been given some kind of anti-gay vaccination or something. Prop 8, and this. Ef it.

I get the feeling that Patrick isn't particularly happy about it either. Normally actors don't pull out the message they are 'supposed'  to say, and I think he deliberatly does that to make a point.

This is whole situation is just so sad and heartbreaking to me. Just when we get to the point it might've gotten really interesting, this happens. But I love the fact that the whole community seems to be mad, because now I don't have to feel like I'm going through this alone. And my brain tells me, it's just a tv show, but you know what, this storyline could've been such a change for the portrayal of lesbians... one big disappointment. And it's going to take me a long time to get over this. In a way I'd kinda like it if Sara left too. Let her go back to Broadway, or whatever, this show doesn't deserve her.

Oh, and I looove Brooke, since the first time I saw her on screen, she's such a beautiful and cool person. It still doesn't make sense to me that she gets fired for something the writers have done...

I can't wait for an interview with either one of the two, would love to hear their thoughts at this moment.

http://www.youtube.com/BetweenThaLines

This is the first time I'm really mad because of a tv show. I loved Greys from the beginning but I was tired to always see the same happening there.

Then there were Callie and Erica. I really liked watching Greys again, but than this happened. I read it first on Tuesday morning (I live in Germany) and now its Wednesday evening and I'm still more than pissed!!!

And now this? Now they want to end their storyline like this? This is just f***ing bs! From minute to minute my mood gets from bad to worse. 

Oh my word...I am not sure where to turn first with all the parties involved who are shoveling this manure and calling it roses.

Yeah, do they really think we are that dumb?

Please folks...use the link Sarah provided to the GLAAD site where they posted their official statement...and register (it is easy to do and just takes a couple of minutes)...so you can add your comments to their site and let them know how you feel and what you think about this.

GLAAD needs to know that they are not representing us in this matter.

Is sit back and wait. All the rumors are getting everyone in a complete uproar and we don't even know what officially happened. Knowing Brooke, she'll end up on Ellen or in an inverview with Ausiello explaining what happened sometime after her last episode airs. 

I'm not confident that ABC will do anything. ESPECIALLY now that Prop 8 passed. Cultural regression people. It sucks, but right now, there's nothing we can do except get our voices heard.

I do suggest signing the above petition. Also - grab an "ABC can suck it!" shirt here: http://www.zazzle.com/alyssagiardino/find/qs-/sd-desc/st-popularity

 OR

Go here for campaign info: http://community.livejournal.com/erica_callie/179368.html

 OR

Go here to add a note for Brooke (we gots connecshuns! she'll be getting it within the next month): http://community.livejournal.com/erica_callie/179368.html

Oh, please ... GLAAD really means "Gay Lads And Adoring Daddies!" This "advocacy" group is completely toothless when it comes to dealing with dealing with queer women and that makes it less than useless. As long as they have guys snogging (Kevin and Scotty on Brothers and Sisters) everything is fine, fine, fine in their little ABC-loving universe.

BTW: GLAAD, Callie is bi - you worthless corporate tools.

if you're bi you can stick around on but if you're gay, you gotta go. that's the message that grey's anatomy is sending.  after prop 8 passing, this is too much for me.   I can't believe that such a diverse show can dissappoint like this.  and i do not buy the "natrual end of her story line" bullshit.  you're writers. there are millions of possible storylines.

"what kind of rat bastard psychotic would play that song right now at this minute?"

GAHH

Grey's WAS my favorite show. No more.

This AND prop 8 passed in one week? That sucks.

Go here for my view on all things lesbian: http://allthingslesbeau.blogspot.com

Worst. Lesbian. Week. Ever.

"There is homophobia in every corner and pocket of this world, but at the core ... you just love someone and want to make mixedtapes for them" -Sara Quin

Even if it wasn't sexuality-related (which it blatantly seems to be) I'd still be pissed. T.R. Knight and Katherine Heigl still have their jobs after the far more negatively received George/Izzie pairing, so the chemistry excuse is pathetic. The way they treated Brooke is deplorable and the character (basing this on Brooke's interview, Erica's not getting a decent, satisfying exit) is awful also. I've heard some speculation about Brooke's image also playing a part, and that's hugely offensive too. (And just wrong, Brooke is a gorgeous woman).

If they just didn't like the character, why not just say that? And people clearly *did* like her, or there wouldn't so many upset fans. It's going to be complete crap whatever flimsy reason they might provide.