Dear Scrubs: Puh-leeze Come Back For Season 8, Won't You, Sally?
Published March 24, 2008
So, while I have the podium, let it also be known that I believe it is a true television crime that John C. McGinley ("Dr. Perry Cox") and Ken Jenkins ("Dr. Bob Kelso") have never been (at the very least) nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Emmy for their work at Sacred Heart. Whether it’s Dr. Cox’s often hilarious diatribes to J.D. (“Newbie”) and Elliot (“Barbie”), or Dr. Kelso’s subtle-yet-delightfully-sour deadpan delivery as he chases Asian Internet hookers and the high-score in Ms. Pac-Man, these two actors are so scathingly funny that I often feel the need to be stitched up from the numerous belly laughs generated by them on any given episode. The rest of the supporting cast is nothing to sneeze at either (yes, I'm looking at you, Ted the hospital attorney and Perry's ex-wife, Jordan).
To paraphrase Dr. Cox: "So, Britney, Lindsay, Sally Jesse, Dame Judi, Oprah, Betty and/or Veronica, listen up, because I'm only going to say this once: As the long-standing joke known only as the Emmy nominations committee, could you puh-leeze take some time out of your oh-so-busy day and give these talented thespians some kudos for their work? Could you do that for me, Wilma?"
So, at this time, Scrubs will return to Thursday nights on NBC for at least five new episodes starting April 10 - but that diagnosis is simply not good enough (for this pathological patient anyway) before it checks out for the last time. Scrubs needs to go out with a bang - not a whimper - to satisfy the cult-like clan of comedy fans of this “sacred” show that have faithfully supported it all these many years.
There are rumors swirling out there that ABC is reportedly in negotiations to pick up Scrubs for another eighth season - and a full slate of 22 episodes. That, it seems, is the kind of “bedside manner” needed to keep any fans of this comedy off life support in the meantime. Regardless, as my last will and testament to inspired humor, I want to truly thank the gang at Sacred Heart Hospital for reviving a once-dead corpse — the situation comedy.
But the chart, in the end, says it all: Scrubs is one of the best shows on television.
- Dear Scrubs: Puh-leeze Come Back For Season 8, Won't You, Sally?
- Published: March 24, 2008
- Type: Opinion
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: Comedy, Video: Television
- Writer: Chris McVetta
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I love it! Great minds think alike. That just proves my theory that there's a lot of love out there for this show. Let's double team more often, like when there's a season 8!
More Than A Feeling: After posting my article today, this fabled song from Boston appeared on the radio while on my way back to work and I suddendly realized this was the terrific tune from the great "air band" episode of Scrubs!
Yin and yang. Looking forward to rock on with you, Alice!
Entertainment (Weakly) has reported today that the black nurse (Laverne) said that Scrubs will in fact be back for Season 8 on ABC. Wahoo!!
I guess you can now go back to your "bromance" with Grady Sizemore, writing about sports, and the rest of the 2nd rate Cleveland Indians.. huh? Go bloody Sox!
Well, sure, Grady Sizemore will have a good season - but not THAT good.
Regardless, my sports editor most likely thinks I have a "bromance" going on with Brady Quinn, I'm sure ("What has two thumbs and doesn't give a damn: Bob Kelso!").
Too many balls to juggle in the air, I suppose. Oh no I didn't! Whatever the case, I'm happy to hear that Scrubs is coming back for another year.
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i agree iv only been watchin a few years but i th ink iv seen them all, i love all the characters put them in any sit. and theyll make it hilarious!