But then he also says things like this: “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore.”
If that sounds familiar or catchy, it’s because it’s ‘inspired’ by Network, an iconic satire about a venal television network that uses an anchorman’s on-air breakdown to fuel ratings.
And here’s what his publicist had to say:
“If they wanted to fire him,” Bragman asks, “why didn’t they fire him when [the incident] happened? Why did they say, ‘Here’s what you need to do if you want to come back… ‘ and then, when he did everything that was asked of him, he still gets fired. Why do you treat somebody like that?”
“If you made a mistake, you acknowledged the mistake, you went into counseling, you met with the groups, you did the PSA, you did everything that was asked of you, and then they still kick you in the gut? How would you feel?”
How can a man who works in an industry built around image be so clueless? How does he manage to land the one PR agent who basically all but comes out in the open and says his client has absolutely zero sincerity and it’s unfair that he got canned even after he made all the right noises? It’s going to be an enduring mystery to me.
If you look at it one way, GA is the result of various race, gender, and sexual rights campaigns to achieve equality. It's a show created by a black woman, featuring black, white, Hispanic, and Asian characters playing highly successful professionals who have interracial and same sex relationships. But if you look at it another way, it shows you that you can't rid yourself of the baggage of those same struggles by simply averting your head.
Article comments
1 - Phillip Winn
"McDreamy," seriously? That right there makes me glad I haven't bothered to watch the show. Shallow, I know.
2 - Jet in Columbus
On behalf of all Faggots everywhere, I say "Bravo!!!"
3 - Amrita
Phillip - it actually worked for the first truncated season. Then there was a Mc-mania and I couldnt stand it anymore.
Jet - haha!
4 - Donna A.
Never watched the show. It's a pity that this has tainted it.
Donna A.
5 - VICKIE G.
I FOR ONE AM SORRY TO SEE WASHINGTON GO FROM GREY'S ANATOMY. HE MADE A MISTAKE ATTONED FOR THAT MISTAKE AND WAS STILL PUNISHED IN THE END. HE'S HUMAN AND NOT WITHOUT HIS OWN FLAWS. BUT HE WAS A SUCCESSFUL BLACK PROFESSIONAL MAN PLAYING A DIFFICULT PART AND HE WAS GOOD. I TRULY WISH THE NETWORK WOULD RECONSIDER THEIR DECISION.
6 - Jewels
You're absolutely right how important a part of the show's dynamic the Dr. Burke character really has been, and now suddenly, he's gone. When the wedding scenario went the way it did during the finale, that was the point in which I figured then, he was gone, really gone. He made stupid mistakes, said stupid things that in Hollywood won't work - so now he's out of work.
7 - Amrita
Donna - it used to be really good. But with that sucky season finale, the culmination of a horrible season, and the departure of both Washington and Kate Walsh, I dont know if I'm all that excited about the upcoming 4th season. It's like they bought into their own hype a bit too much.
Vickie - Yeah, I don't think that's going to happen. People have been talking about his departure for way too long for this to have been a sudden decision or one easily changed.
Jewels - Actually, things arent that grim. He's not out of work, he's actually working on this indie movie he's producing or something. He even said he'd be willing to come back for a spot on the show if they wanted him - but it's not going to be the same and I dont know if they'd have him back. It's just sad all around.