Watching ER

Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days - a big project took me by storm. But when I resurfaced, I discovered that apparently George Clooney isn’t as adverse to returning to the ER as Julianna Margulies is. Margulies has said that she will not return as Nurse Carol Hathaway, but Dr. Ross is returning, which is even better!

According to People, George will return for a cameo, but we don’t know for how long! The set was closed so we have no way of knowing if we’ll see Dr. Ross for one minute, or lots.

I’m really excited about this, but basically? I just hope that tonight’s episode isn’t as bad as last weeks was. I’ll be back later tonight with my recap and opinions of the episode!

It looks like October was a good month for the long running drama ER - They recently celebrated their 300th episode. Unfortunately not everyone could be there to join in the celebrating as some former ER cast members did not attend the event.

George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, and Noah Wyle could not attend claimed a rep for Warner Bros studios.

You know what? That is just wrong! ER launched the careers of these actors and the LEAST they can do is stop in for a drink and say thanks to the producers, casting directors and directors who took a chance on them. If you ask me, that’s just bad etiquette. You don’t just snub the hand that fed you for… Oh I don’t know… at least 6 seasons - I’m guessing (Or more in Wyle’s case). To have 300 episodes is a milestone in the television industry as most shows don’t see life beyond 5 or 6 seasons. Shame on you Mr. Clooney! Were your praises about the show total lip service?

However, according to UsMagazine.com who was on hand at the bash stated that John Stamos and Linda Cardellini were in attendance and flirting it up all night and even left together. Stamos appeared inebriated (good thing he wasn’t FLYING) as Cardellini asked him repeatedly if he was “all right”. Hmmmm Now there is a storyline for Sam I hadn’t considered. Think about it for a second; the characters both have kids that are relatively the same age on the show so they can share in growing pains of young adulthood.

the 300th Episode extravaganza will air this week at 10pm (More on that later this week!)

In other ER Family News, Mekhi Phifer welcomed his son Mekhi Thira Phifer (a Mekhi Jr? Nice!) On October 30th, Phifer and his fiance are hoping to have a large family so this is just the beginning for them! Congratulations!

Baby News, Mekhi Phifer, 300th Episode

In a story this week on DailyIndia.com, George Clooney gives credit for his success not to himself but to ER.

Wow! So it has nothing to do with his charming smile, fabulous good looks and irresistable voice? (Am I the only one who can drool on contact at the sound of his voice?) Hmph. I never woulda thunk it. He claims that it was all luck.

Well, now I have to love him more. Humble is extremely sexy.

It may have been luck that ER received the timeslot that they did but after that, it was all the writing and the actors. You can have good writers and bad actors and no one will watch but it takes the perfect balance of the two in order to make something a success. Don’t you think?

As Dr. Doug Ross, Clooney rarely showed a humble side. He was the pediatrician everyone wanted (especially the single moms). He crusaded for the kids and went beyond the call of duty to save them.

Now for my apology. In my first post, I noted that ER had been on for 17 years, that’s incorrect. My math is horrible and thus this is why I blog. The show has actually only been on for about 14 years. I know, seasons, years… you would have think I noticed it before now but no…. It took me this long. Again, I apologize. If anyone noticed and was too nice to point it out, thank you. If you didn’t notice then I don’t feel so bad and weren’t you in my Sophmore Math?

It still doesn’t change how old I feel now.

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