Watching ER

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

With all the talk about the list of the former characters scheduled to come back and those that ER creators would like to have come back, I really have to ask… Who would you have come back? Any fan who is a fan has a list forming in their head before these words were even on the screen. I know I have fantasized about my own little eopisodes in my head about who I would like to see…

For one, let’s bring Julianna Marguiles back as Hathaway. I would love to them bring in actresses for her twin girls also. Who knows what that storyline would bring but I remember her being heavily involved in a free clinic program.

Let’s not forget Eriq La Salle (Dr. Peter Benton)… If they brought him back he would have to reunite with none other than Dr. John Carter (Noah Wyle) I for one have dreamed of a meeting between those two.

I really believe that they left some storylines still left to be told. For instance, there could have been a great love between Pratt and Dr. Chen (Ming Na) but sadly that ended before it had the chance to get really steamy.

Then again, there were some storylines that were just too sad to keep trying to tell. What would have happened to Dr. Corday (Alex Kingston who incidentally has not been on television since leaving in season 11) had she stayed and tried to build a new life without Dr. Greene? It was heart wrenching for me to watch her in episode after episode to try and find love again.

Here’s a question for you… Do you ever wonder what happened to Rachel Greene?

So there it is folks. Who should come back to the ER? We already know that some people are in the works but I would like to know if there is anyone you want to see that I didn’t mention.

Please… No dead characters. That’s just to sad. **Sniff**

Dr. Benton, Dr. Corday, Dr. Chen, Dr. Carter, former characters, Eriq La Salle, Alex Kingston, Ming Na

Did you know there was a wish list for ER? I didn’t either until recently.

Apparently the writers and producers of ER have been dreaming of ways to bring back some of our most beloved characters. There is always a chance that a doctor could reappear at any time on ER. But the fact that they have been actively putting some thought into getting some former stars back on the show for an episode or two is surprising.

This just leads me to what has been rumored for quite some time.

This is the last season for ER. Shhh… I know. I didn’t mean to say it so loud for all of you out there covering your ears. I don’t want to believe it either but the truth is that this is probably the last season.

According to the writers and producers, they have a lot of storylines to close up this season if that is true and what’s to become of the ER? Presumably that is where the former characters come in.

Here is how the list shapes up as of now:

Noah Wyle (Dr. John Carter) is contracted for four episodes. He WILL BE in the ER. No news on exactly what he will be doing, only that he will be interacting with the doctors and nurses. His filthy stinking rich family dedicated a wing to his still born son and that brings him home.

Remember Jeannie (Gloria Ruben)? She is said to be coming back in January for medical treatment for her HIV-positive son. No word on how many episodes she will appear in but hey… at this point I will take anything!

They are also hoping to bring in Julianna Margulies and we are ALL hoping the hottest pediatrician ever will bless us with an appearance and so are the ER execs. They would also like to see Sally Field and Danny Glover come back as well.

But now I have to share my mixed feelings on the wish list. Of course I want to see all the former cast members (or at least as many of them as they can bring back), but I don’t want it be in the wake of a final season (though it still isn’t confirmed… Thank Goodness!) But still… how bittersweet, sad and ugh… just plain heart wrenching is it to see all of our favorites for the last time.

Who would you like to see make an appearance? It’s too bad that they can’t bring the dead back… I would love to see Dr. Greene again. Just once. Sigh.

I know, syndication and DVD’s… but it isn’t the same. Does anyone want to keep my hopes alive and start a rumor about some of the actors from ER in a spin off? That would be nice. Can we do that?

ER, guest appearances, former cast members, Jeannie, Gloria Ruben, John Carter

Don’t you just love a celebration? I do. And wouldn’t you just love to celebrate with Noah Wyle? Who wouldn’t? I mean he is just yummy. He invented McDreamy.

On June 4th, Noah Wyle (Dr. John Carter) celebrated his 36th birthday. Really? He is much too hot for 36. That math has to be wrong.

For anyone who doesn’t remember John Carter (How could you call yourself a FAN? Shame on you!) He played the young intern in the first season and was cast as a regular character. He stayed with the role and made it one of the most memorable and longest running on the show before finally leaving in season 12.

The most memorable of Carter’s relationships on the show was not his love interests, but his relationship with his grandmother. I know, sappy? Probably but its things like this which make a character more human to me.

Another ER celeb having a birthday this week is Shane West (Dr. Ray) Another McDreamy Doc but in a bad boy sort of way.Shane will be 29 on June 10th. Here’s hoping that Dr. Ray sticks around the show for season 14, gets new legs, and runs off with Neela!

Happy Birthday to 2 of my favorite ER men! Here’s wishing you all the best and a great year!

Birthdays, Celebrity news, Noah Wyle, Shane West, Neela