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Brenna | May 20, 2007 2:57:23 PM

I am a very big GA fan, i did, however, like the spin off. The only reason that they made it one whole episode was to see the reaction of the viewers before they actually made it a real show. I think its a good idea first off Addison has nothing at GA there is no reason for her to stay the whole meredith/derek situation is pretty much solved and same thing with Mark. The only thing that prob could go further would be Alex and you know thats not happening so i think it would be good to put her somewhere where the story could develop. Now as for george if he moves with Addy to PP i bet you people who now say they won't watch, will. people who love addy and still say they won't watch prob will its all about curiousity.

i think it could be good my only concern is if its a total hit will they get rid of greys?

jessica | May 19, 2007 10:34:38 PM

are you guys kidding? I was in love with the lead-in show! It was actually more interesting then Grey's! Grey's has been so depressing this season, the drama is just tedious and boring and over the top and the characters have lost most of their gumption. Addison has become one of the most interesting characters on the show and can definitely carry her own show! I like that is more light hearted and fun then Greys's. I can't wait to see the rest of it!

maggie | May 19, 2007 1:12:51 PM

i love this show, but quite honestly its getting boring !! mcdreamy and grey just need to either break up, make up, or get married !! what is up with izzy and george?? anyone see the finale? i think the new intern lexi grey-is related to meredith..
let me know your thoughts

Kristin | May 18, 2007 12:52:09 PM

Hi IS Grey's and ANTHMOTY GOING OFF AIR

Kim | May 18, 2007 11:45:40 AM

I loved the episode where she went to california. It will be a great show!! im looking foward to it!!

Garcia F | May 18, 2007 9:30:56 AM

Having watched the "lead in" show, I have to say that I was totally bored. I think that her character fits in well with Greys, but it is clearly not a role that can carry a series.

Emma | May 18, 2007 2:18:16 AM

I so think a spin off is a horrible idea. I was so very disappointed with the two hour special, they had. I would have liked to have see more of SGH, than of L.A. Plus the story line didn't seem to flow to good. I think that this spin off is going to crash and burn. It is totally going to screw things up. I think that Addison should just stay in Seattle and maybe hook up with Alex.

chia | May 17, 2007 7:31:16 PM

the new spin off is filled with hot looking people, and it's a lot more funny and light than grey's anatomy. looking forward to its debut in fall.

Kayla | May 17, 2007 5:58:12 PM

i like the new spin off the guys are hot and i love adison shes funny and like the whole california air seems a lot happier then on greys idk i htink i just love show in cali. im looking forward to it.

SRO | May 17, 2007 3:56:19 PM

I was very disappointed with the spin-off. It was totally boring! I expected to see at least a full hour of Grey's and instead I think the fans of the show received only about 15 minutes - if that.

I like the cast of the new show, but the story line didn't flow, the characters were corny - there wasn't any flavor at all! Don't do it!!!

Connie | May 17, 2007 9:56:45 AM

I like "Falling from Grace" as the new spinoff title

Guacira | May 16, 2007 4:11:44 PM

Yes of course! The new show is much more exciting! I loved the first one! Grey's Anathomy is getting really boring, it is soooo ridiculous all the story "Izzy and George"!!!
Izzy's character was nice and fun but now is awful. At the same time Addison's character grew and became interesting. So the name of the new show is not the main point, but how fun it is! Let's roll the new show!!!

Lindsey | May 16, 2007 2:06:33 PM

How about "Alternative Anatomy" since it is set at an alternative health care facility and it is a spinoff of Grey's "Anatomy"? I don't mind Private Practice, that fits too.

I think everyone dissing the spinoff should give it a break. I didn't enjoy how they made it a part of Grey's; they should have done a separate intro to the new show. I think standing alone, the spinoff will do well; especially with the same writer. Give the new show a chance; Kate Walsh is still a great actress no matter what show she is on.

Marielena Pino | May 16, 2007 12:23:33 PM

She should stay in Seattle Grace... She still has a lot to do there... The spin off was kind of slow, boring if you compare it to Grace.. I hope by the time it gets cancel Dr. Montgomery can go back to Grace but with Tim Daly under her arm, more hunks for Grace!

Stacie | May 16, 2007 12:21:28 PM

Call me easy to please, but I love the new show! I will watch both! As far as the name, I like "Falling from Grace" as someone previously suggested.

Erin | May 16, 2007 10:18:37 AM

I enjoyed the spin-off. I think the show is promising and cast is wonderful. Since everything else I watch ended this season it is nice to look forward to something in the fall. I'm tired of Meredith and her whiny issues. I'm happy to see Addison get a turn at the spot light...well deserved. It's too bad they didn't name Gray's Anatomy Seattle Grace--then they could get rid of Grey. She's so annoying!!

Cate | May 14, 2007 8:30:11 PM

"Fall from Grace" -- that's what they should call it.

Lkat | May 14, 2007 8:03:22 PM

OK.....I don't know if someone has said this already or not, but I would call it Montgomery's Ward. I think the show will do well.

Ashley | May 14, 2007 3:14:02 PM

I thought the pilot episode was boring! Maybe since everybody thinks Kate Walsh & Tim Daly have such chemisty onscreen they should bring him on to GA as Chief of Surgery. Just a thought but that could open up a whole can of worms and give the show some new spice.

Lindsay | May 14, 2007 2:36:54 PM

Are you kidding me? Ok they gave "private practice" and ok due to ratings. HELLO you mixed it in with the #1 show on TV. Of course the ratings are going to be good. Doesnt mean we liked it. We liked Greys. I originally thought that 2 hour episode would be 1 hour greys and the next our the spinoff pilot. If it would have been like that I wouldnt have watched the 2nd hour. I was forced to when it was mixed in with my favorite show. And that episode was all about the spin off. No greys. It was so boring too. I will not be watching the spinoff. It was so boring.

Allison | May 14, 2007 2:28:04 PM

I don't think the show is a mistake. They'll probably end up making the two shows interact with each other, at least a little, and we'll all be forced to watch both if we want the whole story. I think it was a good strategy from the producers to get us to watch more of their station.

The name might be improved.

Nick | May 14, 2007 2:24:57 PM

The spinoff looks great!! That was one of the best episodes of the season. I was definitely more interested in Addison's storyline than the boring one taking place back in Seattle. The cast on the spinoff is amazing. Grey's needs to do something to make it exciting again.

Liz W | May 14, 2007 2:16:40 PM

I thought the spin-off was okay, I will give it a shot when it comes out for real. The thing that I found funny was how all of the actors were *so* recognizable from the well-known shows they have done (ABC must have paid big bucks for them).
Actors from Judging Amy, Prison Break, the Nine, Alias, etc....

Amanda Dempsey | May 14, 2007 1:18:52 PM

"One Hour of Your Life You Won't Get Back"

Karinama | May 14, 2007 1:18:29 PM

I wasn't thrilled at all with the spinoff idea. There was something lacking in the storyline. The feel of the doctor's office made me feel too relaxed watching it - like it wasn't even a medical show. Now after watching that, I have a hard time watching her on Grey's. The spinoff seems too fake for me.

Paul | May 14, 2007 12:51:04 PM

First of all, no, I won't watch the spin-oo. IF it turns out to be good, I'll catch up on the first or second season via DVD or repeats, like I did with GA.

Second, can someone please tell me why, oh why Amy B's character is named Violet? Perhaps it's because she's a shrink? And so now she's a shrinking Violet? PUH-LEEZE! Do they think we're so stupid? It's like they said, "Let's see if they'll notice!" They should have put that same attempt at humor into the writing. Or perhaps they were saying, "Yeah, the writing stinks, but 'let's see if they'll notice!' " Er, uh...we did.

Sandra | May 14, 2007 12:15:10 PM

Call the new show...."Mistake"......It was a total bore. There is no appeal to this new show.

Pam Mills | May 14, 2007 12:09:13 PM

I thought that was the best episode of the season of Greys this year and I will definitely switch. Meredith's wimpy, psychotic character is getting old and the show needs more life. Honestly, what man in real life would be attracted to her. I think that Addison is a great character and the other characters on that spinoff were great especially the one on that kissed her. Cant wait for the new season!

deeyan | May 14, 2007 11:42:25 AM

I have to add my two cents- I loved the crossover ep, and will give the new show a shot. I liked the concept, and thought they found a cast that has chemistry already!

Marie | May 14, 2007 11:26:33 AM

"Dead on Arrival" - because the episode that introduced this spin off idea was HORRIBLE. It was the most boring Grey's Anatomy episode EVER!!! I don't plan on watching.

Linnea | May 14, 2007 11:20:47 AM

I hated the spin off. It was boring compared to the intensity and cliff hanging of Grey's. I'm really sad to see them take Addison to a show that I'm not interested in when I love her addition to the Grey's cast.

Suzette | May 14, 2007 10:54:33 AM

BAD IDEA! It's too bad the network execs don't pay attention to these comments...otherwise they would save themselves the trouble of putting on a show that they will ultimately need to cancel.

Alison | May 14, 2007 10:24:53 AM

I am sorry to hear this. I love Kate Walsh, and I enjoy her on Greys. I don't think this spin off will be successful, as it was hard to watch the back & forth of the "preview" episode, which should have just been a regular episode. Hopefully she can still come back to Seattle Grace when no one follows her to LA.

Joyce | May 14, 2007 10:24:47 AM

ABC must be desperate - they're scraping the bottom of the barrel with this one. Do you think any of the celebrities or writers ever read our comments? I like Addison in GA, but she's turned out to be wimpy & crazy in this one. One thing's for sure, I WON'T EVEN TRY TO WATCH THIS NEW ONE!
I tried the pilot and was bored to death.

Amy | May 14, 2007 10:24:00 AM

It's funny how many people say they hate the idea of a spin-off show but still feel inclined to write about it. Maybe this is what the producers wanted...to get people talking about it, good or bad. Personally I am looking forward to watching and seeing where they go with this. I love Addison's character and I think the new show will be different than Grey's but still have the same witty elements. And its not like Kate Walsh can't go back to GA if PP bombs.

Christina | May 14, 2007 10:19:33 AM

I would call it Oceanside Wellness, like the name of the place! I love Addison, so I'll probably watch

Cassie | May 14, 2007 10:13:19 AM

I think this show is more geared toward an older audience who couldn't quite get into grey's anatomy... My mom isn't really crazy about Grey's but she really liked the spin-off... I think this is a good idea because they're going to double their fanbase and always have the possibility for cross-over episodes...

Kristy | May 14, 2007 10:12:46 AM

I trust Shondra Rhimes. I think she will make it worth it.

Ross Layne | May 14, 2007 10:09:54 AM

Ok. Nobody has figured this out yet. Look at all of the replies this show has gotten, and it has just now been introduced. This means whether you like it or not, you are interested. Dont tell me you are not going to watch. Thats a bunch of crap. Whether or not you like the spinoof idea or not, you will at least watch the first episode. This will give the writers a chance to get your attention just like they did with GA. Shut up about the show because you will be hooked next fall.

Dawn | May 14, 2007 9:50:08 AM

Slightly OT: the poll the currently displays on this page asks who should be next chief at SGH. At this time, 62% of voters have chosen Bailey. She is up for chief resident, but not for chief of surgery. Different position.

Alicia | May 14, 2007 9:29:45 AM

Why on earth is ABC going ahead with this garbage show? Have they not looked at message boards and forums full of "No! Don't do it!"?

Addison leaving SGH is going to send an already suffering show even further down the tubes. I loved GA right up until Meredith's near-death experience and the only reason I keep watching is to see Addison/Sloan/Alex/Eva story-lines. With Addison gone, anything of interest is gone. The spin-off was terrible! Thank god I taped the episode so I could fast-forward through the pain and get the brief updates on SGH. Why did they find it necessary to cram all the sex of 3 seasons of GA into one episode of this new garbage? Uncreative, flat characters with depressingly monotonous story line. I give it until Christmas.

Kerrie | May 14, 2007 9:29:12 AM

"Total Failure"?
I literally fell asleep watching the two hour show! The characters in LA did NOTHING to keep my attention or gain my interest. There is no substitute for the real thing - George, Izzie, Meredith, Christina, McDreamy, McSteam... Tim Daly and Taye Diggs are alright, but come on! There was no chemistry among the characters and they mostly annoyed me!
Big mistake for ABC and Kate Walsh. She should stay in Seattle and make babies with Alex!

Jill Hickman | May 14, 2007 9:28:56 AM

I thought the spin-off was dull and boring. My husband and I kept falling asleep during the 2 hour show - literally! We had to watch it again the next day and just skip through the spin-off crap. I haven't found one person yet who thought it was good. This is a big mistake on ABC's part.

mysteriey | May 14, 2007 9:21:10 AM

Loved the new show! Think the name is fine. Still love the old show too.
I like the Izzie/George/Callie triangle. Especially if one or both end up pregnant.
I think for the problems with Mer/Der to continue, he needs to be chief. Although with the new marriage, Burke would do great too.
I think with Addison leaving and probably Mark to follow, they should introduce a new character as chief. Shake things up a bit. It worked when McSteamy came, didn't it?

Brooke | May 14, 2007 9:16:43 AM

The pilot was TERRIBLE! I can't believe they're taking Addison away from Seattle Grace?

Why would you purposely harm Grey's? If it ain't broke...

Abby | May 14, 2007 9:03:45 AM

I'll give it a chance and watch a few episodes -- only because I LOVE Addison's character. Personally I think they should have kept her on Gray's where she and Derek could live happily ever after and have little McBabies. Meredith is lame. Take her out of the show.

Kim | May 14, 2007 8:41:09 AM

I thought the spin-off was really good! I can't wait to see Addison in a new show with different plots and storylines. I will definitely watch it when/if it comes on in the fall.

mmem | May 14, 2007 8:22:33 AM

This will be the end of both shows...the entire brilliance behind Grey's is the dynamic of the group and Addison plays a HUGE part in that dynamic. Without her Seattle Grace just wont be the same.
The comments about the spin-off speak for themselves. Way to shoot yourself in the foot ABC!

Chanel | May 14, 2007 8:12:42 AM

I didn't like the spin off. As much as I love Kate Walsh, i think the show is going to fail.

Rick | May 14, 2007 7:49:35 AM

Gosh...1 person fast-forwarded through the whole thing yet KNEW it was horrible. Another slept through it and KNEW it was horrible. Kinda hard to know if you didn't actually see it! I liked the episode and will give the spinoff a chance.

Mercedes | May 14, 2007 7:29:28 AM

Give her a break, i dont see you guys acting. Maybe the spinoff will be great despite what people say!

Sarah | May 14, 2007 7:19:40 AM

I would call it "Cancelled Mid-Season"

Noor | May 14, 2007 6:30:01 AM

"Addison's Anatomy". It will be a hit.

funky monkey 123 | May 14, 2007 5:52:56 AM

IT looks good but the location is crap

addisonrules | May 14, 2007 5:46:10 AM

oh god, two similar series ;s

Sue | May 14, 2007 5:43:16 AM

I can't believe the suits at ABC picked up this lame show. The "non-spinoff" was the most boring show ever. I could have fallen asleep and not even cared. Oh, and NO I did not hate this show before I even watched it. Shonda needs to come down off her high-horse. I believe this will happen since fans are outraged at the way Grey's has taken a downward spiral from all the ridiculous storylines.

Addison is not LA material - totally out of place.

This is going to be another Joey, if it even lasts a full season. The big mistake with Joey was they neglected to intertwine "all the friends" into the show. Joey moved to LA (hmmm, moving to LA) and it didn't work.

Big mistake execs, huge.

Sarah | May 14, 2007 3:43:24 AM

I would rather watch a paint dry...McCrappy is right.

anonymous | May 14, 2007 3:05:04 AM

My friends and i all hated the spin off...with as much negative attention that its getting, its not going to last a season.

Poor Kate Walsh. She made a HUGE mistake leaving greys.

Kim | May 14, 2007 3:02:01 AM

NO. (the end)

Katie | May 14, 2007 3:01:12 AM

Ahhhhh! Stop calling her Addison Shepherd! It's Addison Montgomery. You're giving me bad flashbacks to season 2!

This show is going to bomb. I, for one, won't be watching.

sandy | May 14, 2007 2:41:54 AM

I agree and they should do a spinoff of a clinic with Izzie since she funded it, get her away from george but still in the hospital and have addison add a pratice ob/gyn, onto the clinic a day or two a week, she is a strong charater, bring Daly to grey's you need a peditrician at SGH, can have another hot guy.

sandy | May 14, 2007 2:36:27 AM

Unsure, I liked Tim Daly with addison and I loved the elevator talking to her, they need to keep that. Call it LA practice.But I wanted it to be differ from grey's as in character's Daly's character is differ but the divorce couple running pratice together boring, bring them back together or have one leave.I liked the psy doctor cause she is unorganized and crazy. But everybody else was could leave, the show could make it but needs help, like a big shake up and everybody not dating each other, how about some naughty pt dr. relations doesn't have to be the dr. they are seeing, How about a gay character, or add a dog to the practice or animal that greets the people. You really should keep the talking elevator, for advice, that was werid but funny when we knew it was a person.Needs some help to make it, addison is strong, so is Daly's chracter, need more to have another hit, like grey's.

Sharon | May 14, 2007 2:18:34 AM

I wish they would keep Addison on Grey's and dump the
whole idea of the spinoff. That episode was sooo
BORING compared to every other episode of Grey's! I think
a better spinoff would be Miranda with her clinic, and
members of GA being in guest spots on occasion! I love
the show just the way it has been since day one! Regarding
George & Izzy and George & Callie? Callie is fine on the
show, but she does not fit as George's wife and I think
Izzy would fit well, in another year or two when she has
gotten through losing the other guy she was engaged to.

carolyn | May 14, 2007 1:57:12 AM

When I first heard about the spin off I was not happy. But once I saw the episode where Addison went to CA and the characters they would explore I warmed up to the ideas of loosing one of my favorite Grey's characters. Plus Taye Diggs is way HOT!!! But seriously, I would come up with a different name. I like "California Dreamin'".

Kate | May 14, 2007 1:55:58 AM

Just because everyone is SO negative I hope this thing is the best show to ever hit TV.

Shonda will fix the kinks that we didnt like. Im excited and I love Kate Walsh. I will miss Mark and Addison, but Im CONVINCED Mark (and Callie) will end up in L.A

Chelsey | May 14, 2007 1:54:36 AM

I'm not sure about this one. I love Addison but the little preview they gave us just looked like the same kind of show only it was Addison's Anatomy instead of grey's. So it will be interesting to see what they do with it. I hope it works becuase I have no problem watching a show involving Taye Diggs.

Ellen | May 14, 2007 1:36:26 AM

I loved the spin-off. I thought it was very funny and interesting. I do not like the name of it though, hopefully ABC will work on that. I think Addison is great on GA but I think this will be a great show too, if it keeps the humor.

Leah | May 14, 2007 1:22:43 AM

Okay this really sucks! I love Addison on Greys and I really didn't like any of the stuff from when she went to LA. I just wanted them to keep going back to the Seattle stuff :)
I give it maybe a season if they fix some of the stupid stories and such that they were going on about in that episode.
As long as George stays on Greys though I am happy!

Tiffany | May 14, 2007 1:01:22 AM

This is probably going to bomb. Sad.

Kristen | May 14, 2007 12:52:13 AM

I can't believe that the show got picked up, the producers obviuosly pay attention to the overwhelming disgust of the viewers. I give it a season.

Annoyed in Seattle | May 14, 2007 12:26:04 AM

Ugh, the only thing interesting about the spinoff was seeing Taye Diggs and Tim Daly.

The rest was contrived, cliche'd, and annoying. LA? Please. Try to get a little more creative ABC and pick a city that isn't as overbaked as it's residents.

As far as Addison leaving SGH, it won't be nearly as fun to have Sloan and Alex there without the chemistry w/ her.

And with what it looks like George and Callie leaving the show, it looks like I will probably do the same thing.

Too bad, they had the makings of a revolutionary series that could have been a cultural icon, not a coffee shop joke in 3 years.

Now let's flip over the egg timer and see how long it takes the executives to implode yet another good show...

Ready

Set

Flip...

Kady | May 14, 2007 12:14:36 AM

McCrap?! or Just Kidding! I prefer Just Kidding...

Kady | May 14, 2007 12:11:42 AM

McCrap!

Me | May 14, 2007 12:06:45 AM

WHY!?!? They should call it "no one gives a crap about these characters and this show is going to be awful" Thanks for taking a perfectly good character from Greys! Gahh!!!

susan a | May 14, 2007 12:01:56 AM

Ooh, big mistake for Kate Walsh... why can't actors just be happy with one success. Is it really that horrible to work with Isaiah?

Say it Ain't So | May 14, 2007 12:00:59 AM

Big mistake! It will kill Kate Walsh's career. I love her on Grey's, and her character is becoming more developed. Her character seemed like a total airhead on that spinoff episode-within-an-episode.

molly | May 13, 2007 11:53:31 PM

YAY!!!! I loved the spin-off and I think it will do well. I thought I would hate it, but I like the Ally McBeal kind of twist and humor it had to it. Kate Walsh is a comedian of sorts so, she would be great in an Ally McBeal type role (if that's what they do with it). I'm about done with Grey's. George and Izzie..GROSS!!!! The whole show has gone to pot. I'm pumped for the new show.

Sara | May 13, 2007 11:44:06 PM

Even though Grey's is getting a little too "soap operaish", this is a huge mistake. Addison brings a lot of character to the show and I think Grey's will suffer from losing her. On the other hand, the spin-off looks ridiculous and you won't catch me watching it anytime soon. Why even bother with another show based in California. I'm sticking with my first love, Grey's!

Tricia | May 13, 2007 11:25:45 PM

Tim Daly is hot! His chemistry with Addison was great - whether in LA or Seattle....

For those of you who were bored, big surprise. I've been bored recently with one hour of Greys much less two. Izzie and Meredith need to get a backbone for those of us strong willed professionals with personalities who love Greys. They are driving me, and dozens of co-workers, crazy with their pathetic personalities...

Pat | May 13, 2007 11:17:43 PM

Why ruin a good thing with a terrible spinoff? Greys Anatomy is doing terrific so why exactly would Kate Walsh agree to jepoardize her career with this? Bad choices, bad spinoff, bad cast, bad everything. This show is going to bomb. It'll have the few fans that actually enjoy watching Kate on Greys. Oh, and when it bombs, don't waste the time bringing her back on the show.

sarah | May 13, 2007 10:53:19 PM

PLEASE NOOOOOO!!! She belongs @ SGH!!

Les | May 13, 2007 10:40:53 PM

The chemistry between Walsh and Daly was amazing. Ever since the GA writers decided to go with the absolutely unbelievable and amateur storyline of George & Izzie (daytime soap, anyone?) I have almost given up hope on GA. I'll watch the new version and hope the writers don't take a great cast and insult them with bad plots.

bored silly | May 13, 2007 10:26:10 PM

How about Practice makes Perfect? or Practically Whole?

Lesley | May 13, 2007 10:14:45 PM

I thought it was painfully boring. The only reason I kept watching was to see what was happening back at Seattle Grace!

C | May 13, 2007 10:14:09 PM

I thought the spin-off was horrible. Kate is my favorite actress on Grey's, and with her leaving, I am too! Grey's has been jumping the shark lately recently, anyway.

Carm | May 13, 2007 10:01:44 PM

The Spinoff was AWFUL!!! So cliched L.A. Boring, boring, boring.

Allie | May 13, 2007 9:55:34 PM

I tell you what. I found the "spin off" way more interesting then the episode of Grey's Anatomy... And I'm a huge fan of G.A. Love it and can't wait to see it.

Ling Poling | May 13, 2007 9:49:36 PM

The spinoff part on the 2 hour Grey's Anatomy was HORRIBLE>..BORING !!!!! Who wrote that crap? Not the writer of Grey's Anatomy, I hope. It was TERRIBLE>

Lacey | May 13, 2007 9:44:08 PM

Unbelievable! The spin off was lame! I like Addison's character on Grey's. They're making a big mistake!!!!!

Wendy | May 13, 2007 9:38:55 PM

I loved the spin-off. I thought Kate was very funny and I love the chemistry between her and Tim Daly..... I can't wait for the new season to begin!!

Vanessa | May 13, 2007 9:29:43 PM

It should be called "Big Mistake".

Madison | May 13, 2007 9:25:01 PM

I can't believe after all the HORRIBLE reviews and comments that came out about the spin-off, that ABC is going to pick up the show. Love Addison, but the show won't last too long.

Liz | May 13, 2007 9:14:20 PM

How about "bad"?

Debra | May 13, 2007 9:13:11 PM

The spin-off was extremely boring. Addison was totally out of place in L.A. The characters had no chemistry at all. I will NOT be watching this show. They will be sorry they picked this up for fall. Addison needs to stay at SGH.

Liz | May 13, 2007 9:12:56 PM

How about "bad"?

Mary | May 13, 2007 9:12:03 PM

I hated the spin-off episode. Characters too glossy and too predictable. Seattle Grace is down-home and we care about the characters. Who cares about California money and shallow personalities? Hard bodies galore? 90210, OC, yada yada yada.....no thanks. I'll not be watching it either.

Winnie | May 13, 2007 9:00:07 PM

This sounds like another "Joey"... The L.A spin plus she's also driving the same kind of car. I think she's better in the cast - spin-offs don't usually do well.

Chen | May 13, 2007 8:59:39 PM

Keeping an open mind. The episode seemed fresh albeit a little cliche at times, and Grey's needed a change after 3 seasons of amazing and very enjoyable but similar story lines. The characters seemed to have a different dynamic to Grey's but I'm waiting to see what happens. I thought Grey's itself was cliche before I watched and got hooked.

Brianne | May 13, 2007 8:50:35 PM

BIG mistake! My guess is that it will start off big, then fizzle out! She should have stayed at Seattle Grace.

carrie | May 13, 2007 8:48:18 PM

She should have stayed put...I hope it works out for all of them!

jamie | May 13, 2007 8:43:13 PM

The episode of Greys with the spinoff indroduced was boring. I actually feel asleep during that episode. I NEVER fall asleep during greys. I love Addison but that show was booooooooorrrring! I will not watch this show. And I hope for the best for Kate Walsh cause she is a really good actress. But I think she is making a HUGE mistake leaving a #1 show for a boring show that MIGHT last 1 season.

Kris | May 13, 2007 8:39:50 PM

I am surprised the show was picked up! It was so terrible. Addison all of a sudden became a different person and a very weak character. I think everybody was trying too hard. I wouldn't watch it.

Melissa | May 13, 2007 8:36:27 PM

Do the network execs not read the posts all over the internet which gave thumbs down to this spin-off? I guess not because maybe 1 percent of the hundreds of posts I have seen had anything remotely good to say and even those were lukewarm at best. They are investing a lot of money for this show to go down the tubes. The set is boring lookign especially for a California practice. I turned off my set after the first half hour. The only reason it received good ratings is because it was part of the Grey's Anatomy episode. The should do a test show number 2 to gauge the real ratings before making a commitment to this one. I just hope they send Addison back to Seattle Grace after it bombs. If they wanted to spin-off they should have based it on Miranda and her clinic with guest appearences from the GA cast.

Addy | May 13, 2007 8:32:37 PM

grazed anatomy

as in "mc_____ just grazed your anatomy"

Kara | May 13, 2007 8:30:58 PM

I think they should just name it BAD IDEA...this show was awful. Addison needs to stay in Seattle.

luara | May 13, 2007 8:30:20 PM

I will give it a shot...i think it should be called Addisons Reality tho., rather than Private Practice. Iwas wondering if george was gonna leave for his s[in-off as well. they cant just get rid of george can they?

Mary Beth | May 13, 2007 8:26:38 PM

I'm not pleased with the way ABC forced this pilot down the throats of Grey's fans the way they did. To intersperse a great 2 hour special with constant cuts to Addison in LA was very forced, and I found myself channel hopping a LOT.
I don't suspect that Kate Walsh will find great success with this new show, although Private Practice is definitely the name I would select. She hasn't been established enough on Grey's to carry her own cast, and I doubt it will be picked up beyond the intitial batch of shows. Her entire demeanour altered on this pilot, it just wasn't believable, or enjoyable for that matter.

Meredith | May 13, 2007 8:25:20 PM

How about McDumb?

Tanika | May 13, 2007 8:08:13 PM

I actually liked the spin-off. Yes it had it's qurky moments, but how else can you invite a new spin-off/pilot? I was an advid Grey's fan until it got boring this season. With all the fighting OUTSIDE of the show, it just drew me away from it. I am excited for a new change. Plus, Addison's character needs it. Now as for a name, I'm sure ABC will think of something good.

Sowhatnow | May 13, 2007 8:05:27 PM

How about calling it McCrappy Anatomy? I hated it. Will not watch even thought I love Grey's. Kate will have to work on her pouting lip scenes- not for her character- but for when the network cancels it before November sweeps. Can you say jump the shark?

Susan | May 13, 2007 8:05:14 PM

I personally thought the preview was beyond awful - the spin off won't last. The good news is hopefully when it fails they can always work Addison back in the GA story line. Did ABC not read the reviews? The show was beyond awful. It even made Addison look bad.. All the characters were just vapid - no substance whatsoever.

Mrs. McDreamy | May 13, 2007 8:03:36 PM

I have to agree with everyone else. First off, why does she have to move to SoCal? I feel that it just loses - well, any possibility of it being successful. Secondly, her role at SG is solid, it gives Grey more of an oomph! Lastly, haven't there been enough show in this part of California?

Vicki | May 13, 2007 8:03:24 PM

I can't believe they're picking this show up! The spin-off was so boring! Addison belongs with McSteamy on Grey's, period!!!

Anna | May 13, 2007 7:59:58 PM

Oh no! Another horrible prime time soap...with a bad title. I can't believe that Amy from Judging Amy is in this :(

Justin | May 13, 2007 7:59:43 PM

The Montgomery Ward.

Meredith | May 13, 2007 7:57:11 PM

The spinoff is wonderful. I can't wait to see it. But, I am not sure of the name. It don't give it the spark that it needs.

kim | May 13, 2007 7:55:00 PM

I don't think the new show is going to be a huge flop. I hope when it flops Addison will be back on Grey's where she belongs!!!! She can bring Tim Daly with her!!!

Toni | May 13, 2007 7:54:40 PM

How about "No Story Line". I think this is a HUGE mistake on ABC's part and Kate Walsh's. She is going to really regret this move when the spin off last a month maybe. Really, really sad!!!!!!!

MsDaisy | May 13, 2007 7:53:39 PM

How about "What a lousy idea this show was"?

Kate | May 13, 2007 7:47:47 PM

ok honestly it really needs a new name BUTTT...
Im excited for the fall bc now that Shonda got to test the waters with the cast and stuff she can make the changes that will make fans happy. So the LA Addison we saw? I dont think we'll see much of her bc no one was a fan of that Addison.

I wont make a decision until the fall, when I see the REAL pilot not that chopped up crap we saw a week and a half ago

talia | May 13, 2007 7:43:17 PM

NOOOOO!!! that spinoff preview really sucked . I dvr'd the show and fast forward through out the whole thing.

Katie | May 13, 2007 7:41:16 PM

did not care for it that much either would much rather see her stay at SG and not move, will probably not watch the new show if they move her and do it.

Kate | May 13, 2007 7:38:58 PM

I sorta liked the spin-off, it got my attention. But I don't like the name "Private Practice". Try something new ABC.

JENNIFER | May 13, 2007 7:35:25 PM

Why waste our time on a show that more than likely won't even last, she needs to stay on GA!

Liz | May 13, 2007 7:34:42 PM

I cannot wait for Addison's new show!! Grey's is getting boring in my opinion, and a new show with new characters and storylines is exactly what is needed!

Liz | May 13, 2007 7:34:10 PM

I cannot wait for Addison's new show!! Grey's is getting boring in my opinion, and a new show with new characters and storylines is exactly what is needed!

Holley | May 13, 2007 7:31:29 PM

am i the only person who liked the spinoff! They just should have let it have its own hour, seperate from Grey's. I thought it had everything that makes Greys's so great. How about L.A. Doctors?

barbara | May 13, 2007 7:30:28 PM

ABC is being greedy and making a HUGE mistake. The spin-off was awful!! It would be better to concentrate on following the original story-line. ABC is going to lose their loyal viewers in their search for more advertising money. Shame on you ABC!

Lauren | May 13, 2007 7:30:04 PM

This is horrible.. the spin off was the worst part of all three seasons of greys. DONT DO IT!!!! Grey's is fine just the way it is NOONE will watch it.. I have not heard one good thing from anyone about it.

Dawn | May 13, 2007 7:29:06 PM

I like the name, and the show... a little more mature, a little less whiny. I mean, come on George is no Alex and all of a sudden he's getting all the action, I don't buy it. I think the story line with Addison is very relevant to the world today with women wanting careers and the man and the baby and all of it. I'll definitely stay tuned and I'm still a fan of GA but it needs to bring back the spark and the excellent writing. The last few episodes have been lacking and I hope this is the last season that they drag it out and run re-runs between the new episodes, completely screws up the rythm.

Anna | May 13, 2007 7:28:51 PM

Montgomery's Ward.

Susana Skaugset | May 13, 2007 7:28:24 PM

This spin-off could work, but it DOES need some work~ Too disjointed @ the moment..IMO

Heather | May 13, 2007 7:23:27 PM

I agree. I like her on Greys but dont like her character on the new show. I'm not going to watch it either.

Kathy H. | May 13, 2007 7:19:41 PM

I don't give a #$*) what they call it because I will NOT watch it. The "pilot" was absolutely awful, Addison's character might as well have been a completely different character as different as the L.A. Addison was to the normal, Seattle Grace Addison. I hope it FLOPS, flops hard, and flops fast - and I'd bet next week's paycheck that's exactly what's going to happen!

N | May 13, 2007 7:17:42 PM

"O.B. GYN"
(Ocean Blvd Gynocologist)

casey | May 13, 2007 7:16:13 PM

this is a huge mistake. i think kate walsh is pushing her luck a little too far. she was doing just fine as addison at seattle grace. as i was watching the 2 hour episode 2 weeks ago, i hardly payed attention to the parts with addison in them, because the new characters were boring, with no charisma or a feeling of warmth as we do for george and izzie. i think it will only be a matter of time before addison is back with mcsteamy at seattle grace.

casey | May 13, 2007 7:15:51 PM

this is a huge mistake. i think kate walsh is pushing her luck a little too far. she was doing just fine as addison at seattle grace. as i was watching the 2 hour episode 2 weeks ago, i hardly payed attention to the parts with addison in them, because the new character were boring, with no charisma or a feeling of warmth as we do for george and izzie. i think it will only be a matter of time before addison is back with mcsteamy at seattle grace.

Angel | May 13, 2007 7:14:07 PM

Addison Montgomery, MD

Iris | May 13, 2007 7:06:53 PM

This show is not a good idea. However, bringing some of the characters from that show to Grey's...well, that is a good idea. I love, love, love Amy Brennemen, Taye Diggs, and Tim Daly! What an amazing addition one, or more, of them would make to SG.

Tracy | May 13, 2007 7:06:45 PM

I agree with Anne - the show was terrible! It was hard to follow and I couldn't wait until they went back to the "normal" cast of Grey's. I think ABC needs to re-think this

Tracy | May 13, 2007 7:06:19 PM

I agree with Anne - the show was terrible! It was hard to follow and I couldn't wait until they went back to the "normal" cast of Grey's. I think ABC needs to re-think this

christine | May 13, 2007 7:02:20 PM

I can't believe it...the only way it got ratings was by sprinkling greys through it so you had to watch..if you changed the channel you ran the risk of actually missing the show you wanted to see..Addison was crying and whining about so much...I couldn't take it! I won't watch it!!

meg | May 13, 2007 7:01:33 PM

I don't know how'll good it'll be. They should definetley not call it something corny, like adventureous addison

meg | May 13, 2007 7:01:10 PM

I don't know how'll good it'll be. They should definetley not call it something corny, like adventureous addison

Nichole | May 13, 2007 6:55:18 PM

I really liked the spin off. I think Addison's character is wonderful, and could hold a show on her own. I don't like the whole "L.A. scene" setting, but I thought that the cast could overcome that. The name's okay.

Jenna | May 13, 2007 6:48:16 PM

The backdoor pilot was terrible. Hopefully it's canned before Grey's Anatomy loses it's spark from being milked-for-all-it's-worth

Natalie | May 13, 2007 6:44:32 PM

i LOVE addison!! i hope this new show doesn't ruin her character! except i like the real kate walsh in interviews too, so no matter what happens i think i will still love watchin her as an actress regardless of what happens with this show. :)

Janey | May 13, 2007 6:40:32 PM

Kate Walsh is making a terrible mistake. The spin off episode was boring and there was not one interesting character - and that includes Dr. Montgomery herself. This is on GA fan who will not tune in to the spin off!

Katie | May 13, 2007 6:39:43 PM

That 2 hour spinoff special was the worst 2 hours of grey's anatomy I have ever seen. I was so bored and felt like i was sitting there for 4 hours. Kate Walsh is throwing away her very new career and I really think that this is a big mistake... I won't waste my time on that show.. I'm sure there will be something better on in that timeslot.

Aunt Baaa | May 13, 2007 6:39:06 PM

Cancelled.

That force-fed "pilot" was a misfire. The fact that the creators/producers have been focused on the pilot shows in the weak GA episodes and the pilot was just lame. I just don't see how it will fly.

Jen | May 13, 2007 6:38:55 PM

Well it won't last. I thought it was terrible. The characters were horrible and so was the plot.

Kelly | May 13, 2007 6:38:04 PM

I Loved it I can't wait to see it!!

Courtney | May 13, 2007 6:35:01 PM

I'll watch the first couple of episodes. Addison has always been one of my favorites. So, it'll be interesting to see how the show is. Can't wait!

Leslie | May 13, 2007 6:28:53 PM

Terrible idea, ABC is making a mistake with this spin-off! Did they not read the thousand plus reviews of Grey's Anatomy viewers that HATED it? I fell asleep during the pilot, I seriously doubt it will succeed. Keep Addison at Seattle Grace, and bring that Tim Daly over - McScrumptious!

Angela | May 13, 2007 6:28:25 PM

NO!!!!!!!!! The show was awful and she should stay on Greys!!

Cheryl | May 13, 2007 6:26:06 PM

I can't believe that the spin-off has been given the go ahead to become a regular series. It was so contrived and cheesy. The whole scene with Addison talking to Taye Diggs' character in his office about his divorce - when he referenced a stupid fart joke - was not only not funny, it was belittling the viewer's intelligence. And the cases they used were screaming of unrealistic: The character whose husband had no libido was by far the worst... I didn't like any of the regular characters at all, I couldn't warm to them. Fake, fake, fake.

From the beginning to the end I couldn't believe that THIS is what they came up with for Addison's spin-off. Aren't the same writers working on the new show? I agree with the others that feel this is a bad move for Kate Walsh. She's fantastic on Grey's, but on the new project she was... well, let's just say it wasn't good. I felt embarassed for her.

I give it one or two seasons max before the new show gets the boot. I wonder if the network paid any attention at all to the huge amount of negative criticism that the pilot received? I don't know anyone who had a good thing to say about it... This doesn't make sense to me. It's almost like they're trying to make a show derivitive of Grey's but for people with very low IQs.

I would call it "Temporary Position".

southerngal2 | May 13, 2007 6:18:06 PM

I loved the show. It showed a slight personal side of Addison. It introduced many characters that I believe we will learn to love just like we did on Grey's Anatomy.

I think this show will have some real chemistry once it gets going.

tasloi | May 13, 2007 6:15:33 PM

What's with them pushing potty humor? Part of the overall "we're not adults, we just look that way" vibe they want to project? Check out this list: Private Practice=PP, Taye Diggs' character makes that odd comment about "everything I learned, I learned in kindergarten," "with tongue" and I'm sure there were others I didn't catch...Hardly bodes well...was nice to see Grey's Anatomy be GA last week.

Elaine | May 13, 2007 6:14:14 PM

I'm shocked at the negative comments, since I loved the spin-off. Definately will watch Private Practice and find the characters very interesting. As for Greys Anatomy, while I also love that show, the characters I'm the least interested in are Meredith and Derek. FF through their scenes together.

Anne | May 13, 2007 6:08:52 PM

This is a horrible idea. She should stay put. I won't be watching the new show as the preview was stupid

Stephanie | May 13, 2007 6:07:01 PM

I'm so upset about this. I think that Grey's is falling apart with all the drama onset and now this new show is going to be horrible and takes away one of my favorite characters. Bad bad decision abc...

McNH | May 13, 2007 6:06:58 PM

This is not going to work. It's a waste of time. The "Addison" character was really growing on me and everyone else, why let her go? I think it's a mistake and I think it's going to be a distraction to the writers for Grey's.
I think it's distracting already because I have been unhappy with the last few shows.

Erika | May 13, 2007 6:06:37 PM

I think that the spin-off will be great people should give it a chance.

Erika | May 13, 2007 6:06:04 PM

I think that the spin-off will be great people should give it a chance.

McNH | May 13, 2007 6:05:39 PM

This is not going to work. It's a waste of time. The "Addison" character was really growing on me and everyone else, why let her go? I think it's a mistake and I think it's going to be a distraction to the writers for Grey's.
I think it's distracting already because I have been unhappy with the last few shows.

O'Wryly | May 13, 2007 6:03:57 PM

It'd be far simpler to import Tim Daly to Seattle Grace. The rest of them weren't worth watching.

McNH | May 13, 2007 6:03:37 PM

This is not going to work. It's a waste. The "Addison" character was really growing on me and everyone else, why let her go? I think it's a mistake and I think it's going to be a distraction to the writers for Grey's.
I think it's distracting already because I have been unhappy with the last few shows.

mallory | May 13, 2007 6:03:00 PM

I think the spin-off is going to work I liked the 2hour show that was on. I hope it works and I will have one more hour of good TV to lok forward to in a week

Gina | May 13, 2007 6:02:36 PM

I disagree. I loved the spin-off, although running it concurrently with a Grey's episode was annoying (like watching a tennis match - volleying back and forth!). I think ABC lined up a great cast and Tim Daly's character is terrific. I'm a huge Amy Brenneman fan too, and I love that she's got a great new character! I will definitely be watching!

Kate | May 13, 2007 6:00:50 PM

I was disappointed with the spin-off. It was just like Grey's except in L.A. It's not going to be successful because it won't have the whole cast of Grey's that everyone knows and loves. I feel bad for Kate Walsh because she is leaving something really good. The characters on her spin-off were boring and seemed just like the ones on Grey's except twisted around...

BJ | May 13, 2007 5:56:57 PM

I think ABC has high expectations but it won't be as good as the original show. I never did really care for her character anyway. And I didn't like the show the week she went to LA to visit her friend.

hannah | May 13, 2007 5:53:36 PM

this is so depressing cause i love addison and i liked the drama that her and her character caused between derek and meredith, her and mark, etc. but i think that the new show is not going to be (as) good, or at least not for very long. she shouldn't leave seattle grace, grey's is not going to be as good without her!

hannah | May 13, 2007 5:52:55 PM

this is so depressing cause i love addison and i liked the drama that her and her character caused between derek and meredith, her and mark, etc. but i think that the new show is not going to be (as) good, or at least not for very long. she shouldn't leave seattle grace, grey's is not going to be as good without her!

Carly | May 13, 2007 5:51:08 PM

I, too, think the spinoff is a horrible idea. I love Kate as Addison, but I found the "intro" to the spinoff to be completely boring and unoriginal. None of the new characters were the least bit interesting. Grey's has as much fraternizing between coworkers as I can handle, so I certainly won't be tuning in to watch even *more* of it on a different show. It just wasn't good... the characters didn't seem to click like they do on Grey's. This is just so disappointing. I love the Addison character on Grey's, but I don't have an hour to waste each week to tune into a stale show that's just "meh."

Leonie | May 13, 2007 5:49:41 PM

How about they call it "Oops, This Is a Mistake"?

Don't take awesome Addison out of Seattle Grace. As Izzie would say, "Seriously? Seriously."

Lori | May 13, 2007 5:49:09 PM

This one will never make it-the first one was terrible-Addison was so dippy and stupid-She should stay on greys.

Roberta | May 13, 2007 5:49:03 PM

I don't think Addison should leave, Seattle Grace just won't be the same without her (but then again it wouldn't be the same with out George either). Plus, the spin-off was so average, way below par on even the worst Grey's episodes. All the same I wish Kate Walsh the best of luck, but I won't be watching. Maybe L.A., Loss of Addison.

Roberta | May 13, 2007 5:48:03 PM

I don't think Addison should leave, Seattle Grace just won't be the same without her (but then again it wouldn't be the same with out George either). Plus, the spin-off was so average, way below par on even the worst Grey's episodes. All the same I wish Kate Walsh the best of luck, but I won't be watching. Maybe L.A., Loss of Addison.

dd | May 13, 2007 5:47:23 PM

i have a name for it...

THIS SHOW SUCKS

Kristen | May 13, 2007 5:47:19 PM

Everyone needs to chill...there isnt anything you can do about the spin off...its official. So you might as well help give it a good name. I actually thought the spin off was good. Nothing is like Greys, but I still plan on watching this. I think Private Practice fits it. Im sure there is a better name, but I tried and got nothing.

erin | May 13, 2007 5:42:57 PM

Spinoff was horrible. Dalys character was wimpy and almost teenage like. Bad move

christine | May 13, 2007 5:37:28 PM

I love the new show I think it will do well! I will for sure watch both shows still..but I think it needs a new name bad!

Shannon | May 13, 2007 5:33:46 PM

I couldn't be any more sad. Addison is made for Grey's...lately, she's been one of the show's bright spots. I may start crying soon.

mandy | May 13, 2007 5:22:03 PM

kate walsh doesn't deserve her own show..it's going to fail and i'm going to laugh

Dipa | May 13, 2007 5:19:37 PM

Hopefully if the show doesn't work out, they can return her to G.A.

Janice Vance | May 13, 2007 5:14:17 PM

Cancel the spin off and send Addison back to Seattle Grace where she belongs. The 2 hour show was such a snooze. There was no connection with the show it all felt like a put on or what it was a 'show'.

Jackie | May 13, 2007 5:13:52 PM

The spin-off was one of the worst things I have ever seen on television. I would be surprised if it lasted for one season.

I know I won't be wasting my time watching that show. Keep Addison on Grey's!!

Ken | May 13, 2007 5:10:45 PM

I totally disagree. I found the "show" very engaging, and a different setting for a "medical" show.... It's not a true hospital (thank GOD), a lawyer show, a criminalist show or a-show-based-off-two-people-who-are-attracted-to-each-other-but-fight-the-attraction-in-order-to-solve-the-case.

Those who hate it were hating it before it even aired. I'm excited b/c that means Shonda Rhimes' GREAT writing will be showcased on two shows. It's not like network TV is packed full of good writing.

As for "Private Practice", I like the name, but I don't LOVE it .... kinda reminds me of "THE Practice"....

Nicole | May 13, 2007 5:08:44 PM

I think that they should call it nonexistent, because that is what is going to be shortly after it starts. The entire reason that people watch Grey's is for the intensity of it, the "never knowing what is going to happen" factor. The pilot for the new show lacked all of that. I feel sorry for Kate Walsh, because she is leaving a show that is very successful for one that is doomed for failure.

Zoharath | May 13, 2007 5:03:01 PM

Might as well state the obvious and call the show "Bedside Manners In L.A." or "Addison's Analysis". Aside from that, I'd rather keep Addison on the original show and just get more hot men like Julian Fantechi on there either as patients or doctors.

Christine | May 13, 2007 5:00:55 PM

Yeah, the spinoff was so disappointing. She was such a cool, strong, smart woman on Grey's and in LA she was this shallow ding-dong who desperately needed a man to kiss her to remind her of her worth. Pathetic.

Megan | May 13, 2007 4:35:37 PM

I just don't know if this spin-off is going to really work. It seems kinda stale and very typical ... it could make it through one season but I don't think there will be enough interest for the long haul of more seasons. It reminds me of those failed shows like Summerland, The Nine etc.

Amy | May 13, 2007 4:34:18 PM

No need to give it a better name! The spin-off wasn't good. The characters had no solid connection. Addison needs to stay at SG...end of story. This is a Jum the Shark move for ABC. Addison finally earns the respect from fans she deserves and they are letting her go.....so wrong!

jenn | May 13, 2007 4:17:26 PM

Montgomery's Anatomy?

Anne | May 13, 2007 4:16:47 PM

I think this is a huge mistake, she's throwing away her career. The spinoff was terrible...her total character changed the minute she was in LA. I will not be watching this show!