Spinoff/Private Practice

@kareng (55609)
United States
May 23, 2007 8:54am CST
Well it looks like the new show is on the ABC lineup for the fall. I'm seeing commercials here for Private Practice. I wonder who else will be leaving Grey's Anatomy and joining Addison on Private Practice? Any thoughts?
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13 responses
23 May 07
This makes sense. In the UK, they are showing Greys Anatomy in double episodes. This is usually a sign that a promising new show is fading quickly after the first series. The second sign that they need to cut the budget, and wish to rehash the same story lines in a fresh way, is the spin-off. Spin-offs rarely have any success (Frasier is the exception that proves the rule). I suppose this means the DVDs will be on sale very soon.
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• United States
23 May 07
Boston Legal has also been a huge success,it's the spin-off from The Pratice.
@nicolec (2671)
• United States
23 May 07
Don't forget the Jeffersons! That was a spin off from All in the Family. But true, most spin offs don't make it.
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24 May 07
I'm afraid that neither Boston Legal nor the Jeffersons have hit the UKs shores, though I believe that Ally McBeal could be described as a spin-off from the Practice. Unfortunately, the Practice itself seems to have had a short shelf life! I enjoyed that series, especially the beheading serial killer.
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@addysmum (1225)
• Canada
23 May 07
I thought that Addison's trip to LA was refreshing and a good step from her dragging around the hospital stringing on two guys. I just don't feel it would make it as a whole new series. Guess we will see. It won't be something that I will watch as I am lucky to be able to watch Grey's with my time schedule.
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@kareng (55609)
• United States
15 Jun 07
My television time is limited also. However, I will give this new show a chance. I'm not sure I'll like Grey's Anatomy much next year with all the new cast members and some of the old ones leaving.
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@addysmum (1225)
• Canada
15 Jun 07
I don't know if I will have time for Grey's new season my husband and I are talking about going back to school and taking a few courses and I will have 2 kids be then.
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@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
23 May 07
i haven't heard any talks of anyone else joining her. I think her storyline ran out on grey's so they decided to try to make more money with a spin off for her.
@kareng (55609)
• United States
24 May 07
I think they are hoping that this show is as popular as Grey's Anatomy is. The door is certainly open for another member or two to join her.
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@nicolec (2671)
• United States
23 May 07
I think others may be leaving, but not to join her. I think she's the only one. I"m not sure if I'm going to like it. I like Addison, but the pilot they did was a little hokey. But I'll give it a try at least.
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@kareng (55609)
• United States
27 Jun 07
Me too, I'll give it a try. I really like her so maybe it will work and we will have another favorite tv show to chat about..woohoo!
• United States
23 May 07
I think it will be a good show. I liked what I saw of the hour that they showed. Plus I love Taye Diggs!!! Although his shows don't seem to do too well.
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@kareng (55609)
• United States
4 Jun 07
I think it has certain possibilities for sure! The characters were likable and it was interesting -- at least after you figured out who they were and how they fit into the scene there. I'm ready for a preview!! Whahhahaaaa!
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• United States
23 May 07
Only Addison will be in the new show, it doesn't make sense if anyone else goes with her because what will they be doing all the way in California? I love Addy and will watch Private Practice for awhile, but I doubt I'll stick to it. I didn't really care about any of the characters besides her.
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@kareng (55609)
• United States
18 Jun 07
I'm willing to give it a try also!
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@melanie652 (2524)
• United States
24 May 07
I've been seeing commercials for it too. I haven't heard about anybody else leaving Grey's for the new show, just Addison. It'll be interesting to see if they new show is as well received as Grey's has been? I think alot of people are willing to give it a chance because they like Addison on Grey's. I'll probably watch it. I'm doubtful I'll get into it as much as I have Grey's, but I guess we'll see?
@suscan (1955)
• United States
24 May 07
This show looks pretty good, but Seattle Grace seems to be in a turmoil with Burke leaving Christina and George not passing his exam. Maybe Burke will move on to Private Practice.
@kareng (55609)
• United States
12 Jul 07
I doubt that Burke will move since he was more or less fired. I think it will be interesting too and I'm betting will be a hit. Most people watching Grey's Anatomy will be tuning in to see what it is all about! They already have somewhat of a viewer base.
@emma412 (1156)
• United States
23 May 07
I too don't see any of the other characters following her there. I didn't like the episode with her escape there. It bored me and I don't see the spin off doing well. Too bad, because I really like Addison's character and wish they would expand on her on Grey's Anatomy.
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@kareng (55609)
• United States
24 Jun 07
Yes, a better role on Grey's would have worked just fine. But then again the producers and writers are trying to cash in on her popularity.
• United States
27 May 07
i didn't care for the pilot of Private Practice. Maybe cause i was so use to seeing Addison on Grey's Anatomy. Private Practice just didn't appeal to me.
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@icepop (99)
• Philippines
18 Jun 07
i felt really sad when i found out that she'd be leaving grey's for this spin-off thingie... i really like addison and for her sake i hope that private practice does well. but based on the special preview from grey's , i didn't really care much about the other characters. i don't know if other people would buy this new story plot, but i am not sure if i will. it wasn't really impressive (even with taye diggs). but i still love addie, and for her i'll try to keep an open mind about this one.
• United States
24 Jun 07
I hope that none of the other character will be leaving grey's.I don't believe that any of the other characters would fit into the type of practice that they a describing it cali. Not that you asked but I don't think that The Practice is going to do very well. Addison was a good character but not good enough to make a spin off of her. Now if they wanted to do something with the burke character I think that would work and he could still be on grey's occasionally. The fact that they are setting it in cali makes it almost immpossible for them to let her guest star in grey's very often.
@chrys84 (118)
• United States
26 Jun 07
i hated the two hour episode when they kinda introduced "private practice" I just wanted them to get back to what was happening at Seattle Grace. I don't think it will do well at all. Addison's character is turning into this nymphomaniac. I don't think it'll last long.
@razet93 (44)
13 Oct 11
Storyline of Private Practice Tv show is brilliant, And casting of the show is also superb. I love this show very much... http://privatepractice.edogo.com/