07/02/2007
Isaiah Washington on "Larry King Live" Tonight
Embattled actor Isaiah Washington will appear on "Larry King Live" tonight (9 p.m. on CNN) to give his side of the story about being fired by "Grey's Anatomy" last month. His L.A. publicist, Howard Bragman, was quoted in the New York Post as saying: "Everything is fair game. We didn't set any ground rules with Larry." (Too bad they didn't set a ground rule that Larry must actually listen what his guest is saying and not interrupt him every three minutes, but I digress.)
Bragman went on to say that "what a lot of people don't know is that Isaiah was gagged by ABC. That's one reason he can (now) do these interviews." Gagged? With all due respect to Mr. Washington's First Amendment rights, this man hasn't stopped talking since ABC dropped him -- and seems to be suffering from what is arguably the most well-documented case of foot-in-mouth disease in modern history. If I were Washington I would call for some serious public relations back-up. If Bragman is the flack who suggested this (latest) high-profile interview, one has to wonder if he's the same guy representing Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez's long-suffering wife. While the "best defense is a strong offense" plan may be appropriate in some cases, all I can think now is what are these people thinking?
Previously:
Isaiah Washington Says T.R. Knight Should Have Been Fired [tr]
Isaiah Washington: There's No Rehab for Homophobia [tr]
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A Rod's wife is a mother fucking cunt whore to be wearing a god damned filthy son of a bitch shirt like that in public. Who the hell does that piece of shit skank slut think she is?
Posted by: oh yea? | Jul 2, 2007 4:49:04 PM
Ten years from now, Washington and the other actors he used to work with will be LUCKY if they appear in a "Whatever Happened To..." program. And luckier still if the show says they're still in the business.
So, his appearing on CNN is news to talk about the firing? This is news? Priorities, people, priorities.
Posted by: Jim | Jul 2, 2007 5:25:47 PM
Jim he is going on Larry King. Not a news show at all.
Posted by: James | Jul 2, 2007 5:31:42 PM
he'll be on CNN, which has become the tabloid "news" channel... but, even in terms of fluff, hasn't this particular story been beaten to death yet ? so an actor's contract isn't renewed and his character is written-out of a series... happens every day .. no biggie. next time, just don't create a hostile work environment and maybe you'll keep the job. and his latest "i'm a big, scary black man being dissed by da man" routine is SO lame .. go whine on tavis smiley's show with that crap.
Posted by: el polacko | Jul 2, 2007 6:02:26 PM
No need to hate on Mr. Smiley El Pol.
peace
Posted by: James | Jul 2, 2007 6:58:35 PM
I can't imagine why you felt the need to promote Isaiah Washington's Larry King appearance this evening by posting it here. Hasn't this guy been given enough column space by now? You claim that "this man hasn't stopped talking since ABC dropped him", and yet here you are, nudging us towards yet another forum for him to air his self-serving, misguided and idiotic claptrap. Nicely done.
Posted by: Roman Totale | Jul 2, 2007 7:39:34 PM
I can't wait to see Isaiah Washington tonight on Larry King! It's time justice was done! I propose a new show this fall: "Isaiah's World" Or maybe "Everyone Loathes Isaiah." Or "Here's Isaiah." Oh, did someone say something about Scooter Libby? Who's that?
Posted by: mcquaidla | Jul 2, 2007 8:09:17 PM
More appropriately folks.......LOSING ISAIAH! .... For goddamn good!
Posted by: mattelboy | Jul 2, 2007 8:24:09 PM
CNN = Career suicide!
Remember, Paris Hilton was DROPPED from most of the networks for consideration for post jail interview. The majority of the American people DESPISE her. CNN was the only one who wanted her. The interview BOMBED.
I guess CNN = Career Nowhere Network!
Posted by: FunMe | Jul 2, 2007 8:41:05 PM
More appropriately folks.......LOSING ISAIAH! .... For goddamn good!
Posted by: mattelboy | Jul 2, 2007 9:04:48 PM
Wake up Funme, over 3 million people tuned into Larry King's interview with Paris Hilton -- a huge spike in his ratings.
Isiah Washington is an overgrown orangutan.
Posted by: Shirley | Jul 2, 2007 9:11:27 PM
Technically,can a female be a "son-of-a-bitch"?
Posted by: GregB | Jul 2, 2007 9:15:14 PM
When is Isiah going to realize his fifteen minutes are UP and that he just needs to GO AWAY?
Posted by: Alexander | Jul 2, 2007 9:35:35 PM
When is Isiah going to realize his fifteen minutes are UP and that he just needs to GO AWAY?
Posted by: Alexander | Jul 2, 2007 9:35:56 PM
I feel like crying...
Posted by: t.r. | Jul 2, 2007 9:47:01 PM
hey boys and girls... it might be instructive -- or not -- to know that the Hollywood mega-flack for Mr Trenchmouth Isaiah Washington, Mr. Howard Bragman, is gay. just fyi...
Posted by: jayboy | Jul 2, 2007 9:49:09 PM
it's kind of ironic that howard bragman is representing this scumbag. bragman is gay as was just posted by jayboy. it just goes to show you that in that town money will erase any morals or sense of what's right or wrong. they can both go straight to hell...
Posted by: tim | Jul 2, 2007 10:03:09 PM
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Posted by: Megan | Jul 2, 2007 10:31:11 PM
I saw Mr. Washington on Larry (I have no shoulders)King.
I think he was trying to act human.
I think he failed.
His next booking will be on The 700 Club where he will be promoting his touring company of A Raisin In the Sun.
I thought it was interesting that Sandra Oh is supportive. Sandra Oh Sandra.....
Jack Jett
Posted by: Jack Jett | Jul 2, 2007 11:46:47 PM
i actually isaiah came across as a geniune human being. I was surprised at how sincere he was and hope he can put this behind him. Whenever I see the split screens with him and T.R. i just think T.R. is not aging well..saggy skin and weight gain. i guess karma is a bitch after all.
Posted by: jay | Jul 2, 2007 11:56:05 PM
I agree with a previous comment: WHY would you even CONSIDER (let alone go ahead and do it!) giving this guy anymore media time? WHY? Is it because you want it both ways? Isn't that typical of, and what does it say about gay society?
Posted by: Stephen | Jul 3, 2007 4:52:20 AM
If Adolph Hitler were represented by Mr Bragman, would it make the situation any less lethal?
Posted by: mattelboy | Jul 3, 2007 7:58:44 AM
Oh, God. SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!!!!! Just go away, Isaiah! No amount of whining, bitching and complaining are going to make up for your lack of talent and lack of professionalism. I could care less what color you are, and I expect so does everyone else. Just SHUT UP!
Posted by: Jonathon | Jul 3, 2007 8:55:04 AM
How many people died in Iraq while this was on? Does anyone care that Scooter Libby is a free man?
Apparently not to Larry King. Would someone please wipe his ass and put him to bed, preferably the kind with those little straps that hold the arms down.
Posted by: mark m | Jul 3, 2007 10:42:18 AM
Of course he *looked* and acted *human*...he's a fucking ACTOR people!!!
He did the best acting I have ever seen him do last night. Maybe he will win an Emmy.
He still blames everyone but the guilty party for his problems.
Does anyone here actually believe this man is getting **tons** of offers for movies and television??
Posted by: Joshua | Jul 3, 2007 4:02:44 PM