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Category Archives: Scrubs
Just glad they’re here
We spend a lot of time fretting about legacies. Instantly a president takes office, and we wonder if his eyes are on the future, and his history book chapters. We’re predisposed to bemoaning sports icons’ legacies – most of us … Continue reading
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/Growls just like Dr. Cox…
First, this is just stupid. Stupid stupid stupid. And you heard it here first – of course Zach Braff will return as the lead. Last I checked, no one is dying to make Garden State 2. This is going to … Continue reading
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My Scrubs memories apparently will never cease
For days I’ve been pondering my super unstoppable ultimate list of the very best episodes of Scrubs. The creme de la creme. The icing on the cake of my five favorite moments. (Yes, I considered Elliot’s top 20 rejoice, ‘So’s … Continue reading
Posted in Column Gimmicks, Scrubs
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So, how was that Scrubs finale?
Oh, it was okay. (twiddles thumbs.) All right, yes, I cried. I did. Jerks. Happy? Wednesday’s series finale of Scrubs is now in the books. And my favorite show did not disappoint. Sure, it wasn’t quite what I expected when … Continue reading
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My Deserving Coda
OK, this is it. Tomorrow should finally be the swan song for Scrubs, the cult-favorite comedy that’s tempted death before, lasting eight seasons on two networks. During a last season that’s given the show’s creators, characters and stars the chance … Continue reading
Posted in Hail, Hail, Scrubs
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What did I miss?
In between a disgustipating sinus infection, a week’s worth of sun and siesta in Puerto Vallarta, a week crammed with work-related seminar action and a friend’s surprise birthday party, MFG has been missing in action for quite some time. What … Continue reading
Posted in Film, NFL, Scrubs, War on Slate
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Not prepared
Since you asked, no. No, we’re not prepared in the least to discuss the possible, severe, fall from grace of one of our longtime favorite athletes. Someone we’ve watched since high school. Someone in whom we were so confident, we … Continue reading
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Breaking!
Our favorite whimsical medical comedy may be migrating networks! Next fall, it looks like ABC, owned by Disney, which also owns the Buena Vista-produced show, is picking up the steady survivor for its penultimate episode arcs. While this news isn’t … Continue reading
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Must See Blog Post
Well I know what I’ve been told… Gotta break free to break the mold… But I can’t do this all on my own… No I can’t do this all on my own… Lazlo Bane, Superman. In between indecipherable, incessant promotions … Continue reading
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Happily, I was wrong
It’s upfront time, and though I surmised the end for Scrubs – today, NBC announced that not only was I wrong about the show’s end, but I was wrong about the jump to another network. So, totally, I was wrong. … Continue reading
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Scrubdate
That didn’t really work out right, it was supposed to be titled, “Scrubs Update,” except sound clever. Well, I think my handwringing over a possible JD-Elliot reunion, in a desperate attempt to tie up any loose ends is all for … Continue reading
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A couple postscripts
You might remember a scant few minutes ago, my homage to Scrubs and attempt to ascertain its future. Well, just watched the show (On DVR. You know the DVR. Invented a few years ago. By a wife, to replace sex?). … Continue reading
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If this is it, please let me know
It’s Thursday during May Sweeps, and if you’ve kept an eye on NBC, you’ve no doubt noticed its promos for our favorite series, Scrubs (Promos? For Scrubs? What the hell are those?) – which caps its sixth season on NBC … Continue reading
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Excuse me if I’m not dancing a jig
Well, it’s with blissful smugness that we dedicated Scrubs fans read recent news surrounding our favorite show. As you’ll no doubt remember, your favorite Scrubs fan hypothesized/wondered months ago if the show’s foray into syndication would vault it from cult … Continue reading
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