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September 30th, 2007 9:11 AM
I think ABC made a horrible decision in replacing Merrin Dungey! She is a fantastic actress, and I have thoroughly enjoyed watching her on Alias, Summerland, and the King of Queens. I enjoyed her chemistry with the entire cast of Private Practice in the pilot and so looked forward to another great show with her involved. However, upon the opening of this past week's Private Practice, I was very upset to see someone else playing the role. While I am sure Audra McDonald is great as well, I just did not get a good feel about her or her chemistry with ANY of the other actors. I found it harder and harder to watch the show because of my dislike for the new Naomi. I just wanted her to get off the screen. I definitely think ABC needs to rethink this decision and reverse it - if Merrin Dungey would accept!
September 28th, 2007 8:28 PM
I was totally thrown off with the re cast of Dungey and McDonald. I was watching the premier and realizing something was off but couldn't figure it out until I watched on DVR. Big mistake Ms Rhimes I agree with previous comments Taye Diggs doesn't seem to fit and putting the talented Mc Donald with him doesn't help.
September 28th, 2007 3:34 AM
I was so disappointed and shocked to see the Merrin was gone. I thought the pilot had great chemistry and found the episode with Audra awkward. I didn't think there was any chemistry. This is one show that I won't be watching this fall.
September 27th, 2007 7:29 PM
Man oh man, what a shocker... to replace Dungay was rediculous. she was great on Alias and the King of Queens. A very likable character because we know her through other tv avenues. This new chick I barely remember in Homicide life on the street as the wife of the boss, she was horrible on that show.
I see no chemistry at all now with that character and walsh. You blew it! BIG TIME.
September 27th, 2007 5:49 PM
I think both Audra and Merrin are extremely talented but I agree with many commentators that there wasn't really a need to do a recast. Likewise, I say "if it ain't broke, DON'T fix it!", and I loved it when Merrin teased the surfer dude on the pilot episode and I thought she was really going to kiss him and then...sike! Don't mess with a woman old enough to be your mother. CLASSIC! Honestly, ABC, don't make stupid moves that will drop all your fanbase before the show even takes off.
September 27th, 2007 4:11 PM
I had a harder time with Audra McDonald as Tayes wife than I think anyone really had with Merrin Dungey, I think she was great in that role and was really looking forward to last nights premier, I had not been following the developments with the show and was really surprised when she was not on. I wasas really shocked and caught off guard.
September 27th, 2007 3:27 PM
Replacing Merrin was a horrible mistake. She was the perfect package of brains, beauty and confidence. Now we are supposed to believe that Sam would have married the manly new Naomi? The reality factor plummeted to zero.
September 27th, 2007 12:46 PM
I think the change between Marrin Dungay to Audra McDonald totally sucks. I was looking forward to seeing Dungay. I thought the show was just ok Wednesday night. I will forsure watch it, I love Kate Walsh! And the idea! I just thought it would be better. Maybe it will get better, and we'll have to get used to McDonald.
September 27th, 2007 10:07 AM
The decision to replace Marrin Dungay was uterly disappointing to say the least. The chemistry between Marrin Dungay, Kate Walsh, and Taye Diggs was amazing and I found the show something I was truly looking forward to watching. And although I am sure that Audra McDonald is a very talented actress, the chemistry does not click between her and any of the cast memebers on the show. I am a huge Alias fan and was extremely excited to see Marrin on another show and when I saw that they all had chemistry as a cast I was truly looking forward to watching and becoming an advid watcher of the series. The pilot episode was fantastic, and to have it followed up with last nights show was truly disappointing and left me with a feeling of something was missing. I no longer look forward to watching the show and will most likely not be tuning in to watch it anymore. I do not like watching shows that have miss match chemistry with its cast memebers, it leaves a uneasy feeling of wanting something
September 26th, 2007 10:41 PM
Whatever! That's crap! She was great on the show....I'm soo dissapointed now! I want Fancie back!
September 26th, 2007 10:26 PM
While I think Audra McDonald is great, I really like Merrin Dungey and am sad to see her go. Who they really need to recast is Taye Diggs as every show he is on gets cancelled. He is a dud, and if the "chemistry" issue was between he and Merrin, I think a better move would have been to recast his role. Someone at ABC must really like him!
September 26th, 2007 8:38 PM
I am not at all happy about the switcheroo ABC pulled between the May debut of the 'Private Practice' and tonight's Pilot regarding the pivotal last-minute casting change, replacing Merrin Dungey, 'Naomi' with Audra McDonald. Although Ms. McDonald may be a talented actor, it doesn't sit well with me that ABC would drop such a talented and experienced actor like Dungey, who also happens to be an integral part of the plotline of the entire series-especially after all the hype surrounding the series premiere-at such a crucial point during the show-its pretty bold for them to presume that they can change one of the two main characters just as the show is developing its fanbase. I say, ''If it ain't broke, don't fix it!'' This could very possibly throw fans for a loop and breakdown the fanbase that 'Private Practice' is just now building! On a side note, I am also somewhat of a Merrin Dungey fan. She was superb in Alias, fantastic in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' and even lent credibility to the
September 16th, 2007 3:38 PM
I am VERY excited about this. I think that Audra McDonald is a truly amazing actress and I think that they are completley right to put her in here...I didnt see the chemistry with Taye and Merrin and I think that Audra will be the best for the role. I think that this is going to be an amazing show!
September 4th, 2007 6:25 PM
I love Audra McDonald's work. I think she is amazing; however, I am disappointed. I was really looking forward to seeing Merrin Dungey. I thought her chemistry with Kate Walsh was fine and that it would get even stronger as the series went on.
August 26th, 2007 3:59 PM
I couldn't be happier about this. Audra McDonald is one of the most talented people in the entire world, and she'd about to prove it to everyone. This show has just turned into a must see for me.
July 29th, 2007 4:09 AM
grr
im soo mad right now.this totally seriously sucks!
im still a huge fan of alias and Merrin Dungey is a great actress!!!!
July 19th, 2007 11:12 AM
So not happy about this. I am still very excited about the show but being a HUGE Alias fan I was stoked about Merrin Dungey! (Especially since David Anders is joining Heroes)