"Private Practice" (2007) TV series 2007-????

Creator:

Shonda Rhimes

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

A spin-off of the medical drama "Grey's Anatomy" centering on the life of neonatal surgeon Addison Montgomery.

Plot Keywords:

Spin Off | Male Female Relationship | Los Angeles California | Therapist | Female Psychiatrist

Awards:

4 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Kate Walsh	...	Dr. Addison Montgomery (42 episodes, 2007-2010)
Tim Daly	...	Dr. Pete Wilder (42 episodes, 2007-2010)
Audra McDonald	...	Dr. Naomi Bennett (42 episodes, 2007-2010)
Paul Adelstein	...	Dr. Cooper Freedman (42 episodes, 2007-2010)
Taye Diggs	...	Dr. Sam Bennett (42 episodes, 2007-2010)
KaDee Strickland	...	Dr. Charlotte King (42 episodes, 2007-2010)
Amy Brenneman	...	Dr. Violet Turner (42 episodes, 2007-2010)
Chris Lowell	...	William 'Dell' Parker / ... (41 episodes, 2007-2010)

Also Known As:

Untitled 'Grey's Anatomy' Spin-off (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 (season 1) | Argentina:13 (DVD rating) | Netherlands:12 | Australia:M | Singapore:M18 (season 2)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

ShondaLand

Trivia:

The role of Naomi Bennett was played by Merrin Dungey in the pilot episode's "Grey's Anatomy: The Other Side of This Life: Part 1 (#3.22)" (2007) and "Grey's Anatomy: The Other Side of This Life: Part 2 (#3.23)" (2007).

Quotes:

Dr. Addison Montgomery: I do not want to be just another... notch in your... acupuncture table.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (2007) (TV)

Great Actors but they can't save the show on their own

I have been watching since the back door pilot, which should have warned me how the show was going to be. Even so there are such good actors on the cast that I ignored my initial impression of the slow, dragging storyline of Private Practice and watched anyway. I loved Amy B on Judging Amy and Kate Walsh was enjoyable enough on Grey's. I'm also a fan of Taye Diggs. Still there's something missing from the show. Its most upsetting for me to see Amy playing this sad woman, Violet? I'm not sure I enjoy that very much. This season's premiere just proves that even the best of actors can't make do with a so-so plot line. I know Shonda Rimes means well but I'm not interested so far. I guess I don't know where she's going with this. I'll still be watching and expecting more but only to see the actors I love suffering in their roles. Hopefully the writers will give them the gift of better storyline soon.