I have not watched this show regularly, but I'm sure I would
like the first 3 seasons, since I love medical dramas. I just never saw it
because there are too many TV shows on TV and not enough time for me to watch
them all! That's what's great about having all these DVD's. Eventually, I can
watch the shows. This season was great. I'm glad I got the DVD so I could watch
them.
This has many actors that I have enjoyed from other shows, especially Tim Daly
and Brian Benben. It's a good show, worth watching. There are not a lot of
features on the DVD. It has one really long feature about the famous rape
episode that they did last season. It also has the usual bloopers and deleted
scenes. I wish there were more! Still, it's a good show and worth watching.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH AMY BRENNEMAN FOR SEASON FOUR OF PRIVATE PRACTICE
Amy Brenneman stars as Dr. Violet Turner in the medical drama, Private Practice.
With the Season Four DVD about to be released, the accomplished actress reveals
her thoughts on family life, finales and 40-year-old flirts…
First things first… You’re sporting a new look in Season Four of Private
Practice. How did that come about?
I had my haircut this season because I wanted a change. It’s the first time I’ve
cut my hair this short since seventh grade! I was really freaked out to see the
back of my neck for the first time in years – but so far, so good. I used to
have so much hair that I would spend an hour and a half in the hair chair at
work every day before heading onto the set. It’s been fantastic to cut down that
hair time.
What can you tell us about the surprise wedding for Violet Turner at the
start of Season Four?
It’s a great surprise on the show because Cooper [played by Paul Adelstein] and
Charlotte [played by KaDee Strickland] are engaged, so the audience was
expecting them to marry first. Pete Wilder [played by Tim Daly] and my character
are busy trying to figure out how they are going to parent their child – but
then the big surprise at the start of Season Four sees them heading down the
aisle. It happens very spontaneously, but it was a lot of fun to shoot. I was
really excited about the storyline because I thought it was a great way to start
the season.
Dell Parker [played by Chris Lowell] dramatically died in the finale of
Season Three. How have the other characters in the show adapted to his
departure?
In the first draft of the script for the Season Four premiere, there wasn’t
a lot of talk about Dell – but we all thought that he was such a huge part of
the show that it needed to be spoken about. We all miss Chris Lowell dearly on
set, so it’s great that he’s mentioned. We knew that Season Three’s finale was
going to be his last episode, but we never know the exact stories of what’s
going to happen until we read them in the script. I loved Shonda’s sneaky
plotline in that episode. All of the focus was on Maya Bennett, so it was
devastating to discover the demise of Dell.
Private Practice was a spin-off to Grey’s Anatomy when it first started. How
easy has it been to forge the show’s own identity?
Watching our show come together was like watching a child break out of the
shadow of its older sibling. The cast of Private Practice is ten years older
than the bulk of the cast on Grey's Anatomy, which is something that Shonda
brought to the forefront. How does a 40-year-old flirt versus a 30-year-old? We
tackle the concerns of a slightly older group of people, be it fertility or
family or medical worries. These are not people who are starting out in their
medical careers, which is what Grey’s started as. These are established
characters who have gone through much more in their lives.
Violet and Pete come together to raise their child, Lucas, in Season Four.
Has this made you broody for more children?
It’s funny you should mention this because I am trying to persuade my husband to
have a third child. Unfortunately, he’s not biting right now. He says, “I think
we’re good.” He’s correct, we are good and I think two is probably right – but I
love little babies. They are so cute.
Do your children understand what you do for a living?
Yes, they do. They play-act all day long – it’s their favorite thing to do – so
they understand pretend and make believe. If my son visits me on set, or even if
I’m just talking about it, I’ll explain to him that I’m telling a story. One day
my son looked at me and I said, “Yeah that’s what I do for a living. Isn’t that
awesome. He loved it. It’s an ancient activity, to pretend to be somebody else.
What’s your idea of the perfect family time?
My children are now old enough for us all to relax. We live in the San
Fernando Valley in California where it gets very warm, so we spend a lot of time
in the water. We go to the beach a lot. I think we – the kids included – live a
pretty structured life during the week, so we really don’t do much at the
weekends. We just lie around. That’s bliss to us.
How important is it for children to get an education before choosing a
career?
When I was younger, there was no question of me not going to college because
that’s what everybody did in my family. There was no way I was going to get out
of that. I went to Harvard, but I didn’t study acting; I studied comparative
religion. However, I was always into acting and I started by forming a theater
company right out of college. I eased myself into the industry. I didn’t come to
Los Angeles or get an agent until I was in my late twenties. I took my time, but
it all worked out – and now I’m happier than ever. I couldn’t wish for a more
fun or more interesting show to work on than Private Practice. It’s fantastic. I
have the best job in the world.
AN INTERVIEW WITH TAYE DIGGS FOR SEASON FOUR OF PRIVATE PRACTICE
An established star of film, television and theater, Taye Diggs appears as Dr.
Sam Bennett in the hit ABC show, Private Practice. What does the accomplished
actor think of his character? What research did he undertake for the role? And
what can fans look forward to in Season Four? Read on to discover all…
What can you tell us about Season Four of Private Practice?
I am very proud of the show and I’m very proud of the writing this year. There
are some remarkable storylines, including some heartbreaking scenes from KaDee
Strickland. She did a tremendous job in Season Four and I’m very proud of her.
Our television show is a lot of fun, but I’m always filled with pride when we
get the opportunity to represent serious issues. I’m not going to say what
happens because I don’t want to give away a major storyline for this season –
but I will tell you that you will be shocked when you see it.
What happens to Dr. Sam Bennett in Season Four? Will he finally get together
with Addison Montgomery?
There’s definitely a possibility for Sam and Addison to get together in Season
Four. Obviously, the sexual tension is still there. There are a lot of furtive
glances, loaded looks and whispers. Will they get together? You’ll just have to
watch it and see for yourself.
Would you like to see Addison and Sam together as a couple?
I think it would be interesting to see them together because they have very
different personalities. In the past, Addison has always been a little freer in
life – but Sam is a little more buttoned-up. I'd love to see what that chemistry
could yield.
Could Sam still be holding a torch for Naomi?
I cannot say. Naomi and Addison are
both beautiful women. There’s a history with between Sam and Naomi. Well, they
were married. But there’s a new-ness and an actual love that exists with
Addison.
Is Sam ready to be a grandfather this season?
He has no choice. He has to be ready because that’s what the writing says!
How does it feel to play a grandfather when in real life, you’ve only
recently become a father?
It’s a little strange, that’s for sure. My son was born in 2009, so I’m nowhere
near to becoming a grandfather.
Do you enjoy being a father?
Fatherhood is amazing. And I’m really excited about it because it’s just going
to keep getting better. Fatherhood is like nothing I could have ever expected.
It’s wonderful.
Were the doctors in the hospital where your son was born aware of your role
on Private Practice?
I think the nurses were more aware than the doctors. They gave us a really nice
care package to take home with extra blankets and diapers, which was nice. It
brought to the surface the respect that I have for the people who do this as a
career.
Did you always dream about becoming a father?
Yes, I always knew I wanted a child. Or should I say, children!
Who inspired you to act when you were growing up?
My mom was in Community Theater where I grew up in Rochester, Upstate New
York. She gave me the bug. She raised me and my four brothers and sisters, and
then she went back to school for theater and dance. She was a very inspiring
lady.
Did you have any crazy jobs when you were starting out in the industry?
Oh, sure! I was everything from a janitor to a sandwich maker. I worked in
donut stores and even at Disneyland in Tokyo. What did I do there? The show was
called Sebastian’s Caribbean Carnival and I had to wear some wild outfits. I was
the M.C. who’d sing Day-O and other crazy Caribbean songs.
When you first joined Private Practice, did you know Dr. Sam Bennett would be
such a complex character?
I knew that my character would be multifaceted because that’s how [Private
Practice Executive Producer] Shonda Rhimes works. However, I didn’t know how
complex he would become, and I’m not sure the writers knew either. When I
started on the show, I was given some background to the character – but I had no
idea where he would go from there. I only found out when I opened up my script
every week.
What research did you do for the role?
We have a great team of production staff on the show. They scheduled for me
to view some actual surgeries, which was a great help. Obviously, I wasn’t
standing right next to the bodies during the surgeries, but I could observe what
it’s like to be there. I also got a few DVDs and a lot of literature on the
subject. I was very well researched by the time we started shooting.
What goes through your mind when you view a surgery?
It was a complete reality check to see what heart surgeons do for a living.
It was also a reality check to see an actual body on the surgery table. To be
honest, I felt a little removed because I am so desensitized from watching so
many surgeries on television. In practice, it’s much more boring than watching
TV, although it’s definitely eye opening for sure.
Do you have to learn medical jargon for your role as a doctor?
I do, and it’s tough. That’s something I always struggle with, so I always
have to get my scripts a couple of days in advance. I need to really memorize
those words because we try to be extremely accurate on the show.
Do you think you could perform some of the medical procedures your character
talks about on Private Practice?
No way. I get extremely nervous when they set me up with the fake blood and the
fake heart on set because it feels like we’re really going into surgery. It
feels very real. I’ll be performing and I’ll notice my hands are shaking because
it’s so nerve-wracking.
Not only are you an actor, a singer and a performer, but you’re also an
author. What can you tell us about your book?
When I was a kid, I grew up in a neighborhood where nobody looked like me. I was
the only black kid in my school, so when I got older I wrote a poem about what
it felt like to look different. I got with my best friend, Shane Evans – a great
illustrator – and we wrote a children’s book about self-esteem called Chocolate
Me.
Do you see yourself as a role model for other black people?
I don’t see myself as a role model, but I gladly accept and understand that I am
– and I don't shy away from that. I think both of Shonda’s shows – Private
Practice and Grey’s Anatomy – are great for representing African-American
people. Shonda sets a great example for people of any color, creed or
background. I like that she’s setting such a strong example with having such a
diverse cast. She mixes up relationships and represents things that are
happening in the real world, which is what I love about working with her. She’s
fantastic.
AN INTERVIEW WITH TIM DALY (B)
FOR SEASON FOUR OF PRIVATE PRACTICE
Actor Tim Daly is widely respected for his appearance in the television sitcom,
Wings, as well as for his recurring role in The Sopranos. Today, the
accomplished performer is most known for his role as Dr. Pete Wilder the hit
medical drama, Private Practice.
In this exclusive interview, Daly reveals his thoughts on Season Four of Private
Practice.
What can you tell us about Season Four of Private Practice?
We’ve had a lot of fun filming Season Four and there are lots of plots and
interesting twists for all of the characters on the show. When it comes to Pete
Wilder, we find out that he witnessed his mother murder a guy when he was
younger. Pete’s mother is a drunk with a long string of men, but the one guy
that stuck around? Pete witnessed her stab him to death.
How does the truth come out after all this time?
Violet [played by Amy Brenneman] pushes Pete to reveal it. He doesn’t want
to talk about it and he doesn’t want to revisit it. Even after all these years,
it’s still a fresh wound for him – but he eventually opens up and reveals
everything to her.
Season Four opens with marriage on the cards for Violet and Pete. Are they
destined to become the perfect couple?
I fear that they are just avoiding their inevitable downfall because Private
Practice isn’t known for being a show where relationships work out. At the start
of the season, I assumed that we’d have a couple more episodes of happiness
before everything turns bad – but I could have been wrong on this one. The
problem is, happiness is inherently not dramatic.
So you don’t think they will live happily ever after?
I don’t know. Pete has Addison's permission to be with Violet, but that
doesn’t mean anything. A lot of our storylines are based on how happy Pete and
Violet were once upon a time – but they were only happy for 15 minutes. There’s
a myth in the fan base that everything was fantastic when they are together, but
people don’t really know the truth.
Is there any possibility of Pete and Addison rekindling their romance?
Addison is deeply into her thing with Sam. I don't know if any of that stuff
is going to resurface, but so far Addison and Pete have been happy colleagues. I
hope they leave it at that for now.
As a result of Violet and Cooper’s friendship, will we see a similar
relationship develop between Charlotte and Pete?
I think that they are interesting to put together because Charlotte is so hard
and critical, but Pete is to this point. Pete is a humanist and he tolerates the
gray areas of life, which is something Charlotte struggles with.
What do you think of Pete’s gradual journey from being so uptight to being
more open and warm?
It was a dramatic change, but I believe that people can alter their path. It’s
not always easy, but Pete had a big episode in his life that shook him out of
his complacency. That happens sometimes. Sometimes people build up to making a
change over a long period of time, and then it suddenly happens. But being
reborn is painful and interesting, and people reinvent themselves as something
else. I do like that about him.
How good are you at taking advice?
I'm good at it and bad at it because I have a very difficult time being
definitive about things. Once I am, I'm good. But it’s the decision-making
process and the advice that I solicit. I’m a Pisces, which my sister tells me is
the sign of two fish swimming in opposite directions at the same time. It’s very
easy for me to make a scenario where I empathize with everybody with both sides
of an issue – and it drives me insane.
You’re the male spokesperson for a breast cancer charity, which is quite
unusual for a guy. Why did you get involved?
A dear friend of mine fought this disease and her husband was so profoundly
affected by it that it made me realize how breast cancer is important to men as
well as women. These are our wives, our mothers, our sisters and our daughters
who are fighting the disease. That’s why I decided to get involved – and I’ll
continue to do so for a very long time. It’s a very important charity that’s
close to my heart, and I do everything I can to help out.
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