Hey all,

I was on TVguide.com and saw KaDee's pic and with good news!!!! She has a new project!

Breaking Grey's/Private Practice Castine News!

Grey's Anatomy has promoted Chyler Leigh (aka Mer's McDreaming half-sis Lexie) to a series regular, an ABC Studios rep confirms. The news comes on the heels of my vodcast report that test audiences chewed up and spit out the character during a recent focus group. To be fair, her brief flirtation with Derek didn't exactly help her cause.

In sort of related news, Grey's 2.0 (aka Private Practice) has tapped KaDee Strickland (The Wedding Bells) to play a doctor and hospital administrator. She too will be a series regular.

Source: TV Guide.com

Good for Kadee. Although the wedding bells was just so so, I thought Kadee herself was good, in fact the best actress on the show. I am sure she will be just as good on Private Practice.

When I first read it and saw the Grey's reference, I was thinking my god, she is going to be on the same show as Katherine Heigl- that would have been funny.

I was thinking the same thing, Sarah.

What are the odds?

That is great news for KaDee. Now I will definitely take the time to tune in for it. It would've been really funny if she did happen to be on Grey's. How weird and uncomfortable. But I think she will be great in the spin-off.

Thanks Jen.

Great Minds!

I liked 'Private Practice', so I'm sure I'll catch KaDee on there.
She's a good actress.

The new TV Guide has a 2 page pic of the cast of 'Private Practice' and a good article.
KaDee is mentioned (and quoted) in the article.
AND Jason is even mentioned as her hubby, the heartthrob from 'Roswell'
It actually read really cute

Cool! Thanks Lori! Did you add the blurb to the news on JBU?

Thats awesome news Lori!

Done

I also uploaded the blurb too

Thanks girls!

Thanks for posting the blurb. That's so funny. I just love her personality. Being a Southerner myself it's great to hear how "down home" and unpretentious she still is. No wonder Jason is always smiling. Who wouldn't. I love the "jealousy elert" comment.

Thanks for the scans Jen.

Promos of KaDee showed up!

Yvonne, thanks for bringing the new promo of KaDee over. She looks so beautiful. I can't believe she's playing on this show and as chief of staff to boot. She's going to bring so much light to the show.

ABC has a preview with videos and interviews, unfortunately KaDee isn't one of them, but it looks like a good group. Hope it hangs on longer than Wedding Bells did...maybe Jason can drop in for a guest shot

Private Practice preview.

KaDee is so far the only one who got a third promo.

There's an article about Private Practice on this week Entertainment Weekly's mag (it has Kate Walsh on the front page).

I can't scan the article but I'll copy you what is said:

"Kadee Strickland (Fox's The Wedding Bells) joined the cast as Charlotte King, a by-the-book physician from a nearby hospital who frowns on Oceanside's touchy-feely ways."

There's also a "who's who?" with brief description of the characters

Dr Charlotte King (KaDee Strickland)
Tough-as-nails hospital administrator who disapproves of Oceanside Wellness' New Age attitude towards medicine.

Can I just say how much I adore Kadee! She sounds like an amazing person!


Friday, September 21, 2007
Private Practice Preview: Hail to the New Chief (of Staff)
by Dana Meltzer Zepeda

ABC's Private Practice premieres on Wednesday. TVGuide.com is counting down to the Grey's spin-off's arrival with daily cast-member Q&As.

She had a short-lived stint as a wedding planner on the Fox sitcom Wedding Bells. Now KaDee Strickland is trading her stilettos for scrubs as Dr. Charlotte King, the chief of staff at St. Ambrose Hospital. Strickland may clash with her costars onscreen, but unlike her uptight alter ego, the 31-year-old is as laid-back as her warm Southern drawl. We caught up with the Patterson, Georgia, native to dish about Grey's Anatomy marathons, marrying Roswell heartthrob Jason Behr and what she loves most about her latest role.

TV Guide: What attracted you to Private Practice?
KaDee Strickland: Well, the obvious talent of Shonda Rhimes and what she's been able to do with television in terms of developing rich and interesting characters. And, frankly, when you sit down with her and she says she's going to write something for you, there's nothing more flattering in the world. To do it and have it be so much fun is just remarkable. It's a dream job!

TV Guide: Did Shonda write Charlotte with you in mind?
Strickland: To a degree, one never knows. This stuff is so mysterious the way it all comes to pass when you get a job. I took a meeting with Shonda and I didn't know what show it was for or what the character was. I just knew it was a female doctor. We sat down and just really hit it off. A few weeks later, I got a phone call saying Shonda Rhimes would like to offer you the role of Charlotte King. I was absolutely thrilled. It was the first time I've ever taken a job in my life without seeing the script first. But I knew it would be great. Then she told me she liked me having a Southern accent and I thought, "God, we're going to have so much fun!"

TV Guide: So nobody actually auditioned for this show?
Strickland: From what I understand, that's kind of the way it went down for everybody. This stuff is very chemical. It either makes sense or it doesn't. I think that's a gift she has with Grey's, as a case in point. That ensemble is extraordinarily talented. I've had the good fortune of working with her and being surprised when scripts come in. You never know what to expect. You just know she's excited about it and, when we sit down and do the table readings, we're all excited about it. It's just a very collaborative, wonderful process.

TV Guide: So you don't know anything about Charlotte's storyline?
Strickland: Oh, no! I'm not the kind of person who normally would take a contract for a character when I haven't even figured out who I'm going to be bringing home at the end of the day. But there's something about this lady where you just know she's going to give you a gift.

TV Guide: Are you having fun?
Strickland: Honey, I'm having the time of my life! This cast is a hoot. We sit around and laugh so hard. On Friday night, the cast and crew saw the first episode and you just don't know what's going to end up in there. When I saw it, I was so proud to be part of it because these actors are so good. Have you seen it?

TV Guide: Yes, I did see it and you're pretty tough in that episode....
Strickland: Me? Well, yeah.... That's why when somebody writes a part for you, you're like, "God, what do I communicate?" She's so smart and intuitive in terms of starting a character in one place and leading them completely to another. Artistically, I think that's something I look forward to. You've seen it with every character on Grey's. They all go through such an incredible journey, especially the ones who start out kind of tough and hard to get to know. When that facade starts breaking down, it's just heaven. I've had some interesting stuff to do so far but I can't wait to see where I go.

TV Guide: What first drew you to Charlotte?
Strickland: I think there's something to be said for someone who is so hardworking. I like that she has a pretty strong moral code, even if it's different than my own. Playing her is challenging sometimes. I don't necessarily agree with her way of handling people or what she stands for. But I think, at the root of it, people who have that much responsibility at such a young age can get there by accident. I'm going to be taking off my heels before too long, so I like that!

TV Guide: How does she compare to characters you've played in the past?
Strickland: I don't think I've ever played anyone so hard in terms of her moral code and [she's] very strong. It's a good challenge. I've played strong women before. It's something that I'm comfortable doing because I admire strong women and I certainly grew up around them. But I have to say that she challenges me a lot because I'm a little shocked at how her point of view just really takes over for her and that's kind of it. I think that there are a lot of people in this world who get humbled no matter how good they are or how good they are at what they do. It will interest me to see how that plays out, what will melt her heart.

TV Guide: Did you do any research for the role?
Strickland: I was not allowed to follow doctors because there's a huge fine if you do it without the proper paperwork, and the proper paperwork is really intense. So, even to this day, I don't think that everything has been passed that would allow me to do that. The wonderful good fortune I have is that my mother is an RN. She is somebody who's been recognized across the country and honored for the work that she's done in hospitals. She was just a phenomenal resource for me to call and get research material. We also have a wonderful gentleman who works with us named Fred who is a remarkable doctor and resource himself.

TV Guide: What kinds of things have you learned from them?
Strickland: I'm very intrigued by how a person can be around so many intense, moving moments such as death or birth. No matter what happens, you have to be even. I think that's something that's so noble that we don't think about in our day-to-day lives. What happens when these people leave the hospital or even on the other side of the curtain, when somebody has just watched a pretty brutal death? Things like that are so extraordinary. As far as being able to follow somebody, which I desperately wanted, I did not have the luxury of doing that. But, as I said, I did grow up in a [health care] environment. This brought back a lot of my experiences as a child with my mother. So it's pretty cool!

TV Guide: Is it a total 180 from playing Annie on Wedding Bells?
Strickland: [Laughs] Oh, honey, she was pretty tough, but nothing like this! You've seen it so I don't even have to tell you. You probably saw it before I did.

TV Guide: Were you very disappointed that Fox canceled that series so quickly?
Strickland: I think four or five episodes aired. I honestly don't remember what made it to the air and what didn't because we shot so much stuff that I didn't even see. But, you know, the good thing about that is it made me available to someone like Shonda. That kind of stuff has no rhyme or reason. I'm just proud I had that under my belt because it prepared me for this and made me very grateful for what I've got now.

TV Guide: So it was really a blessing in disguise?
Strickland: I do believe life does work that way. In this business, you think you would give your arm for certain roles. Then you see somebody else do them and you think, "Oh, god, that makes so much sense!" You just can't question it. It's just perfect when it's perfect.

TV Guide: Were you a longtime fan of Grey's Anatomy?
Strickland: I'll tell you what. As soon as I found out I was meeting with Shonda, I watched it back-to-back. Honestly, when that phenomenon hit, I was either working out of the country or knee-deep in another job. I heard about it from all of my friends and I was like, "What is this thing?" The minute you watch one episode, it's ridiculous. I was honestly kind of happy that I wasn't waiting week to week and I could just sit down and watch all of it and get caught up.

TV Guide: Did you ever leave the couch?
Strickland: There wasn't a lot of downtime, but that's fun, too. I like to marathon a little bit. But, really, I couldn't believe how well put-together it was. To be perfectly honest, I'm not the biggest fan of television. I met with one of the producers and I just chewed her ear off ridiculously about episodes and why I liked them and blah, blah, blah.

TV Guide: What did you tell her?
Strickland: You don't know what to expect, which I love! Frankly, now I understand why because, when you don't get scripts, you're shrouded in a world of surprise.

TV Guide: Have you roped your husband, Jason Behr, into watching Grey's Anatomy too?
Strickland: Oh, absolutely! I'd rope anybody that sits down who hadn't already seen them for themselves.

TV Guide: What did he think when you told him you landed a part on Private Practice?
Strickland: It made sense to him that this would be a wonderful environment for me to grow in as an actor. When you're with someone and you get to see them come home with something that excites them, there's really nothing better.

TV Guide: He was on Roswell with Katherine Heigl, wasn't he?
Strickland: Yeah, he was! The world is so small. Half of the people on this crew worked with him then. We've had directors who worked on that show say, "You're married to the best man!" So it's very validating to me.

TV Guide: Were you a fan of Roswell when it was on the WB?
Strickland: Can I tell you something? I'd never seen it and I kept hearing that it was the greatest thing. And now, especially when he's on location, the dogs and I will sit around and watch it.

TV Guide: That's so cute!
Strickland: Yeah. I am a major dork.

TV Guide: Any chance your husband will guest-star on Private Practice?
Strickland: Oh, I'd love to work with him! If he would indulge me and they would indulge me, it would make my day. Are you kidding me? I would die to act with him, because we did The Grudge and we didn't have a single scene together. I would love that! In fact, I'm going to recommend it.

TV Guide: What do you think of the buzz around the show?
Strickland: I think that kind of stuff is what you make of it. We're all there to do our jobs and do them well. If people in the public receive us, that is the greatest gift we can ask for. I think if we even allowed that kind of thought process in, we wouldn't be doing our jobs well. There is way too much work to focus on the media attention. Is it nice? Absolutely! If it means more people will welcome us into their homes, then I say, "Great! Bring the attention." But you never know. That's why you just have to be very much in the moment.

Very cute interview
I'm glad she gets to use her Southern drawl
I had to and when I read the part about KH
I find that nice

I can't believe she hasn't seen Roswell yet!!! I thought I read it before, but some time ago... That's THE SHOW, JB'S SHOW. She's his wife!!! Well, maybe I'm a little bit exaggerated, but I really love that show and Jason's role was (is) amazing.

No, she says she's watching it now, but had not before she met him

I was watching E! News tonight and KaDee was interviewed YAY! I taped it and will upload it in the next day or show.

well i love Grey's so i will have to watch this so to.. love her interview she is so cute

Watching because of GA and a few of the actors
I read the first ep (tonight) isn't very strong though.
Hoping the reviewers were just picky.
I liked the ep from last season though.

I wanted to share an interview with one of the newer cast members of Grey's Anatomy with everyone. I thought it would be a good laugh for the day



Good thing Chyler Leigh has a sense of humor.

Talking about McDreamy and McSteamy with her on the set, Will Keck of USA Today complimented Chyler on her real-life McDreamy - a handsome actor.

Which was nice, until his name was mentioned (Jason Behr of Roswell), and Chyler looked as if the reporter were from another planet.

Jason Behr, it turns out, is actually the husband of Private Practice actress KaDee Strickland (and the ex-boyfriend of Katherine Heigl, incidentally).

Fortunately, Leigh just laughed and talked about her love for actor Nathan West, her actual husband. Unfortunately, she wouldn’t fill us in on who her character is going to hook up with this season. Stay tuned on that.

Sounds like someone didn't do their homework

There will be a premiere in LA for American Gangster on Monday in Hollywood, KaDee has a small role, she went to the premiere in NY last week so there is a good chance we will have another sighting

Universal Pictures'
"American Gangster"
(Starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Cuba Gooding Jr, et al.)

Monday, October 29, 2006 - 6:30 p.m.
at the ArcLight Theatre
(behind the Cinerama Dome)
6360 Sunset Blvd., in Hollywood

di m you in for this?

I found these pictures from American Gangster premiere (after party) in NY, I miss Jason :

Thanks, Jenn

Welcome Chances are I will be back here tomorrow night for pics, wish me luck

OMG, Jen.

I've been having internet problems on my work computer. I just noticed the message, my heart is pounding sooo hard. I want to be there so bad but I get out of work at 5:00 and have to run home to make dinner.

I'm going to think about it, it's killing me

Awww, I hope you can come. I called Carol and she is coming

Are you watching the movie?

Tek told me she was going along.
Good luck

JBU has a whole new look!!!! Unveiled today!!! Take a look!!!

Sad to report that Jason and KaDee didn't attend

But still on the hunt, right Jen and Carol.

Even though we didn't see JB, we still saw some hot actors.

Today I noticed Kadee appears in "The Flock" ("El caso Wells" in Spain) and it's already on theaters this week; I think it hasn't been screened in USA yet... Lead star is Richard Gere. Tonight I'm going to the cinema, so I think I'll watch it.

KaDee was really good on 'Private Practice' las night! I enjoyed her character and her 'lack of sleep' craziness

Wasn't that totally classic

Another deja vu, Jason's co-star from Happily, Even After, Marina Black, was on Grey's Anatomy tonight

Yeah I love KaDee last night. She cracked me up raiding there refrigerator and yelling. And the stuff in her hair was hilarious.



I caught that too on Grey's. I've seen Marina in alot of stuff recently including a pregnacy magazine discussing being pregnant with her son.

Finally last night I watched "The Flock"... I got surprised about Kadee's role... she plays a bad girl I thought she was just "appearing" in the movie, but her character is very important in the story!!! She did really well (hard role to be played)... But I didn't watch it in Original Version, so I could't hear her voice... Anyway I'm sure she was better with her own voice. 2007 is been a wonderful year for Jason and Kadee!!! Don't you think so?

That's cool that you got to see the movie. I can't wait till it comes out here. American Gangster is one I'm not going to see because it's not my kind of movie but I will watch "The Flock".

The new season of 'Private Practice' has started.
I thought I would 'bump' this thread for any discussion of KaDee's role
I like her on the show. I like her character.

Just tuned into Private Practice a few times. Don't get time to watch much TV and don't like to get dragged into watching series since I end up missing half of them. I still don't see how actors/ actresses can stand to watch their other halfs hitting the hay with other people! It just seems too weird. I would be soooo jealous I couldn't stand it. Mind you, I know JB isn't too shy when it comes to getting his gear off for the camera - and who says we mind that !!

KaDee in the dominatrix outfit last week was funny.
She plays her part well on that show.

Have ya'll seen KaDee in the new Rascal Flatts video?
It's a sad video.
http://blog.cmt.com/2009-03-12/rascal-flat...ls-two-stories/