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Nominated for 9 Emmys and 2 Golden Globes, Scrubs premiered in Fall 2001 to moderate fanfare and a respectable Nielsen rating of #34. And although the series has yet to achieve blockbuster ratings, it has managed to build a loyal fan base devoted to its unique brand of humor and quirky characters. Created by Bill Lawrence (creator of Spin City), Scrubs is a spoof on the dearth of hospital dramas that have cropped up since ER popularized the genre. In a sense, it's what Grey's Anatomy would be like if Ben Stiller were the lead character.
Filmed in a real life hospital (North Hollywood Medical Center), Scrubs follows the bungling day-to-day experiences of medical intern Dr. John "J.D." Dorian (Zach Braff). Along with his college buddy Dr. Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), the two newcomers must learn the ropes of daily life in an actual hospital setting. But Sacred Heart, their new stomping ground, is the epitome of a dysfunctional work environment. One might easily believe that everyone's job is to dump on J.D. In getting his feet wet, the young intern butts heads with numerous characters such as fellow intern and potential love interest Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke), cranky Chief of Medicine Dr. Bob Kelso (Ken Jenkins), the ever-abrasive Dr. Perry Cox (John C. McGinley), pessimistic nurse Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes), and a sarcastic janitor (Neil Flynn).
Scrubs is a character-driven show that's exceptionally well-written, and the acting is superb. John C. McGinley is fantastic in the role of Dr. Cox, a performance almost as memorable as his portrayal of consultant Bob Slydell in Office Space. His delivery is almost as perfect as that of Ken Jenkins who often resembles Lloyd Bridges from Airplane with his uncanny ability to deliver ridiculous one-liners with a straight face. Veteran talents Sarah Chalke (Becky from Roseanne) and Donald Faison (Murray from Clueless) round out an excellent supporting cast for Zach Braff who makes his mark with this very likeable character. In the end, Scrubs is a situation comedy built on the strength of biting sarcasm and clever humor. And although it's already enjoyed a successful five-year run, it's probably one of the most underappreciated comedies on network TV. If you haven't yet seen it, do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't be disappointed.
Below is a list of episodes included on the Scrubs (Season 1) DVD:
Episode 1 (My First Day) Air Date: 10-02-2001
Episode 2 (My Mentor) Air Date: 10-04-2001
Episode 3 (My Best Friend's Mistake) Air Date: 10-09-2001
Episode 4 (My Old Lady) Air Date: 10-16-2001
Episode 5 (My Two Dads) Air Date: 10-23-2001
Episode 6 (My Bad) Air Date: 10-30-2001
Episode 7 (My Super Ego) Air Date: 11-06-2001
Episode 8 (My Fifteen Minutes) Air Date: 11-15-2001
Episode 9 (My Day Off) Air Date: 11-20-2001
Episode 10 (My Nickname) Air Date: 11-27-2001
Episode 11 (My Own personal jesus) Air Date: 12-11-2001
Episode 12 (My Blind Date) Air Date: 01-08-2002
Episode 13 (My Balancing Act) Air Date: 01-15-2002
Episode 14 (My Drug Buddy) Air Date: 01-22-2002
Episode 15 (My Bed Banter and Beyond) Air Date: 02-05-2002
Episode 16 (My Heavy Meddle) Air Date: 02-26-2002
Episode 17 (My Student) Air Date: 03-05-2002
Episode 18 (My Tuscaloosa Heart) Air Date: 03-12-2002
Episode 19 (My Old Man) Air Date: 04-09-2002
Episode 20 (My Way or the Highway) Air Date: 04-16-2002
Episode 21 (My Sacrificial Clam) Air Date: 04-30-2002
Episode 22 (My Occurrence) Air Date: 05-07-2002
Episode 23 (My Hero) Air Date: 05-14-2002
Episode 24 (My Last Day) Air Date: 05-21-2002
About the Author
Britt Gillette is author of The DVD Report, a blog where you can find more reviews like this one of the Scrubs (DVD).
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Cardinal Justin Rigali, the Archbishop of Philadelphia, has published a video message on how to live Lent.
Click on the link below for the You Tube video that's only 2.5 minutes. It's titled, "living lent: The First Sunday".
We hope there'll be more.
There is a beautiful article on St. Gabriel Possenti, who I see as a manly Saint. Of course all saints are courageous and I tend to relate to the story and lessons from this saint very much.
This Saint has opened my eyes to the fact that sometimes God wants us to actually fight off bullies, both from a physical and intellectual way. It's so right that there are times we can't hide and claim that we are merely turning the other cheek. When jesus asked us to offer the other cheek, He probably didn't expect us to be cowards, although at most times, we are expected to be patient.
We can't walk away from protecting the defenseless under the pretext of following Jesus' advise to turn our cheek. Turning the cheek surely doesn't extend to subjugating our dignity or that of others.
A new Catholic College is being contemplated for either in Detroit or Lansing. The college has already been named as the College of Saints Peter and Paul. It will be a college that will impart education while being loyal to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.
It should be open by fall 2008. The founders are organizing a fundraising event. More details in the Michigan Catholic.
A pre term baby born at 22 weeks gestation has survived and is four months old now. Baby Amilia Taylor has been dubbed the Miracle Baby because she's the first baby born before 23 weeks gestation to survive.
If she's a miracle, then it means that God intervened against His laws to keep her alive. There's must be a higher purpose here and I believe it's to show the world that babies younger than 23 weeks are human beings and not blobs of tissue. It is legal to abort babies of Amelia's age in many States in the US and rest of the world.
We pray that Amelia's survival will apply pressure on the pro-abort group that abortion kills babies who can survive outside the womb. Amelia Taylor teaches us that it's safer for babies, of her gestation period, outside the womb than inside as they may be killed. A mother's womb is no more a safe zone but a crime scene for many babies.
Her miracle was made possible by Fr. benedict groeschel who is the founder of Good Counsel Homes.
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Methodist churches are not often described as modern. We are a traditional church by both name and practice. We have a certain method of doing things here, and it has worked for us for a long time.
A group of students at Oxford in the early 1700s were referred to as “methodists” by the clergy of the Church of England because of their habit of gathering together for bible study, prayer, fasting, and mutual encouragement in the faith. The students agreed that it was a formula, and thought it was such a good one that they adopted the name “Methodist” for the societies they established across England.
Positive habits are a good thing. The best way to get rid of bad habits is to replace them with good ones. Smokers often replace cigarettes with sunflower seeds and those on diets trade cupcakes for celery sticks. Cultivating good habits is a good practice.
Methodism has come a long way since those early days. It began as a radical rebellion against the complacency of the Church of England, and has settled into something much more comfortable. The Methodist church has been a relatively conservative, predictable institution for a long time. The society around the church has changed a lot over the last few decades - certainly much more than Methodism. How much should we allow these changes to affect our praise and worship?
Traditionalists would say that change isn't necessary - that any changes that must take place should be gradual, and occur over a long period of time. What's wrong with the hymnals that we have? Why fix it if it isn't broken? Our praise and worship traditions may be old, but they are a source of strength. If younger visitors don't appreciate them, it's their fault, not ours. Our way of doing things is tried and true.
This kind of thinking is dangerous. We are charged with reaching every generation with the message of Christ's love for us, and the young are leaving the church, only to return for Christmas, Easter, weddings and funerals. Whether we like it or not, they are losing interest in the way we do church. We have to reach them where they are, not where we wish they were. Many of them don't connect with the form of worship that we have grown to know and love, and we can't ignore that fact.
For many in our culture, the traditions that we find so comforting are completely foreign. For many of them, a visit to your church is no different from attending a mosque in Iran. They feel as if everyone is watching and judging them, and in truth, some are.
You have probably heard that some Methodist churches are starting new worship services to cater toward those uncomfortable with traditional worship. They are intentionally targeting younger members of their community, and trying different approaches to worship.
Additional services are being launched that trade the organ & piano for synthesizer and guitar. Drum sets are being used. Skits are being performed to introduce the sermon. Videos are being shown during worship, and announcements have been shifted to projected powerpoint presentations. It's different, it's sometimes strange to long-time members of the church, but it's making a difference.
Methodists may resist change, but many have decided that it's necessary. We are beginning to modernize for the sake of reaching the lost. It is ruffling feathers, dragging people out of comfort zones, and hurting feelings. It causes disagreements, inconveniences, and arguments. It isn't easy. It is worthwhile.
The apostle Paul wrote that he wanted to be all things to all people in order to share the gospel with them. He would discuss philosophy with the philosophers, talk about Judaism with fellow Jews, and speak with Pantheists about Pantheism. In the same way, we have to speak the language of our culture to win their hearts for jesus christ. If this includes using different musical instruments, videos, and other creative techniques, then so be it.
The sacrifice Jesus performed for our salvation is a gift beyond measure. As Methodists, we are learning to understand that the way that gift is packaged is not nearly as important as the gift itself. If a change in the packaging will lead to a greater number of people being willing to receive that gift, we should change the packaging. Methodism started out as a rebellion against the norm, maybe it's time that we rebelled against some norms of our own.
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About the Author
Rob Pearce is one of the founding members who launched the contemporary worship service at Grace United Methodist Church in Warren, Pa. over 10 years ago. He also serves as the Choral Music director at Warren Area High School, and operates the WorshipBasics.com website to encourage members of traditional churches who are launching contemporary worship services.
If your church is considering starting a contemporary service, but is hesitant because of the problems that are certain to surface, Rob Pearce offers a free mini-course entitled “Solutions to the 7 Roadblocks to Starting Contemporary Worship Services” at his website available at http://www.worshipbasics.com/worshipbasics/Methodist_Worship.html
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