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ABC to pilot "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off: WSJ

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Wed Feb 21, 2007 5:50am EST
Actress Kate Walsh attends the world premiere of ''Music and Lyrics'' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California February 7, 2007. Walt Disney Co.'s television network ABC has decided to pursue a spinoff of its popular medical drama ''Grey's Anatomy'', the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co.'s television network ABC has decided to pursue a spinoff of its popular medical drama "Grey's Anatomy", the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Entertainment  |  Television

It will star Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd, the sexy neonatal surgeon played by Kate Walsh, the paper said.

A two-hour pilot of the show, which could add millions in additional advertising revenue, is likely to air in May, the paper said.

An ABC spokeswoman could not immediately be reached for comment.



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