my love for the tv show grey's anatomy has only recently been expounded about 10 billajillion times by the fact that it has got to be one of the most web-friendly shows out there. by now you all probably know about the writers' blog, which is fantasic. there the authors of each episode explain their motivations and ideas behind each episode, often delving into experiences from their own life that influenced them to write the show in one way or another. it's good reading. and they've got comments. and they READ the comments. and they answer them. it is, like, interactive and stuff.

there are also several other blogs, two of which are admittedly extremely retarded because they are "character" blogs, ie, blogs written from the point of view of a couple of minor characters on the show. they're extraordinarily stupid, as are all blogs written by fictional personas, so just skip over them. but the site also has a blog exploring the medical situations that take place on each show. they've got a blog listing all the songs used in every episode from the music supervisor of the show. and they have TEH PODCASTS as well. somewhere on itunes, apparently. i have to admit to not really ever having gotten into the big old podcasting scene so i haven't listened to them yet. but i am sure they are wonderful.

anyway. if only all tv shows employed the internets in this way. especially the writers' blog. if you could have a peek into the minds of the people behind your favorite show, it would clarify things in a way that is both revealing and interesting. grey's anatomy isn't going to change your life, but it's a funn, well-written comedy-drama, and its writers seem to realize one key to its success is a) realizing your fans are what drive the show b) engaging with them.