HOUSE M.D.

Celebrating its 100th episode milestone on Feb. 2, 2009, FOX's prime-time hit television drama, HOUSE, solves mysteries where the villain is a medical malady and the hero is an irreverent, controversial doctor who trusts no one, least of all his patients. The featured protagonist, Dr. Gregory House, is an accomplished British actor named Hugh Laurie.

"DR. GREGORY HOUSE (Hugh Laurie), devoid of bedside manner and dealing with his own constant physical pain, uses a cane that seems to punctuate his acerbic, brutally honest demeanor. His behavior often borders on antisocial, but House is a brilliant diagnostician whose unconventional thinking and flawless instincts afford him a great deal of respect. An infectious disease specialist, he thrives on the challenge of solving medical puzzles in order to save lives." (Fox.com)

I can't say that I've ever seen a full episode of HOUSE, but I understand that he is considered by many to be a very attractive man. The same wit and sarcastic cynicism that endears his to so many, disinterests me from following his show. The same goes for SCRUBS.

Interesting Facts

• Laurie co-wrote three seasons of BBC's "Blackadder" starring renowned actor Rowan Atkinson (a.k.a. Mr. Bean).
• HOUSE is produced by Brian Singer, who also directed and produced such films as Valkrie (2008), Superman Returns (2006) Xmen 2 (2003), The Usual Suspects (1995) and future film Superman: Man of Steel (2010)
• When Bryan Singer cast Laurie as Gregory House on "House M.D." (2004), he was unaware that Laurie is British.
• Laurie also made appearances in the movies, Spice World (Poirot), Stuart Little I, II, III (Stewart's Father), Man in the Iron Mask (King's Adviser), 101 Dalmatians (Jasper, 1996 version) and the TV show Family Guy (Man at Bar)
• If you can recall, Laurie also acted across from Dennis Quaid in Flight of the Phoenix (2004).
• Auditioned for the part of Rimmer in BBC's "Red Dwarf" (1988).
• 1977: Won the National Junior Championship for rowing (coxed pair). In the same year, he and his rowing partner represented England in the World Junior Championship for rowing where they finished fourth place.
• During their time at Cambridge Footlights, he and Emma Thompson dated for some time.
• Laurie's son Bill auditioned for a role in a Harry Potter film but was told he was too young.
• The character of HOUSE parallels that of Sir Sherlock Holmes:
• They both live at address: 221B.
• They both drug addicts (House to Vicodin and Holmes to cocaine).
• They both play and instrument (Holmes plays the violin, House the piano and guitar).
• House's relationship with Dr. James Wilson parallels that of Holmes and Dr. John Watson.
• They are both primarily aloof, friendless characters.
• They don't accept cases unless they "interest them".
• They both rely on psychology to solve their cases.
• Many, many more similarities.

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Award winning episodes include:
-2007 "House vs. God"
-2005 "Everybody Lies"
-2005 "Damned If You Do"