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From 'Surgeons' to 'Miss Diagnosis': Grey's Title Saga
21 Feb
Summary
- Early show titles included 'Surgeons' and 'Complications'.
- A rejected title pitch was 'Miss Diagnosis,' which was hated.
- The final title 'Grey's Anatomy' references a medical book.
The iconic medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy,' which premiered in 2005, nearly bore a completely different name. Before settling on the now-famous title, several other names were considered. Early in the development process, the show was known internally as 'Surgeons.'
Further title discussions led to ideas such as 'Complications,' a name adopted temporarily when ABC president Stephen McPherson expressed his dislike for 'Grey's Anatomy.' This period also saw the pitch of 'Miss Diagnosis,' which was met with strong disapproval and is believed to have been a joke.
The chosen title, 'Grey's Anatomy,' cleverly plays on the names of the main character, Meredith Grey, and the esteemed medical textbook 'Gray's Anatomy.' This final selection has undoubtedly contributed to the show's enduring appeal over the years.
