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Exclusive: Courteney Cox Checks Into 'Scrubs' | Scrubs | Ausiello Files
Cca_l J.D., Elliot and Co. have a new friend! Sources confirm to me exclusively that Courteney Cox is joining the cast of Scrubs for a three-episode arc as Sacred Heart's new Chief of Medicine. Remember back in May, when exec producer Bill Lawrence revealed to me that he was looking to stunt cast the role of Dr. Kelso's successor? Yeah, I know — I'd say he kept his word, too. Cox's boss lady ...
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  • hannalee hannalee
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    Hmmm... not sure I'm too excited about this! Dr. Kelso was so funny, he'd be hard for anyone to replace.
    Posted 7/10/2008 respond (flag)
  • TheHype TheHype
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    Very interesting. Scrubs has been known to pit gorgeous ladies in "high boss" roles (ie: Heather Locklear, Christa Miller, Julianna Margulies)
    Posted 7/10/2008 respond (flag)
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