Leaving Las Vegas - Grissom On Sabbatical
Don’t be fooled by this week’s episode of CSI:Vegas at 8:00pm EST. The first episode is a repeat of “Spellbound”. The real news happens at the 9:00pm show where Gil Grissom announces he’ll be leaving on a 4-week sabbatical.
Catherine testifies in a murder trial in which a man is accused of murdering his own mother three years ago, but the suspect is found not guilty. Catherine, however, believes he did commit the crime and that he may also have killed two other people, so she sets out to find the other victims. Grissom prepares to leave on a four-week sabbatical.
There was lots of discussion about Grissom leaving the show for good. The writers are just playing this up as a 4-week sabbatical. It’s interesting because from what I’ve read William Petersen was personally in need of a break from the show and that’s why they wrote it in. It’s also interesting to me that Gil Grissom seemed more and more distracted within the show itself. This is all playing nicely into a dramatic season finale don’t you think.
Will Gil/William really be back in 4 weeks? What do you think? Let us know in the new poll.
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18 opinions for Leaving Las Vegas - Grissom On Sabbatical
Candice
Jan 13, 2007 at 4:11 pm
I certainly hope that William Peterson will be returning in his role as “Gil Grissom”. I have watched William Peterson for years and have enjoyed his ability to play a multitude of characters from good guys to bad guys. I was amazed at his depth and range in “ManHunter”. He is the thread that holds the team as well as the show together. If he truly is leaving, then I will continue to watch for him in movies and reviews and I wish him the best.
Sherri
Jan 18, 2007 at 5:19 pm
I really hope Gil Grissom returns, he is the one that makes the show interesting. Since we watched him go on his “Sabbatical” we really have no interest in watching the show anymore, can’t stand Catherine, the power hungry wannabe witch. The show will not be the same with out the quirky Grissom.
DJ
Jan 18, 2007 at 7:18 pm
The show is definitely suffering w/o Grissom. He is CSI Vegas.
Jake
Jan 18, 2007 at 9:43 pm
W/o Grissom, the show is very week
Jake
Jan 18, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Sorry, I meant weak!
Ellie
Jan 19, 2007 at 1:27 am
“Sabbatical”…. Grissom is the catalyze…the glue..the binder…he is the soul of CSI.
Alma
Jan 19, 2007 at 2:07 am
Grissom don’t go!!!
Jennifer
Jan 19, 2007 at 1:29 pm
No Grissom = No CSI. The show will be nothing if he’s gone.
Justin
Jan 25, 2007 at 7:12 pm
CSI without Grissom is like a car without wheels it still looks good but just doesn’t move.
nicckki34
Jan 25, 2007 at 8:44 pm
hate to bust ya bubble’s i dont think gill will be back : ( according to this website,
http://www.imdb.com/name/nmo676973 or( google william peterson) you’ll see under actor-filmography you’ll see that number 2 is csi las vegas, ????(forgot the year) -2007 the number 1 spot is csi-hard evidence, 2007, i think he’s doing another show! which i will diffently watch. And leave csi vegas in the dust! But yeah grissom diffently needs to come back to vegas though, the show will go down hill,imo!
nicckki34
Jan 25, 2007 at 8:47 pm
just a quick update the above address does not work. Just type in http://www.imdb.com and type in william peterson in the search box : )
Mama D
Jan 26, 2007 at 11:59 am
Like you, I hope that Grissom comes back to Vegas - although I doubt it. Unlike you, I will continue to watch the show as I am a CSI addict and I plan to give Keppler a chance. Don’t get me wrong, I love Grissom - not only is he smart and aggrivating - he’s not bad-looking either. I just don’t think the show is all about him. I do agree that Catherine is a pain and has been wanting Gil’s job for a long time. I also find Sara annoying and wish that they would give her character some emotion and a man that loves women more than bugs. As for the other cast members - I think Warrick should be running CSI anyway. He’s # 1 in my book…
Mama D
Jan 26, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Checked out the IMDB website and don’t worry guys. There’s still a chance that Gil will return. The 2007 CSI - Hard Evidence is a new video game coming soon.
nicckki34
Jan 26, 2007 at 4:39 pm
glad i went back and checked the imdb website mama, i didnt notice the (VG)!! so yeah I think he’ll be back, and with hopes too : )
as, for sara, well it should have been her that went on the sabbatical i do not like her at all.
nick stokes, we’ll he’s creeping onto my bad side too and he’s looking really old imo, warrick is pretty good.
Alexandra
Feb 1, 2007 at 7:08 pm
I strongly believe Gil Grissom (William Petersen)will be returning to his role. CSI:Vegas without Grissom is nothing. I have not watched the show since the new season started because of his absence. Grissom is the soul of the show. Please come back.
preterspaz
Feb 2, 2007 at 9:59 am
They have already brought in Gil’s replacement…
jonnie
Feb 5, 2007 at 9:10 pm
if grissom does not come back i know one guy that will be watching N.Y.. and thats a maybe… vegas is the best TV show i seen in a long time an i love all the people in it but if you take grissom away its done for me
Cheryl
May 19, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I have been a fan of CSI since day one. The show will never be the same without Grissom. He can be is serious and then he has that little smile.As the years have gone by, he has been getting better looking every year. I hope he does not leave the show, too soon. We know that day will come, but please don’t go for a long time
CSI will never the same.
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