Any fan of CSI: Vegas knows that William Petersen played Gil Grissom for 9 years. Even though he has now left the show, we all still love him and wish him a happy 57th birthday today.

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Happy Birthday, William!

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I know. I hadn’t ever heard of an EWwy Award either. But it’s a new one given by Entertainment Weekly, thus the EWwy. They know that many of us feel that our favorite actors have done amazing work on their shows for many years, but have never been given an Emmy. They fell it’s time to acknowledge them with an EWwy instead.
There are lots of nominations, but the reason I’m posting this about it is that (finally!) William Petersen, who brilliantly played Gil Grissom on CSI: Vegas for nearly nine years …read more

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Michael ausiello has more to say about the upcoming new season of CSI: Vegas. We already found out that Jorja Fox will be back for multiple episodes in season 10, but what about William Petersen, who played Grissom?
And check out the news about a new serial killer! We’ll also be finding out more about Langston’s past. The more I hear about the new season, the more excited I become!
Question: Will Grissom be joining Sara back on CSI early in the season? –Lois
Ausiello: No, but some old friends of his …read more

Here are some photos of William Petersen, who plyed CSI: Vegas’ Gil Grissom for over 8 seasons. He and his wife were photographed when they attended the International Digital Emmys at MIPTV. MIPTV is the world’s largest audiovisual entertainment trade show and was held in Cannes.
I think it’s cool that he seems to have stopped coloring his hair as I’m sure he was told to do for the character. He looks terrific no matter what. But I’m sure he’s having fun now that the long production days are behind him. I’m happy for him, even though I miss him on …read more

On Tuesday, William Petersen, aka Gil Grissom was honored with his own star on the Walk of Fame. For those of you who want to see it, it’s located in front of Musso’s & Franks Restaurant in Los Angeles.
And nearly all of his fellow CSI: Vegas co-stars were there to celebrate the occasion with him. I don’t see Lauren Lee Smith, Wallace Langham, Paul Guilfoyle or Gary Dourdan, But Robert David Hall, David Berman, Liz Vassey, George Eads, Jorja Fox, Eric Szmanda, Marg Helgenberger and Archie Kao all were there.
Here are some cute photos of them at the …read more

Here’s a sneak peek at one of the touching scenes from tonight’s episode of CSI: Vegas. If this is any indication of how emotional it’s going to be, get the tissues ready!
In this scene, Grissom explains a bit to Nick about forensic astronomy (very cool concept!) and then Nick tells him how he values all the things he’s learned from Grissom. It’s a great scene where they both seem to get emotional, but just like macho guys often do, they try to pretend it doesn’t.
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CBS just relased this little clip of William Petersen talking about what it’s like to leave the show after 8 and a half years. He says that all the things Grissom is going to go through on screen tonight are the same things he’s going through in real life. Grissom is leaving the people and the job he’s grown to love, and so is Petersen. It really seems to be bitter sweet for him. And it make me wonder why he’s leaving the show if he loves it so much…
Tonight is Grissom’s last episode as a regular CSI: Vegas cast …read more

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TV Guide just published an interesting article about some of the ways that CSI: Vegas will change without William Petersen in front of the camera. Of course, executive director Carol Mendelsohn has promised that William Petersen will still appear, in a future episode.
“Grissom will come back in an organic way, to visit or be on a case with the people that are his family,” she said.
Joked Laurence Fishburne: “Billy said he would be back to make sure I didn’t burn the joint down.”
We also learn that Fishburne’s character on the show was previously supposed to have a genetic anomaly …read more

CSI: Vegas – Episode 9.10 – One to Go
Air Date: January 15, 2009
This Thursday we will see Gil Grissom leave CSI: Vegas. CBS will air part on of the episode, 19 Down, then follow with the new episode coninuation, One to Go. There’s a lot of speculation around about what we can expect from that evening, and who better to taunt us with a spoiler than Michael Ausiello… Here’s the latest from him:
Spoiler:
Question: Any scoop on Grissom’s last episode of CSI? — Nicole
Ausiello: Just a tip: Set your DVR to record a few minutes past 10 pm on Jan. 15, …read more

And here’s the 8th and the 9th season so far for Grissom. I know he’s leaving the show next week, but now I’m getting sad about it. What are your thoughts about William Petersen leaving CSI? Which of Grissom’s storylines have been the most meaningful for you? Leave a comment and let us know!

Dead Doll: September 27, 2007 – Season 8 Premiere

Grissom & Nick (George Eads) discover the car that Sara (Jorja Fox) was trapped under in the hot Las Vegas desert.[Photo: Bill Inoshita/CBS ©2007 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.]