“Grey’s Anatomy” Creator Gets Green Light on Crisis PR Pilot

Grey's Anatomy Judy Smith Michael Vick Monica Lewinsky Off the Map Private Practice Shonda Rhimes

1:52 pm, December 18th, 2010

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ABC has ordered a pilot from “Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes about a professional crisis management “fixer.”

The character is based on Judy Smith, a crisis PR expert who’s guided public figures including Monica Lewinsky and Michael Vick.

The new show will revolve around the life and high-profile, often controversial work of the protagonist and her team.

Rhimes is also behind “Private Practice” and executive producing”Off the Map,” another medical drama set to premiere in January.

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