ER: Why George Clooney Refused To Return For Anthony Edwards' Exit
ER shocked everyone when George Clooney's Doug Ross didn't show up at Mark Greene's funeral — here's why. Created by Michael Crichton, ER is one of the most popular medical dramas in TV history, and it served as a big boost in the careers of many actors. George Clooney and Anthony Edwards gained their fame on ER, with the former leaving the show first and not coming back for the latter's final episode. ER premiered on NBC in 1994 and came to an end in 2009 after 15 seasons, becoming the longest-running primetime medical drama in American TV history, right behind Grey’s Anatomy. ER received positive reviews throughout its whole run and continues to be a favorite for many people.
As the name says, ER followed the inner life of the emergency room of the fictional County General Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and the many critical cases faced by the physicians and staff – and, of course, their personal lives, which often overlap with their professional ones. As with any other long-running TV show, ER saw many of its original cast members leave as the series progressed, and at some point, it said goodbye to its most popular and beloved characters. Such was the case of Dr. Mark Greene (Anthony Edwards) and Dr. Doug Ross (George Clooney), who left in season 8 and season 5, respectively, and even though their characters were close, Clooney didn’t return for his friend’s final episode.
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George Clooney's Doug Ross was a major favorite on ER. Naturally, people were devastated when Clooney decided to resign from the series. Many expected Doug to at least show up for his friend Mark Greene's funeral. However, Doug was noticeably absent while the entire staff
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