Writers and producers for the ABC hit "Grey's Anatomy" are fuming after one of the show's stars, Katherine Heigl, said this week that she had opted out of the Emmy race this year because she was not given good enough material to work with last season.
The remark has fueled speculation in Hollywood that Ms. Heigl, 29, wants out of her contract on the series. This is the second time in little over a year that a dispute between Ms. Heigl and the show's producers has spread beyond the studio soundstage.
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The dispute has broader implications than just another celebrity tiff. "Grey's Anatomy" commands the highest rate for commercials of any series on television after "American Idol," making it one of ABC's most profitable programs.
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