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September 24, 07:50 PM

We're Looking Forward to Thursday 9/27!

Join us for an exciting live blog with ER star Parminder Nagra and writer/executive producer Dr. Joe Sachs Thursday night at 11pm ET/8pm PT.

In the meantime, go ahead and leave your questions about the storyline, the characters (old and new!) or just general questions about the show right here in the comments, that way we'll have plenty of questions to get started with once we start blogging.

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We look forward to talking with you soon!

COMMENTS

love the show keep up the good work parminder cryed when l saw you hurt get better soon

hi nagra do u get asked out a lot i would think a sexxy lady like would if so what was the wirdest line someone used to ask u out

if u couldnt be a actor what would u both of u be

Hi Parminder,
My wife and I love the show. Is this the last year of ER? Keep up the good work

hi nagra where did u grow up at do u think where u are from helps u out in day today life and helps u out on the show

what do u do for fun when not on er nagra or dr j

hi! i just have to say that I love ER. I am a huge fan! Love everyone that comes and goes. My question is....is there any marriages this season?

hi i love watching er,
i would love to share my own experiance, i have a child that was born with ARX GENE,A MUTATION OF THE ARX GENE, HE IS THE ONLY ONE THRU OUT THE WORLD EVERYTHING HE BEEN THRU IT SEEMS LIKE A SHOW.

Is this the last season for ER?

hi! i just have to say that I love ER. I am a huge fan! Love everyone that comes and goes. My question is....is there any marriages this season?

I have watched ER since day 1 of the first season! I have NEVER lost interest. I even had ER on while in labor and getting ready to push!!! I hope ER never ends. Each season only gets better!
Biggest Fan EVER!
Jodi Leigh

your performance in medical procedures is very realistic doyou have any medical training

Hi Parminder, Do you think your friend Keira Knightly would ever be on the show?

hi! i love the show! i am a huge fan of er! i love it!
i wanted to know if anyone is getting married on the show this year? good luck to you! er is the best!!!

I love the show, Joe can you add to your script something about immigrants and how we have brought goodness in the United States, something positive to show the world that we are hard working people.

are we going to see what Ross and family are up to at this point?

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching ER...I don't watch much TV but reserve this hour for me. My question to all of the cast is this...are any of you Christians? I pray for all of you...your real lives...God Bless each of you.

if you could bring back georg clooney would you bring back his girl friend and the twins?

I cannot access the past episodes online for some reason, pleeeez update me on where DR Kovach is? im so confused but i looove the show!

I love the show. I love the whole cast, Neela and Abby most of all. But I would love to see you introduce more strong women to the cast.

Will there be any female additions coming soon?

My finance has been in Iraq since jan 2007. It was great to reconize the fact that we are at war. I just wanted to say thank you E.R. You made me feel not so alone tonight..

Is this going to start anytime soon? :(

I just wanted to say how much I enjoy watching ER...I don't watch much TV but reserve this hour for me. My question to all of the cast is this...are any of you Christians? I pray for all of you...your real lives...God Bless each of you.

You are the REASON for watching the show Parminder...you bring a vast intensity & realism to all your story lines...you seem like an old soul..I'm curious WHAT music do you listen to???

I think the actor who plays Dr. Crenshaw is fantastic. And super cute, too! What's it like working with him?

I'd like to become a nurse. Do you have any advice for me?

Hi Parminder, I was pulling through for your character tonite. You are a vital part of the show. I even at one time worked in a ER as admitting clerk like Frank! I have been a long time viewer.

Pass along this message to everyone from ER.....GREAT SHOW TONIGHT! As I am sure the rest of the season will be too. Looking foward to it:)

I hope Luka and Abby, Lubby gets to go on their honeymoon..
I really hope that they stay together because they already have been through a lot and they disserve to be together.

I WILL NEVER POST ON THIS SITE AGAIN NOW I GOT THE PROGRAMERS USING MY WORDS AND SOMEONE ELSE USING MY NAME. THAT IS JUST PLAIN RUDE

I've watched ER since day one & I love your character. My daughter would like to know what it was like to star in the movie "Bend it Like Beckham" and what it's like to work with John Stamos! You are truly one talented actress!

You and John Stamos have great on screen chemistry.

Oh my gosh! Where to start? I have forever been a soccer and E.R. fan. Being only 20 I was pretty young when E.R. first aired but my mom let me watch it even then and I have forever been addicted. I saw you in Bend it Like Beckham and have actually had to get a new one cause I watched it too many times, but when I heard you were coming to E.R. I was so psyched! I am planning on going into the medical field, so I love watching the drama as it unfolds! I think you are an amazing actress and I hope that you continue to act for a very long time! Would love to hear from you, newmrr13@uwgb.edu
Thanks and keep up the great work!

WHY IS IT THAT WHEN I POST SOMETHING IT COMES OUT UNDER A DIFFERENT PERSONS NAME BUNS IS A NICK NAME WHAT IS GOING ON APRIL DID NOT POST THE COMMENT ABOUT HAVING A BIG REUNION OF THE OLD GUEST LIKE A HIGH SCHOOL REUNION I DID ALSO I AM FROM CANADA ONTARIO

I was wondering if you ever get involved int he story lines on a personal level?

When will Noah be back this season and is there any chance of a Carby (Carter/Abby) reunion? They brought in high ratings (Over 20 million viewers) while the lowest ratings ever for ER went to the Luby (Luka/Abby) wedding (less than 8 million viewers)!

Will you stay with the series until the end? Will ER last past this season. The current can more than carry this show in spite of others leaving. Do you have a fan club?

GREAT SHOW! gREAT NEW HAIR CUT! LOVE THE SHOW

Hi! I love the show, never miss it! When ER comes on, I send everyone to bed!! Its my time! I have a question, is Luca coming back to ER and what is it like working on the set of ER? Are you going to date anyone this year, or any special plans??

Hello Parminder and Joe, Thank you for doing this show. I know how hard it is: I used to do all that in real life! I DO hope Neela (and others) have positive, happy relationships this season. We need happiness in the ER. Neela needs to marry again.Barb/Ohio

I would like to give a big hand for Dr. Sachs for a great episode and another to Parminder for a great acting and to the cast of ER. That was another intense season premire. I love it. I have a question for Dr. Sachs.
What are the some plains for the ER?
This show is part of my life. Every Thursday I watch it and that includes the reruns. I love the drama and the intense of the show that brings me closer and so the hated characters. But I love all of them. Is there any chance that ER will be here for another 5 to 6 years? Or maybe just enough to reach 400 episodes like Law and Order?

Whats the job of being the excuitve producer and writer of a greatest show be like?

Please Keep up the intense and drama up. And I hope that you carry the ER tradition.

Thank you for your work as writer and tell Mr. Zabel that he has a mind of a doctor, likely.

Two Thumbs up!
Thank you,
One of ER's biggest fan.
Adam

Hi Neela
Love you on the show!!
I teach CPR, maybe the show can do an episode with the cast getting CPR renewed to keep up with the changes in CPR. The show can hire me ! anytime! I am Available.
Heidi from california.
P.S. cant wait till I see the show tonight.

Are you ever affected personally by things you do as "Neela"?

Kudos to you and all the cast and everyone who works on ER - its a great show and I look forward to another great season!

Hey there, love the show and love you. I always have enjoyed your storylines since you first came to ER. You are awesome. Love Abby too. You all really make the show seem so real. Best wishes on another great season. I'll be watching once again. KUDOS

Dear Parminder,

hey whad up? i am so excited! I love you in ER and bend it, you are sooo beautiful, i am a newly wed and my husband Manuj finishing his medical internship. We both love your show. I wish you all the best, do u listen punjabi music, i love your brit accent
chak de phatte Parminder!

Love the show. Big fan since first season. Parminder, you're excellent!!!

Question: Any topics off limit in writing the show?

this is absolutely hands-down the best show on tv. i've watched it for years and i have never been disappointed. i do miss carrie. i'm not sure where she is. i didn't think i'd missed an episode. i always love the new characters. Neela has been one of my favorites. she is simply breath-taking. i love the relationship she developed with abby, who is one of my favorite characters. honestly, i don't even think of them as characters anymore. i'm so involved in each one's on-screen life that they could be my friends! neela has come to be such an important part of the show and i love how so many others love her. the wedding night was the greatest when she got kissed! i would give anything to be an extra on the show just once. i really hope we don't lose anyone this
season! i'm gonna stop now because i could never say enough about ER. I will be positively devastated when it finally goes off air. please don't ever stop filming this show! there will never be another as great as this.

What is your favorite thing to do as a staff after work. I work in the medical field and we try to go out together for a drink at least every couple weeks.

Parminder your name is beautiful does it mean any thing?

I would like to give a big hand for Dr. Sachs for a great episode and another to Parminder for a great acting and to the cast of ER. That was another intense season premire. I love it. I have a question for Dr. Sachs.
What are the some plains for the ER?
This show is part of my life. Every Thursday I watch it and that includes the reruns. I love the drama and the intense of the show that brings me closer and so the hated characters. But I love all of them. Is there any chance that ER will be here for another 5 to 6 years? Or maybe just enough to reach 400 episodes like Law and Order?

Whats the job of being the excuitve producer and writer of a greatest show be like?

Please Keep up the intense and drama up. And I hope that you carry the ER tradition.

Thank you for your work as writer and tell Mr. Zabel that he has a mind of a doctor, likely.

Two Thumbs up!
Thank you,
One of ER's biggest fan.
Adam

do you think there will ever be a "Bend it like Beckem" sequal?

I love you .

Hi...BIG fan of your show from the beginning...the medical vocabulary is to say the least confusing to hear ..do you learn what your talking about or is it just dialog??

hi tell me how long do u think u stay on er and do u have any other stuff in the work does ur family mind u working long hours i think u are very cut e lady

Hello, Will Neela get a boyfriend? Who will it be? I enjoy ER very much.

i was a paramedic in the army i am impressed with the realism of the show

I was just looking threw some of the pictures of the old cast members. I'm wondering if there will ever be a reunion of all the old cast members? kinda like a high school reunion. best of luck from Canada Ontario

i loved the show tonight you guys were great.
Parminder you were great…
Maura you were also great, I love Abby and Luka, they are my favorite character in the show, I hope you and goran don’t live e.r.

I love all you guys!!! I ahve been watching since season 1. I thought for sure you and Shane West were gonna hook up. I was so disappointed. I was on the edge of my seat tonight. I know you pull through because you are NEELA!!! Great job to you and everyone !!! I LOVE ER !!!!

Love the show...long time follower...amazing how it keeps going...Parminder...we all love your character as does the cast.

Thankyou all for an incredible show

I am the Biggest Fan. I have been watching ER since it frist came on..I hope that it will continue on.

Hello Parminder, even on the operating table you're still a beautiful and very attractive woman.

LOVED the show and Love YOU! ! ! You are terrific - hope you recover fully from that surgery! ! ! ! yuk!

I don't get it. Did the fireworks guy that blew his hand off die?
Love the new chief character by the way. Good actor too.

hi Parminder aka neela! u were great on tonights show! i enjoyed every minute of it. I appreciate ur work, keep it up!

Hi Mrs. Nagra,
I love ER and your character. I have worked in the medical field for many years and am now switching to law enforcement. But will never stop watching ER. I have learned a lot from it and look forward to many more lessons and episodes.
Thanks,
Wendee

Hi Parminder. I just watched Bend It Like Beckham for the first time this summer and loved it. In it your character had been burned as a child, and my friend mentioned that it was actually based on your own experiences. I don't remember it ever coming up on ER, and wondered if it ever would become part of your character (if it is based on your personal experience).

I am a huge, huge fan of the show - especially of Abby Lockhart.. I LOVE HER!! I wa sjust wondering if the two of you are as good of friends as Abby and Neela? Can you tell me how she is in real life? : )

as a fellow indian and a physician, hats off to you! I really enjoy the show and am glad that you're not leaving... keep up the great work!

GREAT SHOW TONIGHT I'VE BEEN WAITING ALL SUMMER.

im only 18 years old and this is the beginning of my 9th season of devotion. Your character is strong and reminds me of Alex Kingston's character Dr. Corday. I enjoy your acting. One question, who has been your favorite co-star to act with? Who is a big influence on your acting? Thanx

I love your work and the character you play. And I know I will not be agreed with. But I think your character should be with Pratt

Hey Pammi
Tussi Great Punjab Ki Shaan

Pls email me deepti@swbell.net
I love you and hope you stays fforever in ER and many more fun projects for TV

Hi geat show I am an R.N. 31 years. Have watched show since beginning. Ever need an extra would love to be one.

Will Tony ever return to the show? Will him and Nella ever see each other again?

This episode of er was as tense as the red sox game tonight. The end put tears in my eyes. The "family" together again in a crisis. I know it's a good one if I cry and that doesn't happen often enough. Keep up the good work.

Hi Parminder
Happy to see you on the show, with many cast changes over the years I hope you continue on for a while. Too many changes is not good for a show! I hope you get to be incharge soon on the show in your career. I enjoy the show very much. Thanks for a good job on ER. and Say Hi to all the cast. I myself have been in medicine for over 20 yrs and now teach Medical Assisting, Billing, CPR, First Aid. Heidi

Hello Parminder & Dr. Sachs:
excellent opener for the new season!
question for Parmindra:
is your Character going to be romantically involved again?

Hello Parminder,
I love watching ER and you and Maura are my favorites. I am trying to get into veterinary school and its cool to be able to understand some of the medical terms that you are using in the show. ER gets better and better. You are the best!!

Great show, my favorite from the first season!! I have always wondered, do you have real doctors reviewing scripts to make sure everything is accurate? It is so believable, either your writers are doctors themselves or someone reads alot of medical journals;)

Hi Parminda,
I want Neela and Ray together again, don't you?
kisses
Tassia

At the end of this show, where everyone gathers waiting for news of their friend, kinda seemed like the episode where Carter and Lucy were stabbed. Everyone was at Doc Magoose awaiting news. What do u think?

Also, will Shane West ever come back? He and Neela need to FINALLY be with each other.

I've been a fan for so long. You guys are doing an awesome job.

Parminder, I think you are an AMAZING actress. I'm a theatre major, and I hope that I can be as amazing as u.

Good Evening Parminder,

I just finished crying from tonights episode! Very emotional. And I too hope that Neela gets better. I feel that your character is a very important piece of the show! I have watched ER since day one and it only get better and better! I truly love your work on the show! Keep up the excellent work!
Love Ya and God Bless
Tonya

Hey Parminder!!!

Loved you tonight!

I was wondering if your role on ER has affected your daily life outside the show?

how is it working with john stamos, and shane west? i love them both......... shane is my favorite........... i would of love to see nila with ray............. but thanks for bringing the best you guys have.......... i love the show, i'm even going back to school for nursing ............ love you guys .............. God Bless...............

Love love love you on ER! Devastated about Ray but you are a great part of ER and so happy you and Abby are pals. Can't wait to see what this season has. Already moved to tears tonight!

FANTASTIC episode! Thank you for the entertainment!=D

Ok let me begin by saying that I absolutely love this show. I have been a fan from the very beginning. I still watch old reruns on TNT . I think it so sad that we lost Shane West on the show; i just loved the interaction Neela and Ray had. I so think they should have ended up together. I know Neela has many admirers at the hospital. is she going to choose one of these suitors and find happiness again.

We lost alot of good people on ER but it still holds my attention. I think the bomber is dead. His color did not look good, not responsive. He did hurt alot of people. Can not wait until next week. Parminder, I hope you turn out okay.

Dear Parminder,

I am proud punjabi cuz of you, you are awesome and so beautiful! one of my friends say i have beautiful black hair like you when they see on tv. I have been your fan since Bend it like Beckham. you are doing a great job in ER, and make it a can't miss episode. I hope your character gets together With shane WEst's character, would love to see the two of u together. I wanted to know if you watch any indian movies, and who's ur favorite indian actor and favorite movie. Parminder Chake De
your fan from Chi-town
with love n good luck
-Vinu

Hi Parminder!
Hope you're going to do another movie! You were terrific
in "Beckham."

Ms. Parminder you have been doin this ER thang some straight up good justice and you and john stamos keeping things close together and mikiah phifer is doin it real big too. and i jus wanted to tell you that your an amzing actress and all my homebois crack jokes at me cause im always the one that breaks our plans to go see dr. rischgotra and dr. prat, and dr. morris and dr. lockhart and luka and all the other people that i cant name off. Just keep doin the thang that you be doin cause you definatley workin it, aight then ill halla at ya lata and cant wait to see what next thursday has in store for all of us ER'ers

Hi Parminder,
Does your british accent in any way hinder your ability to get traditional indian roles?

Hi Mayday! I am so excited about this. Do you ever get involved in the story line on a personal level?

Parminder, your Neela character is so intense at times... do you sometimes have trouble reverting back to being Parminder off set?

I had an adrenaline rush just watching the episode. The storyline was well written and presented. There were good humored scenes. Good job !

Dear Parminder,

I am proud punjabi cuz of you, you are awesome and so beautiful! one of my friends say i have beautiful black hair like you when they see on tv. I have been your fan since Bend it like Beckham. you are doing a great job in ER, and make it a can't miss episode. I hope your character gets together With shane WEst's character, would love to see the two of u together. I wanted to know if you watch any indian movies, and who's ur favorite indian actor and favorite movie. Parminder Chake De
your fan from Chi-town
with love n good luck
-Vinu

Wow The Season opening was great.I really thought Neela was going to die.Is Shane West going to come back to ER?

I'm really glad the season started out with a "bang" so to speak but I hope you are not planning on leaving so soon.

what happened to parminderonline.com?

wanna go on a date maybe catch a movie or go bowling? then get a bite?

you were great.Planning on any movies

Love love love the show, you're awesome Neela

Parminder,

You rock!! Glad to see Indian women taking on the roles that you have. Proud to call you Indian!

(plus, bet it can't get any better than playing the love interest of John Stamos!!!)

Hmm I wonder why NBC doesn't allow moderated real time chats with the actors and show makers?

Anyways... good show guys! :)

How do you like working with Leland Orser?

you r the hotest thing on tv right now sexy i think i love you

Parminder,
Your role as a prominent character on a major television program is a source of pride to me as a fellow Sikh. Also, as a doctor of medicine myself, I appreciate how you develop the stories beyond the basic ER role of triaging and admitting to the hospital. Just as you show us, the real story is much more than what you initially see or think. I hope you continue your role as long as you would like. Thanks!

Hi Parminder,

I'm curious about your project with Naveen Andrews- the fallen Hero - Have you started work on that project yet and what is he like to work with?

hi Parminder

i herd somewhere that they could be bringing back some of the original cast from the past could that be true and do you like doing movies or being on tv.

what other tv shows or movies have you done?

I love ER i have been watching it since i was a little girl with my dad which is a doctor and im now 18. I'm actually going to school to be a doctor too!
I also love your character on the show!

I've been a fan since the beginning, Sept. 94. Parminder you bring flavor to the ER! What upcoming projects do you have planned?

Just wanted to let you know I am happy to see you pulled through tonight's show. Hope you are planning on sticking around this year.

You are a pretty actor. I would like to know if your character going to get married again?

Hi Parminder!
Hope you're going to do another movie! You were terrific
in "Beckham."

I've been loyal to ER for all 14 seasons and it still keeps me glued to the T.V....Neela's character has been a great addition to the show over the years!

I was wondering, is your job very stressful? and do you love what you do?

Parminder, you are my favorite actress on ER. If you weren't on a medicine-based-drama, what type of film or television would you pursue?

Why can't ER be on the cutting edge for various medical devices like nerve bypasses that will allow paralyzed people to function normally again, pain bypasses to shut down pain signals to the brain, "spiders" that will allow blood to bypass damaged areas, and DNA referencing of babies that will help doctors treat patients for genetic disorders in the future?

Love your character, glad you survived. but please tell me your not going to get involved with that Dr. DeBenko ( or whatever his name is) YUCK!

Great start to the season. Neela is one of my favorite. And very beautiful I may add.

HEY PARMINDER U R THE BEST IVE BEEN WATCHING FOR YEARS AND U REALLY BRING A GREAT CHARACTER TO THE SHOW THANKS

great show, don't listen to the haters, some people have no manners. Keep building the caracter, you have grown so much. ER is a great show, keep on keeping on

Hi Perminder! I'm a true fan of yours and ER. You really gave me a scare tonight. We already lost DR. Gallant and that was hard I don't want to lose you also. Keep up the good work and I love the movie Bend it like Beckham.

Been a fan since Bend It. Anything else in the works?

hey your the best i hope you dont die and i hope ur ok well hey email me back soon and u where great in bend it like beckham

Parminder, I've been keeping an eye out for you, but i haven't seen you in any outside projects. What are your plans post-ER?

Last season I enjoyed watching Neela and Ray's relationship evolve. I was so hoping something would come of it. I'm disappointed in the way things turned out. Will Ray be back? I'm glad my Thursday nights will be busy again!

neela u r hot ,
and my question 2 u is what kind of food is ur favorite ??? and ur favorite dish ? well this is for parminder i really think u r beautiful and a wonderful actress hope u continue on er and have a awesome carreer !!

i just wanted to say that your amazing and had an impact on my life! i saw you in bend it like beckham and that movie made me realize how special and amazing the indian culture is. before that i wasnt interested so i just wanted to say Thank you.

The show tonight was great!!! Parminder please don't die, u are awsome in the show, And what happen to shane west and luka. I missed the last episode. I've been watching ER since I was really young my parents got me into it, I'm 21 now and i'm so glad its on i watch reruns at 9 am every morning at work. You guys keep up the great work and I can't wait till next thursday.

Great comment about "the Yellow Room." Had to chuckle a bit. Only a select few will understand.

hey! been watching the show since the beginning. love you. i hope the season ends well with you and john. movies in the future? i hope so. your talents go far beyond tv. loves ya vicki k

Hello Parminder I am a hugh fan of the show and you. I was just wondering if you can tell if sunnier days are in store for you? Will Luca be back on the show as well? I am glad to see that this show is still on air becuase it has been wonderful to be able to see a show that I can count on still being on air. Most shows would not have lasted this long as we see with alot of recent shows but this one has a niche that everyone should invest in, and that is a story line that wont quit. I love the show good luck to everyone and give us some good happy shows please.

Neela and Abby are very close it seems. Are you and Maura that close of friends off camera?

I love ER and love it even more since you've joined it. Its been more entertaining and exciting to watch. The triangle was not the best cause it knocked out my other favorite character.
but ive been reading the next episodes and it looks so exciting and glad it shows your not going 2 die. yah
smiles
sunny ray

Parminder,
You are a fantastic actress. I have watched the show from the very first episode and have enjoyed watching your character grow. Keep up the good work.
Shanna

I have been watching the show now for 7 years and it only gets better with time...I heard a rumor awhile back that this was going to be the last season if that is true Please tell me how we can keep it going

hollllllla!

Great show tonight...will there be another season, will we see any of the past cast members making a visit to county

Hello! My sister and i thought it would be cool to talk to you Neela. Whats it like being an actress? Todays life can be hectic. I hope its fun, because it looks like you can enjoy yourself and have a good time with your co-workers and friends. The show E.R is pretty intense. It was really gross when all of that fake blood came out of your abdomen for the show. I started watching the show with my mom and my dad last season. Good Luck! I hope you stay on the show, and that your character doesn't die (that would suck...).

This show keeps getting better and better - congrats to everyone on it! I've been watching since the show first aired, and am still a huge fan!

I love the show, don't go anywhere anytime soon ok?!?!?

Wow, over 50 comments in under a minute - how does that make you feel girl?!

I love watching Er, even when I came from work as a nurse!! I've being watching Er since 1996!!! Thanks for the great emotion.... You have a great crew. Love love love your show :)
Val from Montreal, Canada

Great season premiere tonight! I'm go glad Neela will be okay.

Now what scoops can you give us for the new season?

HI, LOVE TO HEAR MY UNUSUAL NAME ON THE SHOWE. WAS THE NAME CHOSEN BY YOU OR THE WRITERS?