Zach Braff Reveals Why ‘Scrubs’ Cast Started to “Repeat Jokes” by Final Season

Zach Braff Reveals Why ‘Scrubs’ Cast Started to “Repeat Jokes” by Final Season

As a die-hard Scrubs fan, I can’t help but reminisce about those golden days at Sacred Heart Hospital. Zach Braff‘s recent interview has brought back memories of John “J.D.” Dorian, and his hilarious antics that kept us all entertained for nine seasons.


As I reminisce about the golden days of “Scrubs,” I can’t help but feel a pang of nostalgia. Yet, if we’re being honest, by the ninth and final season, the cast was starting to feel a bit burnt out, like a game that’s been played for one campaign too many.

The multi-talented individual behind both acting, producing, and directing shared reflections on the Emmy-winning series that aired from 2001 to 2010 during a recent episode of the “Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum” podcast. He also opened up about the fatigue experienced by the cast towards the end of the show’s run.

“Each day’s laughter was a joy for me, and it felt like my work. But when that stopped, after nine years, we all seemed drained. We began to retell old jokes, and everyone was feeling burnt out.” (This is a paraphrase of the original statement, maintaining the essence but using simpler and more conversational language.)

“The performer from New Jersey, famously known as the ‘Garden State,’ stated that the extensive work hours during filming significantly impacted him. He explained, ‘We used to put in grueling hours that are hardly seen nowadays.’ Essentially, he said, we didn’t have much of a life outside our work. Consequently, we were constantly exhausted.”

Approximately 15 years since the series ended, actor Zach Braff has expressed interest in revisiting Sacred Heart Hospital alongside his former cast members Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley, and Christa Miller.

Reflecting on it now, with discussions about possible reboots arising, I find myself thinking, “What a delight! Imagine the joy of laughing heartily once more with these folks!” he expressed.

Yet, the creator of “A Good Person” acknowledged that “Scrubs” significantly impacted his entire life, but even so, he emphasized that certain limits would be necessary should the original cast reunite for a revival.

“When we agreed to perform our show, they could have bound us under a lengthy contract of around seven years or so, which was… something I wouldn’t consider repeating,” Braff expressed. “However, if it’s a more limited agreement, essentially asking, ‘Would you like to reunite the group and have a great time laughing with your closest friends while earning well?’ – Absolutely! That sounds fantastic!”

The actor shared that the popular series brought about an “extraordinarily dramatic change” in his life, as it allowed his character to grasp the fundamentals of medicine, friendships, and life lessons.

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2024-08-14 07:55