Producer Mark Gordon Accused of Using Racial Slurs at Pilot Table Read

Veteran TV producer Mark Gordon, an executive producer on shows such as 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Criminal Minds' and 'Private Practice,' has been accused of and formally apologized for using racial slurs at a table read for the spin-off of Lifetime's 'Army Wives.'

According to Deadline Hollywood, Gordon was at a table read for the pilot that included two African-American actresses, Gabrielle Union and Wendy Davis, and used the n-word while acting out a scene from the film 'Blazing Saddles.' He was reported to Lifetime's human resources department, which then reported him to ABC Studios.

Gordon issued this statement to Deadline: "I feel terrible about this. It was a stupid lapse in judgment. I didn't meant [sic] to offend anyone, and I've apologized to everyone involved."

The producer also issued a full apology to the Producers Guild of America; a portion can be read below.

"Two months ago, during a table read, in response to a line in the script, I attempted to act out an impromptu version of "Blazing Saddles." At the time, I immediately understood my actions were inappropriate because of the racist language in the scene. I apologized to everyone in the room, as well as producers, studio executives and the network. I also am apologizing to you. I hope you do know that my heart is always open to everyone."

More of the apology can be found here on Deadline.

Gordon has a deal with ABC Studios and is also one of the busiest producers in Hollywood. He is the PGA's co-president and has produced films such as 'Speed,' 'Saving Private Ryan' and '2012.'

This is the 'Blazing Saddles' scene Gordon claims to have been acting out:



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