DR. MCSMELLY

The Bad Breath Epidemic rages on at "Grey's Anatomy." Weeks back I told you ERIC "Dr. McSteamy" DANE was dubbed "Dr. McSmelly" by co-stars KATE WALSH and SARA RAMIREZ, who complained bitterly to producers that his halitosis was literally breathtaking. That problem got solved, but now ELLEN POMPEO's raised a new stink – this time about PATRICK "Dr. McDreamy" DEMPSEY. When filming resumed after a midday break, Ellen yelped at Patrick, "Oh, my God, what did you have for lunch?" Embarrassed, Patrick apologized profusely, confessing he'd masticated salad drowned in garlic dressing. "Dr. McFoul-Mouth" was handed a jar of mouthwash and sent off to gargle until he was kissing-sweet.

Re: DR. MCSMELLY

Sometimes, when you see the actors are so close together in their scenes, you wonder about the breath thing!