Strict Rules The 'Grey's Anatomy' Cast Must Follow

• Grey's Anatomy is one of the longest-running shows of all time
• The show's executive producer Shonda Rhimes has very strict rules laid out for production

Let's take a look at what those are. According to Showbiz CheatSheet, Shonda Rhimes has specific ideas about how Grey's Anatomy cast members should behave behind the scenes. One of the rules says that the actors have to be able to stand the smell of beef. Yes, you heard that right!

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It may appear on TV that real people are being operated on, but of course they aren't. In order to make the scenes look real, Grey's Anatomy uses bovine organs. This creates a certain smell that would be almost unbearable for some. But when you're making millions of dollars per season, a little stink tends to be no problem at all!

Watch the video above to learn more!