BWD - no new info on Saunders last night. I think this falls (as a lot of the show does) in the area of fodder for internet chatter.

Now, I'll do a bit of a summary on the 24 discussion show that aired on the web after the show last night. The link is in a previous post I did relating to Chloe.

First, Kiefer came on briefly via video to thank everyone for watching and that he loves making the show.

The guests were D.B. Woodside who plays Wayne Palmer and Steve Kornish, a writer/producer.

They discussed cutting off Chase's hand. As the writers were tossing around ideas someone came up with the concept of strapping the virus to his hand - almost immediately a few of the other writers came up with cutting off his hand. Then, they were concerned about network standards - would they allow this on TV? (Then, of course, they realized it was FOX and decided it wasn't an issue!) Actually, what he really said was the they had no trouble with FOX getting this on and it really got peoples juices flowing to watch it unfold.

D.B. said he was sometimes surprised at the twists (I don't know that he, or actors confined to one "area" of the show always knew how everything else was unfolding except when there was script reference to an event). He did say that his character was actually a good guy, but he's also a mother f..
The goal was to give the president a character whose ultimate loyalty would not be questioned. He loved being on the show - he was accepted into the ensemble right on the first day.

The writer went on to say how the actors were wonderful on the show. They approached the show devoid of ego - in fact, some would come to the director and say that they might not be sure that they were necessary in a scene or that a scene with them wasn't necessary - totally the opposite of what you'd expect.

Write was asked who would be back - he said Kiefer is the only one signed for now. He didn't know about anyone else.

D.B. said Dennis was great and they got along very well. He's very spiritual and grounded.

Related to Jacks breakdown at the end - this was unusual and they are working on a storyline for next year that has a bit of romance so people can get a little closer to Jack - "what we all want".

Questioned about some of the tactics used to support Palmer, D.B. said that his goal was to do anything (Wayne) that would keep him in power and unscathed - it was just a matter of seeing his brother as the greater good as the president.

He's not quite sure Sherry is actually dead (I think this was playing to the audience). He said we should notice she was shot in the stomach and while she looked dead, she could come back. He also said that he and Sherry shared similarities so he felt very bad when she was shot. He noted that Sherry was not capable of divorcing David on an emotional level.

D.B. said he had never worked with a group of actors who were more giving and generous with their time - and that started at the top and egos were never an issue (I guess ego IS a huge issue in the industry - who'da thunk it )

Writer - writing is sometimes very difficult because of time issues (an issue brought up the previous week). They knew very little of the travel could actually happen as it unfolded on the show, but it's the trap of the concept. He said Jack is a great flawed character - but because he gets results you excuse his excesses - hopefully.

Someone asked if we'd ever find out who Nina was working for - he said maybe, but sometimes you don't want to go back to the well too many times. After all, the internet needs something to talk about (and by inference I think the same is true with Sanders, Mandy, etc. - they'd rather leave some story lines open rather than wrapping up everything totally).

I wish I'd found out about this before the last few days. I can't find a site where all the "shows" are there for the viewing.
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