"Like many great romances, this one will be born of conflict," says AMC’s newly arrived head writer, Charles Pratt, Jr. "Jake and Taylor’s relationship, not unlike our current presidential campaign, is a clash of ideals — the liberal versus the conservative. Taylor represents the modern warrior who is gung-ho military. For her, it's all about her country, her unit, her mission, not about the politics."
Jake, on the other hand, spent years working in Africa with Doctors Without Borders and has a "completely different take on Iraq and fervently disagrees with what's going on there," Pratt notes. Both suffer a degree of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder: Jake was held captive in Darfur, while Taylor, who is awaiting redeployment, was wounded in Iraq.
"The story is certainly influenced by the success of Army Wives," Pratt admits. "The goal is to present the kind of debate that's going on all over the country in a way that's entertaining and relatable and without taking sides."
Canada: Why does Y&R have a late timeslot and day-ahead episode?
MarkH writes a very informative blog entry that explains how THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS came to air a day ahead in Canada.
EVENT: Kamar de los Reyes and BethAnn Bonner
Will DAYS' Sami Get Another Visit from the Stork?
"I'd feel bad if the crew had to hide my pregnancy for months and months," Alison Sweeney tells TV Guide. "Besides, Sami just gave birth to twins. What's one more?"
Van Peebles to Return to DAMAGES
Mario Van Peebles (Samuel Woods, ALL MY CHILDREN) will return to DAMAGES this season, reprising the role of Agent Harrison. Van Peebles is also on board to direct new episodes of FX's new biker drama SONS OF ANARCHY.
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