Fan Forum - Gilmore Girls S&S #141 ~ Lorelai wants Rory to have it all

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Episode 7.11 - Santa's Secret Stuff
Airdate: January 23rd

Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

TheCW: Rory (Alexis Bledel) returns from London after the holidays. Lorela (Lauren Graham) is disappointed that Rory celebrated Christmas in London with Logan, but decides to have a "Christmas after Christmas" celebration as a new family complete with trees, decorations and shopping. Luke (Scott Patterson) asks Lorelai to write a character recommendation letter for his custody battle with Anna over April

TheCW: LORELAI MAKES CHRISTMAS WAIT FOR RORY'S RETURN -- Rather than celebrating Christmas while Rory (Alexis Bledel) is in London over the holidays, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Christopher (David Sutcliffe) decide to put their holidays on hold.
Once Rory returns to Stars Hollow, they decorate several Christmas trees, do their shopping and even bake Christmas cookies for the first time as a family. Turning up unexpectedly at the inn, Luke (Scott Patterson) asks Lorelai to write a character recommendation letter for his custody battle over April (Vanessa Marano). Lorelai struggles to write the letter until she and Rory run into Luke and April at the mall and Lorelai suddenly remembers how important Luke has always been in Rory's life. Inspired, Lorelai writes the letter and mails it to Luke's attorney.
Rory decides she will write an apology letter to her friend Lucy (Krysten Ritter), explaining why she and Marty kept their past friendship a secret. Melissa McCarthy and Keiko Agena also star. Lee Shallat Chemel directed the episode written by Rebecca Rand Kirshner.

TV Guide.com: Since a Christmas celebration was postponed while Rory was in London, the festivities begin when she crosses the pond, marking the first time Rory, Lorelai, and Christopher celebrate as a family; Luke asks Lorelai to write a letter of recommendation on his behalf in his custody battle over April; and Rory writes a letter apologizing to Lucy for keeping her relationship with Marty a secret and explaining the reasons why she did.

Sides for 7.11 include Macon, Older Man Customer, Older Woman Customer, Sue, Short Lady Customer, Cashier (We don’t have the sides, just the names of characters.)

Casting Notice for Macon, son of guitarist (S. Bach), can sing "I Wanna Be Sedated" by the Ramones

From gossipcom at TWoP: Either Jimmy Bennett (III) or Robbie Stehlin is cast as Macon. From gossipcom: Clarification.

From Copperboom on the WB Tour: Christmas decorations were gone except for banner and lights. Setting up at Lane's. Gigi sized coat in Lorelai's house, as well as pictures of her.

From ebay: Call sheet and sides for 2 scenes. Luke's Diner and Lane's Apartment. Lane is very pregnant and is irritable, particularly at the customers.

imdb: Christopher L. Antie , and William Ramos Jr. as 'Townspersons'

Sebastian Bach filmed an episode.

From Nicolalala: Scenes filmed at Burbank Mall. After running into Luke and April, Lorelai and Rory remember who/what Luke has been to them.

From Nicolalala: Gigi will be back in 7-11

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Episode 7.12 - To Whom It May Concern
Airdate: January 30th

Writer: David Babcock
Director: Jamie Babbitt

The CW: GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS — Noticing Sookie’s (Melissa McCarthy) recent odd behavior, Lorelai (Lauren Graham) forces Jackson (Jackson Douglas) to tell her the reason. Luke (Scott Patterson) and Anna (Sherilyn Fenn) attend a hearing to decide their custody battle over April (Vanessa Marano). With help from Paris (Liza Weil), Rory (Alexis Bledel) finally makes amends with Lucy (Krysten Ritter), who tells her that she and Marty (Wayne Wilcox) have broken up. While attending Richard’s (Edward Herrmann) economics class at Yale, Rory witnesses a frightening scene. Finally, Christopher (David Sutcliffe) finds the letter Lorelai wrote for Luke’s character reference and confronts Lorelai about whether he was her second choice. Jamie Babbit directed the episode written by David Babcock (#2T7762).

:glow: TV Guide.com: Rory returns to Yale after winter break and leaves Lucy a note apologizing for her deception, while Paris ambushes Rory with her master plan of things they need to accomplish in their last semester. Meanwhile, Luke and Anna appear before a judge in the custody case; Sookie asks Lorelai to babysit so she and Jackson can go skiing, but Sookie's behavior is mysteriously erratic; and Christopher makes a discovery that leaves him shaken. Jim: Douglas Rowe. Barbara: Cheryl White.

Casting notice for Davey, son of Jackson and Sookie. Lorelai will babysit

Sides for 7.12 include Judge, Campbell and Davey (note: We don’t have the sides, just the names of characters.)

From Nicolalala at FB: Lorelai writes a letter as a character reference for Luke. Christopher reads it while she's out of the house, and he gets angry

From SpoilerFix: Luke continues the custody procedures but needs Lorelai to write a letter as character reference.

From WalkSoftly: Filming at Sookie's house, saw Lauren and Jackson; snow in Stars Hollow; flat screen in the living room of the CS, and PA's bed in the bedroom. Logan's apartment is gone, building a courtroom. The complete tour report.

From Nicolalala: Richard collapses during a lecture in 7.12

From Nicolalala: Sookie bribes Lorelai to babysit so she can go 'skiing'

From elle26: Lorelai writes an “amazing” letter for Luke that’s read out in court at the same time as Chris finds and reads it at home.

From TV.com: Mrs. Kim appears in ep 12

From Audirox: Sookie brings muffins and Luke's coffee to Lorelai's house to get her to agree to babysit. Chris is there.

:glow: IMDb lists Douglas Rowe as (Luke's) attorney from Merry Fisticuffs

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Episode 7.13 - I'd Rather Be In Philadelphia
Airdate: February 6th

Writer: Rebecca Rand Kirshner
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel

:glow: From The CW: RICHARD IS HOSPITALIZED — In the hospital waiting room, Lorelai (Lauren Graham), Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Emily (Kelly Bishop) anxiously await word on Richard’s (Edward Herrmann) condition. When Logan (Matt Czuchry) hears what is happening, he borrows a helicopter to be by Rory’s side, but Lorelai is unable to reach Christopher (David Sutcliffe), who is still angry over their fight the night before. Upset by Emily’s attempt to remain calm by dealing with her social calendar, Lorelai is relieved when Luke (Scott Patterson) shows up unannounced and volunteers to run errands for Emily. Christopher finally arrives to be with Lorelai, but the scene at the hospital is more than he can take.

From Ausiello: This episode marks a major turning point in the Luke/Lorelai/Christopher triangle. Apparently, Luke and Christopher choose to deal with Richard's health crisis in very different ways: Luke chooses to run around helping Emily, while Christopher chooses to go off and sulk about a bad fight he had with Lorelai. Cue the inevitable Lorelai epiphany.

From Ausiello (Podcast): They're tweaking this whole story, don't know what's gonna happen now. From AA: Tweaking is minor

Sides for 7.13 include: Nurse, Middle-Aged Woman, Paula, Dr. Leibowitz (We don't have the sides, just the names of the characters.)

From Empressdrew at TWOP: Filming at an abandoned hospital near South Bay, Calif.

From Lowell Sun Online: Austin Tichenor appearing in this episode - Picture

From gossipcom at TWOP: 99% sure Logan is at the hospital supporting Rory

From JumpinJulie04 on WB tour: filming at Mansion, saw Paris's apartment, Luke's boat still filled with junk in Lorelai's garage,

From Ciaobella: It's more "Lorelai's Awakening" than "Lorelai's Epiphany."

From Ausiello (Podcast): Thinks Christopher doesn’t know Richard is in hospital

:glow: From curlyhead: Logan and Rory collect some of Richard's favorite personal items for his hospital stay

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Episode 7.14 -
Airdate: February 13th (projected)

Writer:
Director: Jamie Babbit

Sides for 7.14 include: Prof. Culbertson, Christy, Mrs. Cannold, and Mr. Cannold. (We don't have the sides, just the names of the characters.)

Casting notice for Tucker Culbertson, a TA in Rory's Finance Course at Yale.

From gossipcom: Logan is in 7.14

From Ciaobella: Rory will have an intense crush on her TA, of the romantic kind. But it's just a crush – From Saranoh: Confirmation.

From Ciaobella: LL will not be re-united by 714

From Nicolalala: Chin-Chin dies and Michel holds a memorial.

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Episode 7.15 -
Airdate: February 20th (projected)

Writer:
Director:

Sides for 7.15 include Stefan, Francette, Waiter, Maitre D, Aurora. (We don't have the sides, just the names of the characters.)

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General Spoilers/Articles

The Gilmore Girls Collected Wisdom From Fan Forum's Finest

:glow: From Ausiello’s live-blog of the Winter Press Tour: CW prez Dawn Ostroff says “first half of season was a little rocky. DR was painted into a storyline corner. Second half will be a lot stronger.

:glow: From Kristin’s live blog of the Tour: Ostroff said we’re definitely talking to them about coming back for another year

Congratulations to: Melissa McCarthy, who is reported pregnant with her first child due in May

From comingsoon.net: LG is "not convinced" she'd like to do another season - thinks Alexis "feels mixed" as well

From Saranoh: Rory and Logan don't break up, Rory doesn't **** the TA.

From Ciaobella: Lorelai initiates the end of her marriage to Christopher. It's not a mutual decision - Confirmation from little_earthquake and another confirmation from Saranoh

From Ciaobella: Lorelai ends the marriage still convinced Luke doesn't love her.

From Cappuccino and little_earthquake: Lorelai breaking up with Chris is not a rewrite. It was planned from the beginning and Clarification

From Saranoh: There's more to the break-up than just Chris being an idiot. It's not black-and-white. It's complex and Lorelai will not get off scot-free. It has nothing to do with how Lorelai feels about Luke - confirmation. Lorelai's decision has to do with more than just Christopher's bratty behavior and Lorelai will learn something.

From TV Squad: Best Example of a Show Falling Apart Before My Very Eyes

From MSNBC: TV characters make New Year's Resolutions - Lorelai Gilmore

Interview with Krysten Ritter: Lucy will be back.

Ausiello interview with ASP about her new show - Entertainment Weekly interview - Hollywood Reporter interview.
From Genki: Rory and Logan will be okay in the end & David Sutcliffe has signed for extra episodes
From Metromix Chicago Tribune: Best cover song: Hollaback Girl on Gilmore Girls.
From Ciaobella: The contract that SP signed for this year contained an option for an eighth season.
TV Guide Sally Struthers Interview: season 8 up to the CW — whether or not they would be willing to let it go forward with one or two characters missing and take the show in a whole other direction.
From Saranoh: Luke will not be moving to NM, not sure about Anna and April
Ausiello scooplet: Betting that Lorelai and Christopher are done by February, Luke and Lorelai reunited by May
From TGGuide.com: Wayne Wilcox interview - Marty is relaxed, and he's not afraid to admit that he likes Rory."
From Wheredidtheanvilsgo?: tour guide says no new set has been built for Rory
From BuddyTV: "Exclusive interview" with David Rosenthal
From the New York Times: A Series Changes Horses, and the Ride Gets Bumpy
From Variety: LG's production company signs deal with the CW
From caf123: LL don’t cheat on CL.
From LarLar1286 at TWOP: DS contract extension for Rory’s graduation, not to extend C/L.
From Fraz at Fanbolt: DS contract extension not yet signed
Ausiello Report - Marty “in and out” all year
From noutoutforawalk on WB tour: guide “knows things he wished he didn’t.” A “big event” will affect “everyone, even Luke”.
From Ausiello: Richard IS NOT dying
Ausiello’s DR interview: Marty will stir up trouble, Richard’s “health issues...can bring mothers and daughters ... grandparents and grandchildren close together,” L/L: “it’s over for now”.
TV Guide: Luke and Lorelai go on on 'separate journeys', Rory's attempt to make a go of a long-distance relationship with Logan gets complicated by the return of platonic pal Marty, Emily and Richard take on new endeavors, and there will be multiple babies and a marriage. (Scan)
From GGMinn: David S. is signed on for the first 13 episodes of the season
Terry Morrow of KnoxNews Matt will appear in 15 episodes
From GGMinn: Rory will have no new love interest. New friends, yes, but not love interest.
Watch with Kristin: Blind Item, believed to be about L/L, says the couple "may not be making it down the aisle next year.”
Milo tells Ausiello: Jess return to GG “never going to happen”
Matt interview: A deeper friendship with Rory if the relationship becomes too difficult.
Spoilerfreaks.com: MC contract says he'll appears in the last 3 episodes of season 7

Highlights from the TCA, July 2006 - Archive

Watch with Kristin interviews:
- MC says he’d like Rory to end the show single
- DR says C and L “are eternally tied through Rory”
FROM NJ.COM BLOG:INTERVIEW WITH DR
- Lorelai "made a decision about where she wanted her life to go, and we're going to explore that. Not to say that Luke isn't in her life and a part of her world."
- "Lane and Zach got married, married life is going to bring a lot of challenges and surprises for them.
From the DR interview: LL won't be similar to Rory rift. "I’m not saying it’s always going to be pleasant or pretty, I mean, they’re two adults and they’re going to have to deal with what’s happening.” (Maureen Ryan, Chicago Tribune)
Ausiello's interview with DR:
- Repercussions from the finale “affect not just Lorelai and Christopher and Luke, but Rory as well.”
- R/L “are very much in love and will work hard to make [the long-distance relationship] work. ... There will be people in her life, male and female. Perhaps the return of characters from past seasons.”
- L/L “have a very, very deep bond. ... But sometimes soul mates spend a lot of time not together. Just because someone's your soul mate and may be your ultimate destiny, does not mean that there's not a lot to go through before you reach that destiny.”
- Luke "will have issues this year in terms of his deepening relationship with April and his relationship with Anna."
From Ausiello's live blog of the TCA Gilmore Girls Panel (or here):
- Logan will stay in London
- Christopher will be a bigger presence than ever before.
- "It sounds like" LL will be broken up, at least during the first part of the season.
- LG and KAB both "leave door open" to possible season 8.
LG and KAB "hedge on GG future"

From Ask Ausiello of tvguide.com

For January 17th: Michel's dog dies. (D'uh)
For January 10: Paul Anka doesn't die, Sookie/Loreie weird coffee convo
For January 3: Kirk doesn't die
For December 20: L/C have huge falling-out, Rory crush on a TA, a kinda funny death
For December 13: his thoughts on this season, "ready to let go" of GG, no season 8 news yet
For December 05: Minor tweaking, Chris is still out, Luke in
For November 22: Nothing
For November 15: Interview with DR, Episode 13 scoop, No Comment
For November 8: We don't see wedding, Luke and Lorelai have a moment, Logan comes back
For November 1: another asterisk-worthy event in February - MA's opinions

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