The 5 biggest ‘Gilmore Girls’ revelations from Kelly Bishop’s memoir

As a connoisseur of television with a rich tapestry of life experiences, I must confess that my love affair with Gilmore Girls is as enduring as Luke and Lorelai’s tumultuous relationship. From the quirky charm of Stars Hollow to the rapid-fire dialogue that made my DVR skip buttons wear out, it was a show I could never get enough of.

Even before I stepped into the beloved role of Emily Gilmore in “Gilmore Girls”, my career had already shone brightly. Since the 1960s, I graced many Broadway stages, receiving a Tony Award for my portrayal of Sheila in the original production of “A Chorus Line.” In the ’80s, I danced alongside Jennifer Grey as Frances “Baby” Houseman’s mother in “Dirty Dancing,” and later, I added sparkle to daytime television with appearances on “One Life to Live” and “All My Children.

Throughout my illustrious career, I’ve garnered numerous accolades, but it is undeniably my intricate and incisive portrayal of the affluent New England matriarch in “Gilmore Girls” (from 2000 to 2007) that will forever etch my name in television history. In her latest memoir, “The Third Gilmore Girl,” I recount this captivating chapter of my life with unparalleled eloquence and honesty.

Reflecting honestly and straightforwardly, at the age of 80, Bishop recalls her formative years as a professionally trained ballet dancer. Her journey led her to New York City, where she made her mark in the theater world (known then by her birth name Carole Bishop). She tried out for Woody Allen’s one-act play “Central Park West,” ventured into film with Paul Mazursky’s 1978 Academy Award-nominated drama “An Unmarried Woman,” and crossed paths with Sherman-Palladino, a collaboration that continued on projects like “Bunheads” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

In her book, Bishop describes Sherman-Palladino as someone straightforward, without any pretense, artifice, or political maneuvering. Instead, she presents as a woman who firmly believed in the worth of her work and the excellence of her project, and had a clear vision on how it should be executed.

Here are a few more “Gilmore”-themed revelations from Bishop’s memoir — out now.

Sorry, Jess and Dean fans — Bishop is Team Logan

Since the debut of “Gilmore Girls,” fans have been divided about which of Rory Gilmore’s love interests (Alexis Bledel) was the most favorable, a debate that continued in the 2016 revival on Netflix. Generally, the disagreement focuses on three main characters: Jess Mariano (Milo Ventimiglia), a troubled but intelligent “bad boy” who transforms into a published author; Logan Huntzberger (Matt Czuchry), Rory’s Yale classmate with aspirations to take over his family’s publishing business; and Dean Forester (Jared Padalecki), Rory’s initial boyfriend, who is caring, reliable, and communicative but sometimes feels overshadowed by her Ivy League dreams. Additionally, it should be noted that Dean cheats on his wife with Rory.

In her memoir, Bishop states, “I’ve always been on Team Logan. The young actors from ‘Gilmore Girls’ were all fantastic, both on and off the set. However, while some of them had a boyish demeanor, I felt that Logan displayed a more mature, manly persona that fit exceptionally well as Rory’s partner.

As for Lorelai’s romance arc, Bishop is Team Luke

Fans often debate which love interest suited Lorelai Gilmore (played by Lauren Graham) best throughout the series, with opinions divided between Max Medina, one of Rory’s prep school teachers (portrayed by Scott Cohen), and later, between Christopher, Rory’s unreliable yet charismatic father (David Sutcliffe), and Luke, the diner owner who harbored a deep affection for Lorelai despite his tough exterior (Scott Patterson).

Bishop declared, ‘I was undeniably on Team Luke.’ Not only did Luke have genuine feelings for her, but he also grasped the unique, peculiar nature of this woman. He truly comprehended her, making their interactions captivating to watch.

Bishop’s favorite Emily insult was aimed at Logan’s mom

One of Emily’s notable traits was her seemingly endless reservoir of sharp criticisms. Most of Emily’s biting comments were typically directed at her mother-in-law, husband, and daughter. However, in the Season 6 episode “We’ve Got Magic to Do,” she let loose in spectacular fashion against Logan’s mother, Shira (Leann Hunley), when she discovered that the Huntzbergers had told Rory she was not suitable to date Logan due to her lack of proper breeding.

In a different version: “Bishop ensured Emily wore an expression of praise towards Shira’s dress, making it seem as if she was genuinely complimenting and inquiring about its designer from afar, when in reality, her true words to Shira were, ‘You were nothing more than a fortune-hunter fresh from the small town of Hicksville when you met [Logan’s father] Mitchum at whatever bar you wandered into. … Now, have a good time at the gathering.’

Amy’s work was simply extraordinary, a pleasure to share, not just due to Emily’s powerful performance, but also as a testament to her deep affection for her granddaughter, showcased yet again.

Bishop didn’t like the final season of ‘Gilmore Girls’

As a devoted fan of “Gilmore Girls,” I can’t help but feel that its last season, airing from 2006 to 2007, didn’t quite live up to expectations. The reason behind this is the departure of Amy and her husband/co-writer/producer Dan Palladino after Season 6 due to contract issues. Despite Warner Bros. bringing in a new writing team, it seemed like the show was gradually losing its spark, much like watching the air escape from a beautiful balloon week by week. It felt as if we could sense that the festivities might be coming to an end, even though no one dared to voice it aloud.

According to Bishop, as far as he’s aware, Amy hasn’t seen any episode from Season 7 yet.

She did, however, love Netflix’s divisive ‘A Year in the Life’

In 2014, when “Gilmore Girls” became available on Netflix, it saw an unprecedented surge in popularity. Not only did its original fans eagerly dive back in for another round, but a whole new crop of viewers discovered it and developed a fondness for the series as well, according to Bishop.

The renewed enthusiasm culminated in a 15-year reunion panel at the ATX TV Festival in 2015, followed by a Netflix revival a year later, titled “A Year in the Life.” Despite the return of the Palladinos, opinions on this miniseries were divided. Critics generally appreciated it, but fans expressed dissatisfaction due to unresolved plot points they felt were left hanging, as Bishop put it.

Among the various unresolved parts, there was the controversial phrase “Rory’s last words” to Lorelai, which went like this: “Mom?” “Yes?” “I’m expecting.” The scene then fades out.

The enigmatic final four words left me intrigued rather than annoyed, as they sparked discussions among spectators trying to figure out who Rory might be pregnant by, and contemplating the consequences. To me, it seems like Logan was the father of her child.

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2024-09-17 13:31