Gilmore Girls Pilot Script
15 years ago, this is how the Gilmore Girls marketing was done: a postcard TO BE MAILED IN THE ACTUAL MAIL.— Lauren Graham (@thelaurengraham)GG has been part of my routine ever since I discovered it, and most of the time, if I watch a repeat, watching = doing other stuff while it’s in the background to make me feel comfortable and not alone. One of the reasons why I love the show so much is that there will be times, no matter how many times I’ve seen an ep, in which I’ll catch a joke or background thing or line I’ve never noticed before. It’s a GG mystery that I hope is never solved.In the spirit of it being the 15th anniversary, I thought I’d revisit the pilot, and take note of all the things I either never noticed or realized before. I’d also like to mention that there is an unaired pilot floating around the Internet somewhere, and I could only find a script for it.
The pilot just gives us the basics, but this heady poultice is already brewing away. “The Lorelais’ First Day At Chilton” (season one, episode two, originally aired ) Of all the early season-one episodes that see Gilmore Girls finding its groove, this is definitely the weakest—and I have a lot less to say about it. Monday, October 5th marked the 15th anniversary of Gilmore Girls making its debut on the now defunct WB network. It was the beginning of a glorious six seven-season run of what is now considered one of the best TV series in history. We've stated our love for GG before - we've had a Gilmore Girls theme.
However, I did get a hold of a, played by a rando Canadian actor (they shot the pilot in the greater Toronto area). It’s as weird as you think it is. Anyways, on with the show! VIP ExtraIn the first scene in Luke’s, Rory comes in to meet Lorelai and as she comes in the door, a man passes by her as he’s exiting the diner. That guy is Daniel Palladino, executive producer, writer, sometimes director and full-time husband to GG creator Amy Sherman-Palladino. Gilmore Speed in Slo-MoThe pilot was obviously written by the one and only ASP, so although the dialogue itself is as consistent as it is throughout the her tenure on the show, it somehow feels a bit less fast-paced than we’re used to seeing in later seasons, and even later on in season one (sidenote: if that clip doesn’t make you tear up you’re not a true Gilly). Is Lisa Frank Billing the Independence Inn?I’m assuming the papers Lorelai is going through here are random invoices and the ilk for the inn, so why is one of them rainbow colored and have stickers on it?
Gilmore Girls Script Pdf
Short Skirt Long JacketLook, I’m not a prude or anything, but does this skirt seem just a little toooo short for the manager of an inn? It’s quite the juxtaposition to Rory’s moo moo. Teens OnlyI wasn’t aware hayrides were exclusively for teens? Or is this just a Stars Hollow thing? Taylor has some strict rules. Actually, Taylor’s not even in this episode, so maybe he doesn’t even exist yet. Is The Whole Town Out?There are way too many extras in this scene, and most of them are completely unnecessary.
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Stars Hollow has a population of like 1,000-2,000. The town centre is one block.
Is this crossing guard wasting his time here? Crazy Carrie Pulls An Anna NardiniI think this is the one that gets me the most that I never noticed this, but Rory’s English teacher at Stars Hollow High is played by the same actress who appears as Crazy Carrie (Liz’s friend who’s too into Luke) in seasons four and five! Kim RebrandsWe all know Mrs.
Kim’s store is called Kim’s Antiques, as the above establishing shot tells us. But then a second later when the girls are going into the house, it’s named something completely different. The Glass Chimney? What does that even mean? And the sign’s also facing the wrong way? Also, Lane calls Mrs. Kim Mom and not Mama, which is somehow off-putting for me.
What Is Chilton, Anyways?
Lead photo: Netflix Head over to Stars Hollow, grab a cup of Luke’s famous coffee and help the Gilmore Girl fan in your life join Lorelai and Rory with one of these awesome gift ideas!Stay cozy this winter with a machine washable, officially licensed “I Smell Snow” hat. Perfect for you or the Rory in your life.Bonus: match it with an “‘ mug!Why not get a matching pair? It’s also machine washable and labeled as officially licensed.If you’re a true Gilmore Girls fan, you’ll appreciate this subtle nod to the best spots in Stars Hollow!
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