"Jack & Bobby" (2004)TV series 2004-2005

Creators:

Greg Berlanti
Steve Cohen
Brad Meltzer

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

12 September 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

This fall, meet two brothers, one whose path will shape the future of us all

Plot:

Two brothers, one of whom will grow up to be the President of the United States. From the co-creators of West Wing and Everwood...

Plot Keywords:

Family Relationships | Father Son Relationship | President | College Town | Liberal Conservative Conflict

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Matt Long	...	Jack McCallister (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
Logan Lerman	...	Bobby McCallister (22 episodes, 2004-2005)
John Slattery	...	Peter Benedict (21 episodes, 2004-2005)
Keri Lynn Pratt	...	Missy Belknap (18 episodes, 2004-2005)
Christine Lahti	...	Grace McCallister (15 episodes, 2004-2005)
Jessica Paré	...	Courtney Benedict (15 episodes, 2004-2005)
Bradley Cooper	...	Tom Wexler Graham (14 episodes, 2004-2005)
Dean Collins	...	Warren Feide (11 episodes, 2004-2005)

Runtime:

60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

USA:TV-14 (some episodes) | USA:TV-PG (some episodes)

Filming Locations:

Alhambra, California, USA

Company:

Shoe Money Productions

Trivia:

The music played during the opening credits is score music from The Patriot (2000), which featured ?Logan Lerman?.

Goofs:

During the first half of the season, Bobby is referred to as being 13 years old, but beginning in episode 1x11 they began referring to him as being 12 years old, which he remains for the rest of the season.

Quotes:

Courtney Benedict: You let him clean the gutters.
Peter Benedict: He wanted to sweep the chimney. What do you want me to do? He thinks I saved his life.
Courtney Benedict: You could tell him you're even.
Peter Benedict: I tried to, last week, after he mopped the attic.
Courtney Benedict: Well, what did he say?
Peter Benedict: "I can never properly repay you, sir." It's like a bad Victorian novel. He'll get tired, eventually.
Courtney Benedict: You don't know Bobby.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (2005) (TV)

Without any doubt the best TV-series in years

Jack & Bobby tells the story of 2 boys, raised by a single mother. It's a story of growing up, trying to find your way, searching for your identity,... It's hard to describe what this TV-series is about because there's so much in it. It's not a classical TV-series about the typical American family. It's a clever masterpiece which deals with serious life issues of teenage boys who are trying to find their way in this life, who are trying to find out who they want to be and what they want to stand for.

I have seen many series and movies about people, trying to find their way in life, about people who haven't figured it out yet...but this is the first series who succeed in capturing it all in such a unique, intelligent and sensitive way without getting melodramatic. An episode lasts about 40 minutes but I have the impression it lasts less and every time the episode has finished, i can't wait to see the next! I'm afraid I'm getting addicted to it. No seriously, this is just outstanding, wonderful, brilliant,... Just see it!

There is also some great acting in this. Christine Lahti (who plays Grace, the mother) is brilliant. I think she should have won the Golden Globe. The rest of the cast is also without any exception terrific.

Here I will tell something more about the different characters. Jack & Bobby is the story of two brothers and their mother Grace. Jack is the oldest of the brothers. He is 16 (but looks and is in real life much older) and he is a nice, good looking and popular young guy. Although he is only 16, he is very responsible and grown-up. For him, it's very important to be accepted and to fit in. His girlfriend Missy is a blond, rather shallow young girl who cares a lot about her looks but doesn't seem to have much inside her head.

Besides his relationship with Missy, Jack also has a beautiful friendship with Courtney. Courtney not only lives in his neighbourhood but she's also the deans daughter. She's a fragile young girl who has been through a lot. For her, Jack is more than just a friend, he is her best friend.

Then there is Bobby, the youngest brother. He is 13 and he differs a lot from his brother Jack. He doesn't care much about fitting in. For him, growing up isn't as easy as it is to Jack. But there is a good understanding between the two brothers. Like his brother, Bobby also has a good relationship with Courtney. They understand each other very good and they are both good listeners.

Last but not least there is Grace. She is about 40 and she is the mother of both boys. She's a single mother but she's very self-confident and intelligent. Raising her two boys on her own isn't always easy and she does make mistakes, but she is a good person.

It's only just the start of this TV-series. I've seen 8 episodes and I can't wait to see the rest! I'll give it ***** out of *****