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Dear Felicity
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The cast, crew, executives, and fans of Felicity revisit the show 25 years after its premiere on The WB to discuss why the show remains a cultural touchstone and what made that moment in the history of television particularly unique. Rather than going episode-by-episode, Dear Felicity episodes will cover themes and story arcs as a way to have broader conversations about Felicity, The WB, the careers of those involved, and how the TV business functioned. The podcast will largely follow the tv show’s chronology.
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We have reached the final season of 'Felicity.' To mark this occasion, we are joined by Matt Reeves to talk about the final episode he directed for the show: 401. But first, Greg and Juliet discuss where we find Felicity and the other characters at the beginning of Season 4. Then they are joined by Matt to talk about the lessons he took away from working on the show and the bittersweetness of getting ready to say goodbye to the cast and crew as they prepared to shoot the final season.
Next time: Episodes 404-407. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Juliet is joined by both Mandy and Greg to discuss Sean and Meghan's fun arc in these episodes. They talk about Sean and Meghan going to couples therapy, Noel spilling the beans about him and Felicity to Ben, and Noel's graduation. Then Juliet is joined by Amy Aquino to talk about her iconic role as Felicity's therapist, Dr. Pavone, her work on shows like 'ER,' and how being a TV actor has changed since the early 2000s.
Next time: Episodes 401-403. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
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Juliet and Mandy discuss the fallout of the midseason cliff-hanger in 311, their dislike for the character of Avery, and the introduction of Kenan Thompson in the role of DeForrest. Next, Juliet and Mandy are joined by Eve Gordon, who played Felicity's mom, Barbara Porter. Eve talks about playing a mother to a college student when she was still a young adult herself and giving advice both on and off the show.
Next time: Episodes 315-317. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Juliet is joined by Mandy to talk about episodes 308-311. They cover Felicity being asked to become an egg donor for Javier and Tyra Banks's continued arc on the show. Then, they are joined by Tangi Miller to reminisce about playing Elena. They talk about how she secured the role of Elena and the instant chemistry she had with Keri Russell.
Next time: episodes 312-314. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Juliet is joined by both Mandy and Greg to discuss Episodes 305-307 and a particularity of TV around the year 2000 that is showcased in these episodes. Then, Rob Benedict comes on the show to talk about playing Richard Coad. Initially beginning as a side character in Season 1, Richard evolved into a central character of the cast by Season 3, and amid all the heartache and drama, he provides much-needed comedic relief. Rob, or Robby, as Mandy and Greg call him, talks about landing the character of Richard and the lifelong friendships he made while on 'Felicity.'
Next time: Episodes 308-311. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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You probably know by now that the home of 'Felicity' was the iconic WB network. By the time 'Felicity' premiered its third season in the fall of 2000, the network had really hit its stride: with 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Felicity' on Wednesday nights, 'Gilmore Girls' on Thursdays, and 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' on Fridays. To speak more about the power of the WB at this time and how it produced several defining shows of the late '90s and early 2000s, Juliet is joined by Jordan Levin, a founding executive and former CEO for the network. But first, Juliet and Greg recap episodes 302-304, discussing Julie's departure from the show and Noel trying to get an annulment.
Next time: Episodes 305-307. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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We've made it to Season 3! And with a new season comes a new theme song. Juliet and Greg are joined by JJ Abrams and Andrew Jarecki, who created the song together, to talk about that process and why they decided to start the third season with a fresh intro for the show. But first, Juliet and Greg discuss the Noel/Leon plotline and the perils of moving to Brooklyn.
Next time: Episodes 302-304. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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We have reached the end of Season 2, and with it, we get an epic run of episodes. Juliet is joined by Greg to talk about some of their favorite moments from this run, including Ben following Felicity up to Rhinebeck and some great monologues from Meghan and Ben. Then Juliet and Greg are joined by Scott Speedman to discuss his first time watching 'Felicity' for this podcast and some of his fondest memories from being on the show.
Next time: Episode 301. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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It's time to talk about one of our least favorite love interests on ‘Felicity’: Greg. Juliet and Mandy talk about what makes the character of Greg particularly annoying and how Ben's immediate dislike of him is one of the few times he's a good judge of character on the show (0:00). Then, Juliet is joined by Emma Gray to talk more about Greg and how the plot point in which Felicity tries to secure access to the morning-after pill is still relevant today (0:00). Finally, Juliet talks with Keiko Agena to go over her role in these episodes before going on to play the iconic Lane Kim on 'Gilmore Girls' (0:00).
Next time: Episodes 220-223. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
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We’ve reached a pivotal arc for all of 'Felicity.' Greg and Juliet convene to discuss the biggest developments: Ruby’s pregnancy and the father of her child, the arrival of Tracy (Donald Faison), the introduction of Dr. Toni Pavone (Amy Aquino hive, it’s our time), Ben’s Felicity epiphany, and the latest Matt and JJ collab episode. They are joined by two heavyweight guests, as well. Ken Olin joins to discuss how he approached directing certain episodes and the state of network TV.
Then, Erich Anderson joins to discuss playing Dr. Edward Porter. Erich passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Greg and Juliet were lucky enough to speak with him last year for the podcast. He was such an important figure on 'Felicity' and will be sorely missed. The 'Dear Felicity' team is sending all of our best wishes to his family and friends.
Next time: Episodes 216-219. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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‘Felicity’ came back from winter break with two important episodes, and Juliet and Mandy and their guests discuss what contributed to this. In one episode, it’s obvious: The show completely transforms to pay homage to 'The Twilight Zone.' JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves return to discuss this singular episode, while Joanna Robinson also returns to discuss where the episode sits in the broader careers of Matt and JJ. Plus, Juliet and Mandy talk about the important table-setting episode in which Felicity’s father relocates to New York, and Ben and Felicity break into the pool.
This episode is dedicated to Erich Anderson, who passed away this week. The 'Dear Felicity' team is thinking of his family and friends.
Next time: Episodes 212-215. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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As Felicity nears the end of her third semester, she finds herself again torn between two guys, but one point on the triangle is different this time. Juliet and Mandy talk about Felicity’s relationship, how the dog factors into it, and Ben’s fling. Then, Amy Smart joins the show to talk about playing Ruby and memories of her time on the show. Finally, Season 2 line producer Mychelle Deschamps joins to talk about the day-to-day realities of how TV is made, and it's an illuminating conversation for TV junkies.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
Next time: Episodes 210-211. Watch on Hulu.
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This week, Juliet and Mandy talk about all the changes in Season 2 (in addition to Felicity’s hair). They discuss Felicity’s new love interest, Mandy’s promotion to series regular, other new faces, and more. Then, they welcome Josh Reims and Larry Trilling to talk about the inner workings of the writers and the producers. Among many topics, Josh talks about how to keep the momentum going for the show, and Larry touches on what it was like to begin his career in TV on 'Felicity.'
Next time: 206-209. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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If you ask any random person about Felicity, they will probably know about the haircut. This episode looks at how the writers came up with the idea, how it was executed, how the public and the network responded, and what we think about it now. JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves, Keri Russell, and Scott Speedman are all throughout the episode, as well as critics, including Michael Ausiello and Willa Paskin, executive Susanne Daniels, and many more voices. Does a haircut still mean so much 25 years later?
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
Next time: Episodes 204-205. Watch on Hulu.
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Keri Russell returns to reflect on the first season of the show. She talks to Juliet and Mandy about her lasting memories off set from the first year, how she thinks about the central Ben vs. Noel dilemma now, how 'Felicity' impacted her career, and much, much more. Juliet and Mandy also recap Episodes 120-122 and long for the elegiac tunes of Sarah McLachlan.
Next time: Episodes 201-203. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Juliet and Greg discuss Episodes 118 and 119, two Julie Emrick–centric episodes. Gina Prince-Bythewood joins Juliet to discuss how Gina’s own life experiences were poured into the character of Julie. Then, Julie herself, Amy Jo Johnson, comes on the show to talk to Juliet and her old pal Greg. They discuss not only playing the 'Felicity' character, but also the Pink Power Ranger, of course.
Next time: Episodes 120-122, the end of Season 1! Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Juliet and Mandy discuss Episodes 116 and 117, in which Felicity loses her virginity. They talk about how the show handled that moment and some other fun plot points from these episodes. Then, Juliet is joined by Andrea Newman, who wrote on 117, to talk about her experience as a writer for the show and how it helped shape her career. Finally, former WB executive Susanne Daniels joins to discuss how the network approached the topic of sex on ‘Felicity’ and other WB shows.
Next time: Episodes 118-119. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
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Juliet and Mandy talk about Episodes 113-115, which include the Todd Mulcahy arc and J.J.’s directorial debut. Juliet talks about why this set of episodes is one of her favorites and some of the worst music replacements in these episodes. Then Juliet and Greg are joined by J.J. to talk about his first-time directing experience.
Next time: Episodes 116 and 117. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Greg returns to discuss Episodes 109-112 with Juliet. They cover many firsts for Felicity: her first Thanksgiving away from home, her first finals, her first time (almost). It’s a momentous stretch for 'Felicity' and for TV as we now know it. Jennifer Garner appears as a guest star, playing Noel’s girlfriend Hannah, and it’s her first step into the J.J. Abrams cinematic universe. We commemorate the occasion as Garner comes on the podcast to talk about auditioning for the role of Hannah, working with J.J. on 'Alias,' and why she’s seen every episode of 'Felicity' despite appearing in only a few of them.
Next time: Episodes 113-115. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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Content warning: Juliet, Mandy, and the guests discuss 'Felicity' Episodes 107 and 108, which depict rape.
In the years since the episodes “Drawing the Line: Part 1” and "Part 2" (107 and 108) aired on the WB, they have remained the most progressive ones. Juliet enlists The Ringer’s Joanna Robinson to talk about why those episodes have endured both because of and despite the difficult topic of rape. Next, Mandy joins Juliet to discuss some behind-the-scenes context, and finally, Devon Gummersall joins the show to talk about the duality of playing Pink Guy on Felicity and Brian Krakow on 'My So-Called Life.' Gummersall reflects on how playing both guys impacted his career overall.
Next time: Episodes 109-112. Watch on Hulu.
Hosts: Amanda Foreman, Greg Grunberg, and Juliet Litman
Executive Producers: JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves
For Bad Robot Audio: Executive Producer Christina Choi, Producer Shaka Tafari
For The Ringer: Executive Producer Sean Fennessey, Executive Producer Juliet Litman, Senior Producer Kaya McMullen, Producer Erika Cervantes
Original Music: Eric Phillips
Sound Design: Kaya McMullen
Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville
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