I love me some Jack Bauer.
January 11, 2009But I’ve got no love for:
Janeane Garofalo (FBI analyst Janis Gold)
Her background: Stand-up comedian; character actress in films; a one-year stint on Saturday Night Live, a lengthy West Wing arc and a memorable turn as Paula on HBO’s Larry Sanders Show.
How it happened: “I got a call from (24 co-creator Joel Surnow). I was initially very reticent to do it, because I heard about the right-wing nature of Joel’s politics and the torture-heavy scripts. And then I thought, ‘I’m unemployed!’ “
Her character: “I’m very similar to Chloe, but I’m more of a team player. I have grudging respect for her computer talent; I secretly have a professional crush on her for her skills, even though we have a contentious relationship. I don’t understand that Jack is necessarily a good guy, so I don’t agree with how she helps him and doesn’t follow procedure.”
Her issue: As with Jones, for Garofalo it’s the torture thing. “I still find it reprehensible.” (A former Army interrogator has said that soldiers mimic interrogation tactics seen on the show.) “That our own administration borrowed ideas from 24 is such a tragedy.”
But those actresses will do anything for money won’t they? 
In other news, I’m watching 24 right now.
I really enjoyed Jack Bauer’s new look this day with the tan sport coat. However, the blood will really show up clearly and quickly on that…