Felicity’s Beginnings With J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, Keri Russell, and Scott Speedman (Eps. 101-102)
Dear FelicityShow Notes
"Dear Sally, … Three years ago, I held a pint of Ben Covington's blood." That's how 'Felicity' began, but the story of the show begins long before that. Juliet, Greg, and Mandy talk about the earliest days of Season 1, the biggest moments from Episodes 101 and 102, and what makes the pilot episode so memorable. Then, Keri Russell, J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Scott Speedman join to talk about their experiences getting 'Felicity' off the ground. Next time: Episodes 103-106. Watch on Hulu.
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