EXPERIENCE IS THE TEACHER GRACE'S TEACHER IS TAKEN TO TASK FOR HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH HER, ON ABC'S "ONCE AND AGAIN"
Synopsis: Grace further pursues a relationship with her drama teacher, to the detriment of his teaching career, on "Once and Again," MONDAY, APRIL 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
"Once and Again" stars Sela Ward as Lily Sammler, Billy Campbell as Rick Sammler, Julia Whelan as Grace Manning, Shane West as Eli Sammler, Meredith Deane as Zoe Manning, Evan Rachel Wood as Jessie Sammler, Susanna Thompson as Karen Sammler, Jeffrey Nordling as Jake Manning, Marin Hinkle as Judy Brooks, Steven Weber as Samuel Blue and Ever Carradine as Tiffany Porter.
Guest starring are Paul Dooley as Les Creswell, Eric Stoltz as Mr. Dimitri, Mischa Barton as Katie Singer, Natasha Gaty as Alexa, Darius Dudley as Mr. Brooker, Lee Garlington as Ms. Conway and Josh Cooke as the engineer.
"Experience is the Teacher" was written by Winnie Holzman and Maggie Friedman and directed by Matt Shakman. __ ABC Television (March 18, 2002)
The prospect that Grace may be romantically involved with her creative-writing teacher (Eric Stoltz) troubles Lily, infuriates Jake and imperils the career of the instructor. Les: Paul Dooley. Alexa: Natasha Gaty. Katie: Mischa Barton. Ms. Conway: Lee Garlington. Mr. Brooker: Darius Dudley. __ TV Guide (March 18, 2002)
Links to "On Love" This short story, by Anton Chekhov, figured prominently in EitT. Here are links to the complete story:
http://www.bibliomania.com/0/5/208/618/8588/1/frameset.html
OR
http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/achekhov/bl-achek-ablove.htm
Cast call: Lily, Rick, Eli, Grace, Jessie, Zoe, Jake
Guest stars: Paul Dooley as Les Creswell, Eric Stoltz as Mr. Dimitri, Mischa Barton as Katie Singer, Natasha Gaty as Alexa, Darius Dudley as Mr. Brooker, Lee Garlington as Ms. Conway and Josh Cooke as the engineer.
Writer: Winnie Holzman and Maggie Friedman
Director: Matt Shakman
Rating: TV-14
Content:
Ratings: 6.7/10
"Once and Again" (10:00-11:00 p.m.) With its highly compatible "The Bachelor" lead-in, "Once and Again" produced the season's highest Adults 18-49 rating (3.6/9 - tie) and Women 18-49 (4.9/12).
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