Post by Kathy on Aug 13, 2011 12:53:14 GMT -6
The Closer Frequently asked Questions
Since the 7th and final season is going to start soon I thought I’d compile a list of the most asked questions, and answer them, for people who may be new to the show. If you don’t see your question answered here post it and I or someone will try and answer it for you.
The Closer Media
Offical TNT The closer Site
www.tnt.tv/series/closer/
Official TNT The Closer Message Board
forums.tnt.tv/jive/tnt/forum.jspa?forumID=4
James Duff’s TV guide blog
www.tvguide.com/authors/James-Duff
The Closer on Face book
www.facebook.com/theclosertnt
The Closer on Twitter
twitter.com/TheCloserTNT
The Closer Wiki
the-closer-wiki.tnt.tv
The Closer Cast & Crew on Twitter
James Duff- The Closer Creator
twitter.com/JamesADuff
Kyra Sedgwick (Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson)
twitter.com/kyrasedgwick
Jonathan Del Arco (Dr. Morales)
twitter.com/JonathanDelArco
Stephen Martines (LA Times Reporter Ricardo Ramos)
twitter.com/stephenmartines
Tony Denison (Detective Lt. Andy Flynn)
twitter.com/#!/RealTonyDenison
Q: When is the season going to start?
A: The Closer is a summer show consisting of 12 to 13 episodes that typically begin in June and end in late August or early September, and then two or three more episodes air in December. Season 6 concluded on January1, 2009. The 7th and final season will begin on JULY 11. Season 7 is going to consist of 21 episodes, the breakdown is as follows:
10 episodes will air this summer
5 episodes will air in winter
The final 6 episodes will air in Summer 2012
Each season has a theme, this season’s is love.
The previous seasons themes were:
Season 1: A Woman Alone
Season 2: Partnerships
Season 3: Family
Season 4: Power
Season 5: Change
Season 6:Attraction
***Each week there is an official episode discussion thread, please put all comments/ questions related to that week’s episode in that thread thanks***
Q: Where can I watch online?
A: The episodes are put on line usually the Monday after they air on www.tnt.tv/dramavision/?cid=40937
Q: Where can I get Brenda’s bag?
A: Brenda’s bag is comprised of parts of other bags and was made for the show by the costume department however, after many requests for the bag TNT contacted QVC to make a replica of the bag. The bag is now made by Maxx, New York and is a www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A91623.desc.Maxx-New-York-Leather-Double-Handle-Tote-w-Contrast-Stitch .
Q: Who makes Brenda’s sunglasses?
The glasses are made by www.beausoleil-eyewear.com but unfortunately after 5 years they have been discontinued, try looking on eBay for them.
Q: Where do Brenda’s sweaters come from?
A: The sweaters come from www.purecollection.com/
For episode wardrobe questions please see www.tnt.tv/series/closer/brendascorner_fu/?contentId=51987 ‘The fashion file with Greg Lavoi’ (costume designer)
Q: What type of cell phone does Brenda carry?
A: As of season 6 Brenda carries a Sprint LG Lotus Elite Her ring tone is the Sprint default ring tone. In season 5 Brenda carried a T-Mobile G1 in white. Her ring tone was the standard T Mobile default ring tone.
Q: Where can I find the music from The Closer?
A: The music used in The Closer is composed for the show (few exceptions) and is not available for purchase.
Q: Where can I find the print in Brenda’s office?
A: The print was commissioned for the show and is not available for purchase.
Q: What happened to Daniels?
A: The actress who played detective Daniels (Gina Ravera) Left the show to peruse other interests and was transferred to the CI division on the show.
Q: is Jon Tenney leaving The Closer?
A: No, Jon Tenney (FBI Special Agent Fritz Howard) is not leaving The Closer. He did however moonlight on Brothers and Sisters.
Q: What happed to Kitty?
A: Sadly the two actor cats that played Kitty passed away. During the second season one of the cats who played Kitty passed away from an undiagnosed genetic disorder. Then during the 4th season the reaming cat developed kidney disease. Kitty’s last episode was ‘Red Tape’; sadly she died four days after shooting her last scene.
Q: What is Brenda and Fritz’s new Kitten’s name?”
A: The cute little orange kitty’s name is Joel, he’s a rescue Kitty that Fritz recued for himself after Brenda rejected him, but by the end of the episode Joel had wormed his way in to Brenda’s heart.
Q: What happened to the Medical Examiner?
A: The actor who played the Medical Examiner (James Avery) Left the show to peruse other interests. Dr. Crippen’s last episode was season three’s “Saving face.” He is been replaced by Dr. Morales (Jonathan Del Arco).
Q: What happened to Grady?
A: At the end of ‘Next of Kin part 2’ Brenda’s Father said that he and her Mother would take Grady back to Georgia with them to raise, we’re assuming that is what happened. We don’t know at this time if Grady will be back.
Q: When did Brenda and Fritz get married?
A: Brenda and Frits got married at the end of season 4 in the episode entitled “Double Blind”
Q: What happened to Sanchez’s wife?
A: We learn that his wife died during his video message to Brenda & Fritz at their wedding at the end of season 4 in the episode entitled “Double Blind.” We also lean that he has never taken off his wedding band.
Q: What is Provenza’s first name?
A: Provenza’s first name is Louie (it could be short for Luigi, we’re not sure yet) as we found out in the episode entitled,” Makeover”
Q: What did Pope give Brenda for her Birthday in “Aftertaste?”
We don’t know she never did open it, and then Tom Blanchard (Ray wise) the attorney Pope hired for Brenda during his custody hearing in “The other woman” took it from her, and opened it, saying it was platinum. Nothing else has been said about it.
Q: is there going to be a ‘The closer’ spin off?”
A: Yes, James Duff (creator of the closer) is working on one called” Major Crimes” staring Captain Sharon Raydor(Mary McDonnell). No other details on if anyone else from The Closer will be included yet.
Since the 7th and final season is going to start soon I thought I’d compile a list of the most asked questions, and answer them, for people who may be new to the show. If you don’t see your question answered here post it and I or someone will try and answer it for you.
The Closer Media
Offical TNT The closer Site
www.tnt.tv/series/closer/
Official TNT The Closer Message Board
forums.tnt.tv/jive/tnt/forum.jspa?forumID=4
James Duff’s TV guide blog
www.tvguide.com/authors/James-Duff
The Closer on Face book
www.facebook.com/theclosertnt
The Closer on Twitter
twitter.com/TheCloserTNT
The Closer Wiki
the-closer-wiki.tnt.tv
The Closer Cast & Crew on Twitter
James Duff- The Closer Creator
twitter.com/JamesADuff
Kyra Sedgwick (Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson)
twitter.com/kyrasedgwick
Jonathan Del Arco (Dr. Morales)
twitter.com/JonathanDelArco
Stephen Martines (LA Times Reporter Ricardo Ramos)
twitter.com/stephenmartines
Tony Denison (Detective Lt. Andy Flynn)
twitter.com/#!/RealTonyDenison
Q: When is the season going to start?
A: The Closer is a summer show consisting of 12 to 13 episodes that typically begin in June and end in late August or early September, and then two or three more episodes air in December. Season 6 concluded on January1, 2009. The 7th and final season will begin on JULY 11. Season 7 is going to consist of 21 episodes, the breakdown is as follows:
10 episodes will air this summer
5 episodes will air in winter
The final 6 episodes will air in Summer 2012
Each season has a theme, this season’s is love.
The previous seasons themes were:
Season 1: A Woman Alone
Season 2: Partnerships
Season 3: Family
Season 4: Power
Season 5: Change
Season 6:Attraction
***Each week there is an official episode discussion thread, please put all comments/ questions related to that week’s episode in that thread thanks***
Q: Where can I watch online?
A: The episodes are put on line usually the Monday after they air on www.tnt.tv/dramavision/?cid=40937
Q: Where can I get Brenda’s bag?
A: Brenda’s bag is comprised of parts of other bags and was made for the show by the costume department however, after many requests for the bag TNT contacted QVC to make a replica of the bag. The bag is now made by Maxx, New York and is a www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/view.2/app.detail/params.item.A91623.desc.Maxx-New-York-Leather-Double-Handle-Tote-w-Contrast-Stitch .
Q: Who makes Brenda’s sunglasses?
The glasses are made by www.beausoleil-eyewear.com but unfortunately after 5 years they have been discontinued, try looking on eBay for them.
Q: Where do Brenda’s sweaters come from?
A: The sweaters come from www.purecollection.com/
For episode wardrobe questions please see www.tnt.tv/series/closer/brendascorner_fu/?contentId=51987 ‘The fashion file with Greg Lavoi’ (costume designer)
Q: What type of cell phone does Brenda carry?
A: As of season 6 Brenda carries a Sprint LG Lotus Elite Her ring tone is the Sprint default ring tone. In season 5 Brenda carried a T-Mobile G1 in white. Her ring tone was the standard T Mobile default ring tone.
Q: Where can I find the music from The Closer?
A: The music used in The Closer is composed for the show (few exceptions) and is not available for purchase.
Q: Where can I find the print in Brenda’s office?
A: The print was commissioned for the show and is not available for purchase.
Q: What happened to Daniels?
A: The actress who played detective Daniels (Gina Ravera) Left the show to peruse other interests and was transferred to the CI division on the show.
Q: is Jon Tenney leaving The Closer?
A: No, Jon Tenney (FBI Special Agent Fritz Howard) is not leaving The Closer. He did however moonlight on Brothers and Sisters.
Q: What happed to Kitty?
A: Sadly the two actor cats that played Kitty passed away. During the second season one of the cats who played Kitty passed away from an undiagnosed genetic disorder. Then during the 4th season the reaming cat developed kidney disease. Kitty’s last episode was ‘Red Tape’; sadly she died four days after shooting her last scene.
Q: What is Brenda and Fritz’s new Kitten’s name?”
A: The cute little orange kitty’s name is Joel, he’s a rescue Kitty that Fritz recued for himself after Brenda rejected him, but by the end of the episode Joel had wormed his way in to Brenda’s heart.
Q: What happened to the Medical Examiner?
A: The actor who played the Medical Examiner (James Avery) Left the show to peruse other interests. Dr. Crippen’s last episode was season three’s “Saving face.” He is been replaced by Dr. Morales (Jonathan Del Arco).
Q: What happened to Grady?
A: At the end of ‘Next of Kin part 2’ Brenda’s Father said that he and her Mother would take Grady back to Georgia with them to raise, we’re assuming that is what happened. We don’t know at this time if Grady will be back.
Q: When did Brenda and Fritz get married?
A: Brenda and Frits got married at the end of season 4 in the episode entitled “Double Blind”
Q: What happened to Sanchez’s wife?
A: We learn that his wife died during his video message to Brenda & Fritz at their wedding at the end of season 4 in the episode entitled “Double Blind.” We also lean that he has never taken off his wedding band.
Q: What is Provenza’s first name?
A: Provenza’s first name is Louie (it could be short for Luigi, we’re not sure yet) as we found out in the episode entitled,” Makeover”
Q: What did Pope give Brenda for her Birthday in “Aftertaste?”
We don’t know she never did open it, and then Tom Blanchard (Ray wise) the attorney Pope hired for Brenda during his custody hearing in “The other woman” took it from her, and opened it, saying it was platinum. Nothing else has been said about it.
Q: is there going to be a ‘The closer’ spin off?”
A: Yes, James Duff (creator of the closer) is working on one called” Major Crimes” staring Captain Sharon Raydor(Mary McDonnell). No other details on if anyone else from The Closer will be included yet.