Jack & Jill (1999–2001)

This sitcom in named after two of the six main characters, each with a name rather suggesting the other gender: Jaqueline 'Jack' and David 'Jill' Jillefski, who gradually realize they were ... See full summary »

Creator:

Randi Mayem Singer

Stars:

Ivan Sergei, Justin Kirk, Amanda Peet

1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ivan Sergei	...	David 'Jill' Jillefsky (32 episodes, 1999-2001)
Justin Kirk	...	Bartholomew 'Barto' Zane (32 episodes, 1999-2001)
Simon Rex	...	Michael 'Mikey' Russo (32 episodes, 1999-2001)
Amanda Peet	...	Jacqueline 'Jack' Barrett (32 episodes, 1999-2001)
Jaime Pressly	...	Audrey Griffin (31 episodes, 1999-2001)
Sarah Paulson	...	Elisa Cronkite (31 episodes, 1999-2001)

Storyline

This sitcom in named after two of the six main characters, each with a name rather suggesting the other gender: Jaqueline 'Jack' and David 'Jill' Jillefski, who gradually realize they were in love at first sight. The other main characters are brilliant but insecure med student Barto, philosopher-barman Mikey, a natural womanizer who cultivates immaturity and disarming charm, Broadway-actress-dancer Audrey, who becomes Barto's girl, and Elisa Cronkite, Jack's colleague at the TV station.

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Plot Keywords:

character name in title

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Genres:

Drama | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Warner Bros. [uk]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 September 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jack ja Jill

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canton Company, The, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (32 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

'Ameila Heinle' was originally cast as Jack,but after the pilot was replaced by 'Amanda Peet'.

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Quotes

Mrs. Zane: I'm sure you realize the chances of sustaining oneself as a dancer long-term are so slim. Have you thought about what you'll do in the event that things don't work out in the long run?
Audrey: Well, actually I thought I'd snag a young medical student and get him to marry me before he realizes what a lowbrow loser I am.

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Soundtracks

"Truth about Romeo"
by Pancho's Lament

User Reviews

A feel good, happy show that puts me in a good mood.

I absolutely LOVE this show. I only stumbled upon it about a month ago and I must have watched about 20 episodes or more because it is on every day here in Malta. I enjoy all the cast. I identify with alot of the script especially with Sara Poulson's. I find I have alot in common with Jack (especially the way she likes to be in control). I find the script very touching and true to life alot of the time. There was one particular episode where I actually found myself writing some of the script down because of how astute the 'moral of the story' was.

Jack and Jill make a really cute couple. (Ivan Sergei is totally cute and knows it of course!) The whole New York way of life just really gives me good all over feeling and puts me on a high ... doing the laundry on the weekends, hanging out with the gals, flat sharing ...there's a happiness about it that is contagious and makes me smile.

When I switched on the TV yesterday and noticed it was not showing I was positively upset - It felt like a big part of my day was missing. I would really look forward to drving home from work knowing I was going to watch it. I know it sounds quite pathetic but I truly had grown accustomed to the show and would get all ready for it, cup of tea in hand at 8pm everyday. I hope the scriptwriter comes up many more shows - at least another season's worth. There's lots more that could be said and done yet...