AboutNancy Pratt Expertise My main area of expertise is the character of Admiral A. J. Chegwidden portrayed by actor John M. Jackson. I created and maintain "The Admiral Fact Book," which covers all information known about the Admiral so far from the show. However, I have watched JAG since the first episode and been involved in on-line JAG Fandom for several years and believe I can answer most general questions about the show.
Experience I run the John M. Jackson Admiration Society, the unofficial fan club of actor John M. Jackson, and maintain its website. I also was involved in putting on the first ever JAG Convention and then went on to found the JAGFanFest - both west and east coast events. I have met almost all the actors as well as many of the writers, directors, and production staff. I occasionally write JAG fanfic, and I am the editor of The Jackson Journal, the on-line newsletter of the JMJAS.
Question 1. In the season 3 episode titled "Above and Beyond", their is a scene where Lt. Curtis Rivers collides arms against Harm and they push each other away in anger, why does he do that to Harm? What does Harm do?
Answer Hi Geoffrey,
My apologies for not responding immediately. I've been away from my computer for a bit.
In that episode, Lt. Rivers has been recommended for a Medal of Honor because of his actions in rescuing a Congressman. All such recommendations require an investigation, which Harm is assigned to do. Some of Rivers' SEAL team are rather reluctant to talk about it and hint that Rivers might have acted inappropriately. Harm tries to get Rivers to tell him what really happened, but Rivers doesn't want to talk about it. Harm, being Harm, won't just let it go - if he doesn't get the truth, then Rivers will have to be denied the medal, and Harm wants him to get it if he deserves it. So Harm is pushing Rivers pretty hard, and Rivers lashes out at him. They eventually end up having a knockdown, drag-out fistfight over it. But that causes Rivers to decide to trust Harm and tell him what really went on.
