JAG/Questions Answered by Expert Nancy Pratt

SubjectDate Asked
John M. Jackson3/30/2011
  Q: Where is he now? Any chance of a movie about the Admiral before he became an Admiral?
  A: John is still around and working. He's done some theater work as well as a few guest roles, ...
Is there plans for a reunion show?10/18/2010
  Q: It has been 5 years since the series ended, are there plans for a "Special" reunion show? There are ...
  A: You're right; a lot of fans would love to see a JAG movie letting us know what's happened to the ...
The Ending6/20/2010
  Q: Why did they leave the audience wondering which one would have to give up their career? Also, we ...
  A: I believe the producers ended the show as they did to try to appeal to the broadest possible ...
Harm & Mac4/12/2010
  Q: I didn't see JAG during its run on TV. However, I have been watching all the episodes from NETFLIX. ...
  A: Well, I was one who liked the Mac/Webb relationship, so you may not like my answer. :) To address ...
John M. Jackson12/14/2009
  Q: Why wasan't he at least offered to come back for the final episode of JAG? it would have been so ...
  A: All of John's fans agree with you that it would have been so incredible if the Admiral had walked in ...
JAG Uniforms Question11/13/2009
  Q: Wouldn't Military Regs require them to wear Mess Dress Uniforms?
  A: I'm not up on all of the military regulations, but I believe you are correct about that. I seem to ...
Belisarius...9/7/2009
  Q: !! You wouldn't happen to be able to get me an email address for Belisarius Productions, would you? ...
  A: The only e-mail address I have is for Harriet Margulies, who is the Audience Liaison for Belisarius ...
DJE/CB8/9/2009
  Q: I was wondering how David reacted to hearing that he was getting a new costar (cb) and did he like ...
  A: I really don't know the answer to your questions. Since switching people in and out of television ...
john m. jackson3/20/2009
  Q: my friend and i went to dinner on st. paticks day in san diego, ca. the couple sitting next to us ...
  A: I think the woman was pulling your leg. John has been working steadily since JAG ended. He's done ...
Trisha Yearwood's occasional role2/26/2009
  Q: I was very happy to see an occasional role for Trisha Yearwood. Was she a favorite of the ...
  A: Sorry for the delay in responding - I missed the original notification that your question was ...
jag last show2/5/2009
  Q: since they left the coin up in the air are they ever gona have a next show telling us what happend ...
  A: I have never heard anything to indicate there will ever be another JAG episode or tv movie. The ...
NCIS guest appearance2/3/2009
  Q: If the chances of a JAG reunion show are slim, why not have DJE make a guest appearance on NCIS? ...
  A: That would be fun, but I doubt it would happen. DJE and DPB reportedly did not get along very well, ...
JAG coffee Nug With JAG Logo1/13/2009
  Q: In Many JAG episodes the characters used coffee mugs with the JAG logo (as seen on the folders, ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in responding; I was out of town for a couple of days. I have never heard ...
Admiral A.J's wedding11/17/2008
  Q: After A.J found his fiancee with colleague/friend in bed, what happened to their wedding?
  A: After AJ caught Meredith in bed with another man, the wedding was called off. For quite some time ...
Jag Petty Officer Coats8/27/2008
  Q: Where can I find out all about her on the show? Did she ever marry? I thought She winded up with Bud ...
  A: I apologize for taking so long to answer this question. Life gets in the way sometimes. :) ...
Is JAG airing on another network?6/27/2008
  Q: I recently started watching JAG on USA. I am hooked. But now it's not airing anymore. Is it coming ...
  A: JAG was missing off the schedule for about a week, but it resumes tomorrow (Monday, June 30). Check ...
John M. Jackson6/26/2008
  Q: High Nancy - Do you know of a current address/venue where I could contact JMJ for an autograph? ...
  A: I don't know if this is still good, but I do have one address you can try: John M. Jackson Stone ...
JAG Memorabilia6/19/2008
  Q: I have seen JAG scripts for sale especially on EBAY - Do you know if these are legit or someone just ...
  A: Generally sellers are just someone making copies of a script and selling them. That's usually true ...
John M. Jackson's watch6/14/2008
  Q: I know that this may seem as an awfully trivial question to you and I would not have bothered you ...
  A: I do not know, but I will try to find out for you. It was probably not John Jackson's personal ...
Christmas Special6/13/2008
  Q: I remember watching a JAG episode during Christmas time with a whole bunch of parodies or similar ...
  A: That episode was the 8th season Christmas episode, "All Ye Faithful." It's one of my favorites. :) ...
Stealth Females5/8/2008
  Q: Aside from the episode where a female assassin eliminates a maid and steals her uniform. Is there to ...
  A: I'm sorry to be so long in responding to your question; life has been crazy. I've also been ...
Questions about Job4/29/2008
  Q: I finally have a oppontunity to catch up on all the tv shows I have missed because of work. I watch ...
  A: I'm not really sure where you are in the series, so I hope I don't spoil things too much for you in ...
Mattie4/21/2008
  Q: What happens to Mattie (Hallie Hirsh)after her plane accident? Does she recover? Does Harm become ...
  A: You're welcome, Bob. Enjoy the last few episodes. :) From time to time talk comes up of a JAG ...
Mattie4/16/2008
  Q: What happens to Mattie (Hallie Hirsh)after her plane accident? Does she recover? Does Harm become ...
  A: My apologies for not answering this promptly. I got the notice, but it came in at a time when I was ...
Jag music4/11/2008
  Q: We are in desperate search of the song playing during season 10: San Diego when Mac and the others ...
  A: This is the only website I know that tries to list music played on JAG: ...
Renee and Harm2/19/2008
  Q: I only saw bits and pieces of the show when it was on the air but have since been able to catch a ...
  A: It's been a while - let me see if I remember. Brumby broke up with Mac after she was hesitant to ...
JAG2/18/2008
  Q: How can I get a autograph picture of the cast. I am a 100% Disabled Navy Vet. I collect famous ...
  A: First off, thank you for your service! My father, mother and husband are all Navy veterans, so I ...
John M. Jackson2/16/2008
  Q: I am a great fan of the JAG series and was especially fond of Admiral Chegwiddon, John M. Jackson. ...
  A: John has been keeping himself busy since the series ended. He has done a movie (The Invasion), ...
John M. Jackson, Adm. Chegwidden on JAG1/31/2008
  Q: The show ran for ten years -- did the Admiral ever come back to JAG? I would like to have a copy ...
  A: Sorry - I missed the follow-up question. As far as I know, it's simply called "The Theme from JAG." ...
David James Elliott1/23/2008
  Q: I think that DJE was fantastic on the JAG series, but what has he being doing since? Is he in ...
  A: Nothing that I know of currently. He was in Close to Home as a regular in its third season, but ...
JAG11/7/2007
  Q: I have been a fan of Jag since 1995. I have a few questions. I am a big fan of DJE also JMJ, PL and ...
  A: Let's see . . . not much has been said about the beef between DJE and DPB, but from what little I ...
The Last JAG Episode9/25/2007
  Q: I came onto JAG by accident after it went to the 7am TV mode. I love the show but it has driven me ...
  A: You're probably asking the wrong person this question. <lol> I was never a fan of the Harm/Mac ...
best of..9/10/2007
  Q: I've watched tons of JAG episodes and love the series. I'm trying to collect some DVDs and was ...
  A: This is a really tough question. Which season had the best episodes is very subjective. If you're ...
When will Seasons 7-10 air?9/7/2007
  Q: I started watching JAG after it went off the air. I flipped through channels while I was pregnant ...
  A: I don't know the exact dates, but they are releasing new seasons about 3 times a year. I believe ...
Wedding Show8/21/2007
  Q: Are they ever going to make a reunion movie for the JAG series? JMJ was a good admiral, a little ...
  A: Although it has been mentioned before (mostly by the fans), I seriously doubt there would ever be a ...
Can mac have Kids?8/17/2007
  Q: at the part where they sit out side at the admarials dinning out mac ask's harm if he'll always be ...
  A: I'm sorry I didn't respond more promptly to your question. I didn't get the original notification ...
Season 24/30/2007
  Q: I looked forward to Season 2 when end of Season 1 ended with Harm being taken into custody what ...
  A: The episode that is on the season 1 dvd of JAG is the episode that aired overseas. What may be ...
Season 24/30/2007
  Q: I looked forward to Season 2 when end of Season 1 ended with Harm being taken into custody what ...
  A: Susan, The episode you refer to was supposed to be a cliff-hanger ending for Season 1. However, ...
meg4/4/2007
  Q: where did or what has TRACEY NEEDHAM done since jag also i liked her very much on the show. my ...
  A: I loved Meg, too, and it took me a couple of seasons to really warm up to her replacement character. ...
bromby1/30/2007
  Q: I know he passed away...what happened?
  A: I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. Brumby was a character on the show. The character did not ...
Meg's character from season 111/7/2006
  Q: Why did Meg's character leave JAG? There seems to be no explanation or reason behind it, so I was ...
  A: There was never any explanation given on the show itself - she just disappeared between Seasons 1 ...
When will continue the JAG series?10/9/2006
  Q: When will continue the JAG series in my country ARGENTINA? I´m Liuetnent Colonel lawyer of the ...
  A: Congratulations on your service! :) I don't know that they will continue showing JAG. The show ...
jag reunion10/1/2006
  Q: Do you think there will be a "Jag Reunion" show that will address the issue of whether or not Harm ...
  A: I seriously doubt there will ever be a JAG Reunion show. For one thing, there is no love lost ...
sarah "mac"9/29/2006
  Q: was Mac's first episode the one in which she was also the look a-like girl friend of Harm that got ...
  A: The first episode that Catherine Bell was in was "Skeleton Crew," the original season ender for the ...
John Jackson9/26/2006
  Q: What is John Jackson doing now?3sovv Catherine Bell Patrick Labyorteaux What are they doing
  A: John Jackson has done several things since leaving JAG. He performed in a play on Martha's ...
John M. Jackson9/14/2006
  Q: How and why did John M. Jackson leave the JAG show? How was it written in? Thanks in advance... ...
  A: Sorry to be so long in responding; I was away for a couple of days and forgot to 'check out' on the ...
JAG TV SERIES8/20/2006
  Q: WHERE CAN I FIND RERUNS
  A: Please forgive the delay in responding. I forgot to notify Allexperts that I was away on vacation. ...
JAG Series Finale6/1/2006
  Q: Maybe, hopefully, you can answer this for me. I watched JAG for years, but I was travelling during ...
  A: My apologies for the delay in responding. I was away on vacation and forgot to sign myself out. :) ...
Where is DJ Elliott now?5/28/2006
  Q: I read that DJ Elliott was supposed to star in a series for another network after JAG was cancelled. ...
  A: ABC did give the nod to make a pilot called Sixty Minute Man with David James Elliott in the lead ...
JAG Retirement2/11/2006
  Q: Why did John M. Jackson, "Admiral A.J.Chegwidden" CBS series "JAG" retire?
  A: John M. Jackson didn't retire. He's still acting - did a play this summer, has filmed two movies, ...
Above and Beyond12/15/2005
  Q: In the 3rd season episode Above and Beyond, I saw a prome of the episode which shows a scene where ...
  A: It's been a while since I saw that episode, but it was one of my favorites, so I can tell you ...
Adm Chegwidden Retirement11/16/2005
  Q: What was the type of party he wanted to have? It was probably a Navy term but I cannot remember it ...
  A: The dinner party the Admiral gave is called a "dining in." It is a very formal dinner given by ...
Jag Unknown Soldier 4/15/200511/9/2005
  Q: I was a walk on role in this episode but never saw it, can you tell me when it will air again in a ...
  A: Wow! How exciting! I'll bet you had a great time doing that - congratulations! As for reruns, CBS ...
John M Jackson10/22/2005
  Q: We also in Holland have to deal with the departure of admiral Chegwidden. A big shame. Can he be my ...
  A: I am sure Mr. Jackson will be very pleased to know that you appreciated his performance as Admiral ...
Harrssment10/10/2005
  Q: Situation: I am on duty for TRADOC in CA. My wife and children live in KY. Our neighbor's ...
  A: I'm not sure what automated response went through, but I had expected to be able to add a note. I ...
Above and Beyond9/16/2005
  Q: 1. In the season 3 episode titled "Above and Beyond", their is a scene where Lt. Curtis Rivers ...
  A: My apologies for not responding immediately. I've been away from my computer for a bit. In that ...
JAG Reruns9/6/2005
  Q: I read your answer to Tara and tried to find JAGniks to no avail. I am a great JAG fan and have ...
  A: The direct URL for the home page of JAGniks is http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/JAGniks/ You will ...
Farewell Speech8/27/2005
  Q: I am trying to get a copy of Admiral A.J. Chegwidden's Farewell Speech given in the last episode of ...
  A: My apologies for not getting the Admiral's farewell speech to you sooner. I had trouble putting my ...
JAG reruns7/14/2005
  Q: I really want to catch up on Season 9, and I know they playing reruns on USA network, and CBS. More ...
  A: Other than waiting for the episodes to appear on USA, your best bet is to join one of the ...
A.J. CHEGWIDDEN6/23/2005
  Q: WHY DID MR. JACKSON LEAVE THE SHOW?
  A: Mr. Jackson said that he felt both he and the writers had done all they could with the Chegwidden ...
Poem Chegwidden5/24/2005
  Q: Today I saw a JAG-episode in which ADM Chegwidden cited a poem,probably from Shakespeare. In the ...
  A: The episode you saw was "Flight Risk." The poem is indeed written by William Shakespeare. It is ...
Jag's chegwidden5/19/2005
  Q: I have never seen an explanation as to why Chegwidden was written off of the show. Please explain
  A: The actor who played Chegwidden, John M. Jackson, declined to renew his contract for any seasons ...
Poor Harm5/19/2005
  Q: How many episodes dealt with Harm fighting another Naval officer pshyically? I thought their was one ...
  A: I honestly couldn't give you an exact number, but I don't think there have been many. I think the ...
JAG Finale5/13/2005
  Q: I can not forgive my husband for not recording the last episode when we had a family appointment. ...
  A: Harm and Mac both ask Bud to go with them to their respective duty stations. Harm got to him first, ...
Chedwidden1/14/2005
  Q: What happened to him?
  A: John Jackson felt that both he and the writers had done all they could with the Chegwidden character ...
AJ1/9/2005
  Q: I have seen most of the episodes except for the finales and some of the first this season. What ...
  A: John Jackson felt that both he and the writers had done all they could with the character, and it ...
actors leaving show1/7/2005
  Q: why did John Jackson leave the show? was it personal, arguements, health ?
  A: John felt that both he and the writers had done all they could with the character and it was time ...
The Admiral1/5/2005
  Q: NAncy, What happened to the Admiral? I only watched intermittently last season and I was stunned ...
  A: John Jackson declined to renew his contract for further seasons. He felt that he and the writers ...
John M. Jackson current activities1/5/2005
  Q: I was disappointed with the abrupt nature of the Admirals departure, and wondering if he would be ...
  A: You are not alone in your disappointment. Many of John's fans felt that the last episode should ...
AJ1/1/2005
  Q: WHy did AJ leave the show?
  A: John Jackson said that he felt that both he and the writers had done all they could with his ...
John m Jackson12/31/2004
  Q: Why did he leave JAG and his roll as the admiral?
  A: John Jackson said that he felt that both he and the writers had done all they could with his ...
John M. Jackson, actor12/18/2004
  Q: Why did John M Jackson leave JAG?
  A: John Jackson declined to renew his contract for another season. He said he thought that both he and ...
Tiner12/17/2004
  Q: At the beginning of last season, Tiner went off to OCS, and it was rumored that he would be back ...
  A: I wish I could help, but I haven't heard anything either. Chuck's fan club pages don't list any new ...
John M Jackson12/12/2004
  Q: why is he no longer on JAG ?
  A: John Jackson decided not to renew his contract for further seasons. He felt that he and the writers ...
Admiral Chegwidden12/11/2004
  Q: Why was the character taken off of JAG. He was such an important part of the program.
  A: It was John Jackson's decision not to renew his contract. He said he felt that he and the writers ...
Adm. Chegwidden12/10/2004
  Q: We've watched JAG for years but missed the finale and don't know what happened to the Admiral. Would ...
  A: In the season finale, the Admiral retired. He told the gang that he and his daughter were going to ...
A J Chegwidden11/12/2004
  Q: JAG is one of the few shows my wife and I regularly enjoy. Why did Adm. Chegwidden retire? We miss ...
  A: John Jackson declined to renew his contract for another season. He felt that he and the writers had ...
John leaving JAG11/9/2004
  Q: Do you happen to know why John left JAG. Was it his decision or the shows?
  A: It was John's decision not to renew his contract. He felt that he and the writers had done all they ...
THE MISSING ADMIRAL11/5/2004
  Q: ON JAG, WHAT HAPPENED TO ADMIRAL A.J. CHEGWIDDEN (JOHN M. JACKSON)? WHY WAS HE REPLACED THIS ...
  A: John Jackson decided not to renew his contract for the 10th season. He said he felt that both he ...
Admiral Chegwidden/Harriet11/1/2004
  Q: Do you know what happened to Harriet? Is she also off the show? Thanks!
  A: Karri Turner will be appearing a few times throughout the season in a guest spot. I believe her ...
Jag Ratings10/31/2004
  Q: Nancy, I am a late discoverer of "Jag". It just seems that the loss of A.J. is a serious blow to the ...
  A: I know a lot of people are feeling the loss of AJ quite keenly. This new JAG has his work cut out ...
Why and how he left JAG10/30/2004
  Q: We were out of town and missed the show(s) that explained Chegwidden's departure from JAG. Can you ...
  A: John Jackson decided not to renew his contract. He felt that both he and the writers had done all ...
John M. Jackson10/30/2004
  Q: Missed the episode where he left and can't find a detailed review of it. How was his character ...
  A: AJ Chegwidden announced his retirement in the last episode. He held a "dining in" ceremony, which ...
JAG/Chigwidden's ex-fiance10/29/2004
  Q: What happened between AJ and the Professor he was about to marry? Did they ever make up or just ...
  A: Meredith tried calling AJ several times, and we saw him telling Coates that he didn't want to talk ...
Chegwidden10/28/2004
  Q: What happen to him? Did he dive down to Jones Locker or he just did not want to do the show ...
  A: Mark: John Jackson decided not to renew his contract. He felt that he and the writers had done all ...
JAG characters10/17/2004
  Q: How many seasons do you think JAG will go for? and when do you think Harm and Mac will get together? ...
  A: I apologize for the delay in responding. I was called out of town suddenly on a family emergency ...
What happened to John Jackson10/15/2004
  Q: I'm sure you get this a lot lately, but as they don't post the past questions (as far as I know) I ...
  A: Bob, My apologies for the delay in responding. I was called out of town suddenly on a family ...
Admiral Chegwidden10/2/2004
  Q: I watched the new show last night & it appears the Admiral is not going to be in this new season. ...
  A: John M. Jackson, who played the admiral, declined to renew his contract, so the Admiral retired at ...
General10/2/2004
  Q: Why is "zulu" time used in this series? It is my understanding that "zulu" is a universal term used ...
  A: You are correct that "zulu" is Greenwich Mean Time. I believe it is 4 hours ahead of the time at ...
John M. Jackson9/30/2004
  Q: I was disheartened to learn that John M. Jackson was leaving the show. He is the epitomy of a great ...
  A: My apologies for the delay in getting back to you on this. My father was rushed to the hospital ...
John Jackson9/24/2004
  Q: I (we) are devastated that John Jackson will NOT be back this season on JAG! Have you been able to ...
  A: John Jackson has indeed moved on. He said he chose not to renew his contract because he felt they ...
Plot of Season Finale9/21/2004
  Q: I cannot believe it, but I missed the 2004 Season Finale twice!! (First I had a VCR failure and ...
  A: Oh my - talk about bad luck. :| Okay, here's the rundown: Mattie is reconciling with her dad, so ...
JAG - Chegwidden's first lady8/11/2004
  Q: The admiral dated a lady with a son who was caught in the Admiral's car which was placed in a police ...
  A: The woman you are thinking of was Dr. Sydney Walden played by Cynthia Sikes. After the Admiral told ...
the admiral7/13/2004
  Q: has the admiral left the show,he did retire? If so,why did he leave
  A: On the show, Admiral Chegwidden retired. The reason for his retirement is that John Jackson, the ...
Living Legacy, Only Child7/5/2004
  Q: I have a friend who's son is a Marine Reservist. He's done 1 tour of duty in Iraq. He has developed ...
  A: I clicked on a wrong button. Sorry about that. Anyway, this is something his family should be ...
Admiral A.J. Chegwidden6/21/2004
  Q: I am wondering if The Admiral will be back for the 2004- 2005 season, and if so, what might we ...
  A: The character of the Admiral will not be back as a regular for the 2004-05 season. Whether or not ...
Admiral and Lieutenant Leaving JAG6/19/2004
  Q: Why are the Admiral and Lieutenant leaving the show? Thanks. Marie
  A: John Jackson, who plays the Admiral, decided not to renew his contract. He said he felt he had done ...
JAG season finale5/25/2004
  Q: What on earth are they thinking by killing off or removing four of the characters from the JAG ...
  A: In the case of the Admiral, John Jackson declined to renew his contract. He said he had done all he ...
John M. Jackson5/22/2004
  Q: Several times you have said that the Admiral will be around as long as JAG is. After this weeks ...
  A: I really thought that John would be around to the end. Unfortunately, he's been ready for "the end" ...
Chegmidden & Meredith4/15/2004
  Q: What is the world happened to Cheg & Meredith. Last I saw she was in bed with Italian guy, then no ...
  A: Isabella Hoffmann (Meredith) was a guest star. TPTB decided not to have Chegwidden and Meredith get ...
Admiral and his fiance4/2/2004
  Q: I was watching tonight's episdoe, 4/2/2004, and I missed about 5 mintues of the show. (I had to let ...
  A: Meredith showed up and insisted on talking to AJ. It turns out she'd done the same type of thing ...
JAG3/18/2004
  Q: DO YOU KNOW HOW WE COULD SEE A TAPING OF JAG? HOPE YOU CAN HELP. TAKE CARE.
  A: I'm fine, thank you. :) JAG tapes on a closed set, and they do not usually allow visitors. You ...
DVD2/29/2004
  Q: When will the JAG DVD series 1 come out? Thanks Geoff Purcell
  A: As of right now, Paramount has not indicated that they plan to bring JAG out on DVD. So we'll just ...
Admiral Chegwidden2/22/2004
  Q: When will Jag address what happened between the Admiral and his fiancee?
  A: I wish I could answer this for you, but I can't. I have asked the same question myself, but the ...
Admiral5/20/2003
  Q: Was there an admiral on JAG before Chegwidden? Someone thinks that James Brolin was on JAG as the ...
  A: There was indeed an admiral who was the JAG before Chegwidden. Admiral Al Brovo was played by Kevin ...
'The questionable relationship'1/1/2003
  Q: I too am a long time fan of Jag and have seen every episode and just love the show...Two part query ...
  A: Regarding the loss of Bud's leg - I agree that it has interjected a serious story line, but I can't ...
Admiral Chegwidden7/17/2002
  Q: OK Nancy, here goes. I would like to know if the Admiral will ever get his 3rd star. We have seen ...
  A: Well, I agree with you that he is certainly due for a promotion. :) However, I do not know if he ...
how old is admiral chegwidden...3/26/2002
  Q: how old is admiral chegwidden?
  A: That is the $64,000 question. The answer is - we don't know for sure. But we can make an educated ...
John Jackson2/26/2002
  Q: Today is Feb. 26 2002 and after watching Jag tonight I am afraid that they (writers) are planning to ...
  A: No need to worry. John Jackson's contract was extended at the same time that DJE's and CB's were, ...

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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.

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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.

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