Lilly wrote:That picture is wonderful. Thank you, francis.
I actually talked to Justice Leak (Ray) about the scene in my interview( http://moonlightaholics.com/viewtopic.php?f=365&t=8759)...
Me: The original script for "What's Left Behind" had one final flashback with Mick heading down the street toward Lilah's house carrying a bouquet of flowers, his voiceover declaring that he was in love with her, when suddenly he sees an Army vehicle parked on the street. Ray is being helped into a wheelchair, and Lilah comes running out and throws her arms around him. It would have been so moving to see that flashback when the episode aired. Did you film that scene, or was it cut from the script before it was ever shot?
Justice: Wow, you really did your research! Not many people knew about that. Yes, we did in fact shoot that scene and it was very moving.
I was able to see an early edit with the writer before the show aired. I believe we were actually watching the edit when Jill received word that, among other cuts and changes the network would be making, they were cutting the reunion scene. They were afraid that people may find it too emotionally draining and lose the audience altogether.
I could not have disagreed more. But the network has the final say. I actually felt more for Jill than for myself that so much had been altered. While the episode was really good, I believe it could have been great had they stayed true to her initial vision.
I couldn't agree more with you about the pic or with Justice Leak about the effect leaving that scene in would have had on the ep.
Blast those meddlesome network folk!!
So wonderful that you could actually talk to one of the writers, especially J.B!!
I had forgotten that part of your great interview!! Thanks!
