Kelly Bishop on 'Gilmore Girls' Memories, Memoir, and Favorite Characters

'Gilmore Girls' 25th Anniversary and Emily Gilmore

• 🌟 The beloved show "Gilmore Girls" is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend, with various fan celebrations nationwide.
• 🎭 Tony Award-winning actress Kelly Bishop, who portrayed Emily Gilmore, recently appeared on "Morning in America" to discuss the show's milestone.

Behind-the-Scenes and Personal Reflections

• 🚫 Bishop confirmed she did not keep any props or costumes from the "Gilmore Girls" set without permission, emphasizing her honesty.
• 🎁 She eventually received a couple of costumes with permission, highlighting her straightforward approach.

Memorable Lines and Character Dynamics

• 💬 Bishop's favorite line as Emily Gilmore was in the first episode: "Laura, is it Easter already?", which she felt brilliantly set the tone for the family's frequent gatherings.
• 💡 She noted the brilliance of creator Amy Sherman-Paladino in crafting lines that reveal the family's dynamic and recurring get-togethers.

Hobbies and Culinary Skills

• 💻 In her free time, Bishop enjoys playing word games on the computer, admitting she can get a little lost in them.
• 🍲 Her best dish to cook is meatloaf, using her mother's recipe, which she describes as a reliable winner.
• 🧑‍🍳 She admits to not measuring ingredients precisely, relying on intuition and a "little more of this" approach.

Character Charm Debate

• 🤔 When asked to settle the debate on who is more charming among Jess, Dean, or Logan, Bishop chose Logan.
• 👍 She expressed a fondness for Logan and praised all the actors who played the characters as wonderful and talented.

New Memoir

• 📚 Kelly Bishop's new memoir, titled "The Third Gilmore Girl," is available for purchase on Amazon and wherever books are sold.