'Army Wives' invade C of C
By Rob Young
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Lifetime Television's "Army Wives" has resumed production, as the show filmed scenes Wednesday on the College of Charleston campus.
'Army Wives'
Shot in Charleston, the Lifetime Television program debuted June 3. Now in its second season of production, the show features Kim Delaney, Catherine Bell, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh and Sterling K. Brown as the "wives." Brian McNamara and Drew Fuller also star on the program.
Welcome back, soldier.
"Army Wives" has resumed production, as the show filmed scenes Wednesday on the College of Charleston campus.
Based here, the Lifetime Television program used the Cistern, Addlestone Library and its courtyard as backdrops, college students as extras. Those scenes, said the show, will be aired during the first episode of the second season.
The three-month writers' strike had postponed production on the series, which aired its season finale Aug. 26. But in mid-February, the Writers Guild of America reached an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, enabling filming to begin last week. "Army Wives" also shoots on a soundstage off King Street Extension.
"It's good to be working, for sure," said assistant location manager Robert Basha.
Production trucks and trailers arrived about 4 a.m., lining Coming Street from the corners of George and Calhoun streets. Lights, cords and other equipment littered the Cistern, library and courtyard.
Downtown logistics made coordination difficult, but not impossible.
"It's just a matter of knowing the right people to talk to and getting the right permitting and just keeping everything in line," Basha said. "It's all readily available."
Camera crews also gathered on the second floor of Addlestone Library, surprising a few students.
"I saw these people in bandages walking around," said sophomore Brian McCarn, peering up from his managerial accounting textbook. "I don't know what's going on."
Studying contribution margin and the like held little sway in comparison.
"It's a little more interesting than this," said McCarn, referring to his textbook. "It's just a different experience."
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skateboardmom (anonymous) says...
I am excited to hear that Army Wives has resumed production of the series. I enjoyed watching the first season and recognizing several local spots as I watched it. I'm sure it was a thrill for the CofC students as well. Not every day that you're surprised by a visit of tv and movie stars and the possibility of being a spot on one of the shows.
March 27, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
disco (anonymous) says...
This is one of the worst shows on tv. They portray the Army in an unrealistic light and the acting is terrible. I can't believe it's not off the air yet...
March 27, 2008 at 9:12 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Corder2007 (anonymous) says...
um disco that is why it is made for TV. The show is awesome and speaking from experiance as a military wife, the show is a bit far fetched but real life the relationships formed among the wives is phenominal and special and lifelong!!! All us wives have to stick together!!!!!
March 27, 2008 at 9:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
disco (anonymous) says...
Actually, that's why it's on Lifetime. As for me, I have been in the military for 17 years and I sure hope military wives don't act the way these women on tv do.
March 27, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
Where is "The Unit"?
March 27, 2008 at 9:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Corder2007 (anonymous) says...
well disco from my personal experiance as a military wife, most of the resemble the characters played by bell and delaney, but unfortunately the roxy character does show up once in awhile in the bunch. thank god a tour os only 3 years you know? The Unit is another TV show on CBS. Why? secert forces type of stuff directed only by the C-I-C!
March 27, 2008 at 11:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SmooveB (anonymous) says...
Who cares? Yeah, who cares about diversifying the local economy, creating a few jobs, utilizing derelict spaces like the old Navy base, and just plain having a little fun with life?
It's just fluff entertainment on a niche cable channel. Just don't get me started with all the FUBAR'd uniforms and military protocol on the show. :-P
March 27, 2008 at 12:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
RTC (anonymous) says...
Corder, I know what "The Unit" is. I wanted to know what happened to it? It hasn't been on after NCIS lately.
March 27, 2008 at 4:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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