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Jack Bauer 24-Ever!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
BUHM-bum! BUHM-bum! BUHM-bum!
Sorry, that’s the best the Serf can do when it comes to imitating the ticking “24” clock. There’s nothing like the original, and fortunately, there are only (check your watch and insert correct number here) hours left till Season 6 kicks off Sunday night at 8 on Fox.
Not to sound ghoulish, but one of the things that makes “24” so good is its willingness to kill off key characters in order to keep the storyline moving and believable (well, in the let’s-face-it fairly unbelievable universe that is “24”). Jack Bauer’s not going anywhere (see our “24” story online to hear the show’s executive producer all but promise as much); but you can pretty much count on 1, 2 or 107 other major players biting the dust in a typical season.
Who do you think might be, uh, “eliminated” in Season 6? Which characters would you like to see go most or least. Or come back from the dead (Edgar, sniff!)
Tell us here. And take our “24” quiz on ajc.com if you haven’t done so already. Heck, take it again and see how well you score the second time around.
Tick…Tick…Tick…

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By slim
January 14, 2007 11:22 AM | Link to this
best show on tv, baby!!!
By Manweez
January 14, 2007 3:19 PM | Link to this
Correct me if I’m wrong, but 24 is about this idiot named Jack Bauer who, because he’s in the employ of the intel/counter-terror sector of the US goverment, loses his wife, daughter, unborn child, various friends and sometimes his health. At any given time his government has betrayed, disavowed, implicated, deserted and targeted him. The best he can ever personally hope to aquire is a paycheck or a pardon. Not only has he not ever become disloyal but has not even become…CYNICAL! Not once! Amazing
By caddigirl
January 14, 2007 4:56 PM | Link to this
I agree with you Slim!
By Rodney Whore
January 14, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this
What they should do is make the actors sing karaoke cover songs and then have them pair up with d list nobodies to dance the gay a** night away. You want to talk ratings bonanza! Every simple-minded pathetic idiot these networks pray upon would be giggling like a bunch of thirteen year old girls. And to top it off, every time things get hectic and life threatening have David Beckham kick a soccer ball bomb into the bad guys lair. Read a book you bunch of half-wits.
By 24 Lover
January 14, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this
Bumped into the show 2 seasons ago - on a Holiday week-end marathon. 24 hours straight of “24”. And I have been hooked ever since. * I LOVE this SHOW. Jack Bauer is my Hero*. Every time I see “David Palmer” on the Allstate Commercials — I think of this show! Bring back Palmer and his scandalous wife Sherri!
By KA
January 14, 2007 7:24 PM | Link to this
I am ready for Jack!
By JFK
January 14, 2007 8:19 PM | Link to this
First time tuning in. Am I to understand the President is a 35yo colored?
Tuning out forever……………..
By Dunk
January 14, 2007 8:55 PM | Link to this
Jack Bauer for President!!! I believe he would find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
By samantha
January 14, 2007 8:59 PM | Link to this
i love 24 and im so happy its back on..jack is back!!!
By Dunk
January 14, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this
Jack Bauer for President!!! I believe he would find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
By Shepswife
January 14, 2007 9:20 PM | Link to this
JACK IS BACK! This is the best show on television. Sutherland is phenomenal and so believable he’s offended some people here on this forum…how idiotic. It’s a television show, and if I’m going to indulge, I’d prefer to do it with “24” rather than with the simple minded who can’t keep up with intellectual story lines and who obviously prefer “Scrubs”…..
By dontbeajerk
January 14, 2007 9:22 PM | Link to this
Yes..the president is a 35 yo “colored”. Obviously if thats the only thing you are worried about while watching this great show, you’re stuck in the 60’s. And by the way, we no longer use the word “colored”. Fool.
By Aubrey
January 14, 2007 9:44 PM | Link to this
Are you for real JFK? Colored…How ignorant. Anyways, long live Jack. Next time I’m in a bad situation i will remember that biting out a guys throat will let me escape…
By JFK
January 14, 2007 9:45 PM | Link to this
Oh, I hurt your widdle feelings. Unbunch your panties, stand up on your rear legs, and be a human being (or, at least, make the attempt).
By WANDA
January 14, 2007 9:46 PM | Link to this
This show is soooo hot and popular that my boyfriend ” turns his cell phone off”, just to make sure he watches his favorite show “24”. . Best show on sunday. Keep this showing coming.
By caddigirl
January 14, 2007 9:59 PM | Link to this
Great show tonight…tomorrow will be just as suspenseful. I’m soooo glad we finally have something to watch on TV…I’m sick of reality shows! For all the true 24 fans, let’s discuss the show and ignore the comments made by that idiot. There’s one on every blog!
By Lisa
January 14, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this
Awesome! Whew, how intense was this, can’t wait until tomorrow evening.
We didn’t start watching the show in the first few years but once my neighbor told us about it and we watched it we were hooked!
Maybe if everyone watched the show, they would understand why you cannot “negotiate” with terrorists!
Jack Bauer rules!
By JackFan
January 14, 2007 10:11 PM | Link to this
Yeah, I didn’t understand the ‘give Jack up and they’ll stop the bombing.’ Like, hello? What are they going to ask for next? What idiots work in govt where they are going to actually negotiate?
That was definitely one of the more unbelievable things I saw this evening.
In any event, someone tell the people on this board that that was actually the second black president on this show.
By HELLINAHANDBASKET
January 14, 2007 10:15 PM | Link to this
Best show on television and tonights episode was incredible ! It just goes to show you that ‘chewing’ out a guy can save your life !
By TMB
January 14, 2007 10:16 PM | Link to this
I don’t have any shows I watch regularly, but 24 captured my attention last year and I was not disappointed with the suspense to start this season. The old “bit the neck” ploy was a little much for my stomach, but Jack does keep me on the edge of my seat.
By diehard 24 fan
January 14, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this
dammmmmmmmmn! best show on tv…20 more weeks to go to see the conclusion of a great show… man yall wrong fox just wrong!!!
question is there a REAL CTU???? if so how come we can t use them to find osa bin laden???
jack bauer a bad mud ducker!
By tonto
January 14, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this
I know after a couple of seasons it gets harder to write new scripts but come on. Selling out America’s hero? Every series becomes more far fetched. Get some new writers. Go Jack!
By magic bullet
January 14, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this
JFK, it’s TV. If your ancestors don’t have color in it, your daughter is sure to have you rolling in your grave. Happy MLK Day.
By UGAGirl
January 14, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this
24 is the hottest show around. Jack Bauer is awesome! Fox definitely hit the jackpot on this one! :-)
By Andrew
January 14, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this
great show been hooked since ep. 1….can’t wait til monday to see it again!!
By Dunk
January 14, 2007 10:23 PM | Link to this
Did you see Chloe with her new man??? What an idiot Savant if I ever saw one. Anyone else hate Chloe and her nit-picking anal personality??
Dunk
By Tony Almeda
January 14, 2007 10:24 PM | Link to this
24 has been the best show on TV for the last 5 or 6 years hands down. If you’ve missed prior seasons rent them at the video store…there’s nothing like watching an entire season in two or three days!
JFK- Just Finished Kindergarten
By Shepswife
January 14, 2007 10:25 PM | Link to this
Tonight’s show was truly exciting! Man Jack is bad! I love that character and what K Sutherland has done with it. I sure wish there was a way to bring back President David Palmer, that was a great run, huh? They never cease to amaze me these writers, GREAT action…biting the jugular, WHO DOES THAT? JACK and man is he back! If we all had friends as loyal as Chloe…….
By CJ
January 14, 2007 10:38 PM | Link to this
Colored? Why you racist pig! You represent the type of terrorist this country NEEDS to eliminate. Continue to live in the past and I’m sure it will consume you.
To everyone else, the show is great, but the 1st hour of last season will be hard to top in terms of excitement.
By Aubrey
January 14, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this
Was anyone else shocked to see Wayne as president? Great choice!
By dontbeajerk
January 14, 2007 10:45 PM | Link to this
JFK…you have disgraced those initials! Hopefully you’re blog is just a joke, if not, your jugular needs to be bitten by Jack Bauer also..and its a shame that you even mutter those words on MLK day! What a dork. P.S. the season premiere was great!
By 24Addict
January 14, 2007 10:49 PM | Link to this
Wow! I loved the new episode and I am glad that no one major got killed this time (at least not yet). I think it will take a while for us to get used to the many new faces…most everyone else was killed off last season! At least Curtis is back!
And to the ignorant MF who is staining the name of JFK on this board…the previous president on the show was “white” and HE was the one who was helping the terrorists…maybe if we got a black president for real he would be the one to find bin Laden, we could squash this war and bring the troops back home where they belong!!
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 10:51 PM | Link to this
Of course Jack Bauer makes it out alive…..I met him at Smith’s Olde Bar just a couple of months ago!!!
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this
If everyone would just listen to Jack Bauer, they would have to rename the show to ‘12.’
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this
If you can see Jack Bauer, Jack Bauer can see you. If you can’t see Jack Bauer, then you are seconds away from death.
If you’re ever in a small room with Jack Bauer and a suspected terrorist and Jack tells you to leave the room…..DON’T!!!! You’re about to see the most awesome sh*t ever!!!!!
By AaronC
January 14, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this
I cant wait to hear all the news stories of all the Islamist protesting 24 for potraying them as terrorist. Duh! GO Jack GO.
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 11:04 PM | Link to this
Jack Bauer tracked down his daughter’s virginity….and put it back!!!
The city of Los Angeles named a street after Jack Bauer. A man walked across it, so Jack Bauer killed him. No one crosses Jack Bauer.
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 11:06 PM | Link to this
1.6 billion Chinese are angry with Jack Bauer. Sounds like a fair fight to me.
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 11:10 PM | Link to this
Hay AaronC:
I don’t see a lot of Swedish or Dutch terrorists, so shut your liberal tree-hugging pie hole…….
The minute I do see a Swedish or Dutch terrorist, then I’ll shut up.
Still waiting…….
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this
Hey AaronC:
That is, unless I misread your comments and you were intending on being a bit sarcastic…..
By Love24
January 14, 2007 11:18 PM | Link to this
In loving memory
President David Tariq Palmer 1949-2006
The Greatest President of all time
By Hamilton
January 14, 2007 11:22 PM | Link to this
Love24 needs a reality check…..
By Jack Bauer
January 14, 2007 11:26 PM | Link to this
24 is the best show on television. If you don’t like it, then shut your mouth and watch American Idol.
By Mike
January 14, 2007 11:32 PM | Link to this
JFK wake up and look at your calendar - it’s 2007 man. Next year Barack Obama, a “colored” man who’s only 45 will most likely be running for pres.
Furthermore David Palmer is what got me hooked when the show started. He was and still is the epitmay of what an American president should be - integrity, intelligence, pride, patriotism, loyalty, honesty, man I could go on and on. Watching his portrail of the president only makes me wish we had a real life candidate like that.
24 is easily the best show on tv in many years.
By Dwayne
January 14, 2007 11:37 PM | Link to this
I have been watching 24 since the first season but I am getting tired of it. It’s the same old story, Jack tells the people at CTU about something, they don’t believe him, then it comes out that he was right. He’s always right. We know he can’t die, he has signed on for two more seasons. The first 2-3 years were the best, but it has gone downhill since.
By sam
January 14, 2007 11:38 PM | Link to this
I love this show. I love it despite the need to suspend reality and the continuity issues. If you do not like it, then do not watch it.
Hannibal Bauer!
By Keith
January 14, 2007 11:45 PM | Link to this
First let me say I am a huge 24 fan. Second, something Lisa said close to the top of the thread got me thinking. Sorry I can’t remember the names but the terrorist who tortured Jack was “negotiated” with by the government. Didn’t that go against our “We do not negotiate with terrorists” stance? This seems like a major hole or mistake in the writing now that I think about it. I’m guessing that dude would have to be on the terrorist watch list at the very least. Wouldn’t that be enough to say we cannot negotiate with that guy? Also, what about dude that Jack saved? He is a known terrorist. I don’t care if he is claiming he means well now, he cannot be trusted. Jack is going against reason here. Since when are all crimes forgiven when you say you are not going to do them anymore?
By amanda
January 14, 2007 11:57 PM | Link to this
AWESOME show tonight! I am SO happy to have something to watch on tv again!
All hail the king of the world … Jack Bauer.
By ChrisD
January 15, 2007 12:23 AM | Link to this
It’s a good how, but I’m a little tired of the left wing nonsense that wants to keep convincing us that white folks (and even the President) are involved in the terrorism. Every time we begin to think a Muslim (gasp!) is responsible, we’re forced to apologize. Right. Give me a break.
By ML
January 15, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this
I finally decided to watch the show last night and thought it was cool. I had not seen an entire episode until last night, because I felt like I’d be lost since I never catch the premieres. So I made a point to watch the premiere last night. To Keith- I think why the “terrorist-turned-mainstream” Assad was saved by Jack is because like he said, a lot of people will fall in line under what he says, if he truly is serious about mainlining his group and he is trying to stop Fayed, the one who tortured Jack. I can’t wait for LOST to come back in a few weeks, also!
By Trey
January 15, 2007 10:23 PM | Link to this
After several good seasons, everyone will soon hear critics say what we already know - that these 4 initial episodes were….terrible! The president is too young and a bad actor; his sister is annoying, has poor lines with an annoying subtext/agenda from the writers, and is unbelievable in her ability to call up the President to chat about her social musings; the subplot about the parents is unengaging and weak; the direction overall is poor and casting lacks the past inspiration. After looking forward to this for months, we found ourselves walking away in boredom and annoyance multiple times. This season will be a critical failure but will not significantly hurt viewership until next season. Terrible!