Last Night’s “24″

So Dr. Fiancee and I caught the season premiere of 24 last night.

We had never seen 24 before.  It never quite aroused my interest, personally.  But there was nothing else on last night.

It was sufficiently entertaining, although I found the over-protective FBI boss and the First Gentleman characters incredibly annoying.  I doubt we’ll watch again.

Still, I couldn’t help cheer for Jack Bauer, whose reputation precedes him.  I know he’s the man, especially in conservative circles, and I can see why.  Looks like Joel Surnow is still on as E.P., too.  I thought he was long gone.  Good for him.

Just one question:  What was Janeane “Air America” Garofalo doing there?  Talk about playing against type.  She’s an FBI staffer on 24???  Janeane Garofalo?  I would have thought she would be nauseated at the mere idea.