'Burn Notice' Exclusive: Is Michael's Father Alive?!

sevenof9fl Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 04:09 PM EST

I've loved Jeffrey Donovan as an actor for a long time; I've never seen him interviewed but he sure comes across as a class act. I look forward to his new film and to at least a couple more years of Burn Notice. I wish him the best. Nice to see good things happen to good people.

harry Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 02:31 PM EST

YEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!

Sherrick Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 03:22 PM EST

Rob (ShutUpRob)

When did "Dramedy" become real word???

Jenny Tue, Oct 7, 2008 at 12:26 AM EST

Great interview. I simply adore him. One of my favorite shows and one of my favorite actors. Fantastic. And yes, the phone scene was just amazing. :D

Rob (ShutUpRob) Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 12:49 PM EST

Yeah, please don't use the made-up term "thrillomedy" again. "Action Dramedy" uses actual words and is accurate.

m Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 10:28 AM EST

um, i thought john mahoney died? really, i did..

rebecca Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 09:50 AM EST

I believe that he is Carla's boss.I read on Spoiler tv.com that they are casting her boss.They wanted a 'star name' 40-65 yrs old.He is suppose to appear in the last epp. of the season.
Also i read a interview that Matt Nix did a while back and he said that he is not going to copy Alias. That Mike's dad is dead and is STAYING DEAD.

Ceballos Fri, Oct 3, 2008 at 09:44 AM EST

I think Mahoney is an excellent actor...and I wouldn't be surprised if the answer is E, all of the above.

br0 Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 09:41 PM EST

Ah, Jeffrey Donovan...
I would like to lather him up with anti-fire gel :P

CandyMaize Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 08:26 PM EST

John Mahoney is such a good actor - I'm looking forward to seeing whatever role he plays on 'Burn Notice.' But I also do not want him to be Michael's dad. (I also agree that Gless & Mahoney could have some great scenes together .. so maybe they could make that happen even w/o having him play Michael's dad)

Bill Lakas Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 05:44 PM EST

Let John Mahoney play Sam Axe's father - seems like it would make good interplay.

Jessica S Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 05:23 PM EST

First of all, thanks for the pretty pic of Jeffery Donovan...That made my day:)

I love John Mahoney and can't wait to see what the writers have in store for him (and us) when the season picks back up!

aguaholic@gmail.com Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 04:45 PM EST

Please do not ever use "thrillomedy" again!

WhizGidget Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 04:32 PM EST

It can't be all of the above. Well, it *could*, but it's not likely. Remember, Michael left to get away from his father initially (and Mom signed the form). I doubt he would have worked for him and trying to integrate that to the show *now* would be disrespectful to the storyline and the fans.

Kalie Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 04:13 PM EST

I'm going to go with 'the person responsible for Michael's burn notice'. If he's Mike's resurrected father, they'd just be copying "Alias". I can't believe we have to wait until January for new eps. I love this show.

Danielle Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 04:01 PM EST

I think it's going to be B through D. I don't think it would hurt the show if dad came back, just add more drama.

Jono Jarrett Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

i'll cast my token w/ those who hope he's NOT the "dead" father, because while i would enjoy seeing Mahoney & Sharon Gless going toe-to-toe, i think the spy-show genre would be better served by shedding more light either on Carla's group or on those who first burned Michael. Making him the dad adds another player to an already tight family ensemble--does anyone really care about that ne'er-do-well brother?

Carlos Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 03:25 PM EST

Seems like every main character in a spy or conspiracy show has dead parent(s) and they're always really alive. New plot twists please.

Stephanie Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 03:13 PM EST

Resurrecting the dead father would be the worst thing to happen to this show.

(Yeah, Matt Nix, I hope you're reading this)

Let's go with B & C.

Kristina Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 02:54 PM EST

I love Jeffrey Donovan. And I love John Mahoney. I really hope he's not Michael's father though because I like the fact that there's mystery involving the father and that he's not in the picture anymore. If we're going to find out anything about his dad it should be from his family because bringing a character back from the dead is kind of too played out and too much like a soap opera and this show is too good for that. PS: That interview was great! He seems like a nice guy.

DianaC Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 02:15 PM EST

I'm going for A,B and C. All at the same time. Not D though, I think Frank is where he's supposed to be. Wouldn't that be jumping the shark a bit soon?

Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 02:06 PM EST

Mells said
""ll go for anything other than the 'dead' father bit. That's a bit too soapish""

Uh hello, unless it's got explosions or a lot of laughs it's a soap ! ( or it's bush on TV)

Rob (ShutUpRob) Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 01:33 PM EST

I'm seconding Vin -- it's all of the above regarding Mahoney's character/Michael's father.

Mells Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 01:16 PM EST

I'll go for anything other than the 'dead' father bit. That's a bit too soapish and I believe the abusive father idea from Michael's past is better left intact.

Vin Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 01:08 PM EST

What if he is "all the above" which could make sense

CAJUNSBLUES Thu, Oct 2, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

he could be the boss who burned him who ends up being his dad with plastic surgery at area 51

:)

He will make a great addition to the already stellar cast