Author Archives: Bruce C. McKenna

Here are the 10th set of answers from the final part of “The Pacific”

1. Sorry, I just couldn’t wait until Monday morning to post my last comments on this board. (I did have to wait until I stopped crying though). I just want to say a heartfelt “thank you” to you Bruce, for … Continue reading

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Here are the 9th set of answers from Part 9 of “The Pacific”

1. Joe Mazzello really grew into this role. I dont know who Rami Malek is but this kid made a career for himself now. What a performance. Everyone I know is talking about this characther. As someone who doesnt watch … Continue reading

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Here are the 8th set of answers from Part 8 of “The Pacific”

1. Bruce: another amazing episode of one of the best things I’ve ever watched in any media – I hope you and the entire team are really proud of the show and the reception so far. I’m sure the appreciation … Continue reading

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Here are the 7th set of answers from Part 7 of “The Pacific”

1. Bruce – Fantastic episode, the best so far. It just flowed together so naturally and does a fantastic job showing the brutality and chaos of war, but had its moments of dark humor (the bit where Jay De L’eau’s … Continue reading

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Here are the 6th set of answers from Part 6 of “The Pacific”

1. Part 6 has to be my favorite episode so far. I’m actually enjoying the non-battle scenes as much as, if not more than, the actual fighting: Haldane (is that his name?) keeping the one guy in his troop and … Continue reading

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Here are the 5th set of answers from Part 5 of “The Pacific”

1. Hi Bruce, me again Like any parent you probably try not to have favourites and even if you do, you don’t admit it. But when writing three such diverse Marines as Leckie, Basilone and Sledge, did you find one … Continue reading

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Thanks for your questions, here are my answers for Part 4!

1. Did the making of BoB affect your decisions about what to show (or not to show) in The Pacific? Specifically, I’m thinking about the lack of training shown, which can be argued was shown in Curahee, and instead we … Continue reading

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Bruce C. McKenna Thanks for your questions! Here are the answers for Part Three

1. Hello Bruce, There has already been some discussion on deleted scenes resulting in shortened episodes and a somewhat fractured storyline. Will we get these deleted scenes on the DVD? What other goodies can we expect on the DVD? With … Continue reading

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Thanks for your questions! Here are the answers for Part 2

1. Hello Bruce, when writing for The Pacific, you have great source material in the books and well documented life stories to work from. But much of the actual day to day words and thoughts of the characters come directly … Continue reading

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Thanks for your questions! Here are the first set of answers.

Answers are posted below and in the Forum section. I look forward to talking with you each week! 1. Bruce – Fantastic first episode and a great start to the series. I was wondering who served as the military and … Continue reading

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