Jim Beaver on Death’s Door and J2

blueskysammy:

TV Guide Magazine: What are your memories of your last day on set?

Jim Beaver: The show called a safety meeting, which they do once or twice a season. The entire cast and crew from the top down to the drivers and production assistants are there. I knew something was up when Jared and Jensen were there — they’re never already there before me. Instead of playing this safety video, they played a video tribute to everything I’d done on the show. It was very touching. I might have gotten something in my eye.

TV Guide Magazine: How were Jared and Jensen?

Jim Beaver: They were terrific. They stayed around after they were off work for this. I’m crazy about them. Considering there’s a little bit of an age difference between us, I didn’t expect such a connection, but I feel so terribly good about them and about having the chance to work with them these seven seasons. They’ve been extraordinarily gracious to me even when I didn’t necessarily deserve it. They’re terrific actors too.