Lead actress of the TV show Gilmore Girls reflects on her experience of playing baseball while in Savannah

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SAVANNAH, Ga. () — Actor Scott Patterson, best known for playing Luke on “Gilmore Girls,” will appear June 6 and 7 at Epic Cons: Savannah (June 6 through 8). He – along with dozens more stars of the big and small screens – will meet and interact with fans.

Patterson spoke with about the impact “Gilmore Girls” has had on fans over the years. “There’s a lot of people that are just catching on to it and they’ve just discovered it recently. They say they just can’t get enough of it. They fall asleep with it. They have it on while they’re doing their housework or cooking. You know, it’s amazing. Sometimes I meet four generations of the show’s fans: the great-grandparents, the grandparents, the parents, the kids. They just don’t make many shows like “Gilmore Girls” anymore.”

Scott Patterson during “Windtalkers” Premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage)
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 18: (L-R) ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year In The Life’ Cast – Liza Well, Danny Strong, Sean Gunn, Kelly Bishop, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, Tanc Sade, Alexis Bledel, Lauren Graham, Matt Czuchry and Keiko Agena attend the premiere of “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” at Regency Bruin Theatre on November 18, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – APRIL 21: Actor Scott Patterson attends a behind the scenes discussion of the television show “Gilmore Girls” at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences on April 21, 2003 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 05: Scott Patterson is seen in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Joker/Star Max/GC Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 02: Actor Scott Patterson visits Hollywood Today Live at W Hollywood on December 2, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 05: Actor Scott Patterson signs autographs for fans at a “Gilmore Girls” themed pop-up of Luke’s Diner on October 5, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. Similar pop-ups were scheduled throughout the country today. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JULY 31: Actress Alexis Bledel (L) accepts the award for “Actress” for her role in “Gilmore Girls” from fellow cast member Scott Patterson at the 4th Annual Family Television Awards on July 31, 2002 in Beverly Hills, California. The show will air on the ABC television network on Friday August 9, 2002. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 05: Actor Scott Patterson takes a photo with fans at a “Gilmore Girls” themed pop-up of Luke’s Diner on October 5, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California. Similar pop-ups were scheduled throughout the country today. (Photo by Sarah Morris/Getty Images)

Patterson says he loves when fans will discuss specific episodes with him. It makes him realize how the show’s themes and topics really resonated with viewers. “When you realize that the details of this show really drill down with people and they carry it in their hearts? It’s really amazing. Every encounter I have had with a “Gilmore Girls” fan, whether it’s in a restaurant, the gym, wherever I am, it’s always very heartfelt and very sweet.”

Patterson is looking forward to coming back to Savannah for the first time in more than 40 years for more than just the convention. Before he was an actor, he was professional baseball player. “I was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in 1980. I started the season in Durham, North Carolina, in the Carolina League. And then halfway through the season, I was promoted to Savannah, Georgia, the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves at that time. And it was very exciting promotion, a very exciting time because I became a bona fide prospect. And I did very well in Savannah. It’s a lovely place with lovely people. And I actually didn’t want to leave. I mean, you want to be called up. But of all the minor league cities I’ve ever lived in, Savannah was always my favorite.”