The actor behind Jack McPhee joins Jackie and Danielle on No More Late Fees to discuss *I Don't Want to Wait*, his hybrid memoir and oral history capturing the memories, friendships, and behind-the-scenes experiences that shaped one of the most beloved teen dramas of the 90s.
In this special interview, Kerr shares why he chose to combine his personal journey with firsthand accounts from the people who brought *Dawson's Creek* to life, including Kevin Williamson, Greg Berlanti, Katie Holmes, and James Van Der Beek, whom he interviewed before his passing.
We also revisit Jack McPhee's groundbreaking coming-out storyline, including the advice Kerr received from John Wesley Shipp and what it meant to portray a character who helped change LGBTQ representation on television.
**In this conversation:**
- Why Kerr Smith wrote *I Don't Want to Wait* as a hybrid memoir and oral history
- Preserving the memories of the *Dawson's Creek* cast and crew
- Conversations with Kevin Williamson, Greg Berlanti, Katie Holmes, and James Van Der Beek
- The importance and cultural impact of Jack McPhee's coming-out storyline
- John Wesley Shipp's advice to Kerr about portraying Jack
- Kerr's early career on *As the World Turns*
- Playing Carter Horton in *Final Destination* (2000)
- Working on *The Forsaken* (2001) with Brendan Fehr
- His later television work, including *Riverdale*
- The friendships, experiences, and stories that deserve to be remembered
More than a conversation about a beloved television series, this interview explores the importance of preserving the stories behind the entertainment that shaped our lives.
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