Julia Sugarbaker wrote:
Admittedly, I've never seen Melissa in anything other than Gilmore Girls, but where is he getting that she's a 'gimmick with a short career'?

She's been around for a long time and she was far from gimmicky in Gilmore Girls.
he must not have been paying attention b/c i know i've seen her in a variety of shows and movies for at least the past 10yrs if not longer.