 I never should have let you go. It was a big mistake.
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Jeff Channington is a native of Buffalo, New York and the ex-boyfriend of Paula Proctor. They dated when she was a teenager in high school and he dumped after the screening of Friend Green Tomatoes (1991). Decades later he admitted to regretting this decision and told Paula he made a mistake. His first appearance was in the Season Three episode “Getting Over Jeff.” he is portrayed by actor/producer John Gatins.
History[]
Season Three[]
Paula went to visit her father in Buffalo, NY and ran into Jeff at the store. They talked and he invited her to see the Camaro that he's restoring. She lies to Rebecca that she ran into her friend "Sheila Girlfacce". That evening and the following day Paula goes to his garage. They dance and he admits that their breakup was a mistake. Paula says that he's making her feel young and special. He goes in for a kiss, but she refuses him. After Rebecca mentions the garage to Paula's dad, he figures it out and they both go to there. After Bob barges in with a shotgun, Paula and Jeff say goodbye and she thanks him for telling her the truth and says that she's glad that she's seen him again. ("Getting Over Jeff.")
Trivia[]
- Since he's "Paula's Josh Chan", his name and the first half of his surname are similar to Josh Chan's.