DHARMA & GREG FAQ v1.06
Brad Ferguson
Here's the fresh repost of the FAQ, as requested. I'm just the messenger.
I had nothing to do with writing it.
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THE "DHARMA & GREG" FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LIST
Version 1.06, February 13, 1998
Maintained by Brian Jackson (Bri...@dibbs.net)
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1. What is "Dharma & Greg"?
2. Where is the show set?
3. Who are the actors and actresses on the show?
4. What else has Jenna Elfman been in?
5. What about Thomas Gibson?
6. How about the rest of the cast?
7. Is there a mailing list for the show?
8. Is there a newsgroup for the show?
9. Is there a website for the show?
10. Are episodes available on video?
11. What about episode titles and airdates?
12. Is Joel Murray related to Bill Murray?
13. What breed of dogs are Stinky and Nunzio?
14. Are Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson really romantically involved?
15. Where can I write to the cast of "Dharma & Greg"?
16. How can I attend a taping of the show?
17. What does "Dharma" mean?
18. What was Dharma's Indian name?
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1. What is "Dharma & Greg"?
Dharma & Greg (D&G) is a sitcom airing on ABC Wednesday nights
at 8:30 EST. It revolves around Dharma, something of a free spirit
(played with excessive charm by Jenna Elfman) and Greg, an uptight
yuppie lawyer working for the federal government (played with charm,
although not too excessively, by Thomas Gibson).
Dharma & Greg met, fell in love and went on their honeymoon all
in the pilot episode. So, hijinks naturally ensue as their love for
each other grows and is continually tested by their somewhat limited
personal knowledge of each other and by opposing family members
on either side of their relationship.
Greg's parents are less than thrilled with the entire arrangement,
fearing that she's out to get their money. Dharma's mother is thrilled,
but her father's only problems are that she has gotten married (can you
imagine?) and that she has married a "fed".
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2. Where is the show set?
San Francisco, California
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3. Who are the actors and actresses on the show?
Jenna Elfman.....Dharma Finkelstein
Thomas Gibson.....Greg Montgomery
Mimi Kennedy.....Abby O'Neil (Dharma's Mother)
Alan Rachins.....Larry Finkelstein (Dharma's Father)
Susan Sullivan.....Kitty Montgomery (Greg's Mother)
Mitchell Ryan.....Edward Montgomery (Greg's Father)
Joel Murray.....Pete
Shae D'Lyn.....Jane
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4. What else has Jenna Elfman been in?
Television appearances
Townies - 1996 TV series
Her Last Chance - 1996 TV movie
Film appearances
*Krippendorf's Tribe - 1998
Grosse Pointe Blank - 1997...Tanya
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5. What about Thomas Gibson?
Television appearances
More Tales of the City - 1998 mini-series
*Nightmare Street - 1998 ABC TV movie
The Devil's Child - 1997 ABC TV movie
Inheritance - 1997 TV movie
Night Visitors - 1996 TV movie
Secrets - 1995 TV movie
Chicago Hope - 1996-1997...Dr. Daniel Nyland
Tales of the City - 1993 mini-series
The Kennedys of Massachusetts - 1990 mini-series
Gore Vidal's Lincoln - 1988 TV movie
Film appearances
To Love, Honor, and Deceive - 1996...Mathew Carpenter
Sleep with Me - 1994...Nigel
Barcelona - 1994...Dickie
Men of War - 1994...Warren
The Age of Innocence - 1993...Stage Actor
Love & Human Remains - 1993...David
Far and Away - 1992...Steven
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6. How about the rest of the cast?
Mimi Kennedy
Television appearances
Savannah - 1996 TV series...Eleanor Burton Alexander
Joe's Life - 1993 TV series...Barb
Homefront - 1991 TV series...Ruth Sloan
Sins of the Mother - 1991 TV movie...Karen
A Promise to Keep - 1990 TV movie...Annie
Family Man - 1988 TV series...Andrea Tobin
Baby Girl Scott - 1987 TV movie...Jane
Bride of Boogedy - 1987 TV movie...Eloise
Mr. Boogedy - 1986 TV movie...Mom
Robert Kennedy & His Times - 1985 mini-series...Pat Kennedy
Spencer - 1984 TV series...Doris Winger
The Two of Us - 1981 TV series...Nan Gallagher
Thin Ice - 1981 TV movie
The Big Show - 1980 TV series...Regular Performer
Stockard Channing in Just Friends - 1979 TV series...Victoria
Getting Married - 1978 TV movie
3 Girls 3 - 1977 TV series
Film appearances
Once You Meet a Stranger - 1996
Flashfire - 1993...Kate Cantrell
Death Becomes Her - 1992...Second Woman
Pump Up the Volume - 1990...Marla Hunter
Immediate Family - 1989...Eli's Mom
Chances Are - 1989...Sally
Alan Rachins
Television appearances
Unwed Father - 1997 TV movie...Jason's father
Hart to Hart: Crimes of the Hart - 1994 TV movie
Jackie Collins' 'Lady Boss' - 1992 TV movie...Mickey Stoner
She Says She's Innocent - 1991 TV movie...Matthew
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer - 1990 TV movie
Single Women, Married Men - 1989 TV movie...Dr. Jerry Zimmer
Mistress - 1987 TV movie
L.A. Law - 1986 TV series...Douglas Brackman, Jr.
Fear on Trial - 1975 TV movie
Film appearances
Leave It to Beaver - 1997...Fred Rutherford
Meet Wally Sparks - 1997...Judge Randel Williams
Showgirls - 1995...Tony Moss
Starquest - 1995...Jamad
North - 1994...Defense Attorney
Heart Condition - 1990...Doctor Posner
Always - 1985...Eddie
Thunder Run - 1985...Carlos
Time Walker - 1982...Jeweler
Susan Sullivan
Television appearances
Two Came Back - 1997 TV movie...Patricia Clarkson
The Monroes - 1995 TV series...Kathryn Monroe
A Perfect Stranger - 1994 TV movie...Kaye
The George Carlin Show - 1994 TV series...Kathleen Rachowski
Perry Mason: Case of the Ruthless Reporter - 1991 TV movie
Rage of Angles: The Story Continues - 1986 TV movie
Cave-In! - 1983 TV movie...Kate
Falcon Crest - 1981-89 TV series...Maggie Gioberti Channing
It's a Living - 1980 TV series...Lois Adams (1980-1981)
City in Fear - 1980 TV movie...Madeleine Crawford
Marriage Is Alive and Well - 1980 TV movie
The Ordeal of Dr. Mudd - 1980 TV movie
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do - 1979 TV movie
The New Maverick - 1978 TV series...Poker Alice
Having Babies - 1978 TV series...Dr. Julie Farr
The Comedy Company - 1978 TV series
Deadman's Curve - 1978 TV movie
Having Babies III - 1978 TV movie
Roger & Harry: The Miters Target - 1997 TV movie...Cindy
The City - 1977 TV movie
Having Babies II - 1977 TV movie...Dr. Julie Farr
The Incredible Hulk - 1977 TV series...Dr. Elaina Marks
The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa - 1977 TV movie
Rich Man, Poor Man - Book II - 1976 mini-series...Maggie
Our Man Flint: Dead on Target - 1976 TV movie
No Place to Run - 1972 TV movie
A World Apart - 1970 TV series...Nancy Condon (1970-1971)
Another World - 1964 TV series...Lenore Moore Curtin
Film appearances
My Best Friend's Wedding - 1997...Isabelle Wallace
Star Trek: The Motion Picture - 1979...Woman
Mitchell Ryan
Television appearances include:
A Face to Die For - 1996 TV movie
Raven Hawk - 1996 TV movie...White
Gramps - 1995 TV movie...Oliver
Hart to Hart: Home Is Where the Hart Is - 1994 TV movie
Star - 1993 TV movie...Harrison Barclay
Majority Rule - 1992 TV movie
2000 Malibu Road - 1992 TV series...Porter
Dirty Work - 1992 TV movie
In a Child's Name - 1991 TV movie
Deadly Game - 1991 TV movie
Judgment - 1990 TV movie...Dave Davis
Margaret Bourke-White - 1989 TV movie...Patton
The Ryan White Story - 1989 TV movie
Film appearances include:
Grosse Pointe Blank - 1997...Mr. Newberry
The Devil's Own - 1997
Liar Liar - 1997...Mr. Allan
Ed - 1996
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers - 1995...Dr. Wynn
Judge Dredd - 1995...Hammond
Blue Sky - 1994... Ray Stevens
Speechless - 1994...Wannamaker
Hot Shots! Part Deux - 1993...Gray Edwards
Aces: Iron Eagle III - 1992...Simms
Winter People - 1989... Drury Campbell
Lethal Weapon - 1987...The General
Two Minute Warning - 1976... The Priest
Joel Murray
Television appearances
Love & War - 1992 TV series...Ray Litvak
Pacific Station - 1991 TV series...Capt. Ken Epstein
Grand - 1990 TV series...Norris Weldon
Long Gone - 1987 TV movie...Bart Polanski
Film appearances
The Cable Guy - 1996...Basketball Player
Only You - 1992...Bert
Shakes the Clown - 1991...Milkman
Scrooged - 1988...Guest
One Crazy Summer - 1986...George Calamari
Shae D'Lyn
Television appearances
Awake to Murder - 1995 TV movie...Lorete McAdams
Secrets - 1995 TV movie...Edwina Phelan
Ghost Mom - 1993 TV movie...Jean
The American Clock - 1993 TV movie...Young Doris
Film appearances
Vegas Vacation - 1997...Cousin Vickie
Hits! - 1994...Doozie
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7. Is there a mailing list for the show?
Previously there was a mailing list for the show done through
www.coollist.com. We had quite a few problems with that list so we've
now gone a bit more high-tech. :-)
If you would like to be subscribed to the mailing list simply send
a message to Majo...@MyList.net, leave the subject blank and in the
message simply type "subscribe dharma_n_greg" (without the caps).
After sending it you should receive a confirmation notice. That's it!
You're on the list. Enjoy...and please post! After all, that's what
it's there for.
If you have any problem or need help subscribing simply contact
either of the facilitators of the list (e-mail addys are at the top
of this FAQ).
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8. Is there a newsgroup for the show?
*Yes! Thanks to the work of Mina Sharpe, alt.tv.dharma-greg is
now a reality! The newsgroup is very new so you may have a little
difficulty getting it currently. If you're still not able to access
it within the next few weeks, contact your system administrator and
let them know you want it!
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9. Is there a website for the show?
The only official website is at:
From there you can click on the link to "Primetime" and find
Dharma & Greg listed there. ABC's site is very nice, but lacks any
downloadable graphics other than a small photo of D&G in the back-
ground. It does have an episode guide with information on shows that
have yet to air. Very nice source of information.
Our unofficial Dharma & Greg website is now located at:
http://www.coil.com/~heathera/Dharma/dharma.htm
You can find more links to other Dharma & Greg related sites
there as well.
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10. Are episodes available on video?
Not unless you know someone who's been taping the show since it
premiered. Sorry.
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11. What about episode titles, synopses and airdates?
Episode One - "Pilot"
Original Airdate: 9/24/97
Episode Two - "And the In-Laws Meet..."
Original Airdate: 10/1/97
Episode Three - "Shower the People You Love With Love"
Original Airdate: 10/8/97
Episode Four - "And Then There's the Wedding"
Original Airdate: 10/15/97
Episode Five - "The Ex-Files"
Original Airdate: 10/22/97
Episode Six - "Yoga and Boo, Boo"
Original Airdate: 10/29/97
Episode Seven - "Indian Summer"
Original Airdate: 11/5/97
Episode Eight - "Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington"
Original Airdate: 11/12/97
Episode Nine - "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father"
Original Airdate: 11/18/97
Episode Ten - "The First Thanksgiving"
Original Airdate: 11/26/97
Episode Eleven - "Instant Dharma"
Original Airdate: 12/10/97
Episode Twelve - "Haus Arrest"
Original Airdate: 12/17/97
Episode Thirteen - "Do You Want Fries With That?"
Original Airdate: 1/7/98
Episode Fourteen - "Old Yeller"
Original Airdate: 1/21/98
Episode Fifteen - "The Second Coming of Leonard"
Original Airdate: 2/4/98
*Episode Sixteen - "Dharma and Greg's First Romantic Valentine's Day
Weekend"
Original Airdate: 2/11/98
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12. Is Joel Murray related to Bill Murray?
Yes, he is. Joel is a brother to both Bill Murray and Brian
Doyle Murray.
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13. What breed of dogs are Stinky and Nunzio?
Stinky's real name is Chewy. He is a Briard mix. Nunzio's real
name is Bud and he is a Welsh Corgi.
Update: We've been told that Nunzio is really played by twin
Welsh Corgi's named Bud and Cody.
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14. Are Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson really romantically involved?
No. Jenna is married to Bodhi Rice Elfman and Thomas is married
to Christina Gibson.
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15. Where can I write to the cast of "Dharma & Greg"?
"Dharma & Greg"
20th Century Fox
10201 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
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16. How can I attend a taping of the show?
From the ABC website:
"Dharma & Greg" is filmed in Los Angeles. Complimentary tickets
to a taping can be obtained by calling Paramount Guest Relations at
(213) 956-4848. You can make reservations up to five days before the
day of the taping, regularly scheduled for Fridays at 7 p.m.
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17. What does "Dharma" mean?
In episode five, "The Ex-Files" we learn that Dharma means "the
ultimate truth of all things". Pretty cool!
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18. What was Dharma's Indian name?
Also from "The Ex-Files"...Crazy Man's Daughter.
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In article <not-ya02408000R...@enews.newsguy.com>,
n...@this.time (Brad Ferguson) wrote:
>
> Here's the fresh repost of the FAQ, as requested. I'm just the messenger.
> I had nothing to do with writing it.
>
> ===================================================
> THE "DHARMA & GREG" FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS LIST
> Version 1.06, February 13, 1998
> Maintained by Brian Jackson (Bri...@dibbs.net)
> and HeatherA (heat...@coil.com)
> ===================================================
>
and then after this newsgroup is more established we're aiming to post it
once a month (around the 1st) The FAQ can also be found at:
http://www.coil.com/~heathera/Dharma/faq.htm
If you guys have any suggestions for updates let us know!
We will be adding the info on Danny Elfman and other tidbits soon, so please
feel free to suggest additions. I have also updated the FAQ on the site today
with the episode titles for this week and the next two weeks episodes. For
more detailed episode information you can go to the spoilers section of the
website to get synopsis before airing, and the episode guide of the site for
past episodes you may have missed.
We also have a wonderful friend named Darwin that sends us fabulous spoilers
(detailed) for each new episode before or right after the ep airs on the east
coast. And we usually have the Vanity cards posted right after if not before
the episodes thanks again to Darwin and another friend of Dharma & Greg named
Bob. These guys are the best!!!
So make sure you stop by the website for more D&G info than you probably need
:-)
HeatherA
http://www.coil.com/~heathera/Dharma/dharma.htm
Brian Jackson
kata...@earthlink.net (Jeri Jo Thomas) wrote:
>Thomas Gibson was also on "As The World Turns" as Derek Mason,
>who married, then tried to murder, but ultimately saved the life
>of (insipid and very annoying) heiress Lily Walsh. It was
>sometime in the late 80s. FYI, if you'd like to add this
>character to your FAQ for the next go 'round.
>--
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>Jeri Jo--
> kata...@earthlink.net
> Anawave "Gravity" V2.0
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Hi all,
Thanks for the info. I'll be sure to include it the next time I
update the FAQ. We have a photo of Thomas from the show on the
website, but I just keep forgetting to include this info in the
FAQ...thanks for the reminder. :-)
Brian
bri...@dibbs.net