Post questions for Mr. Mantooth HERE...
Opus (:>
there are lots of replies in her original thread, and already, the
questions are becoming spread out throughout the message board. If none
of you mind, I'd like to try to get all of the replies to this message
to be YOUR QUESTIONS ONLY. Don't reply to this and say "thanks Opus" or
anything like that, although that's nice. Just do nothing but post your
questions right here, in this thread. That way, between now and
Wednesday, Hannah will be able to get to them with no problem, nor will
she have to weed out the incidental chatter.
Thank you all. Now fire away. (uh, bad pun intended.)
--
Opus (:>
Member #4 of the Gage Brigade.
"Our doubts are traitors and makes us lose the good we oft might win
by fearing to attempt." --Lucio, Act 1, Scene 4, Measure, for Measure
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Opus (:>
I'm a professional actress/stand-up comedienne, and I have a couple of
questions that I'd like to pose, from one fellow actor to another.
1. When you attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, was Meisner
a part of their core curriculum? If so, what were your feelings about
it? (Were you in class with Don Rickles? hehe)
*Speaking as an admirer or your work, it appeals to me because you are
so organic and truthful in your responses.
*I am studying Meisner presently.
2. Do you, like myself, get depressed when you finish a project, and
how do you get through it if you do not have a new project to throw
yourself into right away?
3. Are you currently studying with anyone right now, just to keep your
chops?
Thank you so much for your time. {I hope to be working on a project
with you in the future. I'll be in LA in 2 years. You never know.....}
--
Opus (:>
mailto:ca...@hilarious.com
http://www.Carla.Coble.com - Acting site; not all links are viable yet.
"Our doubts are traitors and makes us lose the good we oft might win
by fearing to attempt." --Lucio, Act 1, Scene 4, Measure, for Measure
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Gage51
Question: Are you and Kevin still close friends? How often do you get to see
each other?
Thanks!
Beth
Wojos Place
First of all thank you for doing this, your fans apppreciate it! I would
like to know if you have a new address where fans can write you. The
only address I have is "Stone Manns Agency", and I hope it's a good
address for now because that's where I sent your birthday card.
Denise W
Slugfish
1. One of the better E! episodes was a little number called
"The Nuisance," which you directed and includes a running
bit that I tend to think of as sort of prophetic in a way.
During much of the time John is laid up in Rampart, he is
seen in his room watching a soap opera. My questions are...
a. Was that your idea or the writer's idea? And how much
creative input did you and the writer (sorry, don't remember
who it was) exchange in the preparation of that episode.
b. How do you look back on that when in subsequent years
a significant body of your work was, indeed, daytime TV.
c. Wanna do more directing?
2. Is there a project, past or present, television or cinematic,
that you regret NOT being a part of?
3. Was curious to know your take on two rampant trends
in H-wood (one's probably always been there. The other is
a newish phenomenon)
a. The grossout trend in comedies (especially the work
of the Farrelly Brothers) and some commercials.
b. The youth movement. With that in mind, are there any
contemporary young actors worth their salt or are they just
flashes in the pan (considering your schooling at AADA and
years of experience).
4. The episode "The Game" (I'm pretty sure that's the
title), in which Gage and DeSoto pull duty at a USC/UCLA
game, came to my mind almost instantly a year or so back
when I saw the picture in Sports Illustrated of former UCLA
star Cade McNown throwing up on the sidelines (that has
nothing to do with my question, but it does lead up to
it). I was always wondering...
a. Was it a real game, or was it getting some extras to
crowd a stadium and judicious use of stock footage...
b. In the scene in which you are in the shower and Roy
(Kevin) dumps a bit of cold water on you, was that written
into the script or otherwise? I ask because it came off
wonderfully organic and improvised.
Thx very much and best wishes. I hope my questions don't suck
or were too long (sorry I'm long winded).
--slg., now reverting to normal sarcastic and annoying
self.
--
"The key to faking out the parents is the clammy hands.
It's a good non-specific symptom... What you do is,
you fake a stomach cramp, and when you're bent over,
moaning and wailing, you lick your palms. It's a
little childish and stupid, but then, so is high school."
--Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) in a certain modern classic.
Indy1016
I'd like to know if you are surprised by the ongoing interest/resurgance of
interest in Emergency! and to what do you attribute such a faithful following?
Thanks.
Janet :-)
Kaye
First, thanks to both of you for being so generous and taking time out of
your busy schedules to visit with us.
My questions to Mr. Mantooth are:
1. Are you currently working on a project? If so, can you share something
about it with us?
2. Do you enjoy stage acting and have you done any of it lately? If so, what
play(s) were you in and in what city?
3. With the resurgence of Emergency!'s popularity, do you ever find yourself
watching the program on t.v.? If so, what do you think when you see those
old episodes?
4. I believe you directed a few episodes of Emergency!
a. Did you enjoy directing?
b. Have you done any directing since and, if so, what have you directed?
5. You may not remember this one, but there's an episode where you & Kevin
have to jump from a helicopter into the ocean to rescue someone trapped on
some rocks. The scene looked very difficult and dangerous with the waves
crashing against you, pushing you into the rocks.
a. Did you & Kevin do your own stunt in jumping out of the helicopter?
(It sure liked like you two.)
b. How difficult/dangerous was that scene to shoot?
Thanks tons!
Kaye
Fargo, ND
Paul Ring
I have one question that cannot wait. It has been discussed here recently.
In "The Game" where you get doused with water in the shower, was that
planned or a impromtu practical joke by Kevin.
Thanks in advance!
- Paul Ring
Seekonk, Mass.
rin...@earthlink.net
OurEditors
HLS
HJA456
Thank you for answering our questions. Here goes, I have heard rumors that
you (Randy) and Kevin are getting together again for a new series-a midseason
replacement (and not as Johnny and Roy). Would it help if your fans wrote in
to networks to help it get picked up? We are only to glad to help. Would love
to see you two together again in a series. You seem to work well together and
come across great on screne.
Also, an early Happy Birhtday!!
Thanks, Helene
HJA456
Do you keep in touch with any of your old E! castmates besides Kevin?
Helene
Opus (:>
<VBG>
--
Opus (:>
Member #4 of the Gage Brigade.
"Our doubts are traitors and makes us lose the good we oft might win
by fearing to attempt." --Lucio, Act 1, Scene 4, Measure, for Measure
http://www.Carla.Coble.com - Acting site; not all links are viable yet.
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Opus (:>
Thank you for this unique opportunity.
My question:
When Emergency! was airing, were you and the other cast members,
producers,
directors, etc, aware of the wide age range in the television audience?
The
world had to stop on Saturday nights so I could watch "my show" and I
was
only 3. My parents never worried what I was watching, and watching the
show
in my EARLY thirties I can understand that they had nothing to worry
about.
Wish there were more programmes like that today for the children in my
life.
Thank you for giving us Johnny Gage, and thank you for your time now.
April Phillips
mailto:aphi...@cgocable.net
Opus (:>
Is there a type of character that you would really like to portray?
Would you like to do another series in the future?
Which has been your favourite character that you have played to date,
and why?
Do you have a favourite E! episode and if so which one and why?
Are you amazed at the continued following the E! has to this day?
That's about it. Thank you so much for this great opportunity for us
to actually get to ask these questions.
Beth Patton
mailto:epa...@sprint.ca
Proud member of the Southern Ontario Emergency Club
Speaking for April, who is too shy at the moment
http://www.cgocable.net/~aphillip/eclub.htm
Opus (:>
Here are the questions:
-What achievement in you life, so far, are you most proud of?
-Would you ever consider hosting talk soup again?
(You did a great job, you were much better then
Pamela Lee)
-What do you think of the popularity of the show the second time around
and the fact that it opens E! up to a whole new fan base?
-What TV shows today do you like, if any?
Thank you for reading my questions and stuff
and speaking for all the people under 18 who
did not experience E! the first time around
the show is just really great.
Thanks again,
dEv
mailto:foxy...@yahoo.com
PS- When I was 8 I saw Newsies in the movie theater and Kevin Tighe
scared the daylights out of me and scarred me for life. Just
if you ever happen to see him please tell him that.
Opus (:>
1a) If not, what can we fans do to help you get the jobs you'd like?
2) Your birthday is coming up; we love you, man (like the beer
commercial,
OK?)
and would like to send you stuff...but would you rather we left you
alone?
That's all, Mr. Mantooth. Thank you a million for answering fans'
questions,
and may all the best blessings of life be yours. :-)
Gina (whose hubby of 14 years is a fireman)
mailto:Lloyd...@aol.com
Chandel691
following questions. I've often thought it would be fun to hear your responses
to them.
1. What is your favorite word?
2. What is your least favorite word?
3. What turns you on or what is your favorite thing?
4. What turns you off?
5. What sound or noise do you love?
6. What sound or noise do you hate?
7. What is your favorite curse word?
8. What professions other than acting would you like to attempt?
9. What profession would you not like to do?
10. If heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you
arrive?
Thank you!
-Chan
chand...@aol.com
Cheetah166
My questions are:
1) Are you making any appearances around the LA area soon?
2) How long have you been with your current girlfriend and how did you meet?
3) Boxers or Briefs?
Thanks.
Jean Davia
In: Phoenix (Ahwatukee) Arizona
Hi Randy!
Some questions for you:
- You are recognized as a gifted actor, talented in comedy, drama and
<sign> romance… The camera seems to love you, so why no move to the
big screen? Do you just prefer TV?
- Since I'm a member of "The Gage Brigade, " I must ask about JG. You
played "John Gage" for 7 years and know him better than anyone. .
.hell, you made him into what he is. What IS it about "John" that
makes him such a beloved character? Oh, one more thing, there must be
some Randy in "John." Fess up, which of his traits do you share?
- I'll ask you a question I once asked Cary Grant. (How do you like
that neighborhood I just moved you into?) Do you find it more
challenging to do comedy or drama and which do you prefer?
- We tend to cheer around the web site whenever Johnny is endangered
or hurt. There is even a page that documents Johnny's "wound of the
day." What's wrong with us?
Thanks, Randy, for talking with us. It means a lot.
An RM fan - for life.
Jeannie
Opus (:>
Maybe this is one of your "Projects." Please....any hints? I can only
hope ! Can you bring us up to date on "Project 51?" What a great honor
for a great show ! Thanks so much for being here and for all your
wonderful work (acting and directing) on E! Also, Happy Birthday on the
19th !
Susan
mailto:bran...@webtv.net (Susan)
Jennifer Stephens
Did you enjoy your experience in daytime dramas and if so wouold you ever want
to do another soap opera?
Thank you for your time and patience with your "Focused" fans. (We are NOT
"obsessed") ;-)
Jennifer
OMGB #6
I've finally found out where.............my salvation lies........(Dan
Fogelberg)
Jennifer Stephens
Has Hannah showed you Beth's Gage Brigade Page yet. If so, what is your
reaction to it?
Thanks again,
Jennifer
Jenn...@aol.com
LilJuJubug
Thanks so much for doing this!
My question is-
Randy you have said in the past that by the time E! was over you were both
happy and sad to see it end. Now that you can look back at the whole thing,
what would you change about the whole experience, and why?
Thanks so much for your time, and an early Happy Birthday, Randy, from another
September baby!!
Julie Koontz
lilju...@aol.com
DW
Thank you for taking the time to answer some questions for us. I look forward
to your answers. Here's my question. I know that you were on "Loving"/"The
City" for a good while. Any chance you may be working on soaps again or is that
part of your career behind you?
Dana
New Jersey
kathy...@webtv.net
First I want to wish you a very happy birthday on the 19th.
My question is this. There was an episode shown recently where there
was a large fire, and you and Kevin had to break the door down to get
into what was supposed to be a secure room, and everyone wanted to know
what was in that room. Ya'll didn't see anything cause the smoke was so
thick. Anyway, when you were crashing the door in, you fell, and Roy
said what sounded like this: "Randy, are you OK?" Now, we know he
meant Johnny, but we were wondering if you remember if he did say Randy,
instead of Johnny?
Ok, one more question. Can you give us your memories or observations or
anything on the ep. Nuisance, where you were hit by a car, and you also
directed the episode. That ep. and Snakebite are two of our favorites.
Anything you can share that you remember would be greatly appreciated
and enjoyed!!!!
Thanks and good luck!!!!
Kathy
OceanTide6
First of all, I want to thank you both for giving us this wonderful
opportunity. It's not every day that something like this happens, and we surely
appreciate the time you have set aside for us.
My question is related to the Night Gallery episode "Class of '99." What was it
like for you (as a young actor in his 20's) to work with the legendary Vincent
Price? Was he as scary and intimidating as he looks?
Karen :-)
DLSmythe
Like everyone else here, I am very greatful that you would take the time to
answer our questions in the way.
my question is
do you have any plans for appearances in the southern New England area in
theatre such as Long Wharf, Yale Rep or the Schubert in New Haven?
thanks again for your time
a fan from day one
dee
clem
Will you be in Washington D.C. in November for the Squad's induction
into the Smithsonian? And will that ceremony be public or private?
--cheryl
CMcdonn975
Thank you Mr Mantooth for taking the time to answer our many questions, and for
the years of enjoyment we have had waching you perform. With many more to come.
Hope that you had a enjoyable long weekend.
Questions.
1. During the filming of Emergency, were you and the others required to get
certificated in first aid and CPR. And do you keep it up.
2. This might be a bated question, But here it goes. With the violence that
been happing in our nation schools. Do you feel that the TV and film has
influenced our youth of this country. I know that this might be hard one to
answer. But as a daycare teacher the last one really got to me.
Thank you again
God Bless
Cathy Mc
Jean Davia
In: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), Arizona
Hi Randy!
More questions for you:
- So, you're about to turn 54. . . (looking good, Randy, ver-ry good!). As
an actor, are there any role advantages now that you didn't have when you
were younger or are good roles always hard to come by?
- They say, at least once in everyone's life you should experience pure
"rapture." Have you? Can you share something about it?
- Ignoring any concerns about health and nutrition, if you could eat
anything you wanted all day, what would you eat?
- Can you tell us something about yourself that we don't know and might
surprise us?
Thanks again, Randy. You're a peach.
Jean Davia
In: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), Arizona
Hi Randy!
Yeah, more questions for you, but I'll try to stop soon!
- Your comedic talents seem to be broad and natural. It's not just your
good timing, but those facial expressions and intonation - your delivery,
in other words. After E! you haven't done much comedy. Why? Just "been
there, done that?"
- We in the Gage Brigade web site are admittedly obsessed fans. . uh, I
mean "focused" fans. Is there anything you are obsessive about?
- What are your passions?
- While you have a captured audience of true fans here, are there any
misconceptions or misinformation that you'd like to correct? Anything you'd
just like us to know about you?
Thanks, Randy, and thanks for treating your fans so well.
carol...@my-deja.com
I was wondering if you and the other cast members (but
particularly you and Kevin) auditioned for Emergency or were you
"selected" by the powers-that-be (Webb, Cinader et al) based on your
contract status and previous work? I apologize if this question has been
asked before. -- Carol
Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
Share what you know. Learn what you don't.
dstory...@my-deja.com
that scarred him?
Story Morgan
Seguin Tx
Fab4 Rule
Here is my question:
After Emergency! ended, if you knew back then what you know now, is there a
role you wouldn't have done, whether guest starring, movie or series, i.e.
Operation Petticoat or Detective School which didn't stay on the air very long?
Thanx much.
Cindy, New Jersey
Fab4...@aol.com
P.S. An earlybird Happy Birthday!!
ida
mae
Randy---I was very surprised at the number of web pages that appeared
the first time I did a search for Emergency! What was your reaction to
this phenomenon, and to the "series that lives on and on"? Thank you so
much for you time and generosity---mae
wally...@webtv.net(mae)
PAMELA HOUSTON
I would like to know if you are going to do more action roles like enemy
action(you looked good in fight scenes,coool accent)
I would also like to know if you have ever thougth of doing more native american
roles.
thank you
Pamela M Houston.
Wojos Place wrote:
> Hi Randy,
> First of all thank you for doing this, your fans apppreciate it! I would
> like to know if you have a new address where fans can write you. The
> only address I have is "Stone Manns Agency", and I hope it's a good
> address for now because that's where I sent your birthday card.
> Denise W
>
> Gage51 wrote:
> >
> > Hi Randy!
> >
> > Question: Are you and Kevin still close friends? How often do you get to see
> > each other?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Beth
pbeasley
to express our deep appreciation for your upcoming visit on
the newsgroup. Randy, good for you for staying in touch
with Hannah, and Hannah, if your fingers and sanity survive
Wednesday night, we hope you'll stay with us on the 'group,
<grin!>. Randy, we hope you, too, will continue to stay in
touch with the fan delegates, especially those who run the
web sites for you and for Emergency!. It's so nice to be
able to keep up with you and the rest of the E! gang
through these wonderful webmasters (and a hearty round of
THANKS to all you guys, too, for the hours and hours of
work you all put in on the sites, stories, cons, etc., a
true labor of love!).
Here's a few more questions for Randy's evergrowing pile:
1) How and for what would you best like to be remembered,
as an actor and/or as a man ... for what attribute(s) or
accomplishment(s) in your life? (A serious answer, please.)
2) Corollary to #1: if there is something in your life you
would like to do or explore and you haven't had the chance
to do it yet, what would that be? (Okay, you can have fun
with this one, if you must!)
Happy birthday, Randy, and thanks for the wonderful fun of
watching you through the years. You've grown into quite an
accomplished actor, and influenced a lot of folks in ways
you probably never anticipated. I'm also one of those
thousands who got involved in EMS in the 1970's after being
introduced to the field through Emergency!. That's a very
honorable legacy for all of you involved in that "20-year
old show with legs" (great comment, by the way!). Looking
forward to your next projects .... and hey, Randy; keep in
touch with us, hear?! We'll all be around ...
PS: definitely look into doing some more comedy ...!
Cheers,
Patty Waits Beasley
Corpus Christi, TX
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Lulukody
Thank you both for this opportunity. I have admired your work for many years.
Thank you for giving us Johnny Gage and Emergency!
Questions?
1. Are you a sports fan and what sports do you participate in when you have
some free time? Many of us here are baseball fans!
2.What type of music do you like and what would Johnny have been listening to
in the 70's?
Happy upcoming birthday!!!
Thanks again.
Kelley
Portage, IN
Opus (:>
1st of all I would like to congratulate you on your career, and 2nd
wish you a happy birthday. How are you doing? I hope fine, I have
missed a lot of you, you see I am from Puerto Rico and I used to see
your show emergency, until the cable channel was canceled from our
cable company, and no more emergency. Then I found out you were in a
soap opera I think it was The City, well guess what, I started to see
it but then the show finished, and I've been checking on the internet
for photos and update on you until I found this great group that talk
about you all the time and found out that emergency is airing on
TVLand, but I don't get that signal, so through these e-mails and
groups is that I know what you are up to and were you will be next. I
will only ask 2 things; one that you answer my message with just a
simple hello, and, that if you ever, ever decide to take vacations in
Puerto Rico give me a call I'll give you a tour. That's all.
Thank you for your time!
Rose!
mailto:hja...@aol.com
Opus (:>
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to post questions! It seems there
is a
raging debate on how/where to do this event. A live chat would be fun,
but may
be inconvenient at the time. Maybe someone in the powers that be could
coordinate with TVLand and have them sponsor an official chat sometime
in the
future. E! seems to be garnering a lot of positive feedback, and since
Mr.
Mantooth was in NY promoting it (dang-I was at work 30 blocks away and
had
no
idea he was there-I wouldda called in sick!) they might be open to the
idea.
Just a friendly suggestion-thanks for listening!
Lee
mailto:snzi...@aol.com
Opus (:>
I was not sure if I was to start a new question or go with a thread, so
I hope you find this! I appreciate you doing this for us, how exciting!
Here is my question:
Hi Randy!
First I have a comment and then a question.
Comment - I'd like to thank you for your diversity in being able to play
all the wonderful characters you have played over the years. I grew up
watching you on Emergency!, Detective School and the Seekers and still
enjoy watching all your current television performances. You really have
a knack at making a character feel so real - like you know him. And
that's a gift! So a big thank you!
Question - You have acted in many different types of shows - drama,
comedy, soap operas, etc. Which is the most challenging to you? Also,
which character out of all characters you have gotten to play over the
years do you feel most connected to, or feel is very much like you? What
role have you not played that you would like to play?
I have a lot more to ask, but won't be greedy and I know you are busy!
Thank you again Randy! Have a great birthday and looking forward to your
next project.
Lauren Leichter
mailto:laur...@mail.denver.net
Opus (:>
questions,
considering you like computers as well as I do. (The only reason I have
the
silly thing is for college.) I was told the best way for me to learn
how to
use it was by surfing, that's how I found the E! fan fiction and news
group.
O.K. enough small talk, now for my question-
Does it bother you that you are so closely associated with 'John Gage'
and does this prevent you from being offered other roles?
Thank you again for your time.
Carol
mailto:just_fo...@yahoo.com
CEFOX1
thank you most of all for bringing John Gage to such quirky, fun and
courageous, albeit accident-prone, life!
My question(s):
If the powers that be had waved their wand and given you total creative control
over John Gage, would he have EVER gotten married and settled down?? How would
you have liked have liked the character to develop had the show continued?
Thanks for such a positive contribution to a television culture that is, sadly,
too often lacking in positive role models for kids (and adults!)
Cathy
syl...@notrufcalifornia.de
I write in the name of many fans in Europe. First I would like say
thank you for giving us the opportunity to post our questions.
I hope that all my work for Randy's European Fan Club is okay. Also I
hope that he received my first two issues of the "Randy Mantooth
Newsletter" and it is in his sense.
Here are some questions from Fans in Europe:
1. What has always been the role of your dreams?
2. Of the many acting roles you have played, which one stands out as
having been the most moving and/or inspirational?
3. What are your plans for the future?
4. I have read that you like nature. Do you find it to be the source of
the calm and strength that is often needed for your work?
5. Did you ever think that Emergency would continue to have such a huge
following even after so many years?
6. In an earlier interview you stated that you and Kevin Tighe are
still very good friends. What do you appreciate about him most, and
what does this friendship mean to you?
7. You have played a variety of characters - from joker to villain.
Which type of role appeals to you most?
8. Viewers will often observe that you are bringing character and soul
to each role you play. Do you give something of yourself to each of the
characters you've portrayed.
9. How do you feel about your fans?
10. The Emergency! Convention last year was a great success but also
very strenuous. Now Emergency! is being shown on American TV once
again. Do you think there will be another Convention?
Thanks that you're taking your time. Greetings from Germany
Sylvia Zettl
DLSmythe
acknowledgement has been sent to poster re same
dee
Subject: Hello from Germany
From: sylvi...@my-deja.com
Date: Mon, 06 September 1999 03:55 PM EDT
Message-id: <7r167t$59e$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>
Dear Hannah and Randy.
I write in the name of many fans in Europe. First
I would like to say thank you for giving us the
opportunity to post our questions.
I hope that all my work for Randy's European Fan
Club is okay. Also I hope that he received my
first two issues of the "Randy Mantooth
Newsletters" and it is in his sense.
Opus (:>
Thank you very much for participating in this forum. As a fan, I really
appreciate you taking the time to answer our questions.
It has been previously stated that you are not overly found of computers
and
do not plan to get one. Is there any chance of you getting a computer
and
participating in our newsgroup or possibly an Emergency! chat room?
Thank you,
Rene
Official Member of the Gage Brigade #21
mailto:dstory...@my-deja.com
Charlene
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions!
One of the disadvantages to living in a rural area (in my case, Jackson
Hole, Wyoming) is that our cable service frequently goes out. On the other
hand, frequent cable outages give me a change to fire up the VCR and watch
my Emergency! tapes, marathon fashion. It is fascinating to watch how the
characters changed and developed through the run of the show. At any rate,
here are my questions:
1. How do YOU see that Johnny changed and grew during the run of the show?
2. In my case, one of the reasons I love watching the show so much is the
chemistry between the actors, especially you and Kevin. Did you have as much
fun working on the show as it appears to us, the obsessed (oops, I mean
focused) fans?
3. Do you ever regret taking on a role (that is, Johnny Gage) that you will
be strongly identified with for the rest of your life?
4. What is the one thing you want to do in your life that you haven't done
yet?
Charlene
anders...@compuserve.com
http://www.andersonshea.com
Cheetah166
1) What are your favorite past times these days?
2) I've read in the past that you liked camping, hiking and backpacking. Do
you still indulge in these outdoor activities?
3) I also read that you use to live in Topanga in the 70's. Did you ever get
caught in a brush fire down there during your residency?
4) Which do you prefer, living in LA or NY and why?
Thanks for answering my questions.
Snzippfan
LiteofVega
much I've enjoyed your acting throughout the various shows and movies. Thank
you for providing much entertainment - your talent is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Mary in Oklahoma
Slugfish
something in the online edition of TV Guide, I have
a couple more questions:
* As NBC prepares to launch its new series Third
Watch and the WB is basically through burying its
failed (and rather dismal IMHO) Rescue 77, I have
wondered...
... What's your theory on why nearly every other
TV series since E! that has depicted firefighters
has failed dismally while E!, by and large, after
nearly 30 years since its debut, remains the
standard?
Last and Final Question:
One somewhat irksome trend in recent years in
Hollywood is to take a classic television series
and remold it into a big screen summer (hopeful)
blockbuster. What would your gut reaction be if
that were to happen to E!?
Thx again Mr. M. I promise I'll shut up now.
Oh, and since everybody else is saying it,
have a nice birthday and stuff.
--slg.
--
"The key to faking out the parents is the clammy hands.
It's a good non-specific symptom... What you do is,
you fake a stomach cramp, and when you're bent over,
moaning and wailing, you lick your palms. It's a
little childish and stupid, but then, so is high school."
--Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) in a certain modern classic.
Rhonda
Thanks, again, for giving so generously of your time. I really appreciate
being given the opportunity to ask Mr. Mantooth (sigh!) a few questions. So
without further ado, here are my questions for Mr. Mantooth:
1) During the original airing of E! , you were undoubtedly an instantly
recognizable figure to a lot of people. When E! went off the air, did you
still get a lot of positive feed back from your fans or did you notice that
fan reaction cooled down a little? And now that TV Land has started showing
E!, do you notice that more people are recognizing you than, let's say, they
did a few years ago? Has E! coming back to TV helped you professionally? Is
the TV/movie industry trying to capitalize on your renewed popularity and
has it given you some leverage at the negotiating table? :-)
2) I realize you cannot speak on behalf of Kevin Tighe, but many of your
fans are also big fans of his. Can you give us any insight into Mr. Tighe's
personality-- stuff you know his fans would LOVE to know about him? I've
often been curious as to how large his fan base was while E! was on the air.
Was he a source of fodder for teen magazines, too?
3) I have heard that both you and Mr. Tighe were involved in a wage dispute
with the studio during E!'s original run regarding residuals for merchandise
tie-in's and syndicated airings of the show. If this is true and with that
in mind, do you find it difficult to be continually associated with E! and
asked to participate in projects promoting it?
AND FINALLY......
4) As a band director, I HAVE to ask this last question: Do you and/or
Kevin play any musical instruments? From what I remember on E!, it looked
as if you could handle a guitar pretty well.
Again, thanks so much you for your time!
Sincerely,
Rhonda Long
Charleston, SC
Opus (:> <booge...@se.com> wrote in message
news:37D18A4C...@se.com...
> As I could see what was going to happen last night after Hannah posted,
> there are lots of replies in her original thread, and already, the
> questions are becoming spread out throughout the message board. If none
> of you mind, I'd like to try to get all of the replies to this message
> to be YOUR QUESTIONS ONLY. Don't reply to this and say "thanks Opus" or
> anything like that, although that's nice. Just do nothing but post your
> questions right here, in this thread. That way, between now and
> Wednesday, Hannah will be able to get to them with no problem, nor will
> she have to weed out the incidental chatter.
>
> Thank you all. Now fire away. (uh, bad pun intended.)
> --
>
> Opus (:>
> Member #4 of the Gage Brigade.
>
> "Our doubts are traitors and makes us lose the good we oft might win
> by fearing to attempt." --Lucio, Act 1, Scene 4, Measure, for Measure
>
> http://www.Carla.Coble.com - Acting site; not all links are viable yet.
> http://members.home.net/coble/OpusGraphics -Websets and Graphics
> http://drewcarey.acmecity.com/kate/43 -Blade Pro Presets
LISA & TIM
time out for your fans, as well as Hannah for helping to organize this
opportunity.
I guess my questions would be:
Did the cast have any inkling while doing the show of the tremendous
effect it had then and continues to have on the EMT/Firefighter field in
that it seems to have recruited so many into a career of service?
I've heard that you and Kevin keep in touch, but how about the rest of
the cast?
Thanks!
Lisa MacDonald
Nova Scotia, Canada
Rrsmes
hour. It is much appreciated.
This is before the expected time but Happy birthday anyhow RM..
Maureen
positivity not negativity
omgb 18
1.FAVORITES:
Food:
Restaurant:
Type of cuisine i.e. Mexican, Japanese:
Vacation spot:
City:
Camping Expedition You've done:
Sports:
Book:
Musician:
Song:
Actor:
Actress:
Movie:
Play:
Charities:
Opera - (if you're into that):
Ballet - (if you're into that):
2. Anyone you haven't worked with that
you would like to?
3. Some people garden or cook or ? to
relax. What do you do to unwind?
4. Do you cook?
5. How do you keep in such good
shape?
6. Have any pets?
7. Play any musical instruments?
8. Ever go horseback riding?
9. I thought I read somewhere you are a
good photographer. If so, have you
ever had any of your work publish?
10. Was it fun working with Donald on
E!? Have you two done anything
else together?
11. I'm always hearing about comedians,
actors/actresses etc. who draw from
their past to help them get into
character. Do you think all the
travelling you did, in the U.S. in your
childhood, helped you to hone your
craft as an actor?
12. Who was more fun to work with,
Boot or Henry? Inquiring minds want
to know. <g>
Again, thanks for the possibility to spend an evening, so to speak, with you.
Jean Choate
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you choose, and
why? Is there any place you have lived or visited that really stands
out as close to perfect?
Thanks again for your time and trouble, and have a great birthday.
Jean
RT
of your career with any particular emotion? (i.e. could
have lived without it; was fun at the time?) Did you ever
bother to read the stuff in the teen magazines about your
'life'? You were in your 20's and being marketed to 12-18
year olds girls, did that cause any restrictions in the
types of roles you might have wanted to play outside of the
Emergency! show? Do you have any empathy towards the
other 'idols' that say the experience caused them great
distress in their lives?
thanks,
RT
clem
taking a fit and I'm not seeing any messages and have no idea what's
been asked...
Randy:
I read that NBC's new show called Third Watch is naming their firehouse
dalmatian Mantooth in an homage to Emergency! and you. So, what do you
think? Do you feel like you've finally arrived? :)
--cheryl, who just couldn't resist askin'...
Kaye
I've already asked my serious questions. Now, can I ask some silly ones?
1. What's the last book you've read?
2. What's your favorite candy?
3. What's one of your all-time favorite movies?
4. Who's your favorite musical group or singer?
5. What's one of your favorite songs?
6. Is there an actor/actress that you really admire professionally or
personally? If so, who and why?
That's it. Thanks again and I'll quit with the questions now!
Kaye
Fargo, ND
Kaye <kris...@corpcomm.net> wrote in message
news:z6jA3.14984$ef.6...@news.corpcomm.net...
> Hello Randy and Hannah,
>
> First, thanks to both of you for being so generous and taking time out of
> your busy schedules to visit with us.
>
> My questions to Mr. Mantooth are:
>
> 1. Are you currently working on a project? If so, can you share something
> about it with us?
>
> 2. Do you enjoy stage acting and have you done any of it lately? If so,
what
> play(s) were you in and in what city?
>
> 3. With the resurgence of Emergency!'s popularity, do you ever find
yourself
> watching the program on t.v.? If so, what do you think when you see those
> old episodes?
>
> 4. I believe you directed a few episodes of Emergency!
> a. Did you enjoy directing?
> b. Have you done any directing since and, if so, what have you
directed?
>
> 5. You may not remember this one, but there's an episode where you & Kevin
> have to jump from a helicopter into the ocean to rescue someone trapped on
> some rocks. The scene looked very difficult and dangerous with the waves
> crashing against you, pushing you into the rocks.
> a. Did you & Kevin do your own stunt in jumping out of the helicopter?
> (It sure liked like you two.)
> b. How difficult/dangerous was that scene to shoot?
>
> Thanks tons!
> Kaye
> Fargo, ND
>
>
DLSmythe
From: kathy cornell jcs...@pacbell.net
Date: Tue, 07 September 1999 05:53 PM EDT
Message-id: <37D58953...@pacbell.net>
(Hope I put this in the right thread!)
Hi Randy!
Thanks so much for taking the time to do this. It really shows that you
care about your fans. Although I loved you in Emergency, my question for
you concerns General Hospital. (I've watched it since 1978)
What was it like to play a bad guy, after playing Johnny Gage, one of
the alltime lovable doofuses in TV history? Was it hard to change focus?
I have to admit, it was hard at first to watch my Johnny Gage with a
dark side! Also, what was it like to work with imho 2 of the greatest
actors in soaps: Tony Geary and Jane Elliot? Would we be lucky enough to
see you on GH again in the future? One last thing: please, please and
PRETTY PLEASE!!! Make an Emergency Reunion movie!! Please??? To heck
with Star Wars; E fans would line up 2 months before the movie.....
Thanks Again,
Kathy
--
DLSmythe
From: rosana...@my-deja.com
Date: Tue, 07 September 1999 06:24 PM EDT
Message-id: <7r43au$8ke$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>
Hi Randy!
First of all, I'd like to thank you for sharing a little bit of your
time with your fans (it's a very tender gesture...)
An early Happy Birthday also!!
Questions:
. What was your most challenging and difficult role?
. What was the character you enjoyed to do most and why?
. There are any special project that you would like to work in (inside
or outside screen)? Can you tell us something about it?
. And to finish... I live in São Paulo - Brazil (yeah! you have some
fans around here...), and I'd like to know if you already had been
here. If you don't, you're invited. It's a very nice place to visit.
Thank you Randy and Hannah for giving us this opportunity to answer our
questions.
Best wishes,
Rosana
mailto: drea...@spo.matrix.com.br
DLSmythe
From: squad...@aol.com (Squad51girl)
Date: Tue, 07 September 1999 07:49 PM EDT
Message-id: <19990907194948...@ng-cj1.aol.com>
Just got the new TV Guide with the Fall Preview and there's a section about the
dogs (animals, not bad shows) in the upcoming season:
"The firehouse dalmation in NBC's Third Watch is named Mantooth in an homage to
the 70s hit Emergency! (and its star Randolph Mantooth.)"
Someone wanna ask Randy how he feels about that one? <G>
Cheryl
DLSmythe
From: dorot...@my-deja.com
Date: Tue, 07 September 1999 08:18 PM EDT
Message-id: <7r49vn$dbe$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>
Hi Randy,
I have been a big fan of EMERGENCY since I was five years old. Now that
I am 30 years old, I still find myself watching the episodes and
enjoying them now as I did when I was a little girl. I wanted to know
if you are currently working on any future projects? If you will be
attending any conventions in the future? and finally, if there is
anything you have ever wanted in this world, that has not happened for
you, what would it be and what would you do to make it happen?
Thanks,
Loretta
DLSmythe
From: "Tim & Carol Thomas" timc...@blueriver.net
Date: Mon, 06 September 1999 02:56 AM EDT
Message-id: <7qvivg$n8g$1...@dagobah.blueriver.net>
Carol just_fo...@yahoo.com
DLSmythe
From: lynn nana...@my-deja.com
Date: Sun, 05 September 1999 08:29 AM EDT
Message-id: <7qtno2$re9$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>
How is Mike Stoker doing since his heart surgery?
Did any of the guys spend time at the Fire Academy or receive any kind
of special training on how to handle the hoses and other equipment"?
LISA & TIM
1. Is it true that there is a TV drama in the works that will star Randy
and Kevin? If so, when can we expect it to launch?
2. What are Randy's pastimes? Does he enjoy being around kids?
3. Does he actually look at fan mail - special stuff like B-cards or
gifts?
4. What is his most UNUSUAL memory from EMERGENCY?
Thanks!
DLSmythe
1. You worked with Kevin for 7 years. When you did Diagnosis Murder with his
daughter, Jennifer, how did you feel with that situation?
2. Do you still drive a Land Rover?
Thanks again for taking time to be a part of this fun group. Hope you don't
become a stranger here.
best regards
dee
btw
HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!
Opus (:>
Jean Davia
In: Phoenix (Ahwatukee), Arizona
Hello, Randy!
I've already bugged you with way too many questions, but I can't believe no
one has asked an obvious one!
Question: Clearly you and Hannah have been friends since working together
back in the E! days. I also noticed Hannah produced your "Seekers" saga.
(Loved tape 1 - burned tape 2). Do you two have any plans to work together
again? By the way, Hannah's the best!
Randy, I most sincerely want to thank you for treating us like we matter.
We do.
An RM fan - for life! (either yours or mine)
Jeannie
Official Gage Brigade member #53
DLSmythe
From: "Jean" je...@soltec.net
Date: Wed, 08 September 1999 08:10 AM EDT
Message-id: <nlsB3.10028$r5.7...@typ11.nn.bcandid.com>
Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions, Mr. Mantooth.
1) Are you going to be touring with the Squad when it makes it's cross
country tour later this year? Any other actors?
2) What is your favorite body of work? (and what is your least?)
Sincerely,
Jean
james_...@my-deja.com
What was your reaction when you recieved that package of Emergency
items that we sent to you to replace those you lost in a fire that you
recieved last christmas?
P.S. Love your work and it was great to see you at the E! con last year.
Keith Marshall
CLSHINER
A couple of questions for you,
1) In the one Emergency show you directed, Insanity Epidemic, there was a scene
where the crew had to try and break up a fight at an ice skating rink. Were a
lot of the falls chorographed or were people really having a hard time standing
up? I thought that was one of the funniest scenes.
2) You and Kevin had to share a trailer during the run of the show, comparing
the 2 of you to the Odd Couple, who would you describe as Felix (the neat one)
and Oscar (the sloppy one)?
Thank you for your time and have a Happy Birthday!
Crystal
from PA
DLSmythe
From: "debora louks" dlo...@seidata.com
Date: Wed, 08 September 1999 08:22 AM EDT
Message-id: <QxsB3.7$_4.46...@news.goodnet.com>
If I were to ask Randy a question, it would probably be one of the
following:
What is your fondest memory?
Favorite historical figure?
Favorite memory of Emergency?
Most special piece of music or song?
I always feel there is so much more to a person than what meets the eye or
what the public perceives. That is why it is always wise not to make
judgments about people we only think we know. Also, accept people as they
are even if you do not agree with their philosophy.
I would also thank Randy for just being him, and sharing with us.
Debora Kay Louks
DLSmythe
From: MissS...@webtv.net (SHERYL. MCDONALD)
Date: Wed, 08 September 1999 09:00 AM EDT
Message-id: <405-37D...@newsd-112.bryant.webtv.net>
hi randy i would like to know if like women of color i mean races
because i'm ocian
DLSmythe
Date: Wed, 08 September 1999 10:41 AM EDT
Message-id: <7r5sj8$h8n$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>
Know I'm slippin' in at the end but I have 2 quick questions.
1 - Are you a dog person or a cat person? (Have my own reasons for
wanting to know.)
2 - What do you think about having the dalmation on Third Watch named
after you?
Thanks,
KC
DLSmythe
From: Karen Pickett Kar...@thegrid.net
Date: Wed, 08 September 1999 12:00 PM EDT
Message-id: <37D6881D...@thegrid.net>
Randy,
Thank you for taking time in answering our posts. Can you tell me if you
will be up this way on the Central Coast? I'd love to show you around
Morro Bay and the surronding areas.
Karen Pickett--Morro Bay,CA
flytech
I'd like to know If Randy was/is active with an any Environmental
groups/causes....
Thanks,
Gayle Hoveland
Bigfork, MT
HJA456
Several of us enjoyed the episode Nusiance which you directed. On the episodes
TVLand is showing -much of the script is not there. Was a lot of the episode
changed from the script while filming? Parts with Johnny being treated at the
scene, being difficult in the hospital?
Just curious.
Also, was the convention last year the first time you had seen alot of the
folks from E! in awhile?
Thanks, Helene
kal...@my-deja.com
I don't have a question as so many have already been asked. I did want
to tell you that I have always thought you do great work. And, I caught
you on an episode of JAG and must say that you really look GREAT in
uniform;)
Karla Larson
RT
behind the desk?
re...@my-deja.com
and you was hanging up your helmet then few minutes later you reach for
your helmet and started put your helmet on before the Dispatch Sam
Lanier ever Broadcast the call to you on the Radio. How did you know
that you and kevin was fixing to go on a call before the call was
dispatch. thank you very much
reposted to corrected thread
Lapu...@webtv.net
acting ?
Lisa in MA
Eellies
I have no real questions for you but did want to tell you that I highly enjoy
your portrayal of Johnny. His almost childlike naivity sometimes really
tickles my 17 y/o funny bone. Thank you for bringing Johnny to life. Nobody
could have done better.
~Elizabeth
DLSmythe
dee
I would like to know if you-Randy have returned to Canada since a trip
you took to New Foundland years ago. If so where else have you visited
and how have you enjoyed Canada.What did you enjoy most about New
Foundland? Have you ever been to Toronto?
Also I would like to know what you think of the fan-fiction sites out
there. Have you read any of the stories and what are your views of
fan fiction in generel?
Those are the only things that I can think of that haven't already been
Thanks you Randy for giving us this opportunity to have this time with
you. and mucho thanks to Hannah for arranging this. =]
I wish you all the best,
much love and support,
cathie
Toronto,Canada
cat...@interlog.com
From Stephanie:
1. Does he still go wandering like he did during his hiatus from
Emergency? Traveling around? Does he go grunge to conceal his identity?
2. Does he still like to go hiking and mountain climbing? What's his
favorite place to go?
DLSmythe
>From: eel...@aol.com (Eellies)
>Date: Wed, 08 September 1999 06:46 PM EDT
>Message-id: <19990908184609...@ng-ca1.aol.com>
>
>Hi Mr. Mantooth,
>
>I have no real questions for you but did want to tell you that I highly enjoy
>your portrayal of Johnny. His almost childlike naivity sometimes really
>tickles my 17 y/o funny bone. Thank you for bringing Johnny to life. Nobody
>could have done better.
>
>~Elizabeth
this has been reposted to correct post
SEEKNOM 21342
First let me thank you and Hannah for taking the time to answer our
questions.
My question concerns the role of the grieving father that you portrayed
in the Promise Land episode "When Darkness Falls."
First though I have a comment about that role. For me it was one of
the most powerful jobs of acting I have ever seen an actor do and I
found myself relating 100% with the character himself (I was hoping you
would get vengeance for your son's death and was a little miffed when
you were talked out of it).
My questions are:
1) How did you prepare for that role?
2) Would you classify this particular role as one of the most difficult
and emotionally taxing roles you have done so far in your career?
Thank you again for your time and have a Happy Birthday! And if you
ever visit Pittsburgh and need someone to play pool with let me know.
Betsy
Pittsburgh, PA
PAMELA HOUSTON
you have ever done a role with more native american theme.
pamela
Randy&Hannah
(This is Hannah -- I can't figure out how to quote, so
you'll all just have to bear with us.)
Meisner was not part of our curriculum.
Everybody responds the same way when a project is finished,
and everybody has a different way of dealing with it. I
personally try to stay in touch with as many people as
possible until the feeling goes away.
No, I'm not studying with anyone at the present time. I'm
too busy developing my new project, USAR 1.
Thanks, Opus.
Randy
Randy&Hannah
gag...@aol.com (Gage51) wrote:
>Hi Randy!
>
>Question: Are you and Kevin still close friends? How often
do you get to see
>each other?
>
>Thanks!
>Beth
>
Hi, Beth,
Yes, we are. I still consider Kevin one of my best
friends. We try to see one another every time he comes
down to L.A. to work, which is sometimes 3 or 4 times a
year.
Randy&Hannah
>First of all thank you for doing this, your fans
apppreciate it! I would
>like to know if you have a new address where fans can
write you. The
>only address I have is "Stone Manns Agency", and I hope
it's a good
>address for now because that's where I sent your birthday
card.
>Denise W
Hi, Denise,
Yes, I would prefer, for now, that all my mail be sent to
my agents, and NOT TO MY HOME.
Their address is: Stone Manners, 8436 W. 3rd St., Suite
740, Los Angeles, CA 90048.
Thanks for the birthday card.
Kaye
Please?
What would a typical day in the life of Randy Mantooth be like?
If there is no typical day, can you give us an example of what one of your
days this week was like? (I'm just curious....)
Thank you and, again, thanks to Hannah!
Kaye
Wojos Place <wojos...@home.com> wrote in message
news:37D1C23D...@home.com...
> Hi Randy,
> First of all thank you for doing this, your fans apppreciate it! I would
> like to know if you have a new address where fans can write you. The
> only address I have is "Stone Manns Agency", and I hope it's a good
> address for now because that's where I sent your birthday card.
> Denise W
>
Randy&Hannah
(This is HLS -- can no longer reprint original questions,
because RemarQ prints all that have gone before as one
post, and we'd be here until Xmas. From now on, we're
paraphrasing).
1. You asked about "The Nuisance" and the soap opera. Of
course it was my idea, everything about Emergency! was my
idea. :) :). No, really, it was the script writer's idea
(can't remember who), but the soap opera segment was the
very first thing Hannah wrote for the show. (Applause,
applause).
2. How do you look back at that in light of your career in
daytime?
Truthfully, it never dawned on me until you brought it up.
3. More directing?
Of course.
4. Any regrets about projects you weren't involved in?
No. It just wasn't meant for me, that's all.
5. About the gross-out comedy trend:
Some of it is hilarious. Some of it is really gross.
5. The youth movement and young actors:
Considering I was really young when I started out, it's
hard for me to be critical of young actors. As far as
knowing whether or not they're going to be a flash in the
pan, it's absolutely impossible to know that until the pan
quits wiggling.
Thanks, Slug,
Randy&Hannah
Yes, I am currently developing a show called USAR 1, an
acronym for Urban Search and Rescue. It's based on a real
unit that works out of Los Angeles County Fire Department.
It's about the elite of the elite in rescue. We're hoping
that maybe Kevin and I can work together for the first time
in 28 years.
I hope you guys will support USAR as much as you've
supported in the past Emergency! I'll try to keep
everybody up to date on our progress.
About stage acting:
I love stage acting, but I haven't had the time to get back
on stage in about 3 or 4 years now. I miss it. Maybe one
day when things slow down I can go back.
About watching the old E! episodes:
Yes, frankly, I have been watching them more and more since
my involvement in USAR to try to figure out what Emergency!
had that made it last as long as it did.
About directing:
Yes, I did enjoy it. But I have not directed since then.
Re the helicopter ocean rescue:
Yes, that was us. I remember it well. I shamed Kevin into
doing it. He was extremely reluctant to jump out of that
helicopter, to say the least. Need I say, dinner was on me
that night.
Thanks, Kaye.
Randy&Hannah
Yes, frankly I am surprised that a 25-year-old show would
still have legs.
I think one of the reasons for its success is that it was
such an open and honest show, with very little cynicism to
it, just people trying to save people.
But I'm extremely grateful that the fans have hung in there
for as long as they have.
Randy&Hannah
them around every now and then. I see Bob Fuller more and
more these days. I see Tim rarely. Marco lives out of
state so I hardly ever see him. I have no idea where
Stoker is. And Julie isn't well, so I don't get a chance
to see her very often.
Just Kevin.
Randy&Hannah
About "The Game" (and to answer an earlier question I
missed): there was no real game going on while we were
shooting. Just tons of extras, and stock footage of the
game.
As far as the shower sequence is concerned, it was not
impromptu, it was rehearsed. Fooled ya!
Side note: On one of the takes, Kevin's water hit a lamp
that was standing next to me and it exploded, and poor
Johnny almost needed a paramedic of his own.
Thanks,
Randy&Hannah
I don't know what rumors you've heard. It might've been
USAR you were hearing about, but it will not be as
everybody thinks it's going to be. Kevin does not really
want to go back into television, but has agreed to play a
recurring role on USAR, but we won't be playing John Gage
and Roy DeSoto.
The only similarity between the shows is that it's set in
the L.A. County Fire Department.
Can you help get it on the air? Don't know yet, but if you
can, I'll call on you.
Randy&Hannah
1. Favorite word: yes.
2. Least favorite word: no, you can't.
3. Favorite thing: driving across country by myself.
4. Turns me off: people who aren't honest.
5. Sound I love: the sound of a HAWAIIAN wave.
5. Sound I hate: freeway noise.
6. curse word: f**k.
7. other professions: writing.
8. uninteresting profession: ANYTHING that keeps me
inside all day.
9. God's greeting to me: it was touch and go, but here
you are. :)
Thanks, Chan,
Randy&Hannah
Why not move to the big screen?
I prefer to work, and tv has kept me employed almost
steadily since Emergency! People don't understand that
when you do film, you spend large portions of your time not
working. You work on a film for six months, and it's almost
a year before the film comes out, and in the meantime
you're waiting for it to come out so it can get you another
job. Life is too short.
About Johnny Gage:
My personal belief is that he's not a smartass. There's no
guile to Gage. The fact that he wasn't successful in
almost everything he did made him more human. I *think*
that is what everybody relates to, but I could be wrong.
Shared traits:
Since I created him, I guess I have to take his good and
his bad traits. :)
Comedy vs. drama:
My absolute preference is to do drama with a comedic bent.
Thanks.
Randy&Hannah
L.A. Appearances? Yes. Somewhere in Orange County (Hannah
will know) on Sunday, October 17th. It'll be our outing
for Project 51, with the Squad. It should be fun. Come on
down.
I'll be wearing briefs.
Thanks, Cheetah.