This online Live Event was on October 23rd at 9PM EST sponsored by MGM's Stargate Sg-1 site and Lycos.
Richard Dean Anderson showed up to chat for an hour, answering a few questions on the show. He made some interesting comments about hearing about Gatecon that looked promising. But we shall see, right?
Events_Moderator: Welcome! For those of you just joining us, tonight we are chatting with the Richard Dean Anderson. He is the producer and the star of "Stargate SG1". In SG1, Anderson led his Air Force Team through the Stargate portal to battle marauding (and cranky) alien forces.
Events_Moderator: Chatting NOW in the auditorium: Richard Dean Anderson, producer and star of Stargate SG-1! To join us, go to Chat Rooms > Join an Event. See you there! And don't be late!
Events_Moderator: Hi everyone, please welcome Richard Dean Anderson to this Live Event!!
Events_Moderator: Hi RDA, welcome to Leeks Live Events! How are you? Looking forward to chatting with your fans?
R_D_ANDERSON: Hi, I am looking forward to chatting with you.
R_D_ANDERSON: This web world tends to confuse me but I am going to get the hang of it! LOL
Heru-ur: Question : Hello, Richard, Permission to barge in? Asking loads here in hope that one will get asked. How much attention do the writers/producers pay to fans' opinions? Bring back Martouf-Please don't kill Heru-ur..etc? Does this play a role in the thinking of future episode arcs?
R_D_ANDERSON: First off, Brad Wright is our head writer and partner in producing as well. He above all looks at our general web sites relating to our show which will include all the characters we have.
R_D_ANDERSON: We just had our first convention its called Gatecon.
R_D_ANDERSON: The response was so big that we hope it will be an annual occurence at which a lot of fan influence was heard.
R_D_ANDERSON: Even though Martouf was killed. It is science fiction so stay tuned, we will see what happens.
Events_Moderator: This comes from carkedit in the VIP Club : G'day Richard...just wondering, do you find it offensive if people you don't know start calling you by your first name? I don't mean to offend you if you do..I'm Jules by the way!
R_D_ANDERSON: I am actually more offended to be called Mr. Anderson. I am more likely to respond to Rick than Richard but both works for me.
Events_Moderator: Richard, you were so inspired by Headwall Canyon, did you feel that it strengthened your connection with your Native American roots?
R_D_ANDERSON: I never really lost contact of my heritage.
R_D_ANDERSON: The Headwall experience sort of lit a fire under my consciousness.
R_D_ANDERSON: It's an experience of memories that I will have forever.
Events_Moderator: Loved your special on National Geographic with Headwall Canyon. Is there anything that Americans can do to help preserve the canyon in Canada?
R_D_ANDERSON: Absolutely, the most obvious way is when buying wood products of any kind, ask where its from and more specifically is it from British Columbia. Also if its Old Growth forest, don't buy it. And register your concern about your source of wood or wood product.
R_D_ANDERSON: And continue general education about where your products come from.
R_D_ANDERSON: And be vocal about it as well.
Events_Moderator: This comes from Jaffa_07 in the VIP Club asks: Do you think that Cult Television magazines like TV Zone and Cult Times has impacted the popularity of the show?
R_D_ANDERSON: Probably, from what I have seen. They have always been favorable. So it seems that they have been able to recognize a show that is visually dynamic. We are proud of what we put out there.
Events_Moderator: This comes from Karin2000 in the VIP Club: Hello Richard! Greetings from Bavaria! My question is about the music you compose. I've loved "Eau d'Leo" from the first moment on I've heard it in the MacGyver ep. "The Negotiator" It is really good. Is there any chance to hear more of the music you have composed? It might be recorded?
R_D_ANDERSON: LOL
R_D_ANDERSON: The only thing I have ever recorded other than that is back in the early 80s and that was with a friend, and he thought that I could sing. I can't! LOL. Any music I compose is for myself or my daughters.
R_D_ANDERSON: But thank you for asking.
Events_Moderator: Hi Ricky from the Maclist in Sonora Calif- was the reference to magnets intentional or ad libbed on a recent sg eppy??
R_D_ANDERSON: More than likely it was ad libbed. Brad Wright is a brilliant writer. Part of what makes any collaboration with him possible and creative is the fact that he starts out as a great writer and secondly he listens to my input.
R_D_ANDERSON: Chances are it was either ad libbed or written.
Events_Moderator: This comes from Pam3 in the VIP Club: What was the funniest blooper of the 4th season? And who out of the main cast seems to initiate these bloopers the most?
R_D_ANDERSON: I sort of have to take the blame and responsibility for most bloopers. Because I tend to be more easily distracted than the others.
R_D_ANDERSON: I can't pinpoint any one blooper, there are so many. It's like you almost have to be there. Sometimes I wish we could air the bloopers. But that's another show!
Events_Moderator: Question: (Jaclyn Dartford, Kent - UK) Have you consciously stopped using our fave one liners such Oh For Crying Out Loud ets?
R_D_ANDERSON: I have tried to temper it a little bit. The origin of that is from my Minnesota upbringing.
Events_Moderator: CHAT FROZE SO WE NEVER SAW THIS QUESTION, BUT RESPONSE BELOW....
R_D_ANDERSON: Well that was intentional. The dumbing down was an attempt to make the character as dense as possible. It gives the characters a fun venue to play against each other.
R_D_ANDERSON: It also makes the character less overdently heroic to me. It makes him more human.
R_D_ANDERSON: That was a very insightful question. It also forced me to give away a secret about the show.
Events_Moderator: Where do the writers from sg-1 get their ideas? The variation is always great which tends to be a problem in some sci-fi shows
R_D_ANDERSON: Well you can find a germ of an idea for a story anywhere. But the fact that we have the Stargate as our springboard and it can take us anywhere gives us a lot of latitude.
R_D_ANDERSON: We have also created a very dynamic franchise.
R_D_ANDERSON: It also helps to have a great writing staff.
Events_Moderator: This comes from Sahara_MJ in the VIP Club: Hi from QLD, Australia, Richard! I was just wondering if you ever have those days where you wake up in the morning and think to yourself, "I don't wanna go to work today"? Or is everyday like a fun adventure and you can't wait to get to the set?
R_D_ANDERSON: The schedule is exhausting. I get up every morning at 5:30 and will work into the early evening for 9 months. I also have a 2 year old, which pleasantly complicates things.
R_D_ANDERSON: So yes, there are a lot of days I wish I didn't have to go to work. But it is fun!
Events_Moderator: Hi Rick: There have been rumors that you may appear in the third Jurassic Park movie. Any truth to the rumors?
R_D_ANDERSON: Not that I know of. My agent will be pleasantly surprised! LOL
Events_Moderator: Has a line in the series ever been written that you though was so out of context of the character that you had it changed?
R_D_ANDERSON: Oh yes! That goes back to the comment I made about Brad Wright, being open to writing changes and the flexibility he gives us.
Events_Moderator: This comes from Tracereau in the VIP Club: Hi! Thanks for taking the time to be here with us! Do you have any plans to play in any more of the Celebrity All Star Hockey Games? You've been seriously missed there! I've been hoping to see your teammate Chris Potter on SG-1. I think he'd make an excellent Tok'ra!
R_D_ANDERSON: I don't know if I have completely given up on hockey but my knees complain when I do play. So my focus on recreation is on skiing. I miss playing in those games. I haven't seen Chris in a long time. But he is an excellent hockey player. he should wear a helmet!
Events_Moderator: I've been hearing about a fan club for Stargate SG-1. Do you know when we'll be able to join?
R_D_ANDERSON: Yes the fan club is coming soon. And please visit our website at
http://www.stargate-sg1.com for more details.
Events_Moderator: How much alike are you and Jack O'Neill? Your sense of humor obviously match up, but is Jack the closest character to your own personality that you've ever played?
R_D_ANDERSON: There is a combination of qualities in both MacGyver and Jack. However both are reluctant heroes and I would never describe myself as heroic but certainly reluctant. I'm not quite as dense as O'Neill.
Events_Moderator: Hey Rick! You missed a great time at Gatecon this year! Have your buddies talked you into joining us next year?
R_D_ANDERSON: My situation this year dictated my action. I was away from my baby girl for 2 weeks and at this point in her life and mine it was imperative that I be with her. As far as next year, it sounded like fun.
R_D_ANDERSON: And I will do my best to attend.
Events_Moderator: Thanks Rick. We had a really great time chatting with you. We'll have to do this again some time!!
R_D_ANDERSON: I would love to chat with everyone again. Thank you for continuing to watch the show. And continuing to be as patient as you are with me.
R_D_ANDERSON: I know you're there and thank you for your support.
[Edited by Major Carter on 10-29-2000 at 01:36 AM]
