America Online Chat, Oldsmobile Celebrity Circle May, 1995

CelebCrcle: Welcome, Mr. Brown!

CelebCrcle: The first question is from E2Danzige.

Question (E2Danzige): Clancy, any word on Earth 2 being renewed for a second season?

CbrownLive: Not yet. I understand that this weekend is when the ultimate decision is being made. Warren Littlefield and Don Ohlmeyer are going online Monday with the announcement

Question (CrisKatt): Clancy, recently you've been popping up all over NY, do you have any more appearances planned? If so, when and where do we tune in? Thanks, Cris.

CbrownLive: Well tonight I lost my talk-show virginity on the Jon Stewart Show. But that's it for now.

Question (MaryAnnMc): I absolutely *love* Earth 2 and hope it and Danziger will be around for years to come. But if it ends, what sort of plans do you have for what to do next?

CbrownLive: Well first things first. I also hope it is renewed so I don't have to think about the second part of your question. Glad your here MaryAnn. Good to see you.

Question (Willow 01): You showed very good form with your weapon in Highlander. Do you practice any martial arts or swordfighting? Or did it just come naturally?

CbrownLive: No I am not a practicing martial artist. But I did make a good life-long friend in Bob Anderson, the Sword-master for HIGHLANDER as well as the Star Wars Trilogy and several other movies.

Question (Willow 01): It's pretty obvious that you enjoy playing the bad guy. But you seem like a very good man. Is there a reason that you so enjoy pretending to be bad?

CbrownLive: Willow - Willow - what are you driving at my dear. I will do the best part available in the best script available. Thanks for the implication of motivations more dark and sub-conscious.

Question (Doko desk): So.... is there going to be an Earth 3 in the making??

CbrownLive: I am afraid I don't know what you mean. If there is a second season, the show will still be called EARTH 2. If there is ever some called EARTH 3, I am sure it will not include a "John Danziger".

Question (CrisKatt): Clancy, do you think the online campaign to save Earth2 has had any impact so far, and if not, do you think it will?

CbrownLive: Yes absolutely without a doubt. The real measure of that was PeeBeeOne's invitation for ideas about the direction of the second season. I've never seen anything like that before. I am sure there was some deep network strategy about the invitation, but it should be considered a good sign on many levels.

Question (McCoy26): What movies have you been in????

CbrownLive: Oh a bunch. Ask some one in your row for a few. Or maybe someone who knows could IM McCoy26 with a few. I know there is a list somewhere on the internet.

Question (Cuyahoga): Mr. Brown, besides from having a steady pay check what attracted you to your role on Earth 2?

CbrownLive: I like sci-fi. Hate what tends to be the TV sci-fi formula. E2 defies the standard TV sci-fi paradigm. I'm not knocking B5 or X-files or STING. They work well. But I did not want to be in a show that was an imitation. I love the originality of E2 on almost every level. Sure there are some derivative elements but on the whole there is no show like it on the air now nor has there been in the past.

Question (ChristyL2): What sort of things would you like to see happen on Planet G889 in the second season?

CbrownLive: I would like to see more political conflicts within our group. Also I want to see more stories that are allegorical to the history of the settling of this continent. You know - In 1782 a treaty was signed prohibiting white habitation in the Sacred hunting ground of Can-Tukee. Maybe in 2215 a treaty could be signed protecting the Sunstone veins from human use.

Question (ChristyL2): If you couldn't have been an actor, what would you have become?

CbrownLive: In this order - a fireman; an aristocrat; an archeologist/anthropologist; and finally a . . . scubadiver. Oh yeah . . . a circus acrobat, that would be cool.

Question (Sunsenemy): I love the show and you're a great actor. The landscapes are beautiful. Where do you film?

CbrownLive: Thank you - yes they are spectacular - New Mexico.

Question (ChristyL2): Who has inspired you the most in your career?

CbrownLive: Well my hero of life is my dad. There are many actors I admire. Many performances I am in awe of. But I would have to say the single most significant influence in my pursuing this discipline was my next door neighbor who turned me on to Shakespeare at a very young age.

Question (Brookside): Hi, how do you face pressure?

CbrownLive: Full front. On my feet. With a smile on face.

Question (JakBurtn): Clancy, how did you enjoy your stay at Actors Theater of Louisville?

CbrownLive: Loved it. Who are you? Do I know you from there?

Question (Doko desk): Do you get stopped at airports or around town for autographs yet? In other words, has the endless interviews and long hours waiting, hoping and sweating finally paid off for your career?

CbrownLive: I try not to wait around for anything. I try not to hope for something I have no control over. Since I have been married I try to limit perspiration to the gym. I consider my career very satisfying and complete. Being stopped in airports is nice but it doesn't make me a better actor. That is all I really want to do. Continue to grow as an Artist. That and to buy the Cincinnati Reds away from Marge Schott!

Question (Kivrin18): Hi! I love Earth 2. When is the season finale?

CbrownLive: I think a week from Sunday. But not even I can be sure when they are going to air this show from week to week. It has been a very confusing and frustrating year when it has come to scheduling.

Question (MAO369): Do you have any projects lined up for this hiatus from Earth 2?

CbrownLive: None that I would be confident talking about. There are a few things I'd like to do, but I have to wait until next week before I can commit to anything.

Question (Wowsah): Hey Mr. Brown, did you go to the Oscars for Shawshank? What did you wear?

CbrownLive: No I didn't go. I was in New Mexico. And was wearing "John Danziger" clothes. Worked that whole evening.

Question (Sunrunner): How long does it normally take to finish production of one episode of Earth2?

CbrownLive: 7 days is what the studio budgeted and demanded. We only managed that schedule twice in 20 episodes. It was unrealistic. I would say we averaged about eight and a half to nine days of photography per show.

Question (JULIEALYN): I heard there will be a sequel to Blue Steel. Are you or Jamie Lee going to be in it?

CbrownLive: I haven't heard anything about that. If it is true, you could probably take Jamie's participation to the bank. I would be interested in reading the script.

Question (MaryAnnMc): Any chance of your doing a romantic lead in an upcoming movie? I think that would be great!

CbrownLive: I couldn't say MaryAnn. I would if I could, but I can't.

Question (LisaYV): Which was your favorite role?

CbrownLive: I like 'em all for their own reasons. In this order . . . Danziger . . . because I just did it. Victor in The Bride. Captain Hadley in Shawshank . . . it's the best movie I've had the pleasure of participating in. Kurgan in Highlander; Jimmy in Look Back In Anger and Hamm in Endgame in college.

CelebCrcle: Thanks so much for joining us tonight, Mr. Brown! Best of luck to you!

CbrownLive: It has been my pleasure and privilege.

OnlineHost: Our thanks to Clancy Brown for stopping by the Oldsmobile Celebrity Circle.

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