A special gift from a special person

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

I would have posted this yesterday, but "Louie, Louie" was nowhere to be found. LOL <BR> <BR>I got an awesome care package in the mail yesterday morning and wanted to tell you folks about it. John Corbett sent me his personal copies of taped episodes from his latest project this year, "Sex and the City." He included 14 of his scripts, his invitation to the premiere party for the show, and a Polaroid of him on which he wrote "Pat, heart John." The photo can be seen <A HREF="http://www.john-corbett.com/fanfare/autographs/" TARGET="_top">here</A>, bottom of the page. <BR> <BR>I guess it was his way of saying thank you for this season, I dunno. (I had organized a campaign last year to keep his character on the show - and it WORKED! Fox Plant Chris came up with the campaign slogan and we were off and running.) But, whatever the reason for his generosity, it's an amazing gift and I was overjoyed. He sure knows how to nail someone when they least expect it! ;o) <BR> <BR>Anyhoo, if you're out there dood, one big hug backatcha! You're a nut - but you're also a very special person. Thanks a million!

[Jennifer Gray (Maurine)]

Gee Pat, are you happy with your gift? ;) Seems you already have quite a collection of autographs of his. hehehe

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Mo, you're kidding, right? [confused look]

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Congratulations Pat, It seems as if John Corbett appreciates you too.

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

All I can say is....IT'S ABOUT BLOODY TIME!!!!! <BR> <BR>;-)

[Jennifer Gray (Maurine)]

Kidding about what part? <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[From the files of police squad (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Um, what's with the slicked back look? <BR> <BR>btw, I really hate to say this, especially in light of your blessing, but I have been under the impression for some time now that John Corbett really didn't care for the Visitor, and would rather NOT be remembered for it... <BR> <BR>I mean, when the crusade was out to revive his OWN STARRING VEHICLE he wanted no part of it, nor would he give the time of day to those most responsible. I've yet to see a post Vis interview that makes any kind of serious mention of the Visitor, plus, when you did this crusade for SATC, THEN he graciously acknowledges your dedication. <BR> <BR>I'm happy for ya, Pat, honestly, but IMHO, if we were to somehow get the Vis off the ground again, I have a feeling the one person who wouldn't be interested is the Visitor himself...

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

What part? Mo, are you seriously asking me if I was truly happy about receiving those items from, of <I>ALL</I> people, John Corbett? That part. You **ARE** joking, right? Did my first post not sound "happy" enough? Is "overjoyed" not a strong enough word? LOL <BR> <BR>For the record, I was F***'N FLOORED and in total SHOCK for the better part of the day. <BR> <BR>I'm trying not to gush here. It's embarrassing. But goddamn... YES!!! I was <B><U>VERY</U></B> happy!

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Fungus, I respectfully disagree. In most cases, actors don't lobby to have their shows brought back from cancellation. What they do is a job at its most basic. If you're laid off from your job, you move on to another job, simple as that. JC moved on to other jobs. <BR> <BR>If he's remembered for anything, it'll probably be NX. He's said in interviews he'll likely take that character to his grave. But that doesn't mean he wants to forget that character, or any other for that matter. He just doesn't discuss old roles all that much, a fact which was confirmed to me personally when I spoke with his manager last year. What's the point? If you're a person who lives for the moment, which he is, then something that occurred four years ago is pretty much ancient history. As I noted above, it's a job, and actors move on with new roles. But when he *was* doing The Visitor, he took playing the character very seriously and was quite outspoken about how much he believed in the show. Of all the articles and interviews I've read - when it comes to JC, I've pretty much read 'em ALL! - I truly believe The Visitor was his favorite character to play because he believed in the message that much. <BR> <BR>Regarding SATC, he was only hired to do 10 episodes last year and that was it. It was understood that his "good guy" character would be "hurt" by the lead character and he would therefore break up with her at the end. That was it. Buh bye; it's been nice knowin' ya. There was never any intention or desire on the part of the producers or writers to have the character come back this year. But the fans dictated otherwise. His invite to reprise the character this season probably came as much of a surprise to him as it did to the writers who were told by HBO execs to write him back into the scripts. <BR> <BR>Bringing The Visitor back is quite a different story, however. After four years, I can't see it happening, especially with *any* of the actors from the original series, not just JC. They've all moved on, and getting everybody together again with open schedules would likely be extremely difficult, if not impossible. Plus, the push for something like that should come from the originators of the show, not the actors, IMHO. What's Dean been doing about it? Probably nothing. I'm sure he's moved on as well. Only the fans dwell in the past. <BR> <BR>Would JC play a character like Adam MacArthur again? In my very educated opinion, HELL YES! Look at his track record post The Visitor (and many characters pre The Visitor.) He has a penchant for playing heroes and/or sympathetic characters that, due to the circumstances they find themselves in, elicit pity from the audience and often direct identification through some personal experience. The man is all about empathy. He *becomes* the character first so people can believe him in the role, rather than just act out the facade. If he can't see himself as the character he's playing, he won't take the part. Of all the characters he "became," I believe being MacArthur held the most personal significance to him - on all levels. <BR> <BR>As to the "slicked back look" in that picture, his hair is just really short. It was part of the request of the writers on SATC that he cut his hair before filming began this year. The bastards! LOL Here's the <A HREF="http://www.john-corbett.com/interviews/et8-01.asp" TARGET="_top">story</A> if you're interested. <BR> <BR>Phew! Sorry for the rant. I guess I'm a little outspoken on this topic meself. ;o)

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

And Fungus...there was SO much crappy red tape tied up around The Visitor...with Fox owning the rights and all....that it would've been difficult for *anyone* to bring it back, let alone one of the actors to it. <BR> <BR>And in case you haven't noticed, he thanked Pat *after* the fact of having his job extended. He didn't do anything to lobby for it. An actor is pretty much at the mercy of those in charge.

[Jennifer Gray (Maurine)]

I was being sarcastic. ;) <BR> <BR>I figgured you were happy. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

[Wipes sweat from brow.] Thanks Mo. :o) <BR> <BR>And to all those who actually read that *entire* post of mine [points up three posts yonder], give yourselves a gold star. It was 2am my time, it was about a subject near and dear to my heart, and I had three glasses of wine in me. Baaaaad combination! Talk about breaking out the gold-plated soapbox. YIKES! ;o)

[Emma (Emma)]

Great post, Pat. You obviously ARE a night person - as we all know, having caught you working into the early morning hours. Congratulations on the package from John - it is sooooo deserved!

[Kefla (Kefla)]

Install gold-plated soapbox here ---> :-) <BR>Good to have you and your commentary back on Electric, Pat. Fungus and others were so sweet to put up with my rants. Something tells me, there's room enough for the new soapbox. <BR> <BR>And a BIG BTW, so glad to hear your work on that awesome site got recognized at the source. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[From the files of police squad (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Straight to the point: <BR> <BR>I'm very happy that you're happy, Pat. <BR> <BR>and... <BR> <BR>I'm glad you finally got recognized "officially" for all that you have put into (and up with) for JC, in the fandom. Congrats, you deserve it. <BR> <BR> <BR>If I need to explain my first response, it boils down to this: <BR> <BR>You have worked your @$$ off, to 'enlighten' people about the virtues of that man, as an actor, and have been vigorously kicked in said @$$ far more than you deserved. It's wonderful that he acknowledged your contributions with regards to SATC, but I also wish he would have said at least a little "PS, thanks for your support on my previous endeavors too" kinda thing, as you deserve that just as much, if not moreso than the SATC thing...

[F13 (F13)]

Just got back from hols and I wanted to say I'm delighted all your hard work has been recognised Pat! I know it had been a bit frustrating in the past, but your endevours have finally being paid back. Congrats!

[Stefan (Auric)]

Congrats Pat! I'm also happy that your work officially got recognised. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> <BR> <BR>Keep it up! <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Electric Goose (Egg)]

I'm with Sheri! <BR> <BR>It's about BLOODY TIME!! <BR> <BR>And I have to disagree with the Fungal One. Dude, you know I love you but... <BR> <BR>It chaps my hide when people hoist their individual expectations onto another person. Especially when it's an "entertainer" who they do not know. And I mean KNOW as in your friend or your neighbor or your spouse. Not someone you "know" from stories your read or tv bits you see. Shows you NOTHING of their thoughts, dreams or visions of the world tomorrow! <BR> <BR>Rather like when people write letters - not because they honestly and sincerely want to send KUDOS but because they desperately want a letter in return. Then they get all bent when no letter arrives. Hoisting your expectations... <BR> <BR>Yes - some actors get very very involved in their "celebrity." Some because they enjoy their fans and some because they're just control fiends. Does it mean that those who don't get involved don't care? No. It just means they're busy. They have a life. I would rather ANYONE move on to other projects than have a nervous breakdown over the failure. <BR> <BR>Smoochies, <BR>Lisa

[Electric Goose (Egg)]

Good LORD has it really been FOUR YEARS????

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Here, here, Goosie! Well said. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Just got a few minute glimpse of J.C. on "Northern Exposure"????? yesterday. A tomatoe toss? Was in a rush and couldn't stay....anyone see it?

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

(Again with the tomaters LOL!!) <BR> <BR>Will, you *did* know he was on that show, right? <BR> <BR>Emma, was that the Thanksgiving episode? I remember the scene, I'm just not sure which episode it was.

[Emma (Emma)]

That's right, AP, it was the Thanksgiving episode. <BR><FONT FACE="WINGDINGS">J</FONT>

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

I do now! It was like...hey, c'mere, LOOK! Actually I don't watch TV probably near as much as your *normal* person. Just too many things going on all the time. Myra just started laughing at me. "yes, he's the cute guy on the show, he's to women what Kirstie Alley is to you" Interesting.

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

hehehe Will, yer just a young spring babe when it comes to matters of the JC. ;-) <BR> <BR>He began his career on Northern Exposure. Then moved on to other projects, such as...The Visitor! <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Well, he gained his greatest notoriety from NX. But he started his career on an episode of The Wonder Year. <BR> <BR>tsk tsk... how soon Sheri forgets. ;-P

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Well, that was slightly better than being an extra. Wouldn't count. hehehe ;-)

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Now wait just one minute.. Sher, I resemble that remark;) Where's the Japan bound fox plant when you need her? Back me up Chris. Undoubtedly, when even J.C. took his first little baby steps and fell flat on his face, his Ma and Pa probably didn't realize what an artist he would develop into. A lot like you Sher. Heehee. <BR> Wouldn't count?? Whatforever are YOU talking about Shades of AP? Extras are great fillers, publicity modems, and who's better at being tortured? Low pay, long hours, freezing tootsies, no sleep. But what a relief from the monotony..you meet some wonderful people and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Okay, okay, I stand corrected. heehee I had to cover my butt somehow from forgetting about that guest appearance on Wonder Years. ;-)

[In the beginning, there was... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

HEY PAT!!! Did you watch Entertainment Tonight last night? They had a neato segment on ol' JC. (haven't watched ET in like 2 years, but on the night I decide to watch it...) :]

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Fungus, Sheri can attest to the "preview" I gave her last night. ET? Of COURSE I saw it. [grin] <BR> <BR><A HREF="http://www.john-corbett.com/interviews/other.asp" TARGET="_top">http://www.john-corbett.com/interviews/other.asp</A> <BR>(top of the page) <BR> <BR><A HREF="http://www.john-corbett.com/panels/serendipity.asp" TARGET="_top">http://www.john-corbett.com/panels/serendipity.asp</A> <BR>(check out the picture at the bottom of that page. Can you say, "Adam MacArthur?" Damn!)

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Damn girl, why didn't you give me a heads up then if he was gonna be on TV! >;-P <BR> <BR>Then again, dunno if I get ET w/o cable....

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

I caught the 10pm showing (had missed the 7:30pm one), so I'm not sure you would have been *able* to see it Sher. But, everything that was shown is up on jc.com for all to see today. I don't miss nuthin'!! ;o)

[In the beginning, there was... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

ET is on cbs(?) or abc. It's a regular (ie non cable) network. <BR> <BR>Yes, forgot to add that he's going to be in Serendipity (actually, I forgot which movie it was, until your url there :]

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Nice Pat, cool interviews!

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Fungie boy....for us, cbs and abc are cable channels. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> All I have is Global, CBC, and CTV.

[In the beginning, there was... (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Man, canaDUH sucks... <BR> <BR> <BR>j/k. <BR> <BR> <BR>only parts of it suck, but not the entire thing... <BR> <BR>>;Þ

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

well, ya know, they say Alberta blows and Manitoba sucks...which is why it's so windy here in Saskatchewan. <BR> <BR>(look on a map hehehe)

[Agent Pat (Agentpat)]

Is it back to normal here yet? Never fails: every time I want to post, I can't. Grrrrrr... <BR> <BR>Now I forgot what I wanted to say. *sigh*

[Electric Goose (Egg)]

Bill Cosby once said your memory is in your butt. If you forget where you're going or what you're doing - sit down. The moment you do, you'll remember.

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

Hey,Hey,Hey ;-) funny,E.G. Pat, 36K for a credit card? Jeez, I have a copy of his marriage cert. he can have for a measly 5K. Bwahahaha