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BriaS: Yeah here we go................
Rickmin: here we go
Moderator: Hi Robert -- can you type??
RobertFloyd: Yes!
Moderator: Great!
Moderator: Hi everyone and thanks for joining us here tonight where we'll be chatting with the newest Slider, Robert Floyd. Floyd plays Mallory, a composite of Quinns from parallel earths merged through the experiments of evil scientist Dr. Oberon Geiger.
Moderator: Brief word about the drill -- this is a moderated chat. If you have a question for Robert Floyd, please send it to me (Moderator) as a private message. Thanks
Moderator: <TemporalFlux>: Was the merging idea conceived before or after you auditioned? In other words, what part did you read for when you auditioned?
RobertFloyd: The merging was concieved before
RobertFloyd: So I originally read for an alternate named Michael
RobertFloyd: Bill Dial decided upon the merging
RobertFloyd: It ca,me as a surprise to me when we got ready to work
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Hoby-Wan> : Robert, do you feel a lot of pressure since you've taken Jerry O'Connell's place? Obviously the fans really loved him...I bet it's difficult to deal with their expectations yet make a character that's your /own/ and not a copy of Quinn.
RobertFloyd: I was lucky with the writers...
RobertFloyd: That they created a seperate character for me after a few episodes
RobertFloyd: It's more of an ensemble show now
RobertFloyd: That's fun
RobertFloyd: I was lucky with the surrounding cast too
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Cheeseman> : How has the set of sliders welcomed you to the show, warmly I hope, and how do you like filling jerry's shoes??
RobertFloyd: I was welcomed extremely well at Universal
RobertFloyd: Thank God I'd didn't have to fill Jerry's shoes
RobertFloyd: I had to do the best new character I could
RobertFloyd: They made me ferl right at home
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Maximill0n>: In the show was mallory supsed to be based on most of The other quin or the quin that mallory looks like?
RobertFloyd: Mallory was based very loosely on the original Quinn, but with a different kind of intelligence. Quinn was brilliant. I have street smarts
RobertFloyd: Quinn was more of a thinker
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Slider-Baby>: What's the best thing about working on Sliders?
RobertFloyd: The best is that the show is unlike any other show. Every episode is so completely different. No arcs. Sci Fi times a thousand!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Slider-Baby> : In what ways is your character, Mallory, like and unlike you?
RobertFloyd: He's unlike me in that he fights alot. He's very aggressive
RobertFloyd: He's still trying to find himself
RobertFloyd: He's insecure
RobertFloyd: Me, I'm very laid back
RobertFloyd: No fighting unless it's pay per view
RobertFloyd: I don't need to prove myself every week
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Serra>: Did you ever watch Sliders before you got the part, and if so, were you a fan?
RobertFloyd: I watched the show on Fox. I saw a few episodes on SciFi but I was traveling and didn't see alot of television. I was too busy
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Informant>: We've heard that Wade comes back in one episode, how does Mallory deal with that? Does Quinn come through at all?
RobertFloyd: She does come back for an episode. But the stakes are so high that Quinn doesn't have a chance to ponder what's happening.
RobertFloyd: It's all action
RobertFloyd: Saving her...
RobertFloyd: And ourselves
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <ethome>: Hello Robert. How did you prepare for your role on Sliders? Was it any different from your other roles you've played?
RobertFloyd: Yes. Much different. Because Jerry is so popular.
RobertFloyd: I watched a dozen back episodes
RobertFloyd: I didn't want to copy him
RobertFloyd: BNut I had to emulate him, at times
RobertFloyd: I've never done that before
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Arphy>: Any amusing anecdotes from the set? Any practical jokes?
RobertFloyd: Yes.
RobertFloyd: There were times where people would miss there mark and we would slip slide and fall on the set
RobertFloyd: And there are a couple people very afraid of snakes on the set
RobertFloyd: so we use alot of rubber snakes to get laughs.
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <mik8>: Ever find yourself looking for the portal off the set?
RobertFloyd: Not often
RobertFloyd: I don'y worry about being left behind anytime soon
RobertFloyd: Or at least not in a cro-mag world
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Thor>: where are you from?
RobertFloyd: I'm from Lakeland Florida
RobertFloyd: I went to school in New York and came to LA two years ago
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <shel> to <Moderator>: Regarding potential romance for Mallory w/ other sliders, doubles, or others, what can we expect? Any chance for an interracial thing w/ Dr. Diana?
RobertFloyd: This year they stayed away from romance amongst sliders. But I have lots of other romances. They're alot of fun for the fans
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Javarra>: How did you get into acting? Did you have any other childhood ambitions?
RobertFloyd: I got into acting by accident
RobertFloyd: I auditioned with a friend for a musical and got a lead
RobertFloyd: I was terrible -- but the bug bit me
RobertFloyd: I knew than it was for me
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: For late-comers -- our guest tonight is SLIDERS star Robert Floyd. If you have a question for Robert, please send it to me (Moderator) as a private message. Thanks!
Moderator: <BriaS> : This is so great that Robert caould take some time to do this for us and I think he is doing a WONDERFUL job. I was wondering if we will be seeing him in anything other than Sliders in the near future?
RobertFloyd: I just finished a film for Masterpiece Theater called Song of the Lark for PBS...And a vampire film called Cold Hearts for HBO...and a Lifetime film called Mercy Street
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Javarra>: Are you a big sci-fi fan? Are there any other genres you enjoy (TV, movies, books)?
RobertFloyd: I love science fiction...Because with sci fi there are so many possibilities. There are 9 kids in my family and we all watched Star Trek together. when I was growing up
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <SliderCg>many people were disapointed when jerry left did it make you fell nervous taking his place
RobertFloyd: No really.
RobertFloyd: I cou;ldn't do anything about it
RobertFloyd: Jerry's becoming a HUGE star
RobertFloyd: He felt that it was time to go
RobertFloyd: I was very excited tp replace such a wonderful guy, and talented actor
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Gregslider>: Have you already met Jerry ? If so, what did you talk about ?
Moderator:
RobertFloyd: The first time I met Jerry was at Skybar in LA
RobertFloyd: We talked about the cast
RobertFloyd: Then we had a drink
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Willow>: What is it like working on sliders with all the effect's they have to put in? Is it hard to do all the split screen episode's when they call for doubles?
RobertFloyd: Yes and no
RobertFloyd: It is more trying
RobertFloyd: because it takes so long to shoot
RobertFloyd: You have to learn to relax and take your time
RobertFloyd: Long days
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Cheeseman>: What is a normal day on the sliders set????
RobertFloyd: Cal;l time is about 5:30 AM and I go to the gym for an hour first
RobertFloyd: Then makeup
RobertFloyd: Then rehearsal
RobertFloyd: Then shooting
RobertFloyd: We f
RobertFloyd: take 30 minutes for lunch
RobertFloyd: Then shoot till around 7PM
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <SliderCg> does your quin ever come to terms with his duality
RobertFloyd: No. He never does. He can't. He wants the other quinn gone.
RobertFloyd: He doesn't like him there
RobertFloyd: It makes him very insecure
RobertFloyd: He's accepted it, but he'll never like it.
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Cheeseman> : Where would you like to see your character go this season??
RobertFloyd: I like playing Quinn as a strong leader through action. I like it that he never backs down. It feels like an underdog role. Almost like a western
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Slider-Baby>: If you weren't bitten by the acting bug, what do you think you'd probably be doing instead?
RobertFloyd: I can't imagine
RobertFloyd: If I could have done anything else, I probably would have.
RobertFloyd: In New York I was a waiter, a bartender, I parked cars... Not exactly careers
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Maximill0n>: Are any of your brothers and sisters actors?
RobertFloyd: My little brother Tony is an actor, but he's in theater. He's also a photographer. The rest of the family went into medicine and Law
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: For late-comers -- our guest tonight is SLIDERS star Robert Floyd. If you have a question for Robert, please send it to me (Moderator) as a private message. Thanks!
Moderator: <SliderSarah>: Do you prefer theatre, television or movies or all they all good in their separate ways?
RobertFloyd: I love them all
RobertFloyd: But they are so different
RobertFloyd: Theater asks you to perform 7 days a week
RobertFloyd: TV you're racing to finish and nothing is in sequence.
RobertFloyd: I tyhink film may be most enjoyable
RobertFloyd: There's lots of tiem to get it right
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <RealmKeeper>: Do we meet any MAllory doubles this season?
RobertFloyd: No Mallory doubles this season!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Slider-Baby>: What do you do in your spare time?
RobertFloyd: I haven't had much! I love reading, movies, and basketball on Venice Beach. I love the beach
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <slidecat> : do you have any significant others in real life? (off the sliders set)
RobertFloyd: Yes I do. Thanks for asking!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Ashana> to <Moderator>: Where do you see your acting career going after sliders?
RobertFloyd: After Sliders I'd like to move on to another series, or perhaps top do indie films...as long they're entertaining. I like to entertain.
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Arphy>: Which episode do you think was your strongest? Are there any scenes you're particularly proud of, that we should be watching for?
RobertFloyd: I love an episode coming up called New Gods for Old
RobertFloyd: It was written by a man who wrote for Star Trek
RobertFloyd: It's my favorite to date
RobertFloyd: There's so much in it...You need to see it more than once
RobertFloyd: So tape it!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <sliderfan>: Do you expect the others to get unstuck and find their way home by the last show?
Moderator:
RobertFloyd: I don't expect it to happen. Geiger didn't care at all what happened to other people. I can't image him sending them someplace safe
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <remmy>: do you know what kind of worlds that are going to beinthis season?
RobertFloyd: Yes. There's a Mad Max world with lots of bike, A cro-Mag world. A corporate world...kinda cyber punk. And a '20's Flapper world
RobertFloyd: GA
RobertFloyd: Oh the author of New Gods is David Gerrold
Moderator: For late-comers -- our guest tonight is SLIDERS star Robert Floyd. If you have a question for Robert, please send it to me (Moderator) as a private message. Thanks!
Moderator: <Ashana>: What kind of movies and tv shows do you watch? or does being part of one show make you sick of watching television?
RobertFloyd: I try to see everything as far as movies go. Austin Powers, Star Wars. I never get sicl of anythingh sone well. I watch ER on TV...and South Park...And the Simpson..And SciFi Prime
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Willow>: Near s4, Quinn got very hard, almost uncaring, do you think you'll have to cary over any of that hostility?
RobertFloyd: I think inherantly I have to carry it over. I'm mainbly out for myself. I don't understand a "team" yet. I will learn
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Ron>: If Sliders were to become a motion picture, what would you like to see happen in the film?
RobertFloyd: Gosh. Great question. On film you'd have the freedom to rev up the FX...Great battle scene. Work on location outside of Canada, or the US. It would be fun
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <TemporalFlux> : Any word on another season yet? In your opinion, how do the chances of a season six look?
RobertFloyd: It seems like we're always about ready to get cancelled. The numbers are good now....BUT... This show had 9 lives. I don't how many we've used up. Wait and see. I hope for 6!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Typical>: Will there be any comic relief this season?
RobertFloyd: Yes. Unfortunately, or fortunately at my expense. I slide without thinking.
RobertFloyd: I provide lots of comic relief
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <sliderCg>"will there be more action oriented eoisodes like strangers and comrads
RobertFloyd: There are, but not to the same degree. We do have some very good fight scene. Especially in a Civil War episode
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <MrsCharlieOConnell>: i would like to know what you want to see happen with your character?
RobertFloyd: Well, I think the writers have a done a great job with Mallory. I'd like him to continue to fight for right...And more ROMANCE
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <PrimeG>: The season finale is supposed to reveal a big secert. Any chance this secret has anything to do with your character?
RobertFloyd: Yes. It does. And the Quinn before. But secrets are important!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Willow>: I've heard rumors that in a year or so, they'll come out with a slider's game. Who all will be in that?
RobertFloyd: I've never heard of a game. Afraid I have no idea. Sounds like fun!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Gregslider> : What do you think of all the Sliders web sites ?
RobertFloyd: I think it's part of the reason we're still on the air. A great fan base. As an actor it's intimidating. If I'm not doing my best, I'll hear about it from fans
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <CaptJames-T-Kirk> Do you ever read posts on the Sliders BBoard?
RobertFloyd: I do...Because my family loves to read it and send it to me. They download comments and mail them to me. It's fascinating. Especially the critiques. They're very real
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <remmy> to <Moderator>: do you have a favorite movieand if so could you name it?
RobertFloyd: That's tough
RobertFloyd: I have so many
RobertFloyd: It's A Wondrful Life
RobertFloyd: Kramer versus Kramer
RobertFloyd: Lorenzo"s Oil
RobertFloyd: GA
RobertFloyd: Oh...and action
RobertFloyd: Star Wars. All of them!
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Colin> : whats your favorite tv show?
RobertFloyd: I guess my favorite all time TV show was Brian's Song...a James Caan made for TV movie... I like ER and the Simpsons alot.
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: For late-comers -- our guest tonight is SLIDERS star Robert Floyd. If you have a question for Robert, please send it to me (Moderator) as a private message. Thanks!
Moderator: <AlienZot>: What is your favorite book?
RobertFloyd: Well, let me tell you what I'm reading now... Willa Cather! And a Patrick MacManus book called The Grasshopper Trap...and James Hogan sci fi
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Ron>: What kind of music do you listen to?
RobertFloyd: I listen to everything
RobertFloyd: Musicals
RobertFloyd: Rock
RobertFloyd: New Age
RobertFloyd: Country
RobertFloyd: Everything
RobertFloyd: Just depends on my mood
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: <Willow> to <Moderator>: What advice would you give to someone trying to get into acting?
RobertFloyd: Read a book called Audition.
RobertFloyd: Do as many plays as you
RobertFloyd: And if you have alternatives...Don't go near actring
RobertFloyd: GA
Moderator: And our final question for tonight -- and thanks, Robert, for joining us! You've been a GREAT guest. And audience, YOU'VE been a GREAT audience!
Moderator: <Colin> : do you have a fan mail address?
Moderator:
RobertFloyd: Most of my fan mail goes to Don Buckwald Agency at 6500 Wilshire Suite 2200 LA CA 90048
Moderator: Robert, thank you so much for joining us here tonight. Everyone in the audience -- thanks for all those GREAT questions! I'm sorry that not all of them could be put to Robert but he would have had to have stayed till 5 AM tomorrow. If you came in late, please check out the transcript -- your questions may have been asked ealrier.
RobertFloyd: Thanks for having me
RobertFloyd: Good night now!
Moderator: Thanks again, Robert!
Moderator: Good night, Robert. You were terrific.
Moderator: Okay! We're about to go unmoderated...
Moderator: And again, I am really sorry that we were not able to ask Robert all of your questions. There were so many of them!
Moderator: Hold on...
* Gregslider Thank you very much Robert ! It was a great chat ! Long live Sliders ! *
Informant: Thanks, Robert!
Moderator: There you go!
BriaS: He did a really GREAT job. I am so looking forward to his other projects coming up!!!
Chaser9: :c)
Vortex62: Thanks Robert for chatting with us!!! Take care!!!
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