Jeffrey Willerth and Patricia Tallman Chat Transcript
Date: 6/26/00


SteveVP Hello. We`re going to be chatting today with Patricia Tallman and Jeffrey Willerth, of the television series BABLYLON 5. Before throwing the conversation open to visitors, I would like to start the chat by repeating a question I posed to Jerry Doyle last night, to wit: fans were excited recently to hear that BABYLON 5 has been picked up to be re-run on Sci Fi Channel. Does news like this, about a job you finished several years ago, have much significance to you as an actor?

jeffreykosh OK, Steve B5 moving to SCI FI is a wonderful thing in my opinion.

jeffreykosh As an actor it means that my $2 residual checks will stumble into my mail box more often

jeffreykosh but what is really important is that the fans will now have a chance

 

SteveVP {action: } laughs hysterically.

 

jeffreykosh to enjoy B5 all over again

jeffreykosh and that some ...no many new fans

jeffreykosh will become part of the B5 fandom.

jeffreykosh end

 

SteveVP This question is for Jeffrey Willerth: Ambassador Kosh, and the Vorlons in general, were always rather enigmatic. As the man inside the suit, did you ever receive any hints or suggestions from J. Michael Straczynski about their true nature, what they were really thinking and planning, etc?

 

jeffreykosh "yes"

jeffreykosh end

 

SteveVP What sort of hints?

 

jeffreykosh actually, JMS offered very little input

jeffreykosh he never really told me about the character

jeffreykosh and as for my acting he only said

jeffreykosh He`d tell me when I did it wrong

jeffreykosh ...he never said a word about that.

jeffreykosh Guess I did ok, huh?

jeffreykosh end

 

rashana {ask} Have you heard about JMS thinking about coming out with a Babylon 5 movie?

 

jeffreykosh There has been a B5 movie concept kicking around for a while

jeffreykosh Up until now, I didn`t think it had much chance

jeffreykosh of ever happening

jeffreykosh But with SCI FI running the show

jeffreykosh that might really excite

jeffreykosh the franchise, the fans, audience and money people

jeffreykosh to take a closer look.

jeffreykosh end

 

rashana {ask} What did you dislike about the encounter suit?

 

jeffreykosh It never really showed off my girlish figure

jeffreykosh actually

jeffreykosh I think I disliked that my MOM didn`t get to see my face.

jeffreykosh end

 

wsjb78 {ask} Do you know of any planned release for B5 on DVD?

 

jeffreykosh Again, like the movie, DVD would be a merchandise item that will be dictated

jeffreykosh by the market demand

jeffreykosh only time will tell.

jeffreykosh I`m not close enough to the WB merchandise people anymore, and don`t really

jeffreykosh know how they view the franchise right now.

jeffreykosh end

 

SteveVP What was it like working on the set of B5?

 

jeffreykosh most excellent.

jeffreykosh huge fun

jeffreykosh warm and comfy

jeffreykosh great friends

jeffreykosh deeply creative environment

jeffreykosh a ton of fun.

jeffreykosh I wouldn`t have missed for anything.

jeffreykosh end

 

jeffreykosh Patricia dear!

 

Ulysses {ask} awwwww.. that`s just adorable.

 

SteveVP Patricia Tallman is getting ready to join us on the stage, as soon as we get the technical details worked out.

 

jeffreykosh Is she slipping into something more "comfortable"?

 

Patricia Am I in?

 

jeffreykosh oxoxoxoxoxox

 

SteveVP It looks as if Patricia has joined us.

 

SteveVP Can all of you out there see her comment?

 

Patricia test

 

SteveVP All right, then, let`s go...

 

Patricia kicks the ground angrily.

 

SteveVP For Patricia Tallman: This is off-topic, but I`m curious. After JURASSIC PARK came out, there was an ad in Daily Variety thanking several stunt men and women who had not received credit on the film itself. You were listed among the names. My question is: what did you do on the film, and how did you and the others end up receiving credit only in this ad?

 

Patricia I doubled Laura Dern and I was credited as Patrick

 

SteveVP What was that? A typo?

 

Patricia I guess!

 

SteveVP By the way, if you type [end] when you`re finished, I know to submit the next question.

 

Patricia They not only misspelled my name

Patricia but they changed my gender!

 

SteveVP laughs hysterically.

 

Patricia smirks.

Patricia end already!

 

rashana {ask} How is the movie Live of the Cat coming? Is it going to be out in theatres?

 

Patricia Lives is an audio book and

Patricia you can order it online at our website

Patricia www.starglaziers.com

Patricia $20 signed!

 

SteveVP You will also be in a project with Claudia Christian, called NEVER DIE TWICE. What`s that about?

 

Patricia 2 detectives are following a serial killer

Patricia and end up in a sci fi thriller.

Patricia Claudia`s character"Rocky" finds out something very unusual about herself

Patricia and I`m her oversexed, junk food addict partner,

Patricia type casting

Patricia end

 

wsjb78 {ask} I`d like first to thank both our guests tonight for sparing their precious time and have some chat with us.

wsjb78 {ask} What was, in your opinion, the most embarrassing situation on the set of B5?

 

Patricia Making love to Robin Atkin Downes

Patricia in front of all my friends!!!!!!

Patricia {action: } blushes in embarassment.

Patricia I was NAKED!!!!! ARRRGGGGG!!!!

 

questor74 {action: } blushes in embarassment.

 

Patricia {action: } flirts.

Patricia {action: } chuckles in amusement.

jeffreykosh still drives me nuts!

 

SteveVP How about Jeffrey: was that the most embarrassing moment for you too?

 

Patricia heeehheee

 

jeffreykosh the crew wrapped me up in toilet paper once...

 

wsjb78 {action} lol

 

Patricia The first thing Robin said was " nice breasts" kinda broke the ice.

 

Ulysses {action} lol

 

jeffreykosh but the most embarrassing was shooting the scene when Kosh emerged from the suit to save sheridan

 

Patricia we loved that! Jeffrey just stood there wrapped in TP!

Patricia he wore tights!

 

wsjb78 {action} lol

 

Patricia {action: } gives everyone a big hug.

 

jeffreykosh I had to wear just a body suit in front of the crew and camera.

jeffreykosh end

 

Patricia I had to wear a body suit in the tank

Patricia not very flattering being in a test tube

Patricia like I`m not wide enough

Patricia end

 

Ulysses {action} laughs

 

SteveVP Someone submitted a question about how wild you got on the set, but it seems as if you`ve already given us a pretty good indication, unless there`s more you want to add....?

 

Patricia oh yikes!

Patricia there were things better left unsaid.

 

jeffreykosh how wild can you really be on a plywood space station?

jeffreykosh end

 

wsjb78 {ask} Did that body suit of you actually weigh much? I mean it looks pretty big and heavy.

 

Patricia but he`s so strong...

Patricia {action: } flirts.

 

jeffreykosh I never weighed it, but I would guess around 35-40 pounds.

jeffreykosh All up on my shoulders

 

Patricia he`d get moist

 

jeffreykosh and if you`ve not tried it...

jeffreykosh fiberglass does not breath!

 

Patricia {action: } chuckles in amusement.

 

jeffreykosh end

 

Ulysses {action} you two are just way too cute for words

 

Patricia oh boy

 

jeffreykosh "yes"

 

Patricia {action: } snorts derisively.

Patricia end

 

jeffreykosh end

 

questor74 {ask} What did you think of Crusade?

 

jeffreykosh It left a lot to be desired for me.

jeffreykosh I really was thrilled about it in the beginning

 

Patricia no comment

Patricia end

 

jeffreykosh but as we finished the first episode it became clear the path we were on.

jeffreykosh not one of the scripts captured me.

jeffreykosh end

 

SteveVP You mentioned embarrassing moments. Do either of you have favorite moments from B5? Either as an actor or as a viewer?

 

Patricia lots

 

jeffreykosh The first time I saw Pat Tallman is still my favorite.

 

Patricia {action: } blushes in embarrassment.

Patricia I loved the scene with G`Kar and Londo in the

Patricia elevator

Patricia Rick Biggs was amazing in that one

Patricia end

 

jeffreykosh I really enjoyed working on #315, Interludes and Examinations.

jeffreykosh end

 

Ulysses {ask} Despite your own-justifiable-reasons for not liking Crusade, what did/do you think of the fan efforts to save it, the Babylon 5 sim game, or to seeing more of B5 in any form?

 

Patricia I think B5 would have done great to just continue

Patricia with the momentum

Patricia we had.

Patricia Now, I don`t know.

 

jeffreykosh God bless them! I was right there with them. Only my perspective is skewed as I could see both sides of the equations.

jeffreykosh TV is a tough business.

jeffreykosh as in tuff.

jeffreykosh end

 

randybkc {ask} how are the sales of `Cat` going?

 

Patricia Great!

 

jeffreykosh Very cool product. Check it out!

jeffreykosh end

 

Patricia Larry Weiner , the writer /producer

Patricia has written a sequel.

Patricia So Claudia and I will be back!

Patricia end

 

wsjb78 {ask} Do you have any favorite quotes out of the whole series? As for me, I do like Ivanova`s Babylon 5 mantra (Ivanova is always right. I will listen to Ivanova. I will not ignore Ivanova`s recommendations. Ivanova is God. And if this ever happens again, Ivanova will personally rip your lungs out.)

 

Patricia Ha!

Patricia We say " Remember" a lot...as in remember Byron.

 

jeffreykosh I love when Lyta says "You felt so hard..."

 

Patricia Quotes come up all the time.

Patricia {action: } blushes in embarrassment.

 

jeffreykosh "You hurt when you pulled out of me"

 

Ulysses {action} giggles

 

Patricia enough!

 

jeffreykosh Classic stuff!

jeffreykosh end

 

SteveVP {action: } laughs hysterically.

 

Patricia bout time....

Patricia end

 

Ulysses {action} B5 was a very sexual show

Ulysses {ask} Are you aware that some of us fans of Crusade, B5, and Into the Fire have organized a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the pursuit of social and technological justice?

 

Patricia cool.

 

jeffreykosh whoa!

 

Patricia big job

Patricia go ahead

Patricia lots of questions, how many people are here?

 

jeffreykosh do you have car washes to raise money?

 

Patricia wise ass

 

SteveVP Okay, our time with our guests is running low. If you have any last questions, please submit them now, or forever hold your peace.

 

Patricia whew!

Patricia sorry I was late, I was trying!

Patricia This is a very cool site!

 

SteveVP Thanks.

 

Patricia I will be back.

 

SteveVP {action: } bows gracefully.

SteveVP We`ve heard this story before, but what was your impression of Claudia Christian`s departure from B5?

 

Patricia Please come by and see what we are building.

 

jeffreykosh I certainly want to extend an invitation to visit us at the Galactic Gateway.

 

Patricia So everyone come and see us!

 

Patricia I was so bummed , I can`t

Patricia even begin to tell you,

 

jeffreykosh Yeah, Steve, that was not a happy thing.

 

Patricia I understood why

Patricia but It was very hard.

 

jeffreykosh but again, it TV. A business.

jeffreykosh end

 

Patricia And I think the show was hurt by it.

Patricia end

 

SteveVP I should have submitted this comment a paragraph or two earlier, but here it is now...

 

ulysses {ask} We`re doing conventions or fundraisers and other events every year to benefit one or another research effort. No car washes, but if you and Pat come out for one, I`m sure it`d be a big hit! *smiles*

 

jeffreykosh I`m sorry I was teasing about the car washes.

 

Ulysses {ask} It`s ok.. it`s not a bad idea..

 

Patricia We`d love to be there, if we are wanted.

 

jeffreykosh Keep us posted!

 

Ulysses {ask} Invitation now extended, Steve and Jeff and Holly Evans all have the info, and we`d LOVE to have you.

 

SteveVP I can pass along the contact info to you, after the chat is over.

 

Ulysses {ask} thanks Steve.. appreciate it.

 

Patricia And stop by to see the B5 actors at our site.

Patricia cool

 

wsjb78 {ask} Do you two have any plans on coming to Switzerland?

 

Patricia no, but I love the country and would be there in a heartbeat.

 

jeffreykosh Switzerland would not have to ask us twice!

jeffreykosh end

 

Patricia Do you have a con?

Patricia contact us at Kosh.org

Patricia end

 

SteveVP Again, I`m a bit slow. Imagine this had been submitted a few lines back.

 

Ulysses {ask} A celebrity car wash... that has *real* possibilities.. maybe we`ll skip the bachelor auction next year..

 

Patricia bachelor auction?

Patricia real men?

 

jeffreykosh not bachelor party, Pat, it`s an auction to raise money. calm down!

 

Patricia I KNOW

Patricia hummmm... don`t give up on that idea.

 

jeffreykosh end

 

Patricia {action: } mumbles something under her/his breath.

 

SteveVP All right, we have time to submit just one or two more of the questions. Let me try to find a good one here...

 

Patricia ok

 

Ulysses {ask} Well... we were sort of hoping to get the various beautiful people to do dates to raise money..

ulysses {ask} of course you and Jeff could be a pairs item..

 

Patricia uh oh

Patricia {action: } smirks.

 

jeffreykosh {action} )

 

Patricia double date, huh?

Patricia who pays?

 

jeffreykosh oooh boy.

 

Patricia {action: } considers her/his options.

Patricia {action: } nods solemnly.

 

jeffreykosh Patty, you`re very emotional in this chat. Ya like those buttons, no?

 

Patricia heehee

 

SteveVP I know: I wanted to ask what it was like working on the remake of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD.

 

Patricia uhh, I didn`t eat much... very gross atmos, if ya get my meaning.

Patricia I loved it, being the lead and having a ton to do.

Patricia I love to work and it was great.

Patricia The cast was a riot and I had worked

Patricia with the crew on about 7 shows

Patricia so it was a big party!

Patricia end

 

SteveVP It was interesting that the woman got to be the hero, instead of just having a nervous breakdown, like in the original.

 

Patricia Yep...I was Rambet

Patricia Bambi with a gun.

Patricia ducks out of the way.

Patricia end

 

SteveVP Well, that`s it! Fandom would like to thank our guests for sharing their time with us tonight. We`re sorry we couldn`t get to all your questions, but we hope you all had a good time. Good night!

 

Ulysses {ask} I`d just like to thank both of you for being such good sports, and being so incredibly personable. This has been a lot of fun.

 

Patricia oh

Patricia Wow ! Thank you!!!

Patricia gives everyone a big hug.

Patricia I`m honored. This was well run.

 

questor74 {action: } waves at everyone.

 

jeffreykosh Always a pleasure. Can`t get enough of the fans. I appreciate all the support they give!

 

SteveVP Thank you.

SteveVP {action: } bows gracefully.

 

Patricia I`d come back anytime and tell you all

Patricia about working

Patricia on Never Die Twice with Claudia.

Patricia She`d love to be here too.

Patricia {action: } waves at everyone.

 

Ulysses {ask} Thanks very much Steve, as yesterday, you`ve been terrifically professional, despite the chaos.

 

wsjb78 {action} is looking forward to see you sometime on here again....

 

jeffreykosh Please stop by patriciatallman.com or kosh.org and visit us!

jeffreykosh we`re always home!

 

Patricia Thank you Steve! Thanks Ann Marie!

 

SteveVP {action: } nods solemnly.

 

annmarie Thank You Two!!!!!

 

jeffreykosh Thanks Steve!, Ann Marie and Fandom staff!

 

Patricia Ok, I`m off but I hope we all talk soon.

 

jeffreykosh good night!

 

Patricia Good night sweet fans.

 

SteveVP We`ll pass along the info regarding Ulysses` organization.

 

Patricia cool, thanks

 

questor74 {action: } bows gracefully.

 

Ulysses {action} ciao

 

wsjb78 {action} thanx... Take care!!!

 

Ulysses {ask} Good night! Thanks again Steve.