Mira Furlan and Bill Mumy Transcript on AOL Chat, February
10, 1997
B5 Online: Warner Bros. Online Presents: CYBERTALK (tm)
B5 MiraF: Hello, Everyone - I'm here.
B5 Online: Tonight we are please to bring you the Minbari
delegation from Babylon 5!
B5 Online: Id like to welcome Mira Furlan and Bill Mumy to our
online community! Welcome!
B5 BillM: Flok Sha everyone!
B5 MiraF: Thanks
B5 Online: So, let me tell everyone how to send in their
questions and we'll get this thing going!
B5 Online: For both of you. :)
Question: RVAUG59495 "Will both of characters appear in the
spinoff THE RANGERS?
B5 BillM: Just so you normal humans out there know, Mira and I
are having these questions screened for us.
B5 MiraF: I have no clue. I wish I had.
B5 BillM: I have no idea about the spinoff. Maybe yes. We'll have
to see.
B5 Online: Our next question comes from Foxx3...
Question: This is to both Ms. Furlan and Mr. Mumy: You are both
very distinguished actors and i was wondering what made you
decide to be on Babylon 5?
B5 BillM: I've always loved sci-fi fantasy projects, and was
ready to come back to it.
B5 MiraF: It was a very unusual and interesting and strong
character for me to play.$GA
B5 BillM: And aren't we all glad that you're here Mira! You're
the best.
B5 Online: The next question is for Mira from Thinkum...
Question: Mira, do you get to wear a wig, or do they have to work
that wonderful bone "tiara" into your real hair?
B5 MiraF: It is my own hair.
B5 Online: Heres an interesting question from MalleyDat, want to
field this one, Bill?
Question: With the unusual and prophetic dreams of the Babylon 5
staff and ambassadors, have you had any similar fascinating
dreams with you as Delenn/Lennier?
B5 BillM: I have pretty hot dreams about Delenn. Don't think
they'll make it to prime time. Too sexy.
B5 Online: (I hate those overcooking the Flarn dreams too...)
B5 MiraF: Oh, my god. Please stop!
B5 BillM: Never!
B5 Online: Heres a question you both can field from MalleyDat...
Question: There's always coincidences in people's lives. What
coincidences regarding your life and maybe or maybe not regarding
Babylon5 have caused you to reflect and possibly reconsider
something important in your (real) life?
B5 BillM: Uh...Uh....let's see...Don't get blown up by aliens.
B5 MiraF: There are a lot of coincidences between my own life and
my life as Delenn
B5 BillM: There's nothing important in real life. IT's all in the
mind you know.
B5 MiraF: I think that Joe is inspired by some elements of whats
going on in the former Yugoslavia and it reflects in the show.
B5 BillM: Joe and I both read too many comic books.
B5 Online: Heres one for Bill From WaywardFl....
Question: For Bill: Space Cases is terrific! The kids want to
know: will Catalina be back? Did you plan on Susie entering the
series? Why didn't you use the J.S. teddy bear when a teddy bear
appeared in the Space Cases episode? ;-) Thanks
B5 BillM: Thank you! We brought Cat back once second season, and
hope to see her return if we get the third season pickup. And,
that WAS the B5 bear! Just withoutB the baseball outfit.
B5 Online: From DNmass....
Question: Mira and Bill, both of your performances have been
incredible. For Mira, how hard is it working in this type of
program compared to films?
B5 MiraF: I'm used to going in and out of projects and once I
finish with them I'm used to forgetting about them. Of course,
Babylon 5 is something differrent. $
B5 Online: Here ya go Bill... from Timebaron... ;>
Question: Will Lennier become a larger part of the show in the
sense that his direct actions precipitate something that changes
the arc?
B5 BillM: In tv, you have to work much faster. Uh, I don't know.
Ask Joe. I just hit my mark and read my lines and wear my bone
and dress. Actually, going into that deeper, Lennier is always
saving the day, and that ' definityly effects the arc, eh? Or
we'd all have blown up a bunch of times!
B5 MiraF: It would definitely change Delenn's feelings. $
B5 Online: Heres a question you have probably been asked... but
its one I always find interesting....
B5 Online: From Thrasher0...
Question: This is a question for Both Bill and Mira, On all of
the B5 Episodes you've worked on which one was your favorite.
B5 BillM: Uh, hard to seperate them, cuz they all are part of the
whole. I love the one where Lennier first kicked butt.
B5 MiraF: My favorites are "Comes the Inquisitor" and
"Confessions and Lamentations"
B5 Online: Heres a question for Bill....
Question: For Bill: We've seen you and several members of the
David family on Space Cases so far...when will we see more
members of the Mumy family?
B5 MiraF: "Severed Dreams" was also an interesting one
for me. $
B5 Online: From ZaBaGaBe
B5 BillM: Can't afford them.
B5 Online: (Id like to point out that both Bill and son Seth can
be seen in the movie
B5 Online: Three Wishes, available to rent at your local video
store)
B5 BillM: Just kidding. I'd love to use more Mumy's in Space
Cases. Seth also was in Dear God, and a recent Dark Skies
episode.
B5 Online: From Frank2641....
OnlineHost: To Mira: Is B5 big in Yugoslavia?
B5 MiraF: It's not shown there. Croatian television bought
Voyager instead. $
B5 Online: Heres a question from Glithcali....
Question: Question for Both: Last week the comradery (sp?)
between Claudia and Bruce was entertaining....is this a normal
thing on the set?? How many members of the main cast do you joke
with and associate with outside of B5??
B5 BillM: We all play gin every Saturday night at Joes house. Or
not.
B5 MiraF: The cast of B5 is one of the greatest pleasures of
working on the show
B5 BillM: One of them.
B5 Online: :D
B5 BillM: The other is wearing the bone.
B5 MiraF: Yes, we communicate outside the show. $
B5 Online: Im sure a lot of people are wondering, Bill, but WJMII
asked first....
Question: Bill, a little of the topic of B5 but what is your
opinion of the announcment of the Lost In Space movie and are you
involved in any way? Why tonight, Mira and I are going out for a
snack!
B5 Online: (Gee.. I wasnt invited.)
B5 BillM: No comment on the Lost in SPace movie yet.
B5 Online: A question for Mira from CLOWNBOB....
Question: Mira: Do you think B5 is one of the best shows you have
been apart of? ( be honest)
B5 MiraF: I don't like comparing things. I like the fact that
things are different not "better" or "worse".
Also you can't compare this kind of show to anything I"ve
done... before. $
B5 Online: From J1harper1 for Bill...
Question: Bill, have enjoyed your work since Lost in Space and
now my son really enjoys Space Cases. Good work on Babylon 5 as
well!! Do you think there is a chance for romance with Delenn?
B5 BillM: Well, in his heart Lennier loves Delenn, but he knows
she's destined for another, so I don't think you'll ever see him
make "a move". Too bad... But the angst makes the
character more interesting to play. Do you think there should be
a Lennier Delenn romance? And thanks for the kind words. I loved
Lost in SPace and Space Cases.
B5 Online: A favorite question from your convention
appearances... maybe you won't elaborate with
B5 Online: Mira being right there... but GaryZepHe asks.... be
warned....
Question: Bill and/or Mira.... please tell us about the practical
joke Bill pulled on Jason Carter.... about him supposedly being
killed off last season....
B5 MiraF: Delenn have had enough romances, real ones and
potential ones. Remember Sinclair...
B5 Online: And have you forgiven Bill, Mira? :D
B5 BillM: Let me say this for the last time. It was JOES JOKE! I
was his instrument.
B5 MiraF: Let's not overwhelm her. $
B5 BillM: I was cruel. I convinced Jason, that Marcus was being
killed off. He bought it. It wasn't very nice of me. Mira spanked
me into seeing the right thing.
B5 Online: Oooh.... Minbaris have all the fun.
B5 BillM: I apologized. I could tell this in a very funny way,
but ....I won't.
B5 MiraF: I'm not a big admirer of practical jokes. They seem
cruel and unnecessary. to me... Or maybe I don't have that sense
of humor. $
B5 BillM: Jason was a good sport. Joe and I both bought him
gifts. We grovelled. You had to be there.
B5 Online: :D
B5 Online: From KRoss5225 for Mira....
Question: Mira: Has Joe (JMS, Kosh, Valen, whatever he is going
by today) said if John and Deleen are getting married? And if so,
will it be on the show?
B5 BillM: Keep watching.
B5 MiraF: Let it remain a mystery. $
B5 Online: Another question from ZaBaGaBe....
Question: For Bill: There have been several references to Barnes
and Barnes on Space Cases (from the Lumanians to Voobanahavopbop)
-- will there be more, or will we see the Jenerators there?
B5 BillM: Put it this way, IF so... It won't be on another show!
It'll happen only on B5
B5 Online: (oops.. sorry)
B5 BillM: Ooops. Sure. As much inside stuff as I can stick in, I
will. It makes me and a small circle of people chuckle. I hope to
continue doing stuff like that. Don't think the Jenerators will
show up soon though. But I DO have a solo album coming out on
Infinite Visions label this month.
B5 Online: For both of you from Morden226...
Question: Hey folks! Is working with Joe an inspiration? Does his
dedication (hours and hours and hours) ever make you wonder where
he gets all his energy from? Have you checked to see if he's a
robot? :)
B5 BillM: Joe is pretty amazing! His work is really great. He's a
fun guy. I think he gets that energy from Flarn.
B5 MiraF: It is a great inspiration. I wish I had five percent of
that energy. My question is... does he ever sleep? $
B5 BillM: Not with me.
B5 Online: :D
B5 Online: Here ya go Bill, your big chance... from DMReda...
Question: Bill: If B5 were being re-cast, which character
(besides Lennier) would you like to play?
B5 BillM: That's a good question. I'd say Sheridan. Or the
bartender.
B5 MiraF: I'd like to play a telepath. #
B5 BillM: I'd like to BE a telepath.
B5 MiraF: I thought you were. $
B5 BillM: Heh Heh. I knew that.
B5 Online: From Wolffgang....
Question: this is for mira: are you active in speaking out on the
current situation in the former yugoslavia?
B5 MiraF: I don't know exactly what you mean by
"active". I would say that I'm still ... very involved
but I don't want to deal with politics because it's corrupted and
evil. $
B5 BillM: Unlike shobiz
B5 Online: Heres your chance to write the rest of Lennier's
story, Bill... from Dtucker93....
Question: Bill, What do you want for your character's future?
B5 BillM: I want hair and a bone loss, and normal ears and pants.
B5 MiraF: I feel defeated. All the people who spoke against this
war have been defeated. The ... war mongers have won big time. $
B5 BillM: Ooops.
B5 BillM: I'd also like another season for the show. How about
you guys?
B5 Online: Speaking for the audience, I believe that is a
unanimous YES!
B5 BillM: I think Lennier is a cool, efficient, noble, loyal
capable guy. I like playing him. He just happens to be a Minbari.
B5 MiraF: We all just happen to be something.
B5 BillM: We've had Tony Dow directing a few shows lately. That's
been great!
B5 Online: :D
B5 Online: For Mira, From BLCK OMEG....
Question: MIRA>>>>As an original cast member...Did
you think B5 was going to take off like it has?
B5 BillM: Have we taken off?
B5 MiraF: No. This is a wonderful surprise for me. As a true
Eastern European I always expect.. the worst. $
B5 BillM: Taken off like we have.... I don't get it. I mean,
we're not exactly Seinfeld. We are a great show. But we're not
top of the pops. Are we?
B5 MiraF: But we are surviving. How many Sienfeld cons have you
been to?$
B5 BillM: Tell me if we are! I want to renegotiate!
B5 Online: hehehe... YEAH!
B5 BillM: You mean you missed the big Elaine Con in France? It
was great. Next.
Question: Bill>> how is the gutar coming? i heard you play
it on lost in space and never agian!
B5 BillM: Well, you haven't looked too hard. I play all the time.
Lots of records out and always gigging somewhere. New album,
Dying to Be Heard, out this month on Infinite Visions label. The
one that put out Brent SPiner's CD. Check it out.
B5 Online: From Ausavar for Mira....
Question: Do you have any more European or American films in the
works Mira for after B5?
B5 MiraF: I can't talk about anything that's not definite. I'm
supersticious
B5 Online: We have time for a couple more questions this evening
before we have to move out... So heres one for both of you...
From CLOWNBOB:
Question: Both: What is the most embarrassing event in the
filming of B% for you? :)
B5 BillM: That's a hard one....thinking... Having my wife and son
come to the set the first episode I did and them not being able
to recognize me!
B5 MiraF: It's always embarassing when you can't do a 5 page
monologue in one take... and that happens often. $
B5 BillM: Mira, you're always great!
B5 BillM: REALLY!
B5 MiraF: Thank you, Bill.
B5 Online: Do either of you have any conventions soon you want to
let people know about?
B5 BillM: No.
B5 Online: Aw...
B5 MiraF: I'm doing a con in Alberta, Canada in March. $
B5 BillM: You're such a jet setter.
B5 Online: From Johngf2....
Question: I saw you both in the SFVortex war room. do you hang
out together alot?
B5 MiraF: Yeah, that's me.
B5 BillM: Me, too. Can't get enough of her.
B5 MiraF: Sometimes.
B5 BillM: Yeah.
B5 BillM: Do you blame me? I mean, you'd want to hang out with
you too if you could.
B5 Online: Heres a question for both of ya...
Question: Do you sign autographs through the mail and what is the
address to write to both of you at?
B5 MiraF: Next question????
B5 BillM: Write to B5 fan club.
B5 Online: We have time for one more question each...
B5 MiraF: You can write to the B5 Fan Club at PO Box 856, N.
Hollywood, CA 91603, or..
B5 Online: Ill try and find a couple good ones. :)
B5 BillM: Thanks for the support folks.
B5 Online: For Bill, from Eidelon...
B5 BillM: We really do like being a part of this show. We work
hard and we're proud of it.
Question: Bill, Does Lennier ever get to show some more of his
fighting skills like when he saved Lando's butt?
B5 MiraF: Mira's Fan Club is PO Box 523093 Springfield, VA 22152
B5 BillM: Yes. He's got some more "action" scenes
coming up. I think. Or maybe they cut them out.
B5 Online: And our last question of the night for Mira....
Question: This is for Mira: Is it hard to play a character like
Delenn or are you a lot like her in real life?
B5 MiraF: It's not hard because it's interesting and fun. I enjoy
the combination between... different elements of her personality.
She's vulnerable but tough, strong but...
B5 BillM: gentle.
B5 MiraF: sensitive, in one word, she's a very rich character.
Very rarely a character like... that comes across, especially
when you're a woman. $
B5 Online: Id like to thank both Bill Mumy and Mira Furlan for
joining us tonight - it was a GREAT pleasure having you both back
in our forum! Feel free to stop by any time.. any closing
B5 Online: thoughts?
B5 BillM: Do the best you can and can the best you do.
B5 MiraF: Keep on caring about us. It makes us happy. Bye-bye.
B5 Online: Thanks again you two... keep up the great work,
everyone supports you and the show.
B5 BillM: Send money.
B5 Online: Remember....
B5 Online: Next week we will welcome Peter Jurasik and Stephen
Furst, Im sure
B5 BillM: I want a Lennier action figure!
B5 Online: Stephen will be pleased to talk about the episode next
week since he directed it. :)
B5 Online: Bill... with mighty fighting action?
B5 BillM: Push his bone he kicks.
B5 Online: I want to invite everyone back to the Eclipse Cafe for
more talk about B5.
B5 Online: See you there!
B5 Online: Thanks again!
B5 BillM: Flok sha!\
