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OnlineHost: Copyright 1997 Oldsmobile; licensed to America Online, Inc. OnlineHost: Your emcees are AOLiveMC1 (Rusti) and MegK. OnlineHost: Emmy-nominated Lori Loughlin is one of those rare, talented actresses whose career takes her back and forth between television and motion pictures. Last season, Lori starred with Tony Danza in the ABC series "Hudson Street," where she portrayed Melanie Clifford, a strong-willed and forthright police beat writer in the half hour comedy series. Welcome! LoughlinL: Thank you. It's great to be here! AOLiveMC1: Ready to take some quetions from our audience? LoughlinL: Yes I am. AOLiveMC1: Questions even. LoughlinL: Those too. AOLiveMC1: Our first is from Stuntwolf: Question: Do you still keep in touch with Billy Allen, your co-star in "Rad?" (We all went to the Film Actors Lab in Dallas) LoughlinL: I have not talked to Bill since we wrapped that film, and last I heard he moved to Northern California -- I heard that through a mutual friend. AOLiveMC1: Jim007bon asks: Question: Can you remember the moment when you realized that you wanted to become an actress? What inspired you to reach this decision? LoughlinL: I have always wanted to be an actress as far back as I can remember. Since I was a child. I remember watching "The Wizard of Oz" and thinking, "That's what I want to do." (Not "The Wizard of Oz," but acting!) AOLiveMC1: Eeyoresbo asks: Question: Hello from Middle TN St. U. Lori! Was it difficult to make the transition from TV's favorite Aunt to such a "bad girl"? LoughlinL: Yes, my role in "Blaze of Glory" airing January 5th on NBC, was a departure from the character I played on "Full House!" But after being the good girl for 7 years, it certainly was a lot of fun to play the bad girl. I had a blast doing the role. AOLiveMC1: Flamook would like to ask: Question: Lori what has been your most favorite role and what do you see for yourself in the near future? LoughlinL: My favorite role was in a television
film called "Doing Time on Maple Drive." In the future...I know a little
bit about what's coming up: I have TV movie that will be on this
Sunday ("Blaze of Glory"), and I have another TV movie airing at the end
of January (I believe it's January 20th) for ABC called "Tell Me No Secrets."
I also have an episode of "Suddenly Susan" airing sometime in February
or March, as well as an episode of "The Larry Sanders Show" on HBO sometime
in February, and I am currently working on an independent film with Steve
Guttenberg. So, I hope my luck holds up, and I continue to work in
the medium that I love so much
Question: I think the telefilm has really come of age and often deals with more important issues than many feature films. Would you prefer doing telefilms or feature films? LoughlinL: I don't have a preference over television or feature films: it just depends upon how good the material. In other words, I would prefer to do a good television film over a bad feature film and vice versa. AOLiveMC1: CCIvyA asks: Question: Of all your roles, which has been the most difficult and most challenging? LoughlinL: I would say the most challenging role was the character I played in "Doing Time on Maple Drive," because the writing was so good -- there were so many layers to investigate as an actress -- and I really had to dig deep, and that was challenging, but also very rewarding. AOLiveMC1: Cajkaloug would like to know: Question: Lori, when we watch a comedy, such as "Full House," it looks like a lot of fun and very lighthearted. But I have heard that comedy can be as difficult as drama for the actors. Did you find this true? Is there a difference with working on a soap? LoughlinL: Comedy, in fact, at times can be even more difficult, I find, than a dramatic piece, because you have to base it in reality, and you also have to walk that fine line and keep it lighthearted and fun. Fortunately, doing a show like "Full House," we had a great cast. We were truly like a family and we -- still are. We had a lot of fun with each other, and made each other laugh, and enjoyed each other's company, and that really came across in the show, and, I think, was one of the reasons the show was so successful. LoughlinL: The only aspect of doing a show like "Full House" that is difficult, is that you're working within a certain formula, and you're a little more confined, and you have to be responsible and remember that you are playing to a younger audience, so the humor has to be tailored to that younger audience, but that's what we were: we were a family show. We served a purpose. We brought joy to millions of children and I'm really proud of that. How's that for a long-winded answer? ;) AOLiveMC1: Here's another from CCIvyA: Question: Tell us about your role in your upcoming movie, "Tell Me No Secrets." LoughlinL: It's a thriller. It's based on a novel, and I play a lawyer, and the plotline gets fairly intricate, so it would be hard to go into detail without possibly giving away the murderer! I like that it's a thriller, and I like that it's not "based on a true story," and I like that it's not a "disease of the week" story. It's two hours where you can kick back, be entertained, forget your problems and have some fun. It's a good story. AOLiveMC1: Here's one from Stuntwolf: Question: Would you consider doing another Hal Needham feature film? LoughlinL: (laughs) It would really depend on the script. I like Hal very much, but it (laughs) all depends on the material. Glad you liked "Rad," though! AOLiveMC1: LEOK93251 asks this: Question: How did you break into the business? LoughlinL: I went to a modeling agency kind of on a lark with some friends of my mother's and my mom said to me, "I know you're going to this agency but, you know, don't be disappointed if you're not accepted", and she tried to prepare me not to get my hopes up too high, and, much to her surprise, I was accepted by this agency, and I started doing some modeling and some TV commercials. LoughlinL: And I would say my big acting break was getting on a soap opera called "The Edge of Night" when I was 16 years old, and even *that* was a fluke, because I went in on the audition, and the casting director told me I was too young for the part, and I was getting up to leave -- to walk out of her office -- when she said, "Well, come back and read for me anyway." And I sat back down and I read a couple of scenes from the script for her, and she said, "I really think you're too young, but I like you, and I'm going to bring you back for the producers and the director." And she did. LoughlinL: I remember when I got to the audition, all the other girls auditioning were a good 5-10 years older than I, but they paired me up with another actor -- a really nice guy, his name was "Todd", and I remember right before we walked into the room to audition he said, "You know, every time I audition with a woman for a part on a soap opera, she always gets the role and I don't." And I got the role. And he didn't. AOLiveMC1: CintiJB asks: Question: Lori, what is your New Year's resolution? LoughlinL: I'm so bad. I didn't really make any New Year's resolutions! I should probably slow down and make a New Year's resolution. That's my New Year's resolution! (laughs) AOLiveMC1: Eyegotcha asks: Question: Do you plan to return to weekly series television? LoughlinL: If I could find the right show, I would absolutely love to return to weekly series TV. I think "Full House" is, by far, the best job I've ever had in my career. I was disappointed that the show I did last year for ABC called "Hudson Street" with Tony Danza wasn't as successful as we would have liked it to be. I feel fortunate that we had such a long run on "Full House" and I do hope to be that lucky again one day. AOLiveMC1: This one is from MARK26OFF: Question: Hello, do you have a fan club? If so, how can you get an autograph picture? LoughlinL: I don't have a fan club, but you can write to me care of Studio Fan Mail in Los Angeles. I'm afraid I don't have the address right now. Would anyone out there like to start a fan club for me? :) AOLiveMC1: That Question could start a stampede, Lori. LoughlinL: That's so sweet. I'm flattered. AOLiveMC1: Here's a probing Question from Flamook: Question: Lori, how do you feel about all the cursing and nudity shown in today's movies. Do you really feel they are an important part of the plot? LoughlinL: Not necessarily. I think, unfortunately the mentality is that sex and nudity really sells the product. I think sometimes it is necessary in some films to move a story along or to drive home a plot point or a character description, but unfortunately, a lot of the time it's just...well, gratuitous and not necessary. AOLiveMC1: Teamzav asks: Question: How do you like working with John Stamos? And also, did you used to be on "The Edge of Night?" LoughlinL: I absolutely love working with John Stamos. He's one of my best friends, and I could go on all night about him because I can't say enough nice things. AOLiveMC1: TWeisb556 asks: Question: Ms. Loughlin, I remember seeing you in a film when you were younger with James Spader as an evil guy. I cannot remember the title. Can you help? LoughlinL: The name of the film is called "The New Kids" with James Spader and Eric Stoltz, and Shannon Presby. It was one of the first feature films I ever did. It was exciting. It's hard to be objective; I don't know if it's a "great" film, but it was fun, and it was fun to be around those guys. LoughlinL: I remember a long time ago, I was working on this television film, and it was a movie of the week, and Chris Penn was in it (Sean Penn's younger brother) and one night after work, I went with Chris to meet Sean for dinner (boy, I'm going back many years now) and I remember we were sitting at dinner and they said, "What should we do after dinner?" And Chris said, "Maybe we should go to the movies", and everyone said, "Oh, that's a good idea, what should we go see?" And "The New Kids" had just opened up that night, but I was a little shy, and I didn't tell anybody that it had opened and Christ Chris, rather, turned right to me and said "Maybe we should go see THE NEW KIDS" and I turned bright red. LoughlinL: I was so embarrassed because it hadn't gotten great reviews, and it had just come out, and I said, "no, no". Sean Penn said to me, "It's OK that the movie's not good, because all that matters is that you got a good review" (And I did, in the LA Times, and I guess he had read it), and I always remember that because it made me feel so good, and it was such a nice show of support from an actor that I admire so much. AOLiveMC1: SportFish asks about a career change: Question: Why hasn't Lori done any modeling? She has that appeal for professional clothing that would earn her $$$$? LoughlinL: Thank you very much for the compliment! I don't really see myself as a model. I've always wanted to be an actress and that's why I got into the business to begin with; that was the path I chose, and the direction I chose to pursue. But thanks for the vote of confidence (laughs). AOLiveMC1: Buckeyees asks: Question: I just wanted to say hi, and I always had a crush on you when I was little. Well, anyway, why did "Full House" go off the air? LoughlinL: "Full House" went off the air two years ago, and thanks for the compliment! How old are you now? AOLiveMC1: EVVYE asks: Question: What kind of music do you listen to? LoughlinL: My favorite band is the Counting Crows, but I listen to all kinds of music. AOLiveMC1: ScottB170 asks: Question: Hi Lori, I remember seeing you dance early in "Edge of Night." Did you take ballet and pointe? If so, how long? Thanks. LoughlinL: Lemme tell ya a funny story. (laughs) When I got the part on "The Edge of Night," at the audition the producer, Nick Nicholson, asked me if I could dance, because the role was that of a dancer. Doing what any good actress would do who wants a role, I lied. I said I could dance. LoughlinL: I thought the dancing would be minimal, because they didn't ask us to dance at the audition, and when I got to work, my first day on the show, I found out that they had built an entire dance studio SET, and they had hired a choreographer to teach me ballet numbers. I almost had a nervous breakdown. LoughlinL: So, I tried, for a couple of weeks, to pull off the dancing, and finally I had to go to the producer -- in tears, I might add -- and 'fess up to my lie. And so, as they can only do in the wonderful world of soap operas: they changed my story line to "The Dancer Who Couldn't Dance." And all the other characters were kind of snickering behind my character's back saying, "Oh, who's going to tell poor Jody (my character's name) that she's a terrible dancer?" LoughlinL: So they phased out the dancing, and my new purpose in the show was sort of a young Nancy Drew, always in the middle of some trouble, and I found that my repeat storyline on the show was that I was continually being kidnapped. I was kidnapped 7 times in 3 years on the "Edge of Night." If there was a lull in the story, they kidnapped my character. LoughlinL: I just want to add that doing the "Edge of Night" was one of the best experiences I've ever had: I worked with wonderful actors, one in particular whose name was Joel Carothers who took the time, daily, to teach me about the craft of acting. AOLiveMC1: I think that may be a record for kidnappings! LoughlinL: (laughs) AOLiveMC1: We have time for one more Question, Lori. LoughlinL: Bummer! AOLiveMC1: Our last Question of the evening is from JKirszenb: Question: Where would you like to be in your acting career in five years? LoughlinL: I'd like to still be working! (laughs) AOLiveMC1: Lori, any closing remarks for our audience? LoughlinL: Yes, thank you to everybody who was Online tonight. This was a really great experience. I'm sorry I didn't get to answer all of your Questions, but I hope to come back and do it again soon. Oh, and on a personal note, I would like to thank Sean McNamara who is currently directing the movie I'm working on, for letting me out of work early so that I could go online tonight. LoughlinL: Thanks to everyone. Have a good night! OnlineHost: All good things must come to an end. Time is up for this event. AOLiveMC1: Thank you for joining us tonight, Lori Loughlin.. And thank you to our audience members for being here. OnlineHost: Thanks for joining us in the Oldsmobile Celebrity Circle this evening. Remember, Oldsmobile brings an exciting guest Online every Monday through Friday, and transcripts from the events can be downloaded using keywords: "Oldsmobile" or "AOL Live" within 24 hours after the event has ended. OnlineHost: Copyright 1997 Oldsmobile; licensed to America Online, Inc. ========================================
01/03 Actress Lori Loughlin Emmy-nominated Lori Loughlin is one of those rare, talented actresses whose career takes her back and forth between television and motion pictures. Last season, Lori starred with Tony Danza in the ABC series "Hudson Street," where she portrayed Melanie Clifford, a strong-willed and forthright police beat writer in the half hour comedy series. Also last season, Lori starred opposite Cicely Tyson and Grant Show in the CBS movie of the week, "Blessed Assurance" directed by Peter Bogdanovich as well as starring as Gerri Anderson, a woman plunged into poverty after her ex-husband fails to pay child support, but instead of giving up, she fights back for herself and her children, in the ABC Monday Night Movie "Abandoned and Deceived," which was executive produced by Marilu Henner. However, Lori is best known for her role on the hit ABC comedy series "Full House," where she portrayed Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis, the wife of John Stamos' character for seven seasons. This January, Lori has two television movies-of-the-week airing on both NBC and ABC. "In The Line Of Duty: Blaze of Glory" airs Sunday, January 5th on NBC. Lori stars with Bruce Campbell as a modern-day Bonnie & Clyde. The film is inspired by a true story. Lori also stars in the ABC movie-of-the-week "Tell Me No Secrets" a taut psychological thriller which airs on Monday, January 20th. In this film, Lori stars as Jess Koster a bright, young District Attorney, who is bent on defending rape victims and seeing that justice is served. Lori began her acting career when she was cast as Jody Travis in the long running daytime drama, "The Edge of Night." Moving on to the big screen, Lori's feature film credits include "Red" directed by Hal Needham, "The Night Before" co-starring Keanu Reeves, and the hit comedies, "Secret Admirer" co-starring C. Thomas Howell and "Back To The Beach" with Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon. Lori's list of television credits are as impressive as her feature film work. She starred in the Emmy Award winning CBS School-break Special, "Babies Having Babies" which was directed by actor Martin Sheen, as well as another CBS Schoolbreak Special, "No Means No" for which she received an Emmy nomination for Best Actress. Lori's television movies have not only been critically acclaimed, but highly rated as well. "Doing Time on Maple Drive" was FOX's highest rated telefilm. Lori starred opposite Jim Carrey in the Ken Olin directed movie-of-the-week. Other movies-of-the-week that Lori has starred in include "Empty Cradle" with Kate Jackson and "One of Her Own" with Martin Sheen. Event Keyword: "Oldsmobile"
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