A Csillagkapu szereplője és társproducere, Richard Dean Anderson október 23-án (a mi időnk szerint október 24-én, hajnali 3-kor) este chatelt a Lycos chat oldalán az MGM szervezésében és a Stargate- sg1.com szponzorálásával. A színész napi életéről és a forgatásokról beszélt, de adott egy kicsi leírást az elkövetkezendő epizódokra vonatkozóan is.

"A napirendem borzasztó" - mondta Anderson - "Minden nap 5:30-kor kelek, és kora estig dolgozom 9 hónapon keresztül, plusz még egy két éves személy is belezavar a dolgokba. Igen, vannak napok, amikor nem akarok menni dolgozni...".


Szóba került MacGyver és Jack O'Neill személyisége is, illetve hogy ez hogyan hat magára a színészre. "Nem vagyok olyan hőstipus, mint MacGyver, és olyan csöndes, mint O'Neill, mégis mind két karaktert megpróbáltam teljesen emberszerűen alakítani".

Hogy mit tartogat RDA számára a jövő ? A következő pár hónapot biztos, hogy pihenéssel tölti majd el, feleségével, Apryl-lel és két éves kislányával, akit nagyon szeret. Azt mondta, hogy a családja volt az oka, hogy egyedül ő hiányzott a Gatecon 2000-ről,
de megígérte, hogy már most szabaddá tette magát a jövő évi GateCon-ra.

Az RDA Chat szövege:

Events_Moderator: Welcome! For those of you just joining us, tonight we are chatting with Richard Dean Anderson, producer and star of "Stargate SG-1"! Get those questions ready, we will be starting in just a few minutes.

Events_Moderator: Hi everyone, please welcome Richard Dean Anderson to this Live Event!

Events_Moderator: Hi Richard, welcome to Lycos Live Events! How are you? Looking forward to chatting with your fans?

R_D_Anderson: Hi, I am looking forward to chatting with you. This web world tends to confuse me, but I am going to get the hang of it! LOL

Heru-ur: Hello Richard. How much attention do the writers and producers pay to the fans' opinions? Such as, "bring back Martouf," and "please don't kill Heru'ur," etc.? Does this play a role in the thinking for future episode arcs?

R_D_Anderson: First off, Brad Wright is our head writer and partner in producing as well. He above all looks at our general web sites relating to our show which will include all the characters we have. We just held our first convention, called Gatecon.
The response was so big that we hope it will be an annual occurrence, and that a lot of fan influence can be heard. Even though Martouf was killed, it is science fiction so stay tuned we will see what happens.

carkedit: G'day, Richard . . . Just wondering, do you find it offensive if people you don't know start calling you by your first name? I don't mean to offend you if you do . . . I'm Jules by the way! :)

R_D_Anderson: I am actually more offended to be called Mr. Anderson. I am more likely to respond to Rick than Richard, but both work for me.

judyofhamburg: Richard, you were so inspired by Headwall Canyon, did you feel that it strengthened you connection with your Native American roots?

R_D_Anderson: I never really lost contact with my heritage. The Headwall experience sort of lit a fire under my consciousness. It's an experience of memories that I will have forever.

AnnPMK: Loved your special on National Geographic with Headwall Canyon. Is there any thing that Americans can do to help preserve the canyon in Canada?

R_D_Anderson: Absolutely. The most obvious way is when buying wood products of any kind ask where it's from, and more specifically ask if it is from British Columbia. Also, if its old growth forest, don't buy it. Register your concern about your source of wood or wood product . . . and continue your general education about where wood products come from. And be vocal about it, as well.

Jaffa_07: Do you think that cult television magazines like TV Zone and Cult Times have impacted the popularity of the show?

R_D_Anderson: Probably. From what I have seen, they have always been favorable, so it seems that they have been able to recognize a show that is visually dynamic. We are proud of what we put out there.

Karin2000: Hello Richard! Greetings from Bavaria! My question is about the music you compose. I've loved "Eau d'Leo" from the first moment I heard it in the MacGyver episode, "The Negotiator". It is really good! Is there any chance we'll hear more of the music you have composed?

R_D_Anderson: LOL - The only thing I have ever recorded other than that was back in the early 80's, and that was with a friend, and he thought I could sing. I can't! LOL - Any music I compose is for myself or my daughters. But thank you for asking.

hockeyblades7: Hi Ricky, from the Mac list in Sonora, California. Was the reference to magnets intentional or ad-libbed on a recent SG episode?

R_D_Anderson: More than likely it was ad-libbed. Brad Wright is a brilliant writer and part of what makes any collaboration with him possible and creative is the fact that he starts out as a great writer and secondly he listens to my input. Chances are it was either ad-libbed or written.

Pam3: What was the funniest blooper of the 4th season? And who out of the main cast seems to initiate these bloopers the most?

R_D_Anderson: I sort of have to take blame and responsibility for most bloopers, because I tend to be more easily distracted than the others. I can't pinpoint any one blooper, there are so many. It's like you almost have to be there. Sometimes I wish we could air the bloopers. But that's another show!

Heru-ur: Jaclyn Dartford, Kent, UK. Have you consciously stopped using some of our fave one-liners like "Oh, for crying out loud," etc.

R_D_Anderson: I have tried to temper it a little bit. The origin of that is from my Minnesota upbringing.

RDAFan: Hi Richard! Thanks for taking the time to do this! Are you aware that there are fans of the show who feel O'Neill is being dumbed- down too much? Also that Daniel is always right and O'Neill always seems to be wrong in a head to head type of situation? What are your feelings on this? Love the show!

R_D_Anderson: Well that was intentional. The dumbing-down was an attempt to make the character as dense as possible. It gives the characters a fun venue to play against each other. It also makes the character less overtly heroic to me. It makes him more human. That was a very insightful question. It also forced me to give away a secret about the show.

tocarielle: Where do the SG-1 writers get their ideas? The variations are always great, which tends to be a problem in some sci-fi shows.

R_D_Anderson: Well you can find a germ of an idea for a story anywhere. But the fact that we have the Stargate as our springboard, and that it can take it us anywhere gives us a lot of latitude. We have also created a very dynamic franchise. It also helps to have a great writing staff.

Sahara_MJ: Hi from QLD, Australia. Richard, I was just wondering if you ever have those days where you wake up in the morning and think to yourself, "I don't wanna go to work today"? Or is everyday like a fun new adventure and you just can't wait to get to the set?

R_D_Anderson: The schedule is exhausting. For nine months I get up every morning at 5:30 am and work into the early evening. I also have a 2-year-old, which pleasantly complicates things. So yes, there are a lot of days I wish I didn't have to go to work. But it is fun!

Ice_On_Fire_AE: Hi, Rick. There have been rumors that you may appear in the third Jurassic Park movie. Any truth to the rumors?

R_D_Anderson: Not that I know of. My agent will be pleasantly surprised! LOL

Pooka1190: Has a line in this series ever been written that you thought was so out of context of the character that you had it changed?

R_D_Anderson: Oh yes! That goes back to the comment I made about Brad Wright, being open to writing changes and the flexibility he gives us.

Tracereau: Hi! Thanks for taking the time to be here with us! Do you have any plans to play in any more Celebrity All-Star Hockey games? You've been seriously missed there! I've been hoping to see your teammate Chris Potter on SG-1, I think he'd make an excellent Tok'ra!

R_D_Anderson: I don't know if I have completely given up on hockey, but my knees complain when I do play. So my focus on recreation is skiing. I do miss playing in those games, though. I haven't seen Chris in a long time, but he is an excellent hockey player. He should wear a helmet!

Sam8934: I've been hearing about a fan club for Stargate SG-1. Do you know when we'll be able to join?

R_D_Anderson: Yes the fan club is coming soon. And please visit our website at http://www.stargate-sg1.com for more details.

Events_Moderator: I hate to say it everyone, but we have to wrap this up in a few minutes. Our time is almost up. It's been a pleasure to chat with Richard Dean Anderson! We'll take just a few more comments or questions.

space_monkey_7: How much alike are you and Jack O'Neill? Your sense of humor is obviously a match, but is Jack the closest character to your own personality that you've ever played?

R_D_Anderson: There is a combination of qualities in both MacGyver and Jack; both are reluctant heroes. I would never describe myself as heroic, but certainly reluctant. And I'm not quite as dense as O'Neill.

luvnjck: Hey Rick! You missed a great time at Gatecon this year! Have your buddies talked you into joining us next year?

R_D_Anderson: My situation this year dictated my action. I was away from my baby girl for 2 weeks and at this point in her life and mine it was imperative that I be with her. As far as next year, it sounded like fun, and I will do my best to attend.

Events_Moderator: Thanks, Rick we had a really great time chatting with you. We'll have to do this again some time!

R_D_Anderson: I would love to chat with everyone again. Thank you for continuing to watch the show. And continuing to be patient as you are with me. I know you're there and thank you for your support.

UniversalOne: Thanks for you time, Rick!

tk_rtmt: Yeah, thanx!

Tanya_24: It was great chatting with you Richard!

Painted_Sunset: Good night Rick, from Indiana.

GermanMarie: Yeah, it was really good! Do this again as soon as possible!

EGGedCHik: Richard, I love you!

Jacks_girl: Thank you, Rick!