NBC CyberChat

The following is a transcript from Malcolm's NBC CyberChat on May 13, 1996.

HOST: Now we have Malcolm Gets from CAROLINE IN THE CITY joining us on-line...ohh a little sarcastic wit on the cyber net... Hi Malcolm!

MALCOLM GETS: Hi.

AUDIENCE QUESTION: You graduated from Yale Drama School. Is it really all that it's cracked up to be? I applied several years ago, but was waitlisted. Was the training really exceptional?

MG: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

HOST: Is Caroline really going to get married to Del? C'mon you can give us the scoop on the season finale. Please?

MG: You have to watch this Thursday and find out.

HOST: Do you really color cartoons when sitting there at that desk on the set? Or do you and Lea Thompson write secret notes back and forth?

MG: I'm the worst drawer [sic] of all time. Sometimes I write my lines so that I don't forget them.

AQ: Malcolm I love your work. Great character! What would you like to see happen with your character on the show?

MG: Hopefully more misery for Richard. I'd love it if Richard got stuck with a sick friend's dog.

HOST: You were the lead in "Merrily We Roll Along"? Franklin Shepard? Did you get to meet or work with Stephen Sondheim? What do you think of his talents?

MG: He's my favorite writer of all time. It was one of the happiest experiences of my life.

HOST: Tell me the first thing that comes to your mind when you see the following 2 words: James Burrows.

MG: I call him Mr. B, like Hazel. He's a genius.

HOST: Was there a lot of pressure last season being sandwiched between "Seinfeld" and "ER"? How did the cast deal with the expectations? And what are the expectations going into the new season?

MG: Yes, there was a lot of pressure last season. I thought everybody dealt with the pressure beautifully, and now I'm looking forward to us just building the best show we can without that scrutiny.

HOST: Malcolm, do you wear as much black clothing as Richard does?

MG: Absolutely, makes you look slim.

HOST: Any plans for movies... I know there are a lot of people who would pay $7.50 to see you.

MG: Just sent the checks directly to me.

AQ: Well, cyberspace is never sane... Malcolm, you're a wise sage... can you explain Mad Cow Disease?

MG: Wow, I expect it's a disease affecting slightly overfed single people with an obsession for Ben 'N Jerry's. I myself have been in a recovery program for that disorder.

HOST: What's the funniest thing that's ever happened to you on the set of "Caroline" or in theatre. David Hyde Pierce had a great story about throwing a high kick and his shoe during a dance number!

MG: I was in the Christmas show at Radio City and a midget dressed as Frosty the Snowman fell over during a production number. Needless to say he could not get up.

HOST: We saw your picture on the web. New cut! For a movie role? Or just needed a change?

MG: Just a summer haircut. Any thoughts on this hair for Richard next season???

HOST: Which do you like better, LA or NY? And why?

MG: NY NY NY NY NY

HOST: Do you want to cause physical pain to the crazy advertising folks at NBC who came up with Must See TV? They hear the shoots are grueling!

MG: I'm speechless.

HOST: Last question--any advice for wannabes?

MG: Oh, to thine own self be true, definitely.

HOST: Thanks, Malcolm!

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