Below you will find some highlights of previous journal entries.
I worked on the movie Accepted again. This time we did more pool party stuff. This time I mostly hung out in the tiki bar area, but there are a couple of scenes where I should be quite visible in the tiki bar.
I worked on a very low budget movie called Chandler Hall. We filmed up in Canyon Country at a ranch with an old west set. It was all outdoor stuff, supposedly a rave. From what I was told, I gather that the movie is about teens and drugs, and it is presented in an anti-drug way.
I worked on a new movie called The TV Set. I was a guest at a network's upfront presentation. My friends Courtney, Rustee, and Tammy were there and we had a great time all dressed up. The movie is a comedy, and it stars David Duchovny and Sigourney Weaver. It was neat to get to see Sigourney in person as she is one of my favorite actresses.
This was a great day. I worked on the new ABC sitcom Hot Properties. It stars Gail O'Grady (of NYPD Blue and American Dreams) and Nicole Sullivan (of MadTV and King of Queens). I must confess that I did not have high expectations for the show, but it was pretty funny. It looks to be in the vein of Designing Women and The Golden Girls. I was a museum patron, and should be pretty visable. This should air in mid to late October.
I worked on the film Accepted. It is basically a college movie, and it stars Justin Long (of Herbie: Fully Loaded, Dodgeball, and TV's Ed). I was a slacker student, and got to do many different things from a pool party to an assembly. I made a couple of new friends as well. The movie looks to be wild and crazy, so we'll see. It's scheduled to be released next summer.
I worked on Big Love. I had worked on the pilot some time ago, but it was great to work on it again. I played a worker in the hardware store. Bill Paxton was great and we even had a bit of business together. The first time we did it, he called me Bobby; then when we cut he asked me my name and shook my hand. Then the next time we did the scene he called me by my name! The show is a lot of fun, and I got to spend the day with my friends Courtney and Jade.
This was a very exciting day for me. I worked on a show called Possessed Possessions (although I understand it has been retitled Haunted Possessions). I believe it is for TLC, and will air around Halloween. It is an Antiques Roadshow type show, but instead of people bringing in items they want appraised, they bring in items they think are possessed and psychics "read" them. I was a "Roadshow Goer." I had a prop, but mixed in with the real "goers." My prop was awesome: the head of a ventriloquist's dummy. I got to mess with it and make its eyes and mouth move to make it look possessed. The really exciting thing for me though was that we filmed on the Queen Mary in Long Beach. I had never been on it before, so I got to do some exploring. It was quite fascinating.
I worked on Without a Trace today. As always it was a very pleasant and friendly set. I played a "Gym Boy" -- which amounted to me pretending to play basketball in the high school gym along with several other guys. Then I doubled over as just a regular high school student. We filmed at a high school just down the road from me, so that was nice as well!
I worked on a film called American Dreamz, that's dreams with a Z! It appears to be an American Idol-type spoof with political undertones. It has quite an amazing cast: Dennis Quaid, Hugh Grant, Jennifer Coolidge, Chris Kline, Mandy Moore, Willem Dafoe, and Seth Myers. I was on it for several days as an audience member for the "show's" finale, and my seat was near Hugh Grant and Dennis Quaid. I had such a great time because for about a week I got to hang out with all my friends.
I worked on a new show called Criminal Minds. It stars Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson (Greg of Dharma & Greg), and Shemar Moore. I was a college student at ASU, where there is a series of fires. At one point I even got a close-up as a possible arsonist -- whether or not it makes it to the finished episode remains to be seen. This will be the second episode of the series, and will air in late September.
I worked on the new Fall show Invasion. I was an Orderly/FEMA agent at a hospital after a hurricane. It was great fun, and most of the crew was from Jack & Bobby, so it was nice to see them again. Also, I got to work with my friend Rustee and new friends Alyson and Tammy.
I did a Coors Light commercial. We filmed it at the historic Rose Bowl. Basically, we where there watching a Raiders/Patriots game in severe heat when the Silver Bullet train comes crashing through to cool us all off and revive us with the cold and refreshingly great taste of Coors Light!
I worked on a History/Discovery Channel show Freak Show II (I think it is part of a show called Wild West Tech). David Carradine was the host, and it was basically a look back at freak shows. There were both reenactments and current acts (like a snake charmer and a woman walking on knives). We filmed at the Paramount Ranch in Woodland Hills where I had worked on a Jesse James project for the History channel.
I worked on the show House. I think it is a great show, and I had a wonderful time. I worked on it last season, but this was my first time at their studio. They film on the Fox lot (where Reba tapes). I played a delivery man at the hospital. The neat thing was that the Emmy nominations had been announced that morning and the show was nominated for two -- one for Hugh Laurie as Best Actor in a Drama. Everyone was excited and there was a great energy. Hopefully, I'll get to go back soon.
I worked on a movie called Gridiron Gangs. It starred The Rock, although he was never there on the days that I was. I was a sideline spectator at a football game. We filmed at LA Valley College in Van Nuys, and we were out in the direct sunlight with no relief everyday. We all would put on sunblock about every half hour, and many people still left with sunburns. There were many people who stayed for the entire month of July, but I was not one of them.
I worked on an Asian promo for two days. We filmed up in the mountains in Lebec, CA at the Tejon Ranch. It was a rather bizarre experience, and I still have no idea exactly what it was. We were all dressed up as soldiers or barbarians -- I was one one day and the other the next. It was supposed to be available for online viewing, so I'm trying to find it.
I worked on the Jack Black film, Tenacious D. We filmed a frat party scene, but the highlight for me was that my good buddy, Steven, was there. We hadn't seen each other in ages so we had a lot of catching up to do. Again it was at night (which I've been doing a lot of lately), but the time passed fast with great company.
I worked on an Ameriquest commercial for the Rolling Stones tour. We filmed on the Universal backlot, which is always fun because you can wave to all the trams. My friend Debradawn was there so we got to visit.
I worked on an MTV reality show titled The Fast and the Furious Car Show, but I think they changed it to Trick It Out. We worked at night in the streets of downtown LA (a bit scary), and basically just looked at the "tricked out" cars.
I worked on a movie called Mr. Woodcock. It stars Billy Bob Thornton, Susan Sarandon, and Sean William Scott. We worked on a fair scene, and it felt like home! Susan Sarandon is so beautiful, and it was great to see her in person. We worked nights, so it was hard to adjust, but it was a fun experience.
I worked on a new movie called Lucky You. It is a poker movie and stars Robert Duvall and Jean Smart, both of whom I got to see. They are both incredible actors and it was wonderful to get to watch them work. I was just a casino patron, and it was great being in the Belagio (recreated on a soundstage in great detail).
I worked on Big Mama's House 2! What a trip it was. We filmed at the Redondo Beach Pier. It was a nice day just hanging out at the beach. Martin Lawrence in his suit is a sight to see. My friend Kathryn was there and I made a new friend, Debradawn. Overall, I had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.
I worked on the Fox film Flicka, a remake of the classic My Friend Flicka. It stars Tim McGraw, and it was fun to see him right after I had worked on the Faith Hill music video. My friend Courtney was there with me the first day and we had a good time. We were all cowboys at a rodeo.
This is probably one of my most favorite things ever! I worked on a Faith Hill music video, "Mississippi Girl." It is an excellent song and Faith returns more to her country roots with it. I had a blast with my friends Courtey and John. Faith is absolutely gorgeous, although her dark brown hair took me by surprise. I fully expect this song to be a #1 hit. It has a great beat and is an all-around great song.
I worked on a Discovery Channel documentary about Jesse James. I played a young banker whom the James brothers rob. I was actually featured with a close up and all, and it actually required some acting on my part. It was fun to do, and we filmed at the Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills (which is a state park) in an "Old West" town.
I worked on the film Running with Scissors. It was a 1970's "poetry concert." Annette Bening was the one reciting, and she was brilliant. I was totally impressed by her professionalism. She took time to prepare every take, which is something that is not often the case. What a treat it was to watch a great actress in action.
I worked on the season finale of Joan of Arcadia. I hadn't done it in a while, so it was nice to go back and see some familiar faces. We were filming in a church in the Cathedral District downtown. The church had been vandalized for the show, and being in it was truly one of the creepiest things I have ever experienced. It was there last day filming of the season, and Ted Danson showed up to visit his wife, Mary Steenburgen. The Cheers fan I am, it was a treat to see him. I played a church vollunteer and then doubled over as a deputy investigating the vandalism.