GREEN MEDDLER'S JMS on CompuServe 12/24/95
DeAnna Miller
dmille12 at ix.netcom.com
Sun Dec 24 13:47:03 EST 1995
Hi Folks!
I'll be taking about a week off (between Christmas and New
Year's) and wondered if there is still anyone doing this, or
if anyone would like to pick up the slack while I'm gone.
Should be back 1-2-96. Thanks. DeAnna.
Subj: Chrysalis Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Joe Smith, Thursday, December 21, 1995 11:23:08 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420100
<Quoting Joe Smith to JMS>:
>Thanks for creating literate science fiction.
Thanks. The literary aspect is what appeals to me a lot,
and creating parallels to a lot of real-life stuff. Basical-
ly...it's fun.
jms
Subj: Mo Mosely Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Trent K. Johnson, December 21, 1995 11:22:24 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420095
<Quoting Trent K. Johnson to JMS>:
>I think I recall reading that Mr. Doyle worked at one
>of the brokerage houses that was involved in the junk
>bonds <snip> Was he around during this? If so, I'd
>wager he has a story or two...
Yes, Jerry was working there at the time, and I believe
ended up testifying about what happened.
jms
Subj: The Encounter (UK Con) Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Ruth Ballam Friday, December 22, 1995 2:57:10 AM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420149
Actually, looking at my waistline after 6 months of
nonstop writing, I think "spread" is *exactly* the right word.
jm(who was referred to as "a bit paunchy" by a guy in
the UK group and was depressed about it for *days* afterward)s
Subj: <Gethsemane Thought> Section: Babylon 5: Upcoming
To: John M. Kahane Friday, December 22, 1995 2:57:11 AM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420150
Yeah, perfectionism can sometimes get in the way of the
work...which is the point where you have to learn to finally
just back off, let it go, and stop tinkering with it. "Art
is never completed, only abandoned."
jms
Subj: Looking Back and Forward Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Tom Knudsen Thursday, December 21, 1995 11:23:04 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420098
{Regarding "For 'SALE'"}
Generally, one puts quote marks around something to imply
other than what the word means. "Yeah, an `accident,'
right." (Usually accompanied by raising both hands and
making quote marks with fingers.) Hence, to say FOR "SALE" is
incorrect useage.
jms
Subj: The Encounter (UK Con) Section: Babylon 5: General
To: BRIAN COONEY Friday, December 22, 1995 9:10:19 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420522
{Regarding a request for a 7' bed for JMS}
A 7-foot bed, eh? Good, that's just long enough for me
and a cat foot-warmer. Does the bed come complete with cat,
or is cat considered extra in the UK? (Eight inches should
be enough room for a cat, provided it is a medium sized cat;
if it is a much larger cat than 8 inches across, we may have
to purchase a cat-mallet.)
jms
Subj: The Encounter (UK Con) Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Anne L. Warner Saturday, December 23, 1995 6:09:20 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420811
An 18 pound kitty is no longer a kitty; it is a geologi-
cal landmark.
jms
Subj: The Encounter (UK Con) Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Philip Hornsey Friday, December 22, 1995 9:10:21 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420524
{regarding final title for this season}
Point of No Return
jms
Subj: The Encounter (UK Con) Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Ruth Ballam Friday, December 22, 1995 9:11:00 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420527
Actually, over long breaks like Christmas I generally
tend to *drop* a few pounds. At the stage I eat a big lunch
out back with everyone else, then make myself a decent dinner
when I get home, and there's always the odd doughnut lying
around at the stage catering table (Death With A Hole In The
Middle). Whereas at home, I don't generally eat a big
breakfast, or any kind of real lunch; just nibble a bit
throughout the day, and then make my dinner.
jms
Subj: Helpful Hints Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Ruth Spradlin Friday, December 22, 1995 9:11:02 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420528
<Quoting Ruth Spradlin to JMS>:
>Jean Paul Vaudreuil of Thomasville, GA wrote to
>Entertainment Weekly:
>
>"Bruce Boxleitner's worried about Babylon 5's low
>ratings? A few helpful hints: 1. Instead of modest
>uniforms, squeeze Commander Ivanova into a revealing
>bodysuit. 2. Replace decipherable dialogue with
>incomprehensible technobabble. 3. Rid characters of
>human flaws so they'll be perfect role models.
>4. Rather than fascinate us with character evolution,
>keep major players static. 5. Merchandise like
>crazy: Bab5 toothbrushes, boxer shorts, and an
>endless supply of toys. 6. Have the aliens look like
>humans with forehead problems. 7. A surefire way to
>increase ratings? Put Star Trek somewhere in the
>title."
>Maybe you should hire this guy as a consultant. ;-)
Boy, he really gets it, doesn't he? Exactly correct.
It amazes me sometimes to think that, if the words STAR
TREK were put in front of this show, and it was *exactly* the
same show it is now, we'd get double the ratings, added
national exposure, all the rest. Ah, the world of
showbidness....
jms
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Subj: The Battle of the Line.. Section: Babylon 5: Upcoming
To: Alexander Shaw Thursday, December 21, 1995 11:23:04 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420099
<Quoting Alexander Shaw to JMS>:
>A major part of series 1 was based around the battle of
>the line, and why the Minbari suddenly surrendered..
>Now that we are about to start season three there are
>still some things that have not been clarified regard-
>ing this.. We know (or at least think) the Religous
>Caste of the Minbari stopped the slaughter of Mankind
>due to some Prophecy.. It would appear that this
>prophecy indicated that mankind would have some major
>role in an upcoming struggle/war (The Shadows I
>presume).
>
>Are we ever going to have this confirmed ? Are we going
>to find out the exact details of this prophecy ?
>Basically is the exact story of the Battle of Line
>going to be revealed and cleared up as I still feel
>there are some qustions or nagging doubts regarding
>it.
Yep. I expect you'll have this all clarified for you by
end of this season.
jms
Subj: Chrysalis Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Philip Hornsey Friday, December 22, 1995 9:10:23 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420525
{Regarding Corwin getting more lines and coming out of
the background}
Gradually, yeah; I like to take an actor who's shown a
potential for doing more, and gradually *give* that actor
more, testing the limits. So we do a bit more with him as we
go along.
jms
Subj: From jms: info Section: Babylon 5: General
To: Anita Karve Thursday, December 21, 1995 11:23:01 PM
From: J. Michael Straczynski #420097
<Quoting Anita Karve to JMS>:
>I'm glad Lyta made another appearance on the show. If
>you've seen some of the recent threads, you'll know
>we're *dying* to find out what's going on with her and
>the Vorlons.
As it happens, as soon as I finish the two-parter, this
week, the next script will get a lot more into Lyta and the
Vorlons and all that jazz.
jms
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