Q&A with Kathryn Leigh Scott discussion
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We did not meet Christopher Lee when we were working at Pinewood. His scenes were filmed at a later date.
Do you have any acting projects coming up in the future? I have seen some of your acting performances in Hammer House of Horror and Space 1999. Your new book is great and I love the pictures.
hi i wished you guys were in the movie more . how did you do the research for your books
Hi Kathryn, how are you doing? Did they ever say why they never finished the storyline where Vicki was Liz's daughter before bringing in Barnabas? And will you ever write any novels based on the old Dark Shadows series?
I just want to commend you for the astounding energy and enthusiasm you have been devoting to the 2012 Dark Shadows story line. Your work not only promotes your book, but also highlights the work of all the actors, writers, artists, composers, production crew ... and commemorates the brilliance of Dan Curtis. Moreover, your public appearances and interviews are undoubtedly helping to promote the movie. I think you should ask for a percentage! I lost two loved ones last summer, and I am just now beginning to feel human. Your dedication to keeping the Collinwood lamp shining through the darkest nights is a testament to your fine character, Kathryn.
I hope you come to the DC area (Annapolis would be nice!) so I can give you a hug. You have been an inspiration to me for many many years. Thank you!
Thanks for answering my questions, Ms Scott. :-) And I hope that these did not seem too personal or rude... and I hope they do not run against the rules of the Q & A!Yes, I did not think you would have met Christopher Lee because, though I have not seen the new film of 'Dark Shadows', I have heard he has a really small cameo too, which doesn't really leave him much time to hang around at the production. But he is an important actor where I live, so I thought I should ask anyway! :-D
Thank you for answering my question about Norwegian. It is a beautiful language but I am more fluent in Swedish!
I do have a few other question about your career, and you will have to forgive me if you have been asked these questions before (I am sure being asked the same question can be frustrating!).
What are your most cherished memories in acting? And which actor, that you have met, do you feel has had the greatest lasting impact on you?
Again, thank you for taking the time to answer these questions. :-)
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Hello, It has been great reading your blog. I loved watching you on Dark Shadows. I am so glad the cast has stayed in touched together and with there fans. When will you be back in Georgia? I never knew there were meetings until I found out some things lately on facebook. I so wished I could of met Jonathan Fred and others before they past. What are you up too now on acting? I hope to see you in person in Georgia soon.
Hi Kathryn & others! I will watch Dark Shadows when I get chance & I will read the books also. You were great in "Visitor From the Grave." How's Lara who I love in "Race With the Devil"? I would love to be pals with her on here somewhere lol. J.B. xxxx
Dan wrote: "Hi Kathryn, how are you doing? Did they ever say why they never finished the storyline where Vicki was Liz's daughter before bringing in Barnabas? And will you ever write any novels based on the ol..."I was always curious about why they didn't follow through on that storyline, too. I'm not sure they ever revealed that Vicki was Elizabeth's daughter, though - I thought that was the big mystery, and what we were meant to wonder about. I thought she might have been Edward's instead, since he seemed a bit upset that Elizabeth had brought her to Collinwood. Did they ever come out and reveal that, or why, if not, Vicki was specifically requested for the job?
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We're honored to have been included in this film!
Nonfiction is always easier than fiction for me. For the Bunny Years I drew on my own experiences working in the New York Playboy Club while I attended the American Academy Of Dramatic Arts, and I then interviewed more than 250 women who had worked as Bunnies in Clubs throughout the world over a 25 year span. The Dark Shadows book are also personal because I wrote about my own experiences and had first-hand knowledge of the series production. Writing fiction means plunging into a deep, dark, cold void . . . who knows what lurks there! But it's exhilarating and I am currently at work on another work of fiction.
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Lara's great. We saw a lot of each other during the whole lead up to the feature premiere of Dark Shadows. You can see pictures of Lara, David Selby and me at the premiere on my blog: http://www.kathrynleighscott.com/?p=2371
that is great i enjoy your books , now i have another one to look forward to, you are so right who know what lurks there , recently on tv they are showing the 1991 dark shadows what did you think of actress joanna going playing you. i liked the new ones but of course i am a true die hard fan of the original show. did you enjoy making the movie house of dark shadows
Thank you for always being so kind to everyone. For those who haven't, please purchase and read Dark Passages. If you loved Dark Shadows, you are going to love this book!
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First off, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel... Thank you for your kind words. It's so nice that you remember Dan Curtis. Too often, he is forgotten. Re: Wash DC, there is an event that I might be doing very soon at the beginning of June. You might want to check in on the events calendar on my website www.kathrynleighscott.com to see updates. You can also subscribe to the email blast on the website, or check in on my Facebook page (Kathryn Leigh Scott) or Twitter (@Dark_Passages). I hope to meet you soon!
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Wow what an endorsement Mike! Thanks for the support.
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I have never seen the 1991 series. I was working out of the country when it aired. I had a wonderful time working with Jonathan, David and Lara on the new film ... it was such a great experience.
Alan wrote: "Thanks for answering my questions, Ms Scott. :-) And I hope that these did not seem too personal or rude... and I hope they do not run against the rules of the Q & A!Yes, I did not think you woul..."
Christopher Lee is an important actor here in the United States too!! I will never forget the first time my brother took me to see a Hammer film production of Dracula!! He scared me to death!! Anne
Christopher Lee is my favorite Dracula. My friend always says, "Barnabas, fang me from behind!" but I was always wanting Christopher Lee to get me. LOL!
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I would have to say Dark Shadows . . . and then working with Alain Resnais in Paris filming Providence . . . and working with Jimmy Stewart in Harvey in the West End. I think Jimmy Stewart had a significant impact because we lunched every matinee day together, and it was largely because of our chats that I decided to move back to the US to work.
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That storyline was dropped entirely and I always thought it was so intriguing and should have been pursued. Also, whatever became of Elizabeth's husband? However, once Alexandra left the show and I assumed the role of governess there was no point in resolving the issue. And, of course, Jonathan came on the show and we went in entirely different directions.
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I will be doing a low budget feature in June . . . and will post more about it soon!
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I wrote Dark Passages, which is inspired by my experiences on Dark Shadows, but I have not plans to do any novelization based on the actual characters in the original series.
You are so well-traveled. I don't remember whether you've mentioned your favorite place to live, but I suddenly thought about your leaving DS to live in Paris right after you were married. Paris is one of my favorite places. I would assume that you are fluent in French? Also, Norwegian (or were)? Are there any other languages (besides English!) in your repertoire?And, what is your favorite place to live/visit?
And, in which location did you have the best food?
I know this is off-topic, but thanks!
Kathryn wrote: "Mike wrote: "Thank you for always being so kind to everyone. For those who haven't, please purchase and read Dark Passages. If you loved Dark Shadows, you are going to love this book!"Wow what a..."
You are so welcome. Your book, Dark Passages, speaks for itself. Everyone is going to love it! That is, if they haven't fallen in love with it already.
Hi Ms. Scott: I know you mentioned that you are working on another book, might I hope it is a continuation of Dark Passages? I can't tell you how much I enjoyed reading it!Or, do you plan on pursuing any other Dark Shadows stories?
Thank you for your time!
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Kathryn wrote: "Denise wrote: "Dan wrote: "Hi Kathryn, how are you doing? Did they ever say why they never finished the storyline where Vicki was Liz's daughter before bringing in Barnabas? And will you ever write..."Actually, I was interested to find out, when I finally bought and listened to the Return to Collinwood audio drama which came out before the Big Finish dramas that in the reading of Elizabeth's will, Elizabeth finally confessed that Vicki was her daughter, conceived before her marriage to Paul Stoddard, by a man she had loved but been unable to marry. She had had the child in secret, given her up to the foundling home but continued to send money for her, and then finally brought her to Collinwood with the intention of making her one of the family, though, to her regret, she had never gotten around to it. In the will, she left Sea View Cottage to Vicki, since Vicki had always said that was the only place she had ever felt at home, and implored Carolyn, as her sister, "to bring Vicki home". I think that would make a an interesting plot for a follow-up drama for Big Finish Productions, especially since, according to Sam Hall's summary of what happened to the characters in DS after the show ended, Carolyn became an expert in parapsychology and a medium, and would be capable of doing it.
That's very interesting, Kathryn, thank you for posting that resolution to the Victoria Winters story! It makes a lot of sense in context with the series.
Dan wrote: "Hi Kathryn, how are you doing? Did they ever say why they never finished the storyline where Vicki was Liz's daughter before bringing in Barnabas? And will you ever write any novels based on the ol..."Wasn't it because Alexandra Moltke had to leave the show to have a baby?? Anne
Denise wrote: "Kathryn wrote: "Denise wrote: "Dan wrote: "Hi Kathryn, how are you doing? Did they ever say why they never finished the storyline where Vicki was Liz's daughter before bringing in Barnabas? And wil..."I love the Big Finish Audios!!! Anne
Hello Ms Kathryn~! I hope you are well! I must agree with some of the comments here! You are such a wonderful person to be interacting, sort of speak, with your readers & fans from DS! I personally feel honored to talk to you! A wonderful actress & writer as well as a wonderful person!I agree that it was also in my amazement that Victoria Winters was Elizabeth Stoddard's daughter! But I think it that it just fit! I can see that now when I watch the vhs tapes! (LOL VHS TAPES) that Victoria was refined, well spoken as Elizabeth was.
I also just finished Return to Collinwood! Oh I just cant tell you how wonderful it was & I too cannot wait for another book! I was wondering, how it was to be with Lara Parker, David Selby & Jonathan Frid when you all met up in England to do the new movie? Yes, you mentioned in your book it was great! One more question, did you enjoy doing a part in the new movie as much as the original series?
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Kathryn, can we ask the questions or can we ask the questions?? "Cousin Barbara" has some more for you too! And you have to do this until Monday!! LOL!!Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule!!!!
Kathryn, Wow! Dark Passages is really a hit! Please don't make us wait to long for a sequel!
How well do you speak Norwegian and have you visited Norway?
Also did you meet Christopher Lee on the set of the new parody movie of 'Dark Shadows'?
Thank you.