EMAILS FROM ADRIAN PASDAR ABOUT MYSTERIOUS WAYS:
ADRIAN THANKS FANS AND SUPPORTERS OF �MYSTERIOUS WAYS�

Adrian Pasdar
Fri Aug 04 23:37:41 PDT 2000
“Wow. I am really amazed and blown away by the support for this show. It is the classic story of the little show that could. We are all working so very hard up here in Vancouver. The crew people are the ones to thank, for their hard work and effort is what makes every episode happen. I only wish they got the praise they deserve. Unsung heroes are what they are. Thanks everyone for tuning in. We will do our best every week to bring you all the best show that we can. I promise.” -Adrian

Adrian Pasdar
tue aug 22 23:25:18 PDT 2000
“Thank you all so much for watching. We have some of the best shows yet to air, and it�s great to read your comments here. We are doing our best to keep it good. Thanks again!” -Adrian

adrian Pasdar
Tue Oct 10 19:56:35 PDT 2000
Hey there everyone, We are still pluggin’ away up here in Vancouver with the hopes of returning soon to NBC Monday nights. lease keep up the support and write to NBC if you have the whim to. Every letter helps, and there have been lots. We’ll be back! AP

Adrian Pasdar
mon jan 29 22:30:16 PST 2001
It’s been a long time since I have had the chance to sign on here and I want to say to all of you watching that it is a real thrill to know that you are out there.
From what I can tell, the show will be off the air until we go back to work, sometime in mid-April. Your support for the show is the reason we are on the air. If not for you, a positive and simple show like ours would never make the cut-throat primetime arena of violence and mayhem. My hat is off to all of you who make my job a reality. That is the real miracle. Thank you. We will try as hard as we can next season to bring better and deeper storylines to your television screens. AP

Adrian Pasdar
Sat Apr 07 00 ;07:44 PDT 2001
Well, it is indeed true, we are coming back, thanks to all of you who made the tremendous effort in persuading NBC to give us a season two. It truly is an awesome opportunity, and a real chance to make some more good telly. Thanks to all. AP

Adrian Pasdar
Tue May 15 20:12:55 PDT 2001
“Just a short note to let y�all know we are working our butts off up in Vancouver and the shows are looking great. Lotsa stuff going on this year, and we are doing our best to keep it as real as we can. Thanks everyone for your support.” - AP

Dear Mysterious Ways fans!
All of us at “Mysterious Ways” want to let all of our fans know that we have just completed filming our second season. And… it looks like we�ll be back for Season 3 because of your most loyal and dedicated support. So, from all of us here in Vancouver and Los Angeles, THANK YOU, and keep tuning into PAX TV/CTV for our upcoming episodes — airing through February.
It�s time that Hollywood realizes that there is a strong audience for television shows like “Mysterious Ways” and films like �Rumor of Angels.�
Best,
Peter O�Fallon
Executive Producer / Creator
Mysterious Ways
www.filmofallon.com

Adrian Pasdar
Fri Aug 17 03:51:48 PDT 2001
“Well, you guys, it ain�t over. We have so much great television left to make, and if it�s NBC or PAX or WB, we will find a home for our show. Thanks for all the support and fear not, we will prevail.”
- AP

[NOTE FROM SHARON HULTON: It is with great sadness that I announce that the Mysterious Ways TV show has been canceled. It is always sad to lose a friend and the show and cast has become that. Adrian was happy that at least the show went out on top.]

To Mysterious Ways Fans From Adrian Pasdar
May 20 1:48:24 EDT 2002
To all of you who so diligently supported our efforts over the past two years, allow me to say how grateful I am to have served. The fan base was so consistent and so varied. All of you made a difference in my life and for that I�m in your debt. I cannot tell you how rewarding it is to know that what you are working so hard at is watched by people who really appreciate your labor. While I am saddened to have lost the chance to continue Mysterious Ways, I promise to do my best to make whatever comes down the pike next as great as I can.
Again, thank you for your support.
Stay Tuned, AP”

MYSTERIOUS WAYS Synopsis:
Declan Dunn (Adrian Pasdar) is a professor of Anthropology at Oregon University. He is fascinated with unexplained phenomena. His assistant, Miranda (Alisen Down) tries to assist Dunn not only with his classes as a physics grad student, but tries to keep him focused on his job. Peggy Fowler (Rae Dawn Chong) is a hospital psychiatrist drawn into the world of mystical phenomena by Dunn. Peggy�s academic approach to extraordinary events helps to balance Dunn�s more open-minded view. Dunn�s companion is Mole (Sam), a sandy blonde terrier mix dog. The first show (Pilot) explores the phenomenon of a little child who falls through the ice and drowns. He ends up on top of the ice and is almost alive. Dunn embarks on a quest to explain what science cannot. Tune in as he faces the audience asking, “What if.” Adrian inspired his alter ego?
Adrian comments that his character, Declan Dunn on Mysterious Ways, is not as skeptical as he is, but the traits his character has might have been copied from real life: “I don�t like to shave, my clothes are always wrinkled… and I�m always bumming meals of friends!” he laughs.

MYSTERIOUS WAYS CAST & CREW
Directors: See Episode Guides
Writing Credits: Carl Binder, Peter O�Fallon, Treena Hancock, Melissa R. Byer, Steven Barwin, & Dawn Richie
Produced by: Carl Binder, Peter O�Fallon, Kevin L. Beggs, Dawn Richie, Melissa Byer, Treena Hancock, & Harold Tichenor
Music: Terry Frewer
Cinematography: Scott Williams
Casting: Eve Branstein & Corrine Clark
Costume: Lyn Kelly
Set Decoration: Vanessa
Mysterious Ways Main Theme: “Fabric of Dreams” - Lindsay Tomasic

MYSTERIOUS WAYS AWARDS:

4/2001 Leo Awards (Local B.C. Canada)
Nominated: BEST DRAMA SERIES: Mysterious Ways;
BEST SCREENWRITER OF DRAMA SERIES: “The Greater Good” Melissa Byer and Treena Hancock;
BEST PERFORMANCE: Female in a Drama Series - Alisen Down for “The Ties That Bind” and Rae Dawn Chong for “Do You See What I See?”;

4/2001 YOUNG ARTIST AWARDS:
Won- BEST PERFORMANCE in TV drama series Michal Suckanek (Declan�s uncle Kevin) “Camp Sanopi” episode in Season 1

Nominated BEST FAMILY TV DRAMA SERIES 7/2001 Parents Television Council
Won- #6 BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOW

EPISODE GUIDE SEASON 1

PILOT
Directed by: Carl Binder
Shoot: May 2-10, 2000
Airdate NBC: July 24, 2000
Airdate PAX: August 22, 2000
Declan Dunn, an anthropology professor who also investigates miraculous phenomena that happen to people everyday, meets Peggy Fowler, a psychiatrist at a local hospital and a skeptic. Together they try to explain how an 11-year-old boy was miraculously saved from drowning in a frozen lake.
Guest Star: Devin Douglas Drewitz
Songs: “Amazing Grace” (Traditional) - Natalie Maines

THE GRAY LADY
Directed by: Peter O�Fallon
Shoot: May 11-23, 2000
Airdate NBC: July 31, 2000
Airdate PAX: August 29, 2000
A man promises his wife on his deathbed that he will contact her exactly one year after his death to prove that there is life after death. As the anniversary draws near, Declan and Peggy are drawn to see for themselves if a miracle happens, as opposed to investigating one after the fact. Peggy, a widow herself, can relate to this woman�s pain and loss, but in the end she discovers some faith of her own.
Guest Star: Gillian Barber

TWINS
Directed by: Anne Wheeler
Shoot: May 24-June 1, 2000
Airdate NBC: August 28, 2000
Airdate PAX: Sept. 26, 2000
Declan believes two boys in his class are cheating when their exams have identical answers. But this is only the first of many uncanny similarities between the two boys, despite different upbringings. Declan, intrigued decides to investigate the possibility of the two being twins, separated at birth.
Guest Stars: Tigh Runyan and Tyron Leitso

THE MIDAS TOUCH
Directed by: Alan Simmonds
Shoot: June 2-12, 2000
Airdate NBC: August 7, 2000
Airdate PAX: Sept. 19, 2000
Peggy and Declan discover a town whose citizens have overwhelming good fortune. Upon further investigation, they uncover the town�s secret, a woman who supposedly has the gift to give people good luck just by touching them.
Guest Stars: Anne Ramsey, Betty Linde and Brenda MacDonald as Declan�s Mother

CAMP SANOPI
Directed by: Michael Robison
Shoot: June 13-21, 2000
Airdate NBC: August 14, 2000
Airdate PAX: Oct. 31, 2000
On a white-water rafting trip, Declan is thrown from a raft and ends up miles downstream, badly hurt with a broken leg. Luck is on his side, however, as a kindly old man named Dr. Nader discovers him and takes him to Camp Sanopi, a secluded retreat deep in the woods. But Declan soon discovers that this blissful camp is not what it seems to be and that although all are welcome, none can leave.
Guest Stars: Michael Suchanek & August Schellenberg
Songs: “Red River Valley” (Traditional)

CRAZY
Directed by: Alan Simmonds
Shoot: June 22-30, 2000
Airdate NBC: Sept. 4, 2000
Airdate PAX: Oct. 3, 2000
Peggy and Declan find themselves at odds when Declan interferes with one of her patients - a schizophrenic who claims to be hearing a voice. Peggy wants to put her on medication, but Declan suspects there may be more to this voice that�s trying to communicate with her.
Guest Stars: Jane Sowerby & Bernard Cuffling
Songs: “I Will Always Love You” - Dolly Parton
“Rebound” - Rocket Air

DEMONS
Directed by: Alan Kroeker
Shoot: July 13-21, 2000
Airdate PAX: Sept. 12, 2000
Peggy is assigned to the case of an attempted suicide and piques Declan�s interest when the girl claims she is haunted by demons. As Peggy struggles to help the tormented girl, Declan uncovers a terrible secret lurking behind the patient�s disturbances.
Guest Star: Jenafor Ryane

THE TIES THAT BIND
Directed by: Ken Jubenvill
Shoot: July 24-August 1, 2000
Airdate NBC: Sept. 11, 2000
Airdate PAX: Oct. 10, 2000
Declan�s overwhelmed assistant Miranda starts to act strangely, and along with three other people, she finds herself drawn to a bridge in New Zealand. Though none of them know why they�re there, all of them feel the urge to jump off this bridge. As the mystery unfolds, they discover that the bond they have between them is deeper than they ever imagined.
Guest Stars: Tom Heaton & Keir MacPherson
Songs: “Midnight Train to Georgia” - Cast
“Time Out” - Richie Matta

SPIRIT JUNCTION
Directed by: Steve Anker
Shoot: July 4-12, 2000
Airdate NBC: August 21, 2000
Airdate PAX: Sept. 5, 2000
Declan travels to the small town of East Gilmore to investigate a mysterious legend of protective spirits. There, he discovers more than just an eerie tale of children�s ghosts pushing stalled cars off railway tracks, but a town full of pain, unable to recover from a horrible tragedy.
Guest Stars: Dale Midkiff & Jim Barnes

INTENTIONS
Directed by: Rick Stevenson
Shoot August 2-11, 2000
Airdate PAX: November 28, 2000
Peggy struggles when she begins seeing the ghost of a patient who recently committed suicide, jeopardizing her career in the process. Meanwhile, Declan also finds his employment at risk when his pursuit of miraculous phenomena interferes with his classroom responsibilities.
Guest Star: Bill Marchant

STRANGER IN THE MIRROR
Directed by: Ken Jubenvill
Shoot: August 21-29, 2000
Airdate PAX: November 14, 2000
When his student, a good-natured slacker, claims to experience memories of a stranger�s life, Declan thinks it�s a ruse to attract Miranda. But he discovers that his student may be channeling an urgent message from the victim of a 20-year-old murder.
Guest Stars: Robert Patrick Benedict & Christine Lippa

DEAD DOG WALKING
Directed by: Peter O�Fallon
Shoot: September 20 - 28, 2000
Airdate PAX: February 13, 2001
While Peggy treats a patient who suffers a near death experience during surgery, Declan investigates a foreign cardiologist wooing Peggy and discovers he isn�t a doctor at all. Fearing that Peggy is being courted by a conman, Declan checks into his background and unearths the mysterious disappearance of his last widowed conquest.
Guest Stars: Michellle Rene Thomas & Michael E. Rodgers
Songs: “Sitting Here in Limbo” - Jimmy Cliff

CRYSTAL CLEAR
Directed by: Brad Turner
Shoot: September 11 - 19, 2000
Airdate PAX: November 7, 2000
A window washer miraculously survives a fall from a high-rise building, landing in the car of a businesswoman. Declan is especially intrigued because of similarities to his own “second chance” (surviving an avalanche). But when he tries to help the window washer, things start going wrong, and Declan and Peggy begin to wonder if the person getting the second chance is the window washer or the businesswoman.
Guest Stars: Ty Olsen & Suzy Joachim

19A
Directed by: Alan Simmonds
Shoot: August 30 - September 8, 2000
Airdate PAX: January 9, 2001
Declan hears about a man who had a premonition of a recent plane crash. When Declan investigates whether or not the premonition was real or just a fabrication, he makes a startling discovery that could alter the lives of two families forever.
Guest Star: Hrothgar Mathews
Songs: “Hold on to What You�ve Got” - Joe Tex
“Let It Go On Me (Du Wah Daddy)” - Johnny Ferriere & Swing Machine

REASON TO CRY
Directed by: Brad Turner
Shoot: September 29 - October 10, 2000
Airdate PAX: December 19, 2000
As a funeral takes place in an inner city church from another gang related shooting, something unbelievable occurs - an image on a stained-glass window begins weeping tears of blood. In the midst of Declan�s investigation, another miracle occurs within the community - the people, taking the icon�s tears as a message to stop the violence, begin banding together, helping the gangs to resolve their differences. Declan is left with the moral dilemma of disproving this �miracle� to a community in desperate need of an answered prayer.
Guest Stars: Eric Alexander & Marlene Forte &Matthew Perry
Songs: “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” (Traditional)
“Silent Night” (Traditional)

HANDSHAKE
Directed by: Mike Rohl
Shoot: October 11-19, 2000
Airdate PAX: November 21, 2000
When Declan investigates an old woman with the miraculous gift of being able to predict future events by means of a mysterious handwriting, he discovers the woman to be amazingly accurate. But when she looks at him and writes the words “Your sister is dying,” it sends Declan on an emotional journey of reconnection with a sister he�s alienated. As Declan struggles urgently to uncover the truth of the woman�s prediction, he learns that before he can help to heal his sister, he must first heal himself.
Special Guest: Ana Pasdar (Adrian�s Sister)
Guest Star: Barbara Billingslay
Songs: “I Can�t Say No” - Terry Frewer and Cast
“Sonata in G Minor” - Mozart

THE GREATER GOOD
Directed by: Charles Winkler
Shoot: October 20-30, 2000
Airdate PAX: February 6, 2001
Declan uncovers a cloth in a 17th century tomb that they discover is the veil of Veronica, a religious relic with the power to heal. It is used to heal Cancer patients but soon starts to disintegrate. While looking for a method of preservation, the veil is sealed until Miranda is struck with a deadly virus and Declan is forced to make the decision whether to save his friend or save the veil for the good of mankind.
Guest Star: Jennifer Wigmore
Songs: “Latter Days” - Over the Rhine

STRIKE TWO
Directed by: Ken Jubenvill
Shoot: November 9-20, 2000
Airdate PAX: February 27, 2001
A deaf man is struck by lightning and miraculously gets his hearing back. Ironically, the man had lost his hearing 20 years ago when he was first struck by lightning. Now the man seems to not only have his hearing back, but also miraculously has the power to foretell future events using sound.
Special Guest: Barry Corbin
Guest Star: Jeff Yagher

DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE?
Directed by: Rick Stevenson
Shoot: October 31-November 8, 2000
Airdate PAX: February 20, 2001
Declan�s mentor Rudy becomes Declan�s next miracle mystery when the old anthropologist begins having bizarre visions, including tacky alien
spaceships, circus clowns and even the Big Bad Wolf. Declan brings Rudy to see Peggy who thinks these visions are the result of stress, but when she has him undergo a physical check-up, a brain tumor is discovered. The tumor is pressing on the part of the brain that houses memories, thus triggering these strange visions from Rudy�s childhood. One of the memories is of a childhood sweetheart Rudy let go. With Declan�s help, Rudy is able to make contact with the woman, who just recently divorced the same time Rudy started having the visions.
Special Guest: Barry Corbin
Songs: “Catch a Falling Star” - Perry Como

JOHN DOE #28
Directed by: Scott Williams
Shoot: November 21-29, 2000
Airdate PAX: May 8, 2001
An unidentified man is brought into the hospital in critical condition and dies in the ER. Inside the morgue, a woman hears tapping noises and opens the drawer to find the unidentified man, John Doe #28, very much alive. While investigating how this man came back to life, Peggy and Declan also discover that this kindhearted John Doe was actually a ruthless cold-hearted loan officer named Mike Roberts. Mike finds it hard to incorporate his new identity into his old life, and after losing his job and his wife, he begins to question why he was brought back from the dead. In a miraculous turn of events, Mike comes to realize that being nice really does have its rewards.
Guest Stars: Kurt Max Runte & Christine Lippa
Songs: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” - The Tokens

WONDERFUL
Directed by: Ken Jubenvill
Shoot: December 11-19, 2000
Airdate PAX: May 1, 2001
A mother comes to wake her daughter for school but finds her missing. Across town, the daughter is found asleep in a park, still in her pajamas. How did she get there? There are no signs of sleepwalking (her feet are clean), and the house security alarm didn�t go off. Peggy and Declan help the parents rediscover just what is important in their lives and show them that it�s not too late to put things back the way they once were� that with their family restored, life for all of them can once again be wonderful.
Guest Stars: Kim Restell & Max Martine &Kirsten Prout
Songs: “Beautiful” - Maren Ord
“Wonderful” - Everclear

YESTERDAY
Directed by: Mike Robison
Shoot: November 30-December 8, 2000
Airdate PAX: May 15, 2001
When a police officer�s partner is shot to death while investigating a break-in, the officer feels responsible. That night, the distraught officer says a silent prayer asking if he could have this day back. The officer awakes the next morning to discover he�s gotten his wish-he�s living yesterday all over again. But unfortunately, he�s the only one who knows it. Through this investigation, Declan and Peggy learn a lesson about altering the course of destiny.
Guest Stars: Eric Keenlayside & Stephen Spender
Songs: “Have a Little Faith in My” - John Hiatt

Many thanks to Tracy Speed at PAX-TV

1. Out of all the movies, TV movies, and TV series, which of your work are you most proud? and why.
ANSWER:AP” It would be impossible to rate the quality of each experience separately. Collectively, most of the people I have worked with and all of the many places work has taken me have provided a backdrop in my life lit by adventure and learning.”______________
2. What is on your reading list this summer?
ANSWER: AP”SHADOW DIVERS, By Robert Kurson. LUCKY JIM, By Kingsley Amis. DALVA, By Jim Harrison.”__________________
3. Adrian: I am your biggest fan and I think you are an awesome actor and the best looking guy in television. My question is - What is it like to work with Amy Brenneman and do you anticipate staying with the show this season. Thanks and good luck with the new baby!!!
ANSWER: AP”. Amy Brenneman is a very smart, very funny lady. I consider it a privilege to call her a friend. I shall stay on JA for the first half of season 6. The character and the story line will have run it’scourse I believe.”_
4. Hello Adrian Pasdar,
What advice would you give to high school students who are interested in a career in the performing arts?.
ANSWER: AP” advice to high school students who wish to pursue a career in the arts is this. Do it. There is no sure road, only sure people. Be certain that you really want to make a contribution to the world through your desire to perform. The world be an honest judge of your ability. You must be and honest judge of your desire.”________________________-
5. Dear Adrian, Can I ask you a personal question? I read - on this wonderful site dedicated to you - that you smoke (or at least you used to). Because we all adore you so much and want you to be around a long time for not only us but your still growing family, my question follows. Do you still smoke, if yes, are you going to try to quit? Hope this isn’t too personal!
ANSWER: AP”I no longer smoke.”
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6. I’m not going to argue with calmarie. She probably is your biggest fan, but I run a close second. I was hooked on Judging Amy this year because of you. If for any reason you do not continue with the show, I will follow you to wherever your next project leads you.
My question is: Do you relate in any way to your character of David McClaren? If so, how?
ANSWER: AP”. I have not had the misfortune of the experienced level of loss that David McClaren has gone through. It is a difficult and awkward climb into that character from time to time. It will be bittersweet to say so long, when it’s all over. But I AM thrilled to have had the chance to play him.”
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7. Adrian you Rock!! Natalie does too. My question to you is in what ways would you say you have changed since marrying Natalie. Same question only with becoming a dad.
ANSWER: AP”How has my life changed since I married Natalie and become a father? Aside from the obvious, it is a simple, subtle, life now, infused with the charm and nuance that only a 5′ 3″ blond from Texas could bring me. And there is a lot more Sesame Street in it now as well.”
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8. Since this is happening through the internet, I’ll ask an internet related question. Sharon runs a wonderful site here, but you have no official site. Any chance of seeing an official site in the future? If no, why not?
ANSWER: AP”At the moment I am in the middle of staring my own website. I have no date as to when it will be up and running. I am in no hurry.”
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9. Hi, Adrian! I think you are an outstanding actor. I have enjoyed watching you on Judging Amy this season and I think your performances made a great show even greater.
Where do you see your career ten years from now?
ANSWER: AP”Ten years from now I would like to be sailing across the Atlantic with my family.”
10. Adrian: I love your work on Juding Amy and was wondering if you have any big screen projects in the works (either acting or directing).
ANSWER: AP”I am writing a screen play based on the book VIRGIN OF THE RODEO, By Sarah Bird. Also developing a one-hour television drama.
11. Adrian: What, besides acting, do you enjoy doing? Any interesting hobbies?
ANSWER: AP” Sailing, long distance running.
12. Adrian I love to watch you on Judging Amy. It has now became on of my favorite shows. I know your wife’s answer to this question and I was wondering if it was the same or different.
How many kids do you want and would you consider adopting any?
ANSWER: AP”. Two kids seems to be enough at the moment. We would consider adoption at a later date.”
13. Adrian: I haven’t seen a lot of your work because much of it is not available in the UK - or is not compatible with our systems. However, I loved what you did with the McCLaren character (good Scots name!) in Judging Amy - hope you get a chance to continue.
My question: I noticed that you have ventured in to directing a few times. Is that where you would see your career developing and if so, is there a novel or play which you dream of interpreting for the big screen?
ANSWER: AP “Directing is a wonderful tool to share a story, and I will continue to direct as I develop my ability. Directing takes you away from everything else, including family, so I think I will wait a bit before i do it again. ”
14. Hey Adrian! Love your acting, especially on Judging Amy! You’re absolutely gorgeous! Anyway, my question for you is: You filmed your series “Mysterious Ways” in Vancouver and I was wondering how you enjoyed living in Canada (at least while you were shooting) and, would you ever consider moving your family up here?
ANSWER: AP”. I loved working in Canada. Vancouver has been a home away from home for me quite often, and the people have made me an honorary citizen, it feels. I have a few great friends who live up there and I see them from time to time. Perhaps one day I will make it to Edmonton!”
15. What is your favorite childhood memory?
ANSWER: AP”Hearing my father walk through the front door when he came home from work.”
16. I too have become a Tuesday night fanatic because of you.
My question.. Do you have any plans for a series or movie this season or is Judging Amy the only avenue? Can we anticipate a duet with Nat??
ANSWER: AP”I will be on JA this season, and I do not think my wife will be singing with me in the near future. Or even the very distant future, for that matter. ”
17.I love you on Judging Amy! Adrian, you can wear a suit better than almost every other Hollywood actor, and you don’t look too bad in jeans either! Anyway, I was wondering: What is your favorite Dixie Chicks song?
ANSWER: AP”Am I the only one (who ever felt this way).” from WIDE OPEN SPACES album.
18. Dear Adrian, firstly I wanted to say I think you are the best actor! My question is: When you were making Judging Amy did you feel as though you were actually part of the Gray’s extended family, because you made me believe you were! You were brilliant as David McClaren I hope you return in Series 6. Congratulations on the birth of Beckett Finn.
ANSWER: AP”Did I feel as if I were a part of the Gray family? We only had a few scenes together, but we did have a nice time. Everyone made me feel at home, as it wer
19. Dear Adrian: I have to make this comment first because it relates to the question. I had the pleasure of meeting your wonderful wife and her two beautiful friends Emily and Martie when they performed here in Hamilton in August 2003. I was so pleased at how the four of us just chatted about life, family, kids and the simple things. Please do say hello to the girls for me and my question is this: The other day I took my 14-year-old son to see his first out door concert; we went to see “Doc Walker” at a music festival. As I sat on the grass in the park enjoying the beautiful sunny afternoon I thought to myself “If I were famous; I don’t think I would be able to do this because people would be coming to me for autographs and wanting to talk to me all the time”. That thought made me realize just how much of the simple little things famous people have to give up and, for a moment, I felt sad for you and your family. So my question is this; how do you and your family manage to still enjoy those simple things and do you ever regret having to give some of them up in exchange for the fame and fortune?
ANSWER: AP “The biggest compromise you make when you enter into this arena of life is the one of privacy. More often that not it is, for me, quite difficult. I am very private by nature, and very shy. So it often feels
like an intrusion is underway when in fact, it’s not. I have learned to deal with it as best as I might hope to. My wife is actually very generous, and I try to be more like her when I should. Which is most of the time.
20. Dear Adrian, my name is Joseph Bowman, I’m a fifteen year old actor in Colorado and unlike everyone else who submitted for Sharon’s
“question pool”;I am actually your biggest fan. You are actually responsible for my becoming an actor. You inspired me when I was hit with a skin problem that scared and damaged the skin on my face and body since I was ten. I became a fan of yours through your Lifetime TV movies and had an interest in the paranormal so by the time Mysterious Ways came about I watched from day one because I believed in miracles and hoped for one that would bring back the good looks I had been born with. My question is this: Since you inspired me, I have dreamed of the chance to work with you and not to dig to deep because I respect your privacy, but do you plan to start Bobcat Films again? If so could I send you a Headshot/Resum’e one day after I’ve worked for more acting credits?To just have at least one film directed by you on my resume would mean so much to me and would like to thank you now for all that you have done to inspire me so THANK YOU
ANSWER: AP”I am certain that if you make it as an actor, you will be able to find my agent. And by extension, me. Break a leg, and give it all you have Joseph. ”
21. Hello Adrian, you are the epitome of a great actor…. the camera loves you, as do we all! I have always maintained You and Amy Brenneman are the Tracy and Hepburn of our day and age. your acting ability brings to the table a depth, and a sincere believability. Its obvious you are a very giving actor which allows amy to raise the bar of her acting… Their is something pretty magic that is felt by all who have watched you and Amy playing your roles as intelligent love interests on JA… How do you define the chemistry you and Amy Brenneman share when acting together?
ANSWER: AP”Chemistry is magic. You know what it is. We all, from time to time, experience the feeling of just getting along with someone without even trying. The trick on film is to keep that magic alive without relying on it. ‘Cause the second that you do that, your dead. Quite often you can feel like a juggler running out of hands if you exploit friendship for the sake of entertainmen
22. They asked Natalie this on ‘chick chat’, so we should ask you too. What CD’s do you currently have in your player?
ANSWER: AP ” I have in my CD the soundtrack from BIG FISH, Tom Waits’ SWORDFISH TROMBONE, some Obie Trice, and a little Dean Martin for those long rides home.”
23. Hi Adrian, You are absolutely the most beautiful man I have ever seen! I feel your heart and soul are just as beautiful. Congratulations to you and Natalie. Welcome to Beckett and hugs to Slade.
I am reading “Naked Lunch” and wondering what makes it your favorite book? Sincerely,
ANSWER: AP”I like the slanted perspective that NAKED LUNCH brought to my life. I remember riding the subway in New York and feeling like I was the only person in the world who understood the book. I am certain, now, that the truth was just the reversed. I was 19 years o
24. Actually, this isn’t so much a question as a hello to Adrian’s sister Anamarie… I’d love it if you could pass it along. She and I were neighbors in Media, PA *many* years ago, when we were little kids. I don’t know if she remembers me, but I’ve always remembered her and her very cool sit-n-spin! Is she doing acting? Wherever she is, I hope she’s doing well.
ANSWER: AP”. I will tell my sister that you say hello. You remember that sit and spin? ‘
25. As much as I like you as an actor…your roles always seem so real and honest…I just want to ask: Aren’t you one of the happiest dads around these days?!
ANSWER: AP”I am by far one of the luckiest dads in the whole world.”
26. Mr. Pasdar, What other actor(s) do you admire most and why?
ANSWER: AP”_. Robert Mitchum, Joel McRea, Charles Laughton. And the Three Stooges. All of ‘em.”
27. First, Adrian, congratulations on your personal and professional success, and especially the arrival of your new son! We had the pleasure of meeting 11 years ago at a film festival in Charleston, South Carolina where I was on staff and you were visiting for Grey Knight. I’ve followed your career since then, and have been so pleased for your success.
Now, for my question, . Do you still keep in touch with any of your Mysterious Ways castmates? Has there ever been talk/could there ever be standalone TV films with the MW crew? I still miss the show and would love to see y’all reunited. Has the idea been bounced off PAX?
ANSWER: AP”MWays was a really, really, fantastic time in my life. I had the best castmates and crew you could ever want. We still keep in touch periodically. As for any further Mways activity, I would have to say I think not. But, you never know…..”
28. If you hadn’t become an actor, what career had you planned for yourself. Thanks.
ANSWER: AP”I would have joined the Coast Guard. I love the water, and I came to it late in my life. My dream is to sail around the world. Someday. ”

NOTE FROM ADRIAN PASDAR: “Thank you all for you wonderful praise and your thoughtful questions. I hope my answers are satisfactory, and again, thank you for your time and your interest.
Adrian Pasdar, Texas, 08/15/04″

Adrian Pasdar will probably be best known around the world for his TV series PROFIT. Although only 9 hours were made, it triggered an unbelievable reaction in critics and fans alike. Several years after its 1996-7 showing, fans still create web sites devoted to the series and clamor for video tapes and memorabilia from the show. While only the first 5 hours were shown in the USA, many countries got to view all 9 hours. [England, France, Denmark, Ireland, Norway, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Estonia, Israel, South Africa, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, Sweden, Spain, Germany, And Austria.]

I was fortunate to get a PROFIT presskit with beautiful color pictures [see photographs- TV - Profit] and some video tapes (some pro made for TV reviewers) of all 9 hours. Although not released yet on video or DVD, there are private sources for all the tapes= contact me.

The most effective TV ad for this series began with a close-up view of a spider making a web on a park bench, against a black background. The announcer describes how a spider creates an intricate web, carefully laid to trap others, while avoiding getting caught himself. Suddenly, a man�s black dress shoe comes out of nowhere and crushes the spider. The camera pans up to reveal Adrian Pasdar with an evil grin on his face saying, “Amateur!” The ad goes to black only showing the word “PROFIT” and the premier date.It is unknown whether the writers would have been able to maintain the brilliant evilness of PROFIT. What I do know is that the wonderful cast, directors, writers, and the outstanding special effects can never be duplicated.

Sharon Hulton

PROFIT CAST LIST
Adrian Pasdar: Jim Profit
Keith Szarabajka: Charles Gracen
Jack Gwaltney: Pete Gracen
Scott Paulin: Jack Walters
Lisa Darr: Gail Koner
Sherman Augustus: Jeffrey Skyes
Lisa Bount: Bobbi Stokowski
Lisa Zane: Joanne Meltzer
Jennifer Hetrick: Elizabeth Gracen
Walters Allison Hossack: Nora Gracen
PRODUCERS: Stephen Cannell, John McNamara, & David Greenwalt
CREATED BY: John McNamara & David Greenwalt

EPISODE GUIDE
1. PILOT (1) [shown 4/6/96]
We are introduced to Jim profit, the new Vice President of Acquisitions at Gracen & Gracen, a multibillion dollar conglomerate. Very quickly we see his evil intentions to rise in the ranks to take power by any means possible.
2. PILOT (2) [shown as back-to-back episodes 4/6/96]
Profit begins his takeover of power by gaining the aid of his new secretary, Gail, whom he is blackmailing.
3. HERO [shown 4/15/96]
Profit begins his first takeover by having Jack Walters imprisoned for the murder of the man Profit replaced, Wayne Grisham. The new security chief, Joanne Meltzer, and Walters join against Profit while Profit preys on Walters� wife. Power goes back and forth between Profit and Walters, and Joanne delves into Profit�s past.
4. SYKES [shown 4/22/96]
Profit is forced to hire a power-hungry lawyer, Jeffrey Sykes. He immediately thwarts Profit�s power plans. We are also introduced to Profit�s blackmailing stepmother and lover, Bobbi Stokowski.
5. HEALING [shown 4/29/96]
Charles Gracen tries to end the power struggle between Profit and Joanne by threatening to fire the one who flunks the lie detector test. Both pass, but Profit uses unique techniques to do this. Profit tries to thwart Joanne by blackmailing her evil therapist. It works, however inexplicably Profit relents and saves her in the end from ruin.
6. CUPID [not shown in USA. Shown with above episodes around the world late 1997]
A business deal depends on Profit�s reuniting a wife with her abusive husband. Profit creates doubt in her mind by terrorizing her and having her think it is her husband. Profit finds a “fall” guy and reunites the couple. A secondary plot to remove Sykes fails for Profit.
7. CHINESE BOX [not shown in USA. Shown with above episodes around the world late 1997]
{Personal Note: Out of all the episodes, I feel that this episode was the one to persuade FOX to shelve the series. The plot seems much too evil for current American audiences}
Profit needs to separate Wong Industries from Gracen & Gracen. (Adrian sounds great speaking Chinese!) To accomplish this, he forces his secretary to reestablish a romance with an unbalanced computer scientist who had harassed her. With the FBI hinting at an investigation, Profit foils the FBI, Joanne, and Sykes, and concocts an evil plan to not only satisfy Wong Industries but to triumph over Sykes. His solution is shocking not only to his secretary but to the audience as well.
8. SECURITY [not aired in USA, but shown with above episodes around the world.]
A new worker in the security department is in reality an undercover journalist writing an expose on corruption at the company. Profit first romances her then forces her to let him write the story “his way.”
9. FORGIVENESS [not aired in USA, but around the world in 1997]
Pete Gracen, brother of CEO Charles Gracen, plots a takeover with the help ofd his wife Nora�s uncle. Nora reveals the plan to Profit and a surprising secret from her childhood. Profit uses the information to force the uncle and the Gracens to do his bidding. The show ends with a shocking example of Profit�s conscienceless manipulation of people.