Zach's November 3, 1997 Chat Zachery Ty Bryan's Monday, November 3, 1997 UltimateTV chat

Ultimatetv: Hi everyone! We will be chatting with Zachery Ty Bryan from "Home Improvement" in just under 40 minutes.
Ultimatetv: But you can start submitting your questions now to get a jump on the competition. Just remember to type "/ask" before your question.
Ultimatetv: Zachery plays Brad Taylor, the eldest son of Jill and Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor on "Home Improvement"
Ultimatetv: Zachery has been on the show for its entire run and has also been in several films. He had a major role in last year's "First Kid" starring Sinbad.
Ultimatetv; Zach will be with us in about 35 minutes, so if you have to get a snack, use the bathroom or whatever, now's the time, but come back. You'll miss the fun!
Ultimatetv: Today, one lucky person will win a "Home Improvement" T-shirt. All you have to do to be eligible is to ask a question (or several) and be in the "live event"
Ultimatetv: room to win!
Ultimatetv: The drawing will be done at an undetermined time during the chat, so make sure that you are in the room to win.
Ultimatetv: But, you can't win if you don't ask a question. So pipe up and send in those questions!
Ultimatetv: Feel free to start asking questions now, but you have to be in the live event room during the chat to win.
Ultimatetv: The drawing could happen anytime during the chat, so stay on your toes!
Ultimatetv: "Home Improvement" has been one of the highest rated shows on TV during its six seasons on the air.
Ultimatetv: It airs Tuesdays on ABC at 9:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
Ultimatetv: Zachery has had many different hairstyles during his time on "Home Improvement"
Ultimatetv: Zachery just completed a film with Kirsten Dunst called "True Heart."
Ultimatetv: Feel free to ask him all about that!
Ultimatetv: Zach is a big soccer buff and has played in several international tournaments.
Ultimatetv: Zachery has been living in Los Angeles since the beginning of "Home Improvement," but is originally from Denver, CO.
Ultimatetv: He still goes back there often to ski.
Ultimatetv: Zach will be with us and answering your questions in about 20 minutes. So stick around and get those questions in!
Ultimatetv: Just about fifteen minutes till Zach! I heard that he is wearing a special aftershave just for the occasion!
Ultimatetv: Zach may play a good boy on TV, but rumor has it that he's a little dangerous.
tvjames: Hey, everyone. TV James here from Ultimatetv. Welcome to Star Chat Live
tvjames: with Zachery Ty Bryan from Home Improvement.
tvjames: We're still 15 minutes away, but the best way to get your question asked is to get
tvjames: it in early. You can ask questions by typing "/ask your question here."
tvjames: Very simple. There's no limit to the number of questions you can ask, but do realize
tvjames: we're going to put up the best questions.
tvjames: We won't be wading into an unmoderated chat tonight, but the
tvjames: more questions you ask, the better chance to have of getting your questions answered.
tvjames: Plus, don't forget... at some point during this evening's chat we'll be
tvjames: giving away a 100% cotton Home Improvement T-shirt. You do need to be
tvjames: present to win.
tvjames: Ok, we're now 5 minutes out.
tvjames: We're getting a lot of questions in, so get yours in before he gets here for the best chance
tvjames: of getting them asked.
tvjames: He starred in the movies "True Heart" and "First Kid" and
tvjames: in the shows "Soul Man", "Picket Fences", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air",
tvjames: and "Principal Takes a Holiday", not to mention "Home Improvement.
tvjames: He's an avid soccer fan and hosted a soccer video for ESPN called "Let's Play Soccer."
tvjames: He started his career doing commercials and print ads in Denver, Colorado.
tvjames: Ladies and gentlemen.... Zachery Ty Bryan.
moviefan:Question for Zachery: Which "Home Improvement" episode did you feel was the most challenging for you, acting wise?
Zachery Ty Bryan:You could say they're all challenging in different ways
Zachery Ty Bryan:You have to bring a new character to every show
Zachery Ty Bryan:The most difficult was when I got my own job at the mall
Zachery Ty Bryan:I worked at sports universe
Zachery Ty Bryan:I had tons of lines to memorize
Boss :On the set, what's typically the favorite food of the cast?? Bagels?? Pretzels?? Matzoh balls??
Zachery Ty Bryan:Bagels
tvjames :Seems to be a trend on sets.
Zachery Ty Bryan:Bagels and rice. Every day our craft service guy makes rice for tim
Peridot :what do you think of Tim Allen and his success as an actor in both the movies and television?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'm very happy for him, how could you not be
Zachery Ty Bryan:I enjoy every movie he's in
Zachery Ty Bryan:He's very funny and very nice
Boss :About how long does it take to film an entire episode?? Does Tim Allen usually have to work a lot more on one episode than the rest of the cast??
Zachery Ty Bryan:It takes Monday through Friday to make the show
Zachery Ty Bryan:Tim's the star executive producer, he has no time on his hands
Zachery Ty Bryan:He loves what he's doing, he loves every minute of it
mcisar :Will we be seeing True Heart in the theatres, or will it be released straight to video?
Zachery Ty Bryan:That is a good question. I don't have a clue.,
Zachery Ty Bryan:They had a screening of it in New York, but I don't know...
mcisar :What are your plans for after Home Improvement ends... do you plan to stay in the Industry (presumably after college)?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Oh yeah, I definitely want to stay in this business
Zachery Ty Bryan:I wouldn't trade it for the world
Zachery Ty Bryan:Even through college I'd like to stay in the business
Towal :What actor/actress would you most like to work with?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Tom Cruise
tvjames :how come?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I think he's a brilliant actor
Zachery Ty Bryan:The parts he plays are the kind of parts I want to play
Zachery Ty Bryan:Those edgy roles...
moviefan :Question for Zachery: Do you plan to go to college? Will you study theatre, or another subject?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I don't know if I'd study theatre
Zachery Ty Bryan:I work a lot on my acting
Zachery Ty Bryan:Maybe film school for directing, maybe mathmatics
Zachery Ty Bryan:NOt economics or science, that kills me
Zachery Ty Bryan:I want to learn about directing and producing
NotoriousPIG :I heard you do charity work? What kind?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Mainly for children's Aids and children's cancer research
Zachery Ty Bryan:There's no better feeling than to meet a child and know you've
Zachery Ty Bryan:made that child's day
Zachery Ty Bryan:Its very sad
Zachery Ty Bryan:To put a smile on a child's face like that
Zachery Ty Bryan:It's a great feeling
tvjames :If you've just joined us, we're chatting with Zachery Ty Bryan from
tvjames :ABC's Home Improvement.
Amandalynn :how old were you when you began acting ,and if you were young when did you realize what you were doing?
Zachery Ty Bryan:When I began acting, I was five
Zachery Ty Bryan:I didn't really get involved in getting parts until I was 7
Zachery Ty Bryan:For two years I was just doing a little of it
Zachery Ty Bryan:Eventually I came to LA and went out for pilot season
Zachery Ty Bryan:I tried out for two or three
Zachery Ty Bryan:Home Improvement was one of them
Zachery Ty Bryan:Coming home and hearing it I was like cool
Zachery Ty Bryan:But I thought it was going to be a Bob Vila type show
tvjames :Don't forget, some time during tonight's chat we'll be giving away a Home Improvement t-shirt to someone in the chat.
Zachery Ty Bryan:It hit so fast you don't even realize it
Zachery Ty Bryan:It took like two years for it to sink in that we were number one
Zachery Ty Bryan:Its amazing
Towal :What actor(s)/actress(es) do you consider to have most influenced you?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Acting wise, I'd say Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt
Zachery Ty Bryan:Meeting people, Beau Bridges was a great guy
Zachery Ty Bryan:I love Tom Hanks, I think he's amazing
Zachery Ty Bryan:There's many actors out there who are really good
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'd like to be respected like they are
Amandalynn :what advise would you give to aspiring actors and actresses
Zachery Ty Bryan:Set your goals, think positive, work hard to be the best you can be
mcisar :When is "Principal for a Day" scheduled to air, or did we miss it ;-)
Zachery Ty Bryan:It's a Sunday Night movie
Zachery Ty Bryan:It's going to be part of a Wonderful World of Disney
Zachery Ty Bryan:End of January
Zachery Ty Bryan:beginning of FEbruary
_spice_ :what do you think of all the attention of being like a teen idol?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I don't relaly look at myself as a teen idol
Zachery Ty Bryan:I enjoy the attention
Zachery Ty Bryan:I go to school, I have a job
Zachery Ty Bryan:Just like somebody who works at McDonald's
Zachery Ty Bryan:Really I'm just a normal person
Zachery Ty Bryan:YOu
Zachery Ty Bryan:ve gotta love girls screaming at you
Rerro :( what is it like to work with Tim Allen?)
Zachery Ty Bryan:It's amazing,
Zachery Ty Bryan:He's a very funny guy
Zachery Ty Bryan:He's been a comedian for 15, 16
Zachery Ty Bryan:year.
Zachery Ty Bryan:He's a great person off the set
Zachery Ty Bryan:The rest of the cast helps make the show even better
moviefan :Do you ever watch the old "Home Improvement" episodes? What's it like seeing yourself grow up on film?
Zachery Ty Bryan:It's great. I enjoy it.
Zachery Ty Bryan:When I'm older and I have children, I'll be able to show them here's me
Cammy :Hey Zach!! Happy Belated Birthday!! Did ya get your driver's license yet? Ya gonna get fuzzy dice for your car? =)
Zachery Ty Bryan:No, I'm not getting dice, but I did get my license
Zachery Ty Bryan:The day of my birthday at 6:30 in the morning
Zachery Ty Bryan:I just got my driving priveliges yanked
Zachery Ty Bryan:I drove to Denver to hang out with my old friends
Cordidetail :what do you like better acting or playing soccer?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I love playing soccer, It's always been a passion
Zachery Ty Bryan:But I'm so involved in acting, I've gotta say its higher on my list
Zachery Ty Bryan:But I"ll never give up soccer
Zachery Ty Bryan:But acting is my true love
Aquarius- :What's you favorite episode you ever made?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I've been given such a great stepping stone
Zachery Ty Bryan:We've made so many, I can't just choose one
Zachery Ty Bryan:I enjoyed the sex episode, the car crashing episode
Zachery Ty Bryan:The bowling alley episode
Zachery Ty Bryan:Where we get in a fight
Zachery Ty Bryan:There's so many
Amandalynn :what is it like working with the costars that play your tv brothers are you like a family?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Yeah, it's great, we all have a good time
Amandalynn :What is your favorite tv show Home improvemnet doesnt count
Zachery Ty Bryan:We don't really hang out outside the set cause we're all so busy
Zachery Ty Bryan:SportsCenter ...or Monday Night Football
Cammy :what was it like workin' with Sinbad in First Kid? I met him, he's a great guy!
Zachery Ty Bryan:Sinbad was awesome, very funny, a great guy
Zachery Ty Bryan:One day he stopped production
Zachery Ty Bryan:He called 10 buses
Zachery Ty Bryan:We all took buses to Six Flags
Zachery Ty Bryan:And rode rides all day
Zachery Ty Bryan:He paid for it all
Zachery Ty Bryan:Very nice guy, very considerate guy
Zachery Ty Bryan:He's now got the Vibe show
runningdeer :What was the reaction from everyone when Tim Allen was arrested for DWI?
Zachery Ty Bryan:It wasn't really a reaction
Zachery Ty Bryan:Cause we weren�t Working at the time
Zachery Ty Bryan:I don't know enough about it to say anything
Zachery Ty Bryan:if it's not true it's sad people blew it up
Zachery Ty Bryan:I never talked to him about it
moviefan :Are there any episodes where you feel they edited out a terrific performance from you, in a scene they had to cut? Are you ever mad about editing decisions?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Not really cause they never cut anything out
Zachery Ty Bryan:All week we're trying to keep it under 22 minutes
Zachery Ty Bryan:By Friday, they can't cut anything out
Zachery Ty Bryan:Sometimes I do disagree, but I communicate with the producers
Zachery Ty Bryan:The cast knows what's best
Zachery Ty Bryan:Along with the writers,
MarkL02 :Do you enjoy surfing the internet? (No, I'm not asking for your email address) :)
Zachery Ty Bryan:But they'll take our opinions into consideration
Zachery Ty Bryan:Sometimes, I'm not very into computers right now
Zachery Ty Bryan:I use it for schoolwork and I like playing games
Zachery Ty Bryan:I've never seen any of my web pages
Aquarius- :What actress would you most like to work with?
tvjames :Why?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Sandra Bullock, she's beautiful
Zachery Ty Bryan:There's so many out there
Zachery Ty Bryan:Julia Roberts, Gena Davis I respect a lot
moviefan :You spoke once of admiring Fred Savage on "The Wonder Years". What other young actors did you admire growing up, and look at nowadays?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Mainly Fred Savage
Zachery Ty Bryan:I never watched too much TV growing up,
Zachery Ty Bryan:But the one show we watched was The Wonder Years
Zachery Ty Bryan:I like Kirk Cameron
Zachery Ty Bryan:Michael J. Fox
moviefan :Is it true you've gotten an earring now? What's it like? Why did you decide to get it?
Zachery Ty Bryan:You don't really feel it or anything
Zachery Ty Bryan:I love having an earring
Zachery Ty Bryan:It took a lot to convince my parents
Zachery Ty Bryan:Now I'm trying to convince them to get another one
tvjames :Any tattoos?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Then I'm going to the tongue, the nipple
Zachery Ty Bryan:I would never get a tatoo
Zachery Ty Bryan:You're inking your body
Catgirl1 :how old are you now and do you have a girlfriend right now?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'm 16 and I don't got a girlfriend
Zachery Ty Bryan:I've always got my eyes open when I'm walking the street
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'm way too busy to get a girlfriend
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'm not really focused on women right now
Zachery Ty Bryan:They'll come and go as I get older
Zachery Ty Bryan:[Zachery had to take another call]
MarkL02 :Would you enjoy guest starring on another TV series? Which one?
Zachery Ty Bryan:On tomorrow night
Zachery Ty Bryan:I�m guest starring on Soul Man
Zachery Ty Bryan:Watch it
Zachery Ty Bryan:Working with Dan was great
tvjames :What was it like working with Dan Aykroyd?
Zachery Ty Bryan:He had invited my mom and I to go to the Stones concert
tvjames :Did you get to meet the band?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I was hangin out with them ten seconds before they went on stage
mcisar :You get the chance to do a lot of traveling with your work... whats the favorite place you've had the opportunity to visit?
Zachery Ty Bryan:There's so many places
Zachery Ty Bryan:Vancouver Canada was so much fun
tvjames :What was it you liked so much?
Zachery Ty Bryan:The people were nice, the women were beautiful
Zachery Ty Bryan:The beaches were beautiful
Zachery Ty Bryan:We made so many friends
Catgirl1 :Do you like Heidi on Home Improvement?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Who doesn't!
Zachery Ty Bryan:Of course I do.
Zachery Ty Bryan:She's a beautiful woman
Zachery Ty Bryan:I do miss the days of Pam Anderson
Zachery Ty Bryan:Debbie's done a great job
Aquarius- :what kinda music you into?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I've had hormones since I was two years old
Zachery Ty Bryan:Mainly rap, r and b and hip hop
Zachery Ty Bryan:Wu-Tang
Amandalynn :have you ever done live theatre work?
Zachery Ty Bryan:When I was seven or eight one of my first jobs
Zachery Ty Bryan:Was in a local theatre in Cabaret
moviefan :A number of American T.V. stars have recorded CDs in Japan; Eddie Furlong, Alyssa Milano, Ariana Richards...could you ever see yourself recording a CD and becoming a big pop star in Japan? :-)
Zachery Ty Bryan:I don't know
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'm not a big hip hop person
Zachery Ty Bryan:I don't think I could rap very well
Zachery Ty Bryan:I don't think it would go over very well
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'm Zachery Ty Bryan, I'm a rapper, whassup
moviefan :Did you dress up for Halloween this year? What did you go as?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I went as Zachery Ty Bryan of Home Improvement
Zachery Ty Bryan:I was in Denver
Zachery Ty Bryan:Seeing a friend
Amandalynn :who is your motivation in wanting to be an actor
Zachery Ty Bryan:Fred Savage and Tom Cruise
Amandalynn :If you couldn�t act what would you do?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Play soccer.
Zachery Ty Bryan:For a living.
moviefan :It's been rumored you are coming out with your own calendar for 1998! Is that true?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Actually, I don't think so.
Zachery Ty Bryan:I've never done a calendar
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'd be interested in doing one
Zachery Ty Bryan:I'd love to do one
Cordidetail :what do you think of your fans when you meet them & what has been the weirdest encounter with a fan?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I love meeting my fans
Zachery Ty Bryan:What you realize being an actor is that your fans will get you places
Zachery Ty Bryan:It's very important that you...treat fans with the utmost respect
dUtChEsS :Zachery do you and any of your television siblings ever fuss
Zachery Ty Bryan:We've had our arguments, we're like brothers
Zachery Ty Bryan:We see each other all the time
Zachery Ty Bryan:We have our differences...we love each other
moviefan :Do you still bump into Kelly Vint occasionally, formerly of "Thunder Alley"?
Zachery Ty Bryan:Yeah, actually she called me last night
tvjames :Any final thoughts?
Zachery Ty Bryan:I have an episode of "Promised Land" coming up
Zachery Ty Bryan:It's a show a bout a kid hooked on steroids
Zachery Ty Bryan:They don't have a due date yet
tvjames :And now Zachery's going to pick the winner to tonight's costume.
tvjames :Zach's favorite question? Moviefan's question about recording in Japan.
Zachery Ty Bryan:Thank you very much
tvjames :Moviefan, email feedback@Ultimatetv.com....
tvjames :Well, folks, thanks for stopping by for tonight's Star Chat.
tvjames :If you missed part of tonight's chat, check back later this week for the transcript. Thanks for dropping by, and on behalf of Ultimatetv, this is TV James. Have a good evening.
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