Heather Medway, TV Guide Chat, October 13, 1998 | |
TVGEN: We're chatting this evening with Viper's Heather
Medway. Welcome
to the chat room, Heather! Heather Medway: Hello everyone! TVGEN: VIPER is airing everywhere...with a brand-new season of adventure! Marty2634:
Hello Heather, what is the show VIPER about and what role do
Medway:
The show is a crime-fighting, action/adventure show. There is a car,
Stormrider79: So what's it like behind the wheel of a Dodge VIPER? Medway:
It is great. It is a really fast car. It fishtails too easily because it
is
Marty2634: Hello, Heather, did you always want to become an actress? Medway:
No. I thought it would be the last thing on earth that I would ever do.
Frankie_Waters: How do you like filming in Vancouver, BC? Medway:
I love filming in Vancouver. The people are great. It is by far, on a
krykit: How could you blow up the old VIPER???! Medway: It was a great thrill. wolf7498: What is it like to work with James McCaffrey? Medway:
It is great. He is fun and funny and very disarming and a really good
emwycedee:
How do you feel about the possibility of romance between your
Medway:
I think it is always a possibility. I think it is certainly in both
Frankie_Waters: What episode are you currently working on? Medway:
It is called "Seminar from Hell," and it is actually going to be an
TVGEN:
What kinds of bloopers arise on the set? Is there someone in
Medway:
We have bloopers all the time. We have a really tight schedule but a
emwycedee:
I hear the VIPER vehicle had some nifty changes this year. What
Medway:
I sort of learn about them as they come. The first one was the
hoagie100:
Your husband is a producer on the show. What's it like to work
Medway:
Actually, we are engaged. It is interesting. It's got its real benefits.
emwycedee: What attracted you to the part of Cameron Westlake? Medway:
What I like about this character is that she is an independent woman.
jdw143: Do you do your own stunt work, or do you have a double? Medway:
Both. I have a great stunt double and whenever they let me and I feel
kevin534:
Heather, what types of physical training do you have to do to get
Medway:
None. I am real tomboyish by nature, so running, jumping and
Medway:
I didn't do a lot because there wasn't a lot of time, but before we
Marty2634:
Hello, Heather, any big-name celebrities planning on appearing on
Medway:
It is hard to know in advance, but Dorian is back from the first
utujmf: Heather, what is a typical day for you on the set? Medway:
A typical day starts with going through hair, makeup and wardrobe.
rwcar4: Heather, will you be in any movies during the off-season of VIPER? Medway:
I haven't done a lot in the off-season, because the work level is so
TVGEN: What's in your CD player? Medway:
The Doors and the Doors. I love Counting Crows — huge fan. Pearl
Stormrider79: What was it like being on Seinfeld? Medway:
It was a blast. They were fun to work with and worked great
TVGEN: What do you do for fun in your spare time (assuming it exists)? Medway:
What I used to like to do (when I had spare time): I liked riding
MickeyC_16:
Hey, Heather, I just wanted to say that you are one of the most
Medway: Wow. Thank you. rwcar4: Have you visited any of the Internet web sites about you or the show? Medway:
Twice I visited the Paramount web site. Once to check it out and
Frankie_Waters:
Do you ever get to drive the Defender in real life, during
Medway:
Yes. It is a concept car that actually costs about a million dollars to
The_Hooded_Demon: Why did y'all change the color of the car? Medway:
Because we blew up the old one. Also because there was a new
Frankie_Waters:
Rumors of a VIPER soundtrack and video collection have
Medway:
I never heard any rumors to this effect.
Medway:
I just auditioned. My agent sent me out for it and I did the scenes. I
kevin534: What is your favorite episode of the show? Medway:
Tough. Of what has aired, this season's premiere. After that, the one
Prelude_10: What car do you drive in real life? Medway:
A jeep. Actually, for the first time ever, I have a new car. I am
Frankie_Waters: Do people notice you in public on a regular basis? Medway:
In Vancouver, they do, because of the good time slot. But nowhere
shan720:
Have you ever worked on stage, and if so, how does it compare to
Medway:
Yes, I have, in NYC. And it is totally different. Working on the stage
But that
is also the advantage of TV. You can do it again and do it better. There
Thanks for logging on and watching the show. TVGEN:
Thanks for being here, Heather....Goodnight everyone!
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