However it was his role as Angus MacGyver, a secret agent with an ability to escape from anything, that made him a star and the object of affection for many while the series ran from 1985-1992. I gotta go, I'm sorry, but I'll be back!" On November 13th, the La Jolla-based Elephant Alliance hosted a fundraiser for the Humane Society of the US at the Barona Resort near San Diego. November 29, 2012 Richard flew to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in Canada to participate in the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's campaign to end the slaughter of baby seals. In a second attempt he was able to announce that he has been able to finally address his "isolation hair," although he had no pictures to share this time. Now, here's my question to all who have knowledge or, would care to venture a guess, whether educated or not: What "kind" of spider do you think this is? During the convention, he also signed autographs, posed for pictures with fans, and participated in Question and Answer panels. Richard Dean Anderson makes his second and final appearance on Stargate SG-1's tenth season when he returns for the episode "The Shroud.". (watching all that lives out there Rick. :). So, for now, Federal Minister of Justice I am OK, a shredded mess, but the dogs and I survived pretty well. The Saturn Awards will be presented at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles on May 18, 2003. She played Beth in "Women," so things get pretty heavy for the actress playing her. FAN EXPO TORONTO CANADAAugust 22-25, 2013. Share away, I say Share away. Richard wrote, in his very unique style, to share his feelings since returning from Avalon. Oh, yes. They returned to Los Angeles on Friday night, and on Saturday morning both were in Malibu where Wylie was taking her tap dancing lessons and impressing her dad with her new routines. The new spin-off series, Stargate Atlantis, makes its debut on the SciFi channel on July 16th at 9pm with a two-hour premiere, "Rising". ra. My kid amazes me. August 4, 2014 But, no show for the Federalies.. OR Captain Watson. Stargate Command is located deep inside Cheyenne Mountain, and most of the supporting cast portraying military members on the show are Air Force. I am currently at game five of the Stanley Cup finals in Las Vegas. Only a few hours after sending his black and white selfie, Richard returned with another photo to share. When Richard received the birthday greetings from his fans in 2005, he expressed his thanks for the warm wishes, although his computer and internet access had not allowed him to completely access all the areas of the site. Been trying to write something for Fansters, big and small, boys and girls, and all others identifying as they so choose!! I felt it only fair to announce the situation so everybody knows upfront what's happening. Participants were able to submit questions to be asked, and questions ranged from SG-1 to his family to his love of dogs. Click here for some photos and media from Richard's visit to the Orlando MegaCon. [Sales have closed]. The Stargate SG-1 episode "The Shroud" airs on the SciFi channel on May 4th at 8pm ET. At the SG-1 studio, Richard and the rest of the cast took a break from filming to add their signatures to the posters. Ladies and Gentlemen, It's a LITTLE frustrating to be in a foreign country, (TWO foreign countries, actually, as I travel throughout the day) and have "YOUR LOS ANGELES KINGS!!!!!!" Rick, "NOTE FROM RICK"RETURN TO THE GATENovember 4-5, 2017. Click here for more information about the Saturn Awards. Among the items up for auction was an opportunity to visit the set of Stargate SG-1 in Vancouver and to have lunch with Richard Dean Anderson and Amanda Tapping. But again, what is most revealing and touching about it is the fact that you have all contributed beautiful, personal thoughts, and have sent them to a man you know to be relatively reclusive and quiet about such things. He took a run at it, but he had a 550 pound bike with the wrong tires. Yes60th. Et, je suis um lagged, de le jet. STARGATE SG-1 SEASON 5 PRODUCTIONFebruary 20, 2001. November 25, 2007 In fact, the first official Special Guest is the ever-popular Amanda Tapping, who will be dropping by to say hello during the course of the event. He has chosen a rather heavy, almost syrupy port upon which he will sip for our brief encounter. However, his career skyrocketed in 1985 when he was cast as Angus MacGyver in the action-adventure TV show "MacGyver." He portrayed the secret agent for seven seasons and became an era's icon. Although Captain Paul Watson was unable to attend the event, his work with marine conservation was also honored with a Jules Verne Award. So I've been investing in my future! He later appeared in films such as Through the Eyes of a Killer To learn more about chronic pain conditions or to make a donation, visit the USC Quench the Fire website. for ALL to see, Right wrist fades rather quickly, but I can move hither AND thither without the splint or sling. Can I ask you to spread this around? January 20, 2011: Fairly Legal on the USA Network While it appears Richard Dean Anderson is still effectively retired from on-screen acting, he has returned to his role of Colonel Jack O'Neill on Stargate SG-1, albeit in a different way than fans are accustomed to. There's a very fair chance I've developed some allergies, but I haven't been tested for any as yet. The following announcement has been released by Gatecon: We are in the process of working out the final arrangements but we can now confirm that Richard Dean Anderson and Capt. However, upon his arrival in Germany, Captain Watson was arrested by German authorities for extradition to Costa Rica. Click here to see some pictures from the premiere event. I say 'apparently' because this has happened several times in my career with the texting world. Quite a nice format helped keep things moving along with some levity, and still let the substance remain in focus. Click here for some photos from Richard's visit to the London Film & Comic Con. Anderson, Rick. At each convention, Richard took the opportunity to greet fans, pose for photos, sign autographs, and participate in Question & Answer panels. ", July 12, 2017 For more information, visit: USA Network. (First you have join Pandora ~ this is not an advertisement, but I will say it's some of the best money I've invested!) Video of Richard's MasterCard commerical is available in the Video Gallery. Richard had traveled to New England a few days early, arriving in Boston on Halloween to spend a few days with his daughter Wylie. November 23, 2018 Again he got the answering machine, but he was able to leave a message with a bit more news. The videos of all three MacGruber commericals for Pepsi are available in the Video Gallery. Someone offered him a solar light to take home, which he accepted genially. Visit the Filmography for more information about Richard's appearance in Stargate Continuum. He offered his thanks to those who had come to the celebrity event to support the Waterkeeper Alliance. Click here to read the press release from the Hollywood Reporter. Rick. So far.. so-so! March 4, 2020 The adventure is being released on March 14, 2013 for the iPad and iPhone, and Arkalis promises a release for the Android platform as well. In anticipation of the debut of season seven of Stargate SG-1, Richard paid a visit to Wayne Brady in Los Angeles. Richarddd. It is my hope, as executive producer, that this documentary will shed a bright light on a dire situation, and proceed to enlighten all of us to care about these endangered turtles, as well as all of our earth's marine life.". Kurt Russell, who played the original Jack O'Neil in the 1994 StarGate movie, was in Vancouver filming his latest project, "3000 Miles to Graceland," in which he plays an Elvis impersonator. At the end of August, Richard met with fans at two more conventions. Passing out water and gum and chocolate to fire, police workers, etc. Richard sent a message mentioning his involvement in the upcoming SG-1 movie and the new MGM series, "Stargate Universe", scheduled to premiere on the SciFi channel this fall. Kinda kinky, but what the heck, I'm leaving no stone. The audio podcast interview is available in the Video Gallery c/o SciFi Diner. I have been sitting here for close to 2 hours, (occasionally with Wylie in my lap), and I have come away from the session with a much..er.. HUGER appreciation for fan loyalty. find it more and more difficult to adjust my ear to the dialect of the friendly and kind Zealander. of thawed organic chicken. In addition to the print media invited to the set for the occasion, the 200th episode celebration was also broadcast on the CTV Evening News, and ET Canada. You keep me happy!! On Easter Sunday, Richard (and a friend) sent a brief and somewhat unconventional Easter greeting. (watching as dear life rolls by, Rick. Other than that little fantasy, I am being an incredible dad to a most spectacular 10 year old daughter. He did not make any reference to any health issues or concerns, so for now it seems that he and his family are well. Get off the clock. Click here to see Richard's pictures of his motorcycle trip. $1, $2. any is appreciated. There he once again greeted fans, posed for photos, signed autographs, and participated in Question & Answer panels. He and his traveling buddy have been using MAD Maps ("Motor Adventure Destinations") to plan out routes for touring. Stargate Continuum is scheduled for release on July 29th. The star-studded event, hosted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in support of the Waterkeeper Alliance, included tobogganing, snow shoeing, and ski racing competitions, despite bitterly cold temperatures. At the moment, however, his buddy is working, and so they are waiting for him to get some free time so they can partner up and do one of the longer treks. This is a sampling of 'how I spent my summer' with the camera. Visit the Features section to view the websites that have been created each year for Richard's birthday. CELEBRITY SPORTS INVITATIONALJanuary 8-10, 2000. For more information about Stargate Universe, visit MGM. I drove up to Santa Paula for the service which was very sad, and yet, celebratory. I've never done it before." Richard's neighborhood is still without basic necessities, but slowly the danger from scattered flames is fading and roads are starting to open again. April 14, 2023 The script is full of homages, references to everything from "The Wizard of Oz" to "Night of the Living Dead." As the call ended, he wished everyone a very Happy New Year and added another promise to keep in touch. out there, It won in the category of Favorite TV Ensemble Cast with 35% of the vote, and Ben Browder won as the Favorite New TV Character with 27% of the vote. ", "Early shots will all be urban location stuff. I spent the actual day with my daughter, skiing and romping in the mountains of Colorado. We jumped up the coast for a few days, exploring inland roads just recently or not yet on the maps we referenced occasionally. He also requested Stargate SG-1 be more of an ensemble show so that he would not be carrying the plot alone as he did on MacGyver. The actor, director and sometime composer - he's used to be a jazz musician - is semi-retired these days, his last major project being the TV series 'Stargate SG-1', in which he played Lieutenant. As yet there has been no indication if Richard Dean Anderson will have any involvement in either project. He said he would try again, and he would also send some pictures of his neighborhood, which in places still "looks like a war zone.". Although there is no word if the new DVD will include any extras, it will be made available with subtitles in English, French, and German. Richard joined the cast for this time travel story, filmed in Vancouver and on location in the Arctic. Richard visited Ireland for the first time this week as part of the September 25th high-profile Irish release of Microsoft's new Xbox 360 game, Halo3. I've always come back, remember? I will eventually have a working unit with which to read ALL sentiments. He is also a supporter for various Sclerosis Society non-profit organizations and has done several public service announcements to show his support for the various organizations. Visit the Filmography for more information about Richard's appearance on the Simpsons. This week, Amazon joined the new market with Unbox Video Downloads featuring all three series for $1.99 per episode. Qantas has beds for the journey, flat, lengthy beds that a man with a crumbling and throbbing spinal column and rancid knees truly appreciates. Richard Dean Anderson, Legends Memorabilia, and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society announce the launch of the "Signed and Sealed" charity autograph project to raise funds to assist Sea Shepherd in their efforts to stop the slaughter of Canadian seals. That is A question? Exquisite experience!! He enjoyed his return to the Stargate set, describing it "like coming home." His birthday had begun in the morning with messages from fans when he opened a package of postcards that some fans had sent from countries all around the world. "In youth, we run into difficulties. July 1, 2010 And here we are. General Jumper filmed a cameo appearance for the show in August 2003. I'm heading down under. November 18, 2018 To learn more about chronic pain conditions or to make a donation, visit the USC Quench the Fire website. ."Now," he wondered, "what to do with it" Personally, I'm determined that the Homecoming will be a fun event.after all, 'fun' IS my middle name. All proceeds benefit the BC Children's Hospital. As MGM considers the future of the Stargate franchise, fans are encouraged to support the series and demonstrate the size of the loyal audience by watching the episodes live on television, and by taking advantage of download opportunities such as iTunes and Amazon. Having just returned from his visit to New York City, "literally in one day and out the next," as he described it, Richard paused to send a note with his thoughts about Gatecon. Rick, "NOTE FROM RICK"HAPPY NEW YEARJanuary 1, 2021. Not many messages are getting out of my phone and into anyone else's phone, but I'll continue to try to get one out to you to say ", "I spend a lot of time alone. Richard returned to Toronto, Canada to attend Fan Expo Canada. The purpose of the trip was to bring attention to the environmental issues facing the Magpie region, a pristine wilderness known for its breathtaking whitewater which is the target of a proposed project that would build hydroelectric dams along the river. July 25, 2016 In a statement that came just as the milestone 200th episode of the series aired, SciFi announced, "SCI FI Channel is proud to be the network that brought Stargate SG-1 to its record-breaking 10th season. It is 7:55 PM PST, making it 10:55 PM EST. Kate's Time. Click here for pictures and videos of Richard's weekend appearances in Melbourne. The full transcript of the chat is available in the Archives. Please know how much I love and appreciate the loyal support I've received over the years. It means a lot. Then I took a casual stroll down the queue. I am in Vancouver finishing up my current commitment to SG Universe; very minimal scene-age for two episodes, basically. Click here to see some photos from Richard's visit to Super Megafest Boston. Walk of Fame: (Objectively speaking, of course.) He also mingled with fans, graciously posing for pictures, and he attended the gala dinner and charity auction. But My head is headed toward a down pillow for what will be a nap before Christmas Eve sparks into action with the convergence of a wonderfully weird combo plate of related humans. October 25, 2014 On Christmas Day, Richard shared two more selfies. Richard visited New England for the Rhode Island Comic Con held in Providence, Rhode Island. Please contact: (Please be respectful in your communications), Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger Richard happily obliged. Video of Richard's appearance on The Donny and Marie Show is available in the Video Gallery. (Wylie thought it was a good storyline, too.) We'll see. Bopping around the world for the last few years, Germany, England, South Africa, Brazil, Paris. Australia. For it is the right of all pixels to gather and organize to the delight of those who will feast upon their visage. I forget my point. Richard will again experience summer in the south when he attends the Fanboy Expo next weekend in Tennessee. Fer krine owt lowd. The 30-second ad which depicts MacGyver's daring escape using everyday items purchased with his Debit MasterCard, is scheduled to air during the game's fourth quarter. So. Calgary, Dallas, Toronto, open wide!!! He recorded his audio message by phone, and it has now been included on the NORAD website. Ciao~ In that, I remain, I experienced much mirth all weekend long, fair thee well. The two friends are both SCUBA buds as well. Did I say, stuffed? On Saturday afternoon, Richard checked in with a brief message describing how much fun he has been having. In January of this year, MGM made a commitment to continuing the Stargate franchise by giving the green light to Stargate: The Ark of Truth, which begins production on April 15 and Stargate: Continuum which will feature the epic ice camp scenes, and resumes filming on May 22. She has severely cut back on the butt sniffing! Note: I just finished an interview with Sci-Fi Magazine near 30 minutes ago but don't remember what I actually said. The cover art can be seen here. On May 25th, he was on hand at the SAP Center in San Jose, California to watch the San Jose Sharks defeat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 and win the Western Conference championship. Although he has not been diagnosed with RSD, he has been dealing with some chronic pain issues stemming from earlier injuries to his back and feet, and through the Pain Center he has been finding some relief in dealing with pain without relying on medication. (He keeps going to his espresso machine for something to drink: I've sniffed what he's drinking and seriously, HOW DOES HE DRINK THAT STUFF?!! In the episode, Selma and Patty meet their Hollywood heartthrob, Richard Dean Anderson, and they kidnap him for their own obsessive worship. Lovely people, them!! but, can you imagine!? Video of Richard's appearance at the Squaw Creek Celebrity Sports Invitational is available in the Video Gallery. May 18, 2021 Did I mention Sept. 1, 2012 was RDA Day in Atlanta? He followed his message with three of his images from his recent convention appearances, including the ketchup-and-mustard artwork that he created during his panel in Prague, the poster for Comic-Con Prague, and a picture from his visit to the Steel City Con in Pittsburgh earlier this month where he was reunited with Penny Parker's Teri Hatcher. Early this morning Richard texted to share his enthusiasm for the beginning of the Formula 1 racing season. On a night I picked her up at the airport. I am a huge Airplane pilot fan!! I am today brought life & light & awe. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet, " they said. He didn't happen to mention plans for celebrating Wylie's birthday, but he did offer a bit of reminiscing by sharing a picture of a dog he met during his recent motorcycle trip to Montana. It's amazing to watch her utilize her sense of smell to guide her through space, every step of the way. The weekend was Richard's first official convention and included Question & Answer panels, coffee or tea, photo opportunities, and auctions in support of Comic Relief, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and the Waterkeeper Alliance. Donations to support the USC Pain Center's continuing research into pain management can be made here. Bought tickets to "Wicked" so Wylie can take me to the theater on my birthday, tonight. Richard returned to Australia to attend Oz Comic-Con, which was held on two consecutive weekends in Perth and in Adelaide, Australia. And so it began. According to the press release, "Sci Fi ordered 22 new episodes from MGM. On May 5th, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films announced the winners of the 30th Annual Saturn Awards which honor the best in genre film, television, and home entertainment. The Saturn Awards will be presented in Los Angeles in June. In the past, Richard famously dated women like Katarina Witt, Sela Ward, Marlee Matlin, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Teri Hatcher. For me, it is becoming more and more obvious that I shouldn't assume YOU ALL know that I DO appreciate EVERY note, letter and blueberry I receive over the course of time. Richard had to endure several weeks of excruciating back pain before conditions were right for doctors to begin treatment. I have a very healthy respect for little things that can do big, painful things to me! "What makes things so good right now is I've got a baby, Wylie, who turns 2 in August," he says. Extra gravy for Kate! Comic Con International was held this weekend as hundreds of thousands of fans gathered in San Diego to celebrate popular culture, and both "Stargate SG-1" and "Stargate Atlantis" were well represented. Richard had tried, unsuccessfully, to include a photo with his message. He had begun reading through the messages, but with so many hundreds to read, he promised to return after getting some rest. Late last night, just as his birthday was beginning, an email was sent to him reminding him of the thousands of messages on the Fan Mail page and forwarding any e-cards for charitable donations through the Charity page. March 29, 2020 Richard returned to Germany in May to attend FedCon 23 in Dsseldorf. On October 16th, the University of Southern California School of Medicine hosted the 10th anniversary of its Annual Quench the Fire 5K/10K Run & Walk at Woodley Avenue Park in Van Nuys, California. Thanks! Richard returned to Vancouver to film several scenes which will appear in the first few episodes of the new series. I got picked from a lineup of male-type specimens, a couple hundred or so. Two days ago, Richard had shared two more selfies. Rhyque, "NOTE FROM RICK"HAPPY NEW YEARJanuary 4, 2019. Actor Cliff Simon, who plays Ba'al on Stargate SG-1, returned to the set for an appearance in an upcoming episode for season eight. Did I mention the Simpsons episode is on tonight, Sunday, April 9? When the reality of what was happening hit him, Richard started crying, and then he bought all the parenting books he could find! He was at home, and nibbling on "lunch" of mochi ice cream and cherries as he chatted. They had hoped to rescue the turtle, and swam after it to try to capture it and remove the hook, but unfortunately it was too elusive and managed to evade them, so they were not able to reach it. SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETYMarch 14, 2013, For the past few months, the Sea Shepherd fleet of Operation Zero Tolerance has been patrolling the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary in the South Pacific to protect whales from illegal poaching by Japanese whalers. I'm sad. I would have considered hanging out here for a while if Wylie had been available to come with me, but she has two jobs this summer. He took a moment from his holiday to check in with his office, and to share his continued passion for the environment. (No one will ever steal my driveway)! I am awed by the simple fact that people remember my birthday, let alone find the sentiment to actually celebrate it. The early online response from fans to the reboot news is that only Richard Dean Anderson is truly "MacGyver." Richard phoned today with yet another update. But then I'm thinking, well, yeah, he could handle it. With all that bounding, she managed to hurt her foot, and she has been wearing a cast that had to be replaced four times because she wears a hole in it, or gets it wet. February 3, 2005 But we made it through and then at 87 mph I got stung (or bitten) by something, just off center of my spine, about eight inches south of the nape of my neck. Or not. I'm VERY happy with it. Who?" Richard was there to promote Stargate SG-1. The darn thing looks, SOUNDS, and behaves like a feature film. Went to the Santa Monica Pier with Wylie yesterday. All right? First announced in October by TVShowsOnDVD, and later confirmed by Paramount and USA Today, Paramount Studios is releasing MacGyver to DVD. Visit the Filmography for more information about Richard's appearance in Stargate Universe. Click here to see some photos and videos from Richard's appearance at Gatecon. He proceeded to launch into the kind of complimentary speech about me that turns me pink. June 22, 2010 The funds raised will be directed for clinical research and trials, patient education, and community outreach events. The "commercial" will only appear in parts of Europe, so I wasn't going to make too big a deal about it. There is a new member of the extended Anderson household. He (and Andy) shared another photo with a simple caption: "Empathy re: Harvey.". In the episode, Richard plays a protective father who mistakenly believes that Jimmy (Lucas Neff) is hitting on his daughter, played by 13-year-old Wylie. Once he returned home from New Zealand, he was able to be with his mother during a preliminary procedure. He also participated in a press conference, sharing his support for Sea Shepherd and Captain Paul Watson, and he briefly attended the celebratory party that evening. Rick. Now we are a motorcycle gang: The Muffin Top Gang: MTG. Katherine Schaffstall and The Sun Video of Richard's appearance in Stargate Atlantis is available in the Video Gallery. Click here to see some pictures taken during the photo shoot for the cookbook. Lately, Richard has been having technical difficulties with his phone, which doesn't seem to be sending or receiving texts properly. Advertisement Wylie loves the performing arts, both in front of and behind the camera, and for Christmas she had received a new computer with advanced software for editing. PATIENT, my friends. Saint Kate is STILL giving me this opportunity! The proceeds from the event benefited the USC Pain Center at the Keck School of Medicine at USC in its goal to support education, research, and treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and other neuropathic chronic pain diseases.