)\a Parker (Angeligue)

June 4th Web Chat Event Transcript

To all the Dark Shadows fans who are here today -- welcome! I hope I can answer your questions. I'll try my best!

Question: Hello Ms. Parker!! My name is Shane Luck and I am a huge fan of the Show. I was wondering if you ever got tired of portrayingone of the evil Characters on the show and if you wanted to portray somebody that was more innocent? By the way, I actually believe thatyou was the best actress on the whole show. And where can I get youre book on the Show? Thank you for youre time and PatienceAnswer: I got to play Catherine Harridge at the end of the show. She was an innocent but not nearly as much fun as Angeiique, which wasthe best part I ever had. My novel Angelique's Descent is out of print but you might find it on E-Bay.

Question: Will you be writing any more Dark Shadows Novels?Answer; I'm halfway through with my next DS novel. It's very exciting and takes place in Salem and in Collinsport when the series went offthe air.

Question: When you were in school at the University of Iowa, where did you live and were you in any productions there?Answer: I lived at 13 Wolfe and I was in the Caprices of Maryann and A Scrap of Paper. Puntula and His Hired Man by Brecht -- those werethe main stage productions and a few others

Question: WHAT HAPPEND TOO ADAM THE MAN MADE CREATURE?Answer: I'll let Jim Pierson answer that who is here with me. Jim - Adam disappeared into a closet at Professor's Stokes home but wasnever seen again

Question: Did u enjoy playing the vampire? Did u have to go get your fangs made from a dentist like Jonathan? Was it difficult talking withthem?Answer: I loved being the vampire. I had to get the fangs from a dentist and could not talk at all with them in my mouth.

Question: What do you for fun these days?Answer: I like to sail and garden and I'm pursuing my MFA at Antioch University in Creative Writing.

Question: What was it like working with Bill Bixby in the pilot movie to "The Incredible Hulk"? And why werent you credited as the role of hisdiseased wife Laura Banner?Answer: I don't know why I wasn't credited. I don't remember. I think they ended up using more of me than they intended. It was fun, it justtook a day

Question: First you were and still are my favorite star from Dark Shadows. Did you ever want Barnabas and Angeiique to get together? I stillwatch every show everyday. I just want to thank you and all the Dark Shadows family for many enjoyable years. I wish you all well. ThanksBJ0185Answer: I think Barnabas and Angeiique were meant to be together and they ended up being together in my novel.

Question: Hello Lara,Is there another ending to D.S.in referance to Angeiique and Barnabas,that you would of liked to have acted out?Answer: It would have been fun to have seen them get married but then the show would have ended. What keeps the story going iswondering if they will ever get together.

Question: Is there a future for a new Dark Shadows TV series or feature film?Answer: Dan Curtis is always interested in doing something with Dark Shadows and hopefully it will happen again soon.

Question: As one of the prettiest girls on the show, did you have any rivalry between you and say, Nancy Barrett or Kathryn Leigh Scott, orAlexandra Moltke, etc.?Answer: I thought they were all prettier and better actresses than me. I was intimidated but I had the best part - Jonathan Frid told me that!

Question: I am 47 years old and a true Dark Shadows fan. I still watch the show in the mornings while I get ready for work. I would like to seewhat everyone looks like now that played on Dark Shadows. Is there anywhere to find Pictures? Thanks. CharlotteAnswer: Go to the Dark Shadows Festival website or. better yet, come to the Festival this August 29-31 at the Marriott Brooklyn Hotel in NewYork.

Question: Do you think there will ever be a New Dark Shadows show with some of the old Characters? You and Barnabas were two of myfavorites. Thanks! Charlotte

Answer: I think there is a good chance the characters might come back but don't expect to see the same actors.

Question: What was it like to work with Joel Crothers and what were your favorite moment(s)?Answer: I didn't work with him very much Only went I first came on the show. He was very charming.

Question: Thank you for all the great performances on DS I also loved Angelique's Descent and was wondering when and where we mightlook for a sequel. Thanks again and best wishesAnswer: It's in the works!

Question: Hi Lara, Are you & the other guests rehearsing for the final episode at the festival this year? and if so do you think Jonathan will beattending? Hope to see you at the festival Dave (BOSTON)Answer: It's still being written. I have no idea if Jonathan will be there He's retired

Question: Hello Lara, I loved you as well as all the actors of Dark Shadows, could you tell me who you enjoyed working with the most?Answer: Probably Humbert Allen Astredo and Jonathan Frid.

Question. Where was the movie "Race With the Devil" filmed and any funny or interesting moments with any of your co- stars?Answer: It was filmed in San Antonio and surroundings in the countryside. Loretta Switt and I did not get along We weren't speaking by theend of the shoot. Peter Fonda was cute and somewhat self-absored. Warren Gates was a lovable teddy bear. There was a great scene witha rattlesnake and I was the only one brave enough to pick it up.

Question: Ms. Parker. While making the show what kind of problems did you run across while filming the show?May I ask you what are youdoing today and do you have any children?Answer: I have three children -- the youngest is a 17 year old girl. One of my sons just got married. I'm working on my Master's degree.Problems on the show mostly revolved around the "live on tape" aspect -- props, tombstones that moved, a fly on your nose or an actorforgetting lines.

Question: Hi Lara! I absolutely loved your Dark Shadows novel "Angeliques Descent". I heard a rumor that you may be writing another DarkShadows novel for another publisher Please tell me this is true and that you will be doing more titles!Answer: Yes, it'ss true Tor books will issue it next year. Title to be announced.

Question: At anytime during your role as Angelique, did you personally stop and consider "the new twist" on how beautiful (I mean bad)witches were supposed to act or were you just acting the part without much thought to it?Answer: I thought I was pretty "witchy " I did some pretty mean things. I was not pretty inside.

Question: What was your favorite overall scene? What was your most memorable out take? And, lastly, what do you think of the idea oftrying once again to revive DS with a new series?Answer: Everything we acted went on the air. My favorite scene was when I cursed Barnabas. I think it would be great to bring DarkShadows back again in a new series.

Question: Dear Lara: DS was filmed in the late sixties, a time of social change. Did the women's liberation movement or the civil rightsmovement have an impact on the show?Answer: We all went to a candlelite vigil against the Vietnam War in Central Park and I went to the March on Washington. We were aware ofthe world around us. As far as the Women's Liberation Movement, I believe the character of Angelique was so popular because she was oneof the first women on TV to have that kind of power over men and the other people in her life. The ability to make people suffer, etc.

Question: What was your favorite scene from the 1795 storyline, and which actor/actress did you most like working with?Answer: Again, the curse scene Jonathan was great.

Question: Did you ever want to burst out laughing when someone missed a line or something else went wrong?Answer: It was especially hard to keep a straight face with Kate Jackson because we both thought it was so ridiculous at times. The level ofabsurdity could often be seen as humorous.

Question: Is there any talk that the old cast could get together and do a special or a movie?Answer: We are getting together for a sequel on stage at the upcoming Festival.

Question: Is there any hope for an audio edition of "Angeliques Descent", read by the author of course?Answer: No plans at this point, sorry.

Question: Did you do extensive research on the subject of voodoo when you wrote Angeliques Descent ? Are you familiar with the legend ofMarie Laveau.the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans ?Answer: I did do a lot of research but I am not familiar with that particular person

Question: When you filmed the episodes after you had been on Dark Shadows a while were you still very nervous every time it was being

taped or a little more relaxed?Answer: Yes, I was terribly nervous in the beginning but I finally began to enjoy it and relish the scenes where I was putting spells on people.

Question: Did you have a reason for making Barnabas affiliated with a naval school in your novel and, if so, was it more of an academyversus the actual navy?Answer: I think I might have got the color wrong. The editor of my book told me that Barnabas and Angelique should meet in the first 50pages so I had to figure out a way to make that happen and I did.

Question: Do you remember your very first encounter with Mr. Frid and what was your first impression of him as a person?Answer: I auditioned with him and he was extremely kind and said he hoped I get the part.

Question. Do you remember the first scene that you had with Mr Frid and if so what was it? Were you nervous about working with him?Answer: The first day I had to play a love scene with him. I tried to make love and he rejected me. Yes, I was nervous

Question: What was the funniest thing that ever happened between you and Mr Frid during the time that you two worked together?Answer: When the bat came flying through and you saw the wires and it collapsed against his neck.

Question: When you think back to the Dark Shadows studio days, what is the first and best memory you have?Answer: The worst part was starting at Sam. We rehearsed in a big room with linoleum floor and fluorescent lights and folding chairs. It wasnot very luxurious. The best moment would be after we were in make-up and in beautiful costumes and run down the little circular stairwayand go before the cameras.

Question: I was wondering if youve played on any other soap operas after DS, or any other movies, and also who was your favorite leadingman on DS???Answer. I was on Capitol and One Life To Live and A New Day In Eden.Some of my movies are Save The Tiger with Jack Lemmon, Racewith The Devil, Foxfire Light.

Question: Just recently I found out what your real name is What made you change it? Why the Pen-name.Answer: I changed my name because my first agent in New York suggested it. Actually Parker was my married name at the time. Lara camefrom "Dr. Zhivago."

Question: Do you have any favorite DS bloopers'Answer: My favorite mishap was the house of cards burning too fast before the incantation was over. I had to say "burn, burn!" to a pile ofashes.

Question: I know that this question has been posed to KLS before, and her choice was Jonathan Frid The question is, as Angelique, of themen YOU kissed on the show, on whom would you bestow the title of "BEST KISSER" and why?Answer: David Selby.

Question: Having played a witch AND a vampire on the show, which supernatural being did you enjoy portraying more and why?Answer: The witch was the most complex and long-running.

Question: did you have a particular time period or storyline that you appeared in that is a favorite of yours and if you do, what is it and why?Answer: The 1795 story was my favorite because I liked the hairstyles and the costumes and the love triangle between Barnabas-Josette-Angelique was the best story, the heart of the show

Question. Do you keep in touch with Don Briscoe?Answer: No.

Question: What one thing would you have changed, if you could have, about the character Angelique?Answer: I would have her more powerful.

Question: The Angehque/Barnabas scenes are the scenes which define DS for most fans What is your most memorable and favorite scene?Answer: I really liked the scene right before Barnabas shoots Angelique and they argued. It was long and I threatened him, etc.

Question: Was David Selby a good kisser?Answer: Yes!

Question: Who exactly will be attending this years DS festival?Answer: Lots of fans plus me, David Selby, Nancy Barrett, John Karlen, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Roger Davis, Marie Wallace. Diana Millay,Chris Pennock, Jim Storm, Donna Wandrey

Question: Hi. I was wondering if you can send pictures in with money so you and the other cast members will autograph items.

Answer: You can go to my website to order photos -- laraparker.com

Question: Hello, Lara how did you like working with David Selby on DarkShadows???Answer: Yes, it was wonderful. He's still a very good friend.

Question: Will you be making a cameo appearance in the new Dark Shadows feature film?Answer: Hopefully! But I don't know about one.

Question: Will we sell any more DS novels? And are you writing any more Dark Shadows novels?Answer: Yes!

Question: I heard you were writing more Dark Shadows books, can you tell me when they will be available?Answer: Next year.

Question: Hi Lara. Are you currently acting?Answer: No.

Question: Are you working on any Dark Shadows novels or non-Dark Shadows novels?Answer: At the present, I'm writing non-DS short stories for my MFA and I've written four scripts for potential film production.

Question: Lara, which guy did you like for Angelique? Barnabas or Quentin?Answer: Barnabas.

Question: Lara, which episodes of Dark Shadows are your favorite? Do you watch the reruns on the Sci-Fi channel?Answer: I watch every once and awhile. My father just died and before he passed he would watch it every day and call me when I was on.

Question: I am a die hard fan,I always thought Angelique was misunderstood and did not get a fair chance,what is your thought?Answer: As detailed in my first book, I always felt Angelique deserved better than she got.

Question: the question i would like to ask is i would like to know when is lara parker ever going to make an appearance to the us and signbooks?Answer: I have made many book-signing appearances. The next one will be at the Dark Shadows Festival in August.

Question: What was it like working with Joan Bennett for your first job in New York?Answer. It was a great pleasure. She was a true lady and a real Hollywood star.

Question: What was your favorite flashback era?Answer: As previously stated, 1795, but there were some other great moments of Angelique in 1897 with Quentin and Aristede and my oneday as Miranda in the 1600s was fun.

Question: I thought you and Humbert Allen Astredo were an amazing team.Answer: I agree. He taught me a lot about acting. We used to sit and talk about acting methods, styles, etc.

Question: What.if any, character on DS would you have liked to play, but never got to.Answer: Count Petofi

Question: Did you ever date any of the Dark Shadows cast?Answer: I had a crush with Anthony George at first. He flirted with me.

Question: I have recently discovered one of my ancestors from the early 1700s was one Angelique Boucard! How have your children reactedto seeing MOM on Dark Shadows?Answer: When they were little, they did not let me pick them up from school because the other children would scream and run away whenthey saw me. My youngest daughter now is proud of me.

Question: Lara, I think it would be a great idea if "Dark Shadows" became a series of new TV movies that are released straight-to-video. Iknow that those videos will sale well and it would be a way of bringing the series back. Can you please pass this idea along to Dan Curtis?Answer: I am in Dan's office now and will pass it along to him.

Question: How did you feel when you first hear that the Dark Shadows festivals were ending?Answer: They are not ending, they are just changing formats. So don't worry!

Question: How much input did you have in developing the character of Angeiique as the show grew in popularity?Answer: I believe that after I came on the show the writers began to write for my physical and emotional characteristics but as far as giving

them ideas, I never did.•

Thank you so much for participating in my chat. It is wonderful to know Dark Shadows still has so many faithful fans. Hope to see you all atthe Festival in August.

Love, Lara "Angelique"

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