And now, thanks to the everflowing kindness of Peggy and Kathie, we bring you the text of the Sept.24th Prodigy chat with none other than the talented, handsome and witty Bruce Campbell...
Date: Tue, 12 Nov 1996 21:51:18 EST
Prodigy Spotlight: Sept. 24, 1996 - Bruce Campbell
Moderator (Speaker)
Welcome to tonight's chat with actor BRUCE CAMPBELL, the veteran of films like the "Evil Dead" trilogy and "Escape From L.A." with Kurt Russell, and TV shows like "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." and "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys." Bruce will also make an appearance this year on the ABC sitcom "Ellen"... Please welcome Bruce Campbell!!!!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Hey, gang! Fire away!
Moderator (Speaker)
Thanks for being here, Bruce...
Moderator (Speaker)
Let's get straight to some questions...
Moderator (Speaker)
First up is Nosforatu...
Nosforatu (PRODIGY Member)
how did you like working with kurt russle in escape from la?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
He was just the coolest, that's all...
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
I have a feeling this will be asked alot tonight: Will there be any more Evil Dead movies?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Start holding your breath, right.............now!
ChkotaysGirl (PRODIGY Member)
When you were filming "Brisco" did you ever wear pantyhose to prevent chaffing while riding Comet, or also known as MONKEYBUTT?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I wear pantyhose anyway...
Moderator (Speaker)
Don't we all, Bruce?
SimiVllyGirl (PRODIGY Member)
Hi Bruce! I'm a BIG fan, and I've seen almost every movie and tv show you've ever done. I can't wait to see "Ellen" tomorrow night. So, is there any other new stuff you're working on?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Plenty, baby. Right now, I'm prepping for a phoney TV flick called "Jeff & Jill," kind of a suburban "Bonnie & Clyde."
Moderator (Speaker)
In 1979, with friends Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, Bruce raised $350,000 for a low-budget horror-comedy flick, "Evil Dead." Directed by the now-reknowned Raimi, and starring Bruce as hero Ash, the film became one of the most popular cult films of all-time. After its appearance at Cannes, Stephen King dubbed it "the most ferociously original horror film of the year."
Moderator (Speaker)
And speaking of the famous trilogy...
razor plish (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce.. let me tell you.. you FREAKIN RULE.. .Ash kicks butt.. evil dead 1&2 and army of darkness RULES..
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No, you rule...
ChkotaysGirl (PRODIGY Member)
Are you on-line w/ AOL? (sorry Prodigy!) If so, do you answer fan questions? My uncle and I sent someone the Sea Monkey question, believing it was your address. Did you ever get it?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I'm on AOL (smirk) and my e-mail address is: BCACT@AOL.COM. My only request is that you limit your intelligent questions to one per e-mail if you really want me to answer them...use common sense, eh?
LADYSGUY (PRODIGY Member)
HOW ARE U DOING TONIGHT BRUCE?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Guess...
ChkotaysGirl (PRODIGY Member)
Did you have fun making "Army"?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No, it was a pain in the *ss - but I hope you had fun watching it...
Moderator (Speaker)
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SimiVllyGirl (PRODIGY Member)
I thought you were really great on Hercules and Xena.Will you be playing Autolycus again anytime soon?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
We're trying, but it's a scheduling thing...
Moderator (Speaker)
"Evil Dead" was followed by two hysterical and scary sequels,"Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn" (really a higher-budget remake of the first film) and "Army of Darkness."
Moderator (Speaker)
If you're just joining us, we're chatting live with veteran TV and film actor Bruce Campbell! Submit your questions now...
gyrfalcon (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, there were rumors that you'd been asked or were doing the new Sinbad syndication show, were you and if so, why didn't you take that role? You'd be excellant in it!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Liar, liar, pants on fire...
Moderator (Speaker)
Sinbad and Bruce Campbell? Now that's a show.
mibo19 (PRODIGY Member)
What was your favorite movie and why?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Bridge on the River Kwai - because it didn't suck.
razor plish (PRODIGY Member)
i like how you're a nerd that works at S-Mart, and you become a hero and kill demons.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Ain't it sweet.
gyrfalcon (PRODIGY Member)
Since you and Sam Raimi created the Evil Dead trilogy, are there plans to rerelease them on video? The only one that is currently available it Army of Darkness
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Working on the Laser for the original ED - stay tuned.
Moderator (Speaker)
By the way, you can find the first two on tape...you just have to do some looking...
Moderator (Speaker)
Bruce has also starred in a number of prominent films, including the Michael Chrichton hit "Congo," the Coen Brothers' "The Hudsucker Proxy," and, most recently, the Kurt Russell action film "John Carpenter's Escape From L.A."
mibo19 (PRODIGY Member)
Who is your favorite actor/actress and why?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Jennifer Jason Leigh (sp?) because she's an acting machine.
Moderator (Speaker)
Sure is...her latest film was Robert Altman's "Kansas City"...
razor plish (PRODIGY Member)
bruce, i wanna hang with you..
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Then start hangin...
mibo19 (PRODIGY Member)
If you could be any king of actor (dramatic/comedic/etc...) which would you choose.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
One that knows his lines.
Nosforatu (PRODIGY Member)
Do you know anything about any company, lets say Elite Entertainment, releasing a special laser disc edition of Evil Dead?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
They're working on it - no release date yet.
LUCKYBARNY (PRODIGY Member)
How long did it take you to complete Evil Dead 1?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
4 stinkin' long years.
Moderator (Speaker)
Jeez..you could get a freakin' degree in that time!
Nosforatu (PRODIGY Member)
How did you feel about having tons of blood splated on you in Evil Dead?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
How should I feel?
SimiVllyGirl (PRODIGY Member)
Do you ever get tired of answering questions about the Evil Dead movies?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Take a wild guess...
Pigleg (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, first off, I'm a really huge fan and I'm really glad I can ask a few questions! Is there a Hercules movie in the works and if so, is the king of thieves going to be in it?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No and don't know...
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
you have the world's coolest chin. do you have to work out to maintain that high level of chin quality?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Do you get up early to practice such lame questions?
Moderator (Speaker)
To check out the aforementioned chin, jump: spotlight...
VinceVega (PRODIGY Member)
When will you do another EVIL DEAD?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
When Monkeys fly out of...
Moderator (Speaker)
On TV, Bruce starred in the title role of the popular Fox series "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." and had recurring guest-starring roles on the hit shows "Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys."
EviI Ryu (PRODIGY Member)
What do you think of Duke Nukem, your computer game equal (assuming you have played the game)?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Never played - heard a lot of stuff about it, though.
Moderator (Speaker)
Jump: file libraries to download Duke Nukem!
Moderator (Speaker)
(gotta find it first, of course...)
Pigleg (PRODIGY Member)
Are you really in "Quick and the Dead"? I looked, but I can't find you.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Because I got CUT OUT!!!
LUCKYBARNY (PRODIGY Member)
Did you enjoy working with Kelly Rutherford, what's she doing now?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Kelly was the mostest! She's been a workin' stiff - check the TV Guide!
SpookyDog (PRODIGY Member) Bruce, I was a big fan of "Brisco County". Is there any chance that TNT might revive the series in syndication? How about a new tv movie?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No chance yet - time will tell.
Snowbyrd (PRODIGY Member)
What was your favorite episode of Brisco County?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
It was called "AKA Kansas." I like a couple of others, though for a bunch of reasons.
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
Hi Bruce. I bought a copy of the "Evil Dead 2" about 7 years ago. you seemed to disappear for awhile then you were on Brisco County Jr...was it like being in a slump or just taking time off?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I worked all the time. You missed me!
Kestral (PRODIGY Member)
I understand there is another ending that was fimed for Army Of Darkness. How different was it?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Plenty. It was cool. Ash was royally screwed at the end like he should have been. It's on the Japanese Laser disc.
Moderator (Speaker)
Remember, if you miss any part of tonight's chat, JUMP: [chat transcript] in a couple of days for a complete account. Also, JUMP: [spotlight] to check out all our upcoming guests, who include comedienne Lea DeLaria (tonight at 11pm ET in the WiseAcres.Jokes Auditorium!), Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, and sitcom stars Nancy Travis ("Almost Perfect") and Lea Thompson ("Caroline in the City")...
Petronius (PRODIGY Member)
Hi Bruce! Would you mind telling me how you and Sam Raimi met?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
We met in drama class in 1975.
LUCKYBARNY (PRODIGY Member)
It was a great surprise seeing you in Darkman, any chance you will be in Darkman 4?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Nope.
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
How old are you?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I was born the year of the Edsel - figure it out.
MR BEAN ID4 (PRODIGY Member)
Hello Bruce! My name is Scott Goldberg and I have some question's for you tonight? How did you get your arm cut off? I mean, what was the arm made our of?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Flesh and bone.
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
Where do you live?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
You tell me first...
Moderator (Speaker)
Alright, I...wait a minute!
Kestral (PRODIGY Member)
I read somewhere that when asked about doing The Love Bug remake you said "Hey, I spent an entire series talking to a horse. How much stranger can I get?" Is that true?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Why, yes it is.
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
Is there somewhere I can buy Evil Dead movie props?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Unfortunately, I don't know where, how or why to get any of that stuff - I'm out of that kooky loop.
Moderator (Speaker)
Bruce will star in the upcoming Disney TV remake of "The Love Bug," as well as on episodes of the hit sitcom "Ellen." He was also recently seen in the Fox TV film "Tornado!," and did a dramatic turn on the acclaimed series "Homicide: Life on the Streets."
Moderator (Speaker)
Stay tuned, folks! We've got a lot more of Bruce's answers to your questions...
Moderator (Speaker)
KillYourself, MR BEAN and OSPERYO...you're questions (and lots others) are next...
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
i just saw the pre-evil dead short film you did, WAITERS OF THE LOST PARK from the army of darkness laser disc. how long did it take to shoot that?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
About 4 hours. Man, fix that screen name will ya?
Moderator (Speaker)
Just what I was thinking...
MR BEAN ID4 (PRODIGY Member)
Did you meet anyone famous while working in Evil Dead?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker) Yes, a very famous bricklayer
who lived in rural Tennessee.
OSPERYO (PRODIGY Member)
were you in the movie dark man
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Rent it and find out.
EviI Ryu (PRODIGY Member)
What do you think of Duke Nukem, Ash's video game equal?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
He's a wuss.
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
What was your favorite part or time working with Kurt Russell on Escape?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Carving his one good eye out.
Moderator (Speaker)
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LUCKYBARNY (PRODIGY Member)
Do you have a fanclub where we can keep up with your next project?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah - contact janholbrk@aol.com and torment her!
VinceVega (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, what impression did you get of John Carpenter?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
He's a swell, laid back gentleman.
Poor Bela (PRODIGY Member)
where you pleased with the reactions you received from the first and second evil dead movies?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah, it got the ol' acting career going...
OSPERYO (PRODIGY Member)
did you like working on brisco county jr.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Why, yes I surely did.
lM ME PLEASE (PRODIGY Member)
do you enjoy your work?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Most of the time. When a script sucks, it can be really hard.
SpookyDog (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, were you offered the role of "Darkman"?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Nope!
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
How did they pick you for your role in Escape From L.A.?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I agreed to have 5 hours of make-up slapped on my face.
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
what's with the moustache? i saw that you had it in that lotto commercial you did, on homicide and also in hercules. you still got it?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
What's it to ya? Ya got a problem with facial hair?
movieboy (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce... Ever want to do "straight" drama? I'd like to see you in a Merchant/Ivory film. Think you could hold your own with Emma Thompson?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Bring her on!
OSPERYO (PRODIGY Member)
where do you get your one liners?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
>From very clever writers.
Moderator (Speaker)
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VinceVega (PRODIGY Member)
Do you think Ellen is REALLY a lesbian or justs plays one on TV?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Ain't gonna touch that...
movieboy (PRODIGY Member)
Were you just the least bit freaked filming the original Evil Dead or was it all just fun...seemed like it would be scary just being on the set.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
It was all a bunch of baloney - Karo syrup for blood, etc.
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
How has going from a cult hero to the big screen and TV change your look on life, fame and humbleness?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Well, now I'm impossible to deal with, but other than that, no change...
Dagnabit (PRODIGY Member)
Hi Bruce! So what kind of series are you working on for Disney?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
In the works - ideally an 8:00 action show - stay tuned!
Petronius (PRODIGY Member)
As an actor, who are your favorite entertainers?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
William Holden ROCKS (as you cool cats would say)
Poor Bela (PRODIGY Member)
do you have any pets??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
3 cats - Carpenter, Edison & Lucy...go figure...
P0LLuTi0N (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce I plot to kill you, how do you feel about that?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Not if I kill you first, lamo...
SlotDoc1 (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce I'm an upcoming special fx artist what was it like working with the Raimi brothers on the Evil Dead projects and was there ever one particular scene that you hated doing?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Naw, I hated working with ALL the effects guys!
INLIKEFLYNN (PRODIGY Member)
hi bruce, your swordplay in AOD was fantasic!! how much practice did it take? and how many times to shoot the stairwell scene??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I practiced for about a month - learned from Erroll Flynn himself!
Moderator (Speaker)
If you're just joining us, we're chatting live with veteran TV and film actor Bruce Campbell! Submit your questions now...
Dagnabit (PRODIGY Member)
Do you enjoy directing as much as acting?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Heck yeah, I get to boss those lame actors around!
killin4jesus (PRODIGY Member)
The episode you did for American Gothic, real bugs in the box or fake?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Real, baby, real!
MasterSven (PRODIGY Member)
Where's Bozo?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Check your pants...
DreamLoverr (PRODIGY Member)
How was it meeting Danny Elfman? He did the music for Army of Darkness.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Did he really?
Petronius (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, what's the story with the AoD endings?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Universal made us change the original ending. End of story.
MR BEAN ID4 (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce...iIthink you should be in a Friday the 13th Movie and kill Jason. will your future plan's be, to do that? Please answer the question!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes, I promise - I WILL KILL JASON - IT'S REALLY TRUE.
Marsupolomi (PRODIGY Member)
Hi Bruce, I think that you are so sexy and I enjoy watching your films! What do you like to do in your spare time?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Hang around the house being sexy.
Moderator (Speaker)
Don't we all? : )
VinceVega (PRODIGY Member)
Who's your favorite, Betty or Wilma?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Barney.
OSPERYO (PRODIGY Member)
gimme some sugar baby,hail too the king baby,good bad i'm the guy with the gun.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Copy cat!
SFC H (PRODIGY Member)
what are youdoing next
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I'm thinking of having a really big ham sandwich, how about you?
E Hulk (PRODIGY Member)
you were great on "homicide." are you planning on doing any more serious roles
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah, if any genuis producers will offer me the roles.
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
Do you think alot of actors do movies they don't enjoy just for their careers? You for advancement only?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yepperie...
VinceVega (PRODIGY Member)
Who is gonna win the World Series, Bruce?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
The Mighty Ducks
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
I've heard you refuse to sign copies of the alternate ending Army of Darkness... Why?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Because it was ripped off by some traitor in the post-production process, that's why...got a problem with that?
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
Hey, Mr. Cambell! I just wanted to tell you that I think that Carpenter wasted your talent in LA. Oh, and are you going to play Ash again? (please!) You and Raimi are god.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I can't play Ash again - all my talent has been wasted.
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
i saw the virginia lotto commercial you did with the raimis a few months ago. how did you end up on a lottery commercial of all things?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Just to pal around with Sam.
Moderator (Speaker)
Here's an...interesting question from POLLuTiON...
P0LLuTi0N (PRODIGY Member)
Do you like to bang you mom?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Folks, what do you think? Should we just drag this punk into an alley somewhere?
Moderator (Speaker)
Yay! Let's kick his ass! ... sorry, got carried away...
Dagnabit (PRODIGY Member)
So, whatever happened to Bill Warren's "Evil Dead Companion" book? Did it crash and burn?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No - lost in the shuffle for now. No new news.
Habbakuk (PRODIGY Member)
In Army of Darkness where did you get that chemistry book you were obviously out of highschool.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I got it at Cost Mart.
Dagnabit (PRODIGY Member)
Do you watch much tv? If so, what are your favorite shows, and why.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
My absolute favorite show is the half hour comedy - CNN.
Moderator (Speaker)
If you're just joining us, we're chatting live with veteran TV and film actor Bruce Campbell! Still got time for a lot more questions! Submit your's now...
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
hey bruce! they say that the cast of Lois and Clark goof around and play alot of jokes. Did you enjoy working on the show and was it like they say?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Naw, they were pretty professional.
DreamLoverr (PRODIGY Member)
I think your awsome Campbell, I got to go, but it was a pleasure to talk to you. bye baby!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah, I know you're busy...
Marsupolomi (PRODIGY Member)
I taped "Tornado" and watched about 10 times. I thought you were terrific in it!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Oh, you're the one.
Moderator (Speaker)
Actually, Tornado! was the most popular Fox TV movie ever...Whatever that means...
Moderator (Speaker)
And any title with an exclamation point can't be bad...
PhantomDeath (PRODIGY Member)
How many movies have you made in your entire career.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
20-ish...
MasterSven (PRODIGY Member)
would you ever do a movie with adam sandler? That would really be cool.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I tried to get in "Happy Gilmore." No dice. Send complaints to Universal.
Kestral (PRODIGY Member)
are threr any particular roles you hope to do one day either on film or TV?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Big ones - big, fat ones.
March DH (PRODIGY Member)
How much input did you have in the Evil Dead/ Amry of Darkness movies? Any inside stuff happen on the set?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
We all kind of worked together - Sam is a pseudo pal of mine.
Nosforatu (PRODIGY Member)
I'm sittting here and watching Evil Dead on video and talking to Bruce Campbell all at the same time COOOOOOLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Great - now you can get a job.
STOOGE 14 (PRODIGY Member)
Mr Cambell you movie is cool i saw it 10 but i think you should of had nudity it would have been the best action movie ever
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Folks - our new president!
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
do you ever feel the urge to dig up the real book of the dead and say those creepy incantations that sound a little like the ones in "the day the earth stood still"? huh?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Well, to tell you the absolute truth.......NO!
SpookyDog (PRODIGY Member)
Are there any directors that you would like to work with besides Sam Raimi?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah, that Scorcese guy...
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
i heard somewhere that sam raimi is working on a live action version of frosty the snowman. is there any merit to this rumor, and if so, are you involved?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Ask him.
PhantomDeath (PRODIGY Member)
I like how you used Boom-Stick as the name of the shotgun when you talked to the villagers in Army of Darkness.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Gee, that's swell.
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
Who was your inspiration and idols while you were growing up?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Ronald McDonald.
Emperor Jer (PRODIGY Member)
What about a fourth evil dead.......I know it seems kind of corny, but it's got my money
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Give me the money first.
EviI Ryu (PRODIGY Member)
What do you do in your spare time?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Answer questions about what I do in my spare time.
R TREY (PRODIGY Member)
what is ernie hudson like to work with
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
A real nice, normal guy.
Habbakuk (PRODIGY Member)
What ever happened to the show Brisco County Jr. That was a cool show
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
You mean they cancelled it?
VinceVega (PRODIGY Member)
Tell the truth, the moderators are really bugging you, huh?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Well, yeah, just a little...
Moderator (Speaker)
Oooooh...
Marsupolomi (PRODIGY Member)
Me and my boyfriend are going to see "John Carpenter's Escape From L.A." this weekend. I'm so excited!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Tell you what, send me the money instead!
Brianna x (PRODIGY Member)
Are you doing any producing or directing?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Maybe directing a film later this year - mums the word.
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
someone told me that you were supposed to play Darkman, but the studio wanted Liam Neeson, so you had to settle for that shemp role at the end. is this a hideous lie?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes, hideous!
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
what's the meaning of life, bruce? to kill the undead?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No, dead the unkill.
P0LLuTi0N (PRODIGY Member)
Who were you in Congo I've seen all these movies your in and I don't know who the F*** you are.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Well, then you and I will never be Bridge partners.
Poor Bela (PRODIGY Member)
did you have nightmares about the scary grandmother in the floor?????
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Every night.
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, what's your favorite Ice Cream flavor?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Tin roof - it's on the house!
STOOGE 14 (PRODIGY Member)
Mr Cambell do you think you ll have Elizabeth Berkly of Showgirls in any of your movies?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes, it's funny you should ask!
E Hulk (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, how do you put up with all these crappy questions, and why is the moderator such a nimrod
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
The moderator is me, idiot!
Moderator (Speaker)
Oh Hulk, you hurt my feelings...
MasterSven (PRODIGY Member)
what will be the next movie you star in?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
"Jeff and Jill" for NBC. Stay tuned!
Shinai (PRODIGY Member)
What do you find is your greatest challenge in acting?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Hitting my marks.
Pagan Spirit (PRODIGY Member)
Did they cast you in "Congo" because of your cult following from the "ED" movies? I have to say that your cameo scream was delightful to all of your fans!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I'm glad it warmed the cockles of your heart.
SlotDoc1 (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, where can I get in touch with the fx guys that did the ED series the FX are gory and right up my alley?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Try the phone book.
Emperor Jer (PRODIGY Member)
I heard Evil Dead I was acctual a college project....is this true?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No - made for profit.
Brianna x (PRODIGY Member)
Have they ar do you think they will make a video game out of the Evil Dead series?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
They have - in England, many moons ago.
E Hulk (PRODIGY Member)
you don't sound like you're thrilled with acting anymore
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Ahhh, I just love show biz!
Marsupolomi (PRODIGY Member)
If you could be any superhero, who would you be and why?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Gumby.
PhantomDeath (PRODIGY Member)
I think the Evil Dead movies were very good, and they would only suck if you wernt in them.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
You are very intelligent.
P0LLuTi0N (PRODIGY Member)
gay
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Gay = happiness.
STOOGE 14 (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce any more escape from wherever movies soon?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes, a new one called "Escape from the Theater."
Brianna x (PRODIGY Member)
What is your new project? I fear I am sadly out of touch ..
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Then get in touch, baby...
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
hey, why don't you star in a david lynch film? yeah, and written by sam raimi...
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Why didn't I think of that?
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
What are your long term goals in the film industry? Do you want to direct or continue acting? or both?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Both - job rotation is a really cool thing. Keeps you sane and happy.
Shinai (PRODIGY Member)
Did you have as much fun filming the Brisco County series as it appeared?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah, but it was a physical grind sometimes.
Moderator (Speaker)
We've still got a lot more answers from Bruce for y'all, so stay tuned!
E Hulk (PRODIGY Member)
do you want to get a beer? i'm buying
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Come on, you can do better than that...how about a new car!
Habbakuk (PRODIGY Member)
Do you care that no matter how good your movies are only really cool people like them?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Naw, it's America...
Dagnabit (PRODIGY Member)
Did you enjoy your stint on "Ellen"?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Very much.
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
bruce, you could be living the sweet life in hollywood with dames hanging off you like strings of pearls. you've got the star power and god knows you've got the looks. what gives? why aren't you all over the tabloids as america's most eligable bachelor?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Cause I'm married ya dope...
Psychologist (PRODIGY Member)
Of all the movies you have made, which do you feel was your best?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I like "Hudsucker," and "AOD." As far as TV goes, I liked "Homicide" and "Brisco."
PLK12 (PRODIGY Member)
Hi Bruce - Heard you'll be on Ellen for a couple episodes, what's your character?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I play Ed, a guy brought in to "manage" Ellen's bookstore.
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
hey! why don't you get a Bruce Campbell action figure line in the works! everyone would get it...
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
There actually is one - by "Screamin."
MasterSven (PRODIGY Member)
Will you ever have another tv series? Brisco County Jr. was cool.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Trying through Disney right now.
Habbakuk (PRODIGY Member)
Why is it you look exactly like the old Dick Tracy comics
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
It's a genetic thing, I guess.
TERRYFriesen (PRODIGY Member)
What was your reaction when BRisco was cancelled?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I was very tired at that point, so it was okay. Later, I was bummed, but we all worked our butts off, so no regrets.
Shinai (PRODIGY Member)
What is more fulfilling for you as an actor, a headlining/main role or the character roles that spotlight various series?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
It's really about the part. I've taken smaller roles because they were better and you don't always have to play the "likeability" game as a character actor.
March DH (PRODIGY Member)
Can't wait to see ELLEN! (A commerical for it that made me bolt toward the computer in rememberance) What can we look forward to on the show?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Zanyness...whackyness...antics...
Marsupolomi (PRODIGY Member)
ARE YOU MARRIED?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yep - 5 years now.
Zigzagzoom (PRODIGY Member)
What is it like to be a movie star?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I'll let you know when I'm a movie star.
Brianna x (PRODIGY Member)
Were you disappointed when Brisco County went sci fi?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No, you've got to experiment when a show is on the air to see what works and what doesn't.
Petronius (PRODIGY Member)
I noticed the similarities between you and the lead character of the game "Full Throttle." Any words on this?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Don't know the game - sorry.
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
i've heard some director's magazines say that raimi didn't like the end product of crimewave. i liked it okay. what did you think of it? (brilliant performace as The Heel, by the way)
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
We had studio problems with that one - we were young and foolish and the execs were idiots.
STOOGE 14 (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce what do you think of Howard Stern
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I don't.
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
hey, so did you enjoy making twist... i mean tornado? i just like watching your facial expressions in that one...
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
It's great to be appreciated.
Habbakuk (PRODIGY Member)
Do you make a lot of money?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Is that any of your stinkin' business?
Petronius (PRODIGY Member)
Are you in "Fargo?"
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Rent and see!
Kestral (PRODIGY Member)
ever want to work any of the Star Trek shows?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Frankly, I think they're a little, oh what's the word........................................boring....yeah, that's the word.
SpookyDog (PRODIGY Member)
Did you do your own stunts on Brisco?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
All of the fighting - 80% of the riding. Beyond that, it's an insurance thing.
TERRYFriesen (PRODIGY Member)
I remember when Tv guide gad SAVE THESE SHOWS call in vote thing and Brisco got the most votes.Why did they cancell it???
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Because they are rocket scientists...
Snowbyrd (PRODIGY Member)
The writing on Brisco is very warped and witty. Are the writers truly warped in real life?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes.
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce you did alot of riding in Brisco..did you ride alot before the series or did you learn it for fox?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I had to re-learn the bad lessons I learned in "Army." It took about a month to figure the process out.
PhantomDeath (PRODIGY Member)
What kind of music do you listen to?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Lame 1970's stuff. Go ahead and laugh - I'll still have hearing in 20 years...
Brianna x (PRODIGY Member)
Have you ever written or changed any of your characters dialogue?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes - when it's really necessary. But, writers and producers frown upon "uppity" actor things like that.
Moderator (Speaker)
Sorry folks...technical problems...still got some answers for you, though... Stay tuned!
TERRYFriesen (PRODIGY Member)
What ever happened to the guy that played Bowler???
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
He's working somewhere, I'm sure.
Shinai (PRODIGY Member)
Are you continuously working or do you take time off to retain your sanity?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I have been working quite a bit this year, but I like to get away and backpack at least once a year.
KillYerself (PRODIGY Member)
was bridget fonda's part in army of darkness supposed to be bigger? it seems like maybe her part got editted up.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No, it was always small like that. She did it as a gag.
E Hulk (PRODIGY Member)
we saw you in a real b movie, you played a wasteland wanderer,but the whole movie was a dream. what was the name of the movie?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
"Mindwarp." A classic!
INLIKEFLYNN (PRODIGY Member)
was "mindwarp" fun to make
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes, because I met my wife working on it.
Brianna x (PRODIGY Member)
What are your favorite types of films to do? Are you a swashbuckler?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No, I'm an agronomist by trade.
Marsupolomi (PRODIGY Member)
I LOVE YOU! WILL YOU MARRY ME!
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yes.
Moderator (Speaker)
Ah...a love connection...
Aleksandre i (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, how involved were you with Darkman? I just remembered seeing you at the end.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I did a lot of sound work on the film - I screamed for almost all of the criminals when they died - listen carefully.
TERRYFriesen (PRODIGY Member)
Did you really think that BRisco would get cancelled??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah, when the ratings sucked - sure.
Marsupolomi (PRODIGY Member)
If you could have any woman in the world, who would it be, and why?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Keep tryin, pal...
TEPUA (PRODIGY Member)
I know this has nothing to do with your current work, but would you be the same Bruce Campbell that attended Cranbrook Theather School in 1975. If so I played opposite that Bruce in lol....Our Town.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
It's me, baby - where have you been?
Bull Harley (PRODIGY Member)
Hello Bruce, I aint familiar with Escape from LA, which role do you play?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Watch the darn movie and become enlightened...
TERRYFriesen (PRODIGY Member)
If there was one TV Show you could be on what would it be??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
The Dick Van Dyke show.
PhantomDeath (PRODIGY Member)
Any chance your gonna visit in the Virginia Beach area??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Tomorrow, as a matter of fact. Save me some suntan lotion, eh?
dreamsybil (PRODIGY Member)
What was the funniest/craziest thing you ever heard or saw John Carpenter do or say?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Blow his nose with his fingers.
Dagnabit (PRODIGY Member)
So, who made better conversation, the horse or the car?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
That's an excellent question. I'll have to get back to you. Well, actually the car, because it never stepped on my foot.
Shinai (PRODIGY Member)
What genre of acting do you enjoy more?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Western are cool. Action is okay, but there is too much mean stuff out there.
Pagan Spirit (PRODIGY Member)
Do you hang out in chat on Prodigy when your not a guest?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
No, I'm on line with a.........(shhh) competitor...
Moderator (Speaker)
Ah, let's move on, shall we? : )
STOOGE 14 (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce your my idol i was wondering where do you get your ideas like Escape From LA it ruled man.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Well, I got the idea one hot summer night in a dream...by the way, did I really write that film?
Psychologist (PRODIGY Member)
How com the third movie in the Evil Dead series took a whole different name?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Because Universal insisted upon it.
Alexnder (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, Im a proud owner of Army of Darkness I love that movie..any chance for a sequal and if so need a costar??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Send me an 8x10...
TKTJim (PRODIGY Member)
If your wife is an actress, has she co-starred with you, or plans to in
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Naw, she's behind the scenes.
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
i heard a rumor that you got in a fight with the coen brothers because they wanted to make you do an unnecessary nude scene in HUDSUCKER PROXY. is it true?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Absolutely, but I kicked Joel's as*...
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce do you like dramatic acting or comedic roles better?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Both - 50/50.
E Hulk (PRODIGY Member)
let's go for a beer at Papa razzi's, eh?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
You got it, babe. Have your people call my people.
Master Gode (PRODIGY Member)
Hey, my Mom wants to know if you do any community service work. Somehow I doubt it....
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Say, what's that supposed to mean?
New Sheriff (PRODIGY Member)
what is the meaning of life?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Rent "Faster Pussy Cat, Kill! Kill!" and you'll know...
Moderator (Speaker)
Ah, Russ Meyer...
PhantomDeath (PRODIGY Member)
How did you become so good at being funny and cool??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Practice, baby, practice...
Alexnder (PRODIGY Member)
Bruce, I also saw your picture in Details..great style...did you start out as a model??
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Yeah, for Montgomery Wards.
March DH (PRODIGY Member)
I'm sorry but I just had to ask this, your character in Congo was killed off rather quickly, I felt that you could have kicked ape butt if allowed...your thoughts on the matter?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I'll call the writer and ask him that very question!
INLIKEFLYNN (PRODIGY Member)
What actually happened to your character in "American Gothic"
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
I joined the Beetles....
LYMOSIS (PRODIGY Member)
If you weren't an actor what would you want to do for a career?
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Underwater basket weaver.
Bruce Campbell (Speaker)
Folks, I may be a flip son-of-a-gun, but I really do appreciate all of your support over the years. Keep coughing up the dough at the movie theaters, will ya? Best, Bruce...
Moderator (Speaker)
Thanks for a great chat, Bruce! Good luck on "Ellen" this year! And thanks to our members for some great questions... Bruce has a lot of fans out there!
Moderator (Speaker)
Remember, if you missed any part of tonight's chat, JUMP: [chat transcript] in a couple of days for a complete account. Also, JUMP: [spotlight] to check out all our upcoming guests, who include comedienne Lea DeLaria (tonight at 11pm ET in the WiseAcres.Jokes Auditorium!), Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, and sitcom stars Nancy Travis and Lea Thompson!
Moderator (Speaker)
...Actually, Lea is chatting right now!
Moderator (Speaker)
Anyway, thanks again, folks...and goodnight from L.A. and New York City!
