 Doug
Ptolemy was surfing the web one day and stumbled across YCDTOTV.com,
and for some strange reason, he wrote to us. BIG MISTAKE! Take a
look:
How
did you get the job on You Can't Do That On Television?
Now
there's a long story. My grade 4 teacher at my public school (Carole
Hay) just happened to be the drama coach for the cast. She suggested
that some of my classmates (Vanessa being one of them) and I join
a drama class, which the Producer Roger Price picked from.
Speaking
of Vanessa, did you and Vanessa every actually date?
GET
REAL! Me and Vanessa 'HATED' one another. I think it was the Producers
dream to see us together as a couple. All I can say about that is,
'I DON'T THINK SO!
Who
were your best friends on the set?
I
would definately have to say Alasdair Gillis. We knew each other
from Day 1. I also got along well with Kevin Kubacheskie and Brodie
Osome. I hated to see them leave. I also liked Adam Reid, and Justin
Cammy.
Which
is your favorite episode?
Well
I hate to sound stereotypical, but I loved all the shows, and enjoyed
doing each of them immensely. Although I think I had the most fun
in the later shows.
Which
were your favorite sketches to do?
It
would have to be Barth's skits because I liked to EAT (still do)
or the Movie Theater.
Did
you like being slimed?
Definately!
What could be better than having green gooky stuff poured all over
your head! Tastes good too!
Didn't
you pass out on the set once when you were sick?
Not
quite. Although I did become Ill with some type of virus once while
doing a "READ THRU"... The Producer rushed me to the Hospital in
one of the station's limousines (Which, I might add, I took the
liberty of VOMITTING in!!!) I cant remember if I actually passed
out or not though.
What
was your favorite out take or blooper?
Now
theres a hard question. There were so many "GOOD" bloopers I really
could not pick out just one. Every cast party we would watch a tape
of the seasons bloopers. THEY WERE GREAT!
Why
do you suppose the show had such a small Canadian following being
that it was produced in Canada?
Well
the show was kinda made with the American audience in mind. That
might have had something to do with it. Although there was a time
where it played on YTV (A Canadian Childrens' channel) once a day.
Did
you have a choice as to whether or not you were going to appear
in the 1989 season, or did you reach "the age?"
I
would have to say I reached "THE AGE!" There was a whole new cast
of ankle biters coming on the show, and it was time for us old timers
to move on. It was time to move on. Though I wish I could have stayed
a kid forever. YCDTOTV was a large part of my childhood, and I will
cherish the memories forever.
What
did you do immediately after leaving YCDTOTV?
Can
I plead the 5th?
What
are you doing now?
Currently
I am a Property Manager, working for my family. I had a bit (okay
it was a little more serious than that!) of a drug problem which
I finally went to a treatment center for. I recently celebrated
a year of sobriety. Now I feel like I am 16 again! I study Martial
arts quite vigorously, and hope to get into Kick Boxing. I also
do alot of weightlifting, and love to play pool.
What
are your future plans?
In
the year 2000 I want to travel North America on a Harley Davidson.
After that We will have to see. I am taking it 'One Day At A Time!'
Have
you quit acting for good?
As
the old saying goes, 'Never say Never!' Who knows? When I go on
that bike tour across the States, I do plan on stopping in Hollywood,
and you never know. Maybe I'll never leave!
How
tall are you now?
Don't
you mean, "HOW SHORT?" Actually, I'm 6'7"... Just kidding! I'm 5'4".
How
in the world did you find our website?
I've
been addicted to the net, ever since I became connected. I often
go to a chat room, where a gal I met pointed out that your website
existed. I just had to check it out!
Do
*you* have plans to record an album in the near future?
Maybe
I'll do a duo with Alanis... (I DON'T THINK SO!) Singing isn't one
of my strong points!
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