Tonight, we have a special guest here
in our New York offices: JOE BARBARA of NBC's "Another World."
We'll be taking questions from both
the MSN and NBC's site on the World Wide Web ().
Joe is here to chat with you. So ask
him anything that's on your mind! We encourage having F U N !
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Here's some background information on
Joe Barbara:
Joseph Barbara was born on Dec. 5, 1966,
in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He joined the "Another World"
cast in Feb. 1995 as Bay City cop and restaurant owner Joe Carlino,
his first major daytime role.
Barbara attended high school in Daytona Beach, FL, and later graduated from Syracuse University (NY) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Television and Film Production.
As a child, Barbara was the constant
subject of his parent's home movies. He recognized his love for
acting in the third grade when he participated in a school play.
In high school, he portrayed Jim in "The Glass Menagerie"
with The Lopez Performing Arts Theater in Daytona Beach, FL.
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While attending college, he was seen
in "Chicago" at the Syracuse University Musical Stage
as well as a number of student films. Since then he has been
seen in many regional theater productions and appeared off-Broadway
as Dominick Fabrizzi in "Tony and Tina's Wedding," a
role which he played for two years.
Barbara's television credits include
a featured appearance in "The Cosby Mysteries."
Barbara is single and lives in midtown
Manhattan. He loves oldies, especially the music of Elvis and
Frank Sinatra. When the actor is not taping the serial, or at
the gym, the 6'3", brown-haired, brown-eyed actor plays the
guitar and writes country music.
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Well, enough of this...let's get chatting!
Joe Barbara is here with us in the NBC SuperNet Auditorium.
Welcome!
Joseph_Barbara:
Hey everybody!
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HSMS:
Hi Joe, how are ya'? Do you ever see
any similarities between you and your character?
Joseph_Barbara:
Absolutely. I think every good actor
brings certain elements of his own personality to any roll that
he plays.
Joseph_Barbara:
For one thing, we look incredibly alike.
Host NBCshows:
Hi Joe. Do you answer your fan mail?
-Kim
Joseph_Barbara:
Ha ha. Yes, Kim I do and I answer it all personally.
However, I need to apologize for being somewhat delinquent in my responses since Christmas.
There's been a lot of exciting thing happening lately--in the last few months. And although I've received and read all the mail, I'm still working on getting the responses out...sorry.
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nicolina:
Joe, just so you know, I think you are
the sexiest actor on TV. Are you planning on staying on AW, I
hope?
Joseph_Barbara:
Hmmmmm. Thank you very much, Nic.
Joseph_Barbara:
Yes, I am planning on being around Bay
City for a long while.
Host NBCshows:
janmarcoux:
Joe - when will you be singing Elvis'
songs again. You are wonderful. Jan
Joseph_Barbara:
I just sang one last week for crying
out loud!
Joseph_Barbara:
Actually, I'll probably be singing one
tonight. Right before I go to sleep.
Host NBCshows:
"Joe Carlino" was recently
married on-screen. Any plans in the future for Joe Barbara to
get married?
Joseph_Barbara:
Why wasn't there a name, picture, and short bio attached to that question? :-)
Actually, I'd love to get married but
unfortunately have not prospects at this time.
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Where do you see Joe & Paulina's
relationship going? Will they be happily ever after? I wonder
how this baby is going to change your lives and what if turns
out down the road that it really is Jake's?
Joseph_Barbara:
Wow. Lots of questions.
I think Joe and Paulina's relationship
will be tested by the pressures of owning a restaurant, being
a cop, and starting a family.
Joseph_Barbara:
Having a baby, starting a family, is
something that Joe Carlino has wanted all his life. But I think
the reality will be more than he bargained for.
Joseph_Barbara:
It would also be incredibly interesting if it did turn out to be Jake's, (although it might not be as cute.)
But I don't think that's in the plans
at all.
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annaliese:
If you could plan the direction for
your character, what would it be?
Joseph_Barbara:
I would like to see Joe be tested. I'd
like to see his morals tested.
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Lorin25:
Joe, do you miss working with Tony Montero?
We sure miss seeing Eddie...he'd be great with Sofia! :)
Joseph_Barbara:
I loved the relationship that was written for Joe and his father.
And I think--yeah, I do miss Joe having
a father around. And I think not having him around is the main
cause for Joe's acting the way he's been acting lately.
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Lyn: Wed, Mar 20, 9:28PM EDT (-0400 GMT)
Hi Joe! I've really enjoyed your work
on AW. Will you be taking time off from the show to star in "Grease"?
Joseph_Barbara:
Funny you should mention that...
First of all, no, I will not be taking
any time off from AW.
Joseph_Barbara:
But now that you bring it up, I guess I might as well make it official.
I start rehearsals next week.
And on April 16 I will be making my
Broadway debut as Danny Zuko in the Tommy Tune production of "Grease."
Joseph_Barbara:
Both "Grease" and AW have
been very accomodating, and have adjusted their schedules so I'll
be able to do both simultaneously. So please if you're in New
York, come check out the show!
Joe, there has been a lot of talk about AW's renewal for another year! Have you heard anything, and what can we do to help?
-Karen
Joseph_Barbara:
You can keep watching and send your
letters of support--and phone calls! to NBC, and I'm sure we'll
be on for many more years.
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nicolina:
Joe, I am Italian and Portuguese. You
sort of look like a mix of both. What nationality are you? -Nikki
Joseph_Barbara:
My dad is all Italian. My mom is Irish
and German. But my mom has no linving relatives, so all the influence
comes from my father's side.
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bridget: Wed, Mar 20, 9:36PM EDT (-0400 GMT)
Joe, what do you think of
the new beginning to AW? Did they consult the actors over the
decision to change the appearance of AW?
Joseph_Barbara:
I think the new opening is hot, hip, contemporary. In a word, awesome.
They basically said they wanted to update
the opening, and everyone was in favor.
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Don, Ohio: Wed, Mar 20, 9:37PM EDT (-0400 GMT)
HI Joe, I understand you write
country music, have any of your songs been published/recorded,
or do you write as a hobby only?
Joseph_Barbara:
Actually, I did publsh record and release
a Christmas song. It was on AW (for about a second and a half.)
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Last Nov. you were briefly online during
the ribbon-cutting of the new sets. At that time, you had said
you just bought a computer. Do you like it and do you cruise
around the internet? Or do you just play games?
Joseph_Barbara:
I do like it. But I haven't even turned it on in about two months.
But I want to learn how to "surf"
the Net.
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Kroert98:
Hello Joe. What qualities do you look
for in a woman? Debbie
Joseph_Barbara:
I don't know. Why do you ask me tough
questions like this?
Joseph_Barbara:
Somebody who makes me feel comforatable.
Joseph_Barbara:
(comfortable)
And who can run the hundred meters in
nine seconds flat.
Host NBCshows:
We're now about to let a lucky "Another
World" fan go one-on-one with Joe for a few questions! One
of you will be made a PARTICIPANT in the ON STAGE chat room.
The gloves are coming off :-) If this happens to be you, please
ask your questions directly in the ON STAGE Room and not the Open
Mic Room. Remember that Joe is our guest and should be treated
accordingly.
Lorin25 has been made a participant.
Host NBCshows:
Lorin25 you're one-on-one with Joe Barbara!
Post your comments and ask questions On Stage now.
Lorin25:
Um...huh??
Joseph_Barbara:
Hey Lor!
Lorin25:
Joe! Hi there!!
Joseph_Barbara:
I got your letters and stuff!
Lorin25:
That's good... :)
Lorin25:
Are you going to be able to attend the
luncheon?
Joseph_Barbara:
I still need to figure out how to send E-mail. And as soon as I do, you'll be my first "sendee"
Lorin25:
Ahhh...thanks, Joe!!
Joseph_Barbara:
I'm actually going to be there between
12 and 1. Then I have to go do my first Saturday matinee of Grease.
Lorin25:
Me and my sister will be going to see
Grease while in NY for the luncheon. Looking forward to seeing
your performance.
Lorin25:
Well, it's great that'll you come even
for an hour.
Joseph_Barbara:
I hope all the words keep coming and
I don't fall down.
Lorin25:
LOL...I'm sure you'll be terrific!
Joseph_Barbara:
What show are you attending?
Lorin25:
I'm not sure....is there one on Thurs
the 18th?
Joseph_Barbara:
Absolutely. At 8 p.m.
Lorin25:
Great...we'll be there!
Joseph_Barbara:
Just in case anyone doesn't know the
AW fan club luncheon is Saturday April 20th at the New York Hilton.
Lorin25:
Yes, contact Mindi Schulman of the Another
World Fan club for tickets. ;)
Host NBCshows:
Ok, Lorin, get your last questions in...and
we'll turn someone else into a Participant to go one-on-one with
Joe!
Joseph_Barbara:
Thanks for the plug Lor!
Lorin25:
Um, I'm speechless for a change. Thanks for chatting Joe....see you in a month!
Lorin25:
Any time, Joe!! :)
Host NBCshows:
Thank you Lorin25 for "virtually" getting personal with Joe Barbara!
Lorin25:
Thank YOU! ;)
Joseph_Barbara:
Thanks Lor!
Talk to you after the show!
Lorin25:
Okay!!
Lorin25 has been made a spectator.
Host NBCshows:
JensenFan you're one-on-one with Joe
Barbara! Post your comments and ask questions On Stage now.
JensenFan:
Wow, why me? Hi Joe!!
Joseph_Barbara:
Hey JF!
JensenFan:
The name is Marie, you sent me a Christmas
card!
Joseph_Barbara:
Hey Marie!
Joseph_Barbara:
That's right!
JensenFan:
We almost met in Hershey Park.
Joseph_Barbara:
How was your holiday season Marie?
JensenFan:
I sent you a package through Jensen.
JensenFan:
It was great, you made it great!
Joseph_Barbara:
Oh, that's sweet.
JensenFan:
How will Judi's leave be written in?
Joseph_Barbara:
At this point I don't know.
JensenFan:
Do you know boy or girl, on the show
yet?
Joseph_Barbara:
I know what happens up to that point
but I haven't gotten that script that.
JensenFan:
Is she leaving soon?
Joseph_Barbara:
Yes, I do know if it's a boy or a girl.
JensenFan:
LOL, very cute!!!
Joseph_Barbara:
Do you want to know?
JensenFan:
Yes!
Joseph_Barbara:
I also know the name.
Do you want to know that too?
JensenFan:
The show baby?
Yes!
Joseph_Barbara:
Yes!
JensenFan:
But you won't tell will you?
Joseph_Barbara:
I'll tell you the initials are DMC.
And you know what the C is for.
JensenFan:
Well that helps!! LOL
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(as in Run-DMC?)
Joseph_Barbara:
Oh man! I didn't even think of that!
JensenFan:
Has Jensen brought the new baby to the
studio yet?
Joseph_Barbara:
Please don't make that reference ever
again. That would be a completely different story line!
JensenFan:
LOL
Host NBCshows:
Ok, JensenFan, get your last question
in.
JensenFan:
As you can tell, I'm a Jensen fan.
Joseph_Barbara:
No, she hasn't. But he's very healthy,
and his name is Angus O'Hagen O'Brien. ..A nice Italian kid.
JensenFan:
Oh, ok, how long is Grease running, I won't get there in April.
JensenFan:
Yeah right! LOL
Joseph_Barbara:
I'll be there through September 15.
JensenFan:
OK, I hope to make it there! You're the best!
Host NBCshows:
Thank you JensenFan for "virtually"
getting personal with Joe Barbara!
JensenFan:
Thank you!!
Joseph_Barbara:
You're pretty cool yourself.
Joseph_Barbara:
Thank you.
JensenFan has been made a spectator.
Joe, Do you see a long and
happy future for Pauline and your character, or do you see a lot
of hassels from Tom Eplins character, Jake?
Joseph_Barbara:
I think a long happy future is boring on a Soap Opera.
Joseph_Barbara:
But I honestly see Joe and Jakes relationship
kind of taking a different direction. Kind of growing. I think
somewhere down the road it would be really interesting for them
to perhaps start dating.
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JennyL: You've been on the show for
just over a year now. What has been your fondest memory? What
would you like to remember the least? ie. most embarrassing moment...
Joseph_Barbara:
Wow. Hmmm.
Joseph_Barbara:
(Thinking)
Joseph_Barbara:
My fondest memory probably was putting up pictures of my real family in Carlino's.
The most embarrassing moment was when
I got a jacket string caught in the door of Joe's house, and it
wrapped around the delivery guy, and sent him sprawling into the
set which came thundering down along with about twelve bottles
of olive oil.
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(a comment from one of your fans) Freundlich:
Joe, you have a great sense of humor!
Joseph_Barbara:
Thanks. You must too.
Joseph_Barbara:
Sometimes I think out loud but this crack NBC typist...
spits the words out too fast.
Joseph_Barbara:
And I sound like an idiot!
Joseph_Barbara:
(typist says she's getting too much
credit!)
Host NBCshows:
Ok, we're going to turn one more fan
into a Participant with Joe!
Freundlich has been made a participant.
Freundlich:
Hello Joe
Host NBCshows:
Freundlich...ask your questions now!!!
Joseph_Barbara:
Hello Freundlich!
Freundlich:
Jenn here Joe...Hello.
Joseph_Barbara:
Hey Jen, what's cooking?
Freundlich:
So, do you have any movie plans in the
near future?
Joseph_Barbara:
Right now I think daytime TV and Broadway
are enough projects for one guy.
Freundlich:
So true, but a nice thought anyway.
Joseph_Barbara:
But, I'd love to do movies in the future.
Freundlich:
And you really do have a great sense
of humor...
Joseph_Barbara:
You're right it's a great thought.
Freundlich:
even if your typist is not supposed
to put them all down.
Joseph_Barbara:
Thanks Freundlich. How many times are
you going to tell me that?
Freundlich:
Sorry...LOL
Joseph_Barbara:
Just kidding!
Host NBCshows:
Ok, Jenn...get your last questions in,
and we'll wrap up tonight's chat.
Freundlich:
I really enjoy watching you on AW...but is your temper quite as bad in real life?
Freundlich:
have to think on that i see...
Joseph_Barbara:
It takes a lot to get me to that point...Much
more than Joe Carlino. But when it happens it's sometimes a little
worse than you've seen on TV.
Freundlich:
OUCH!!! Well, i bet you are a great
guy nonetheless.
Joseph_Barbara:
This is true.
Host NBCshows:
Thank you Freundlich (Jenn) for "virtually" getting personal with Joe Barbara!
Freundlich has been made a spectator.
Host NBCshows:
bridget: Wed, Mar 20, 10:09PM EDT (-0400 GMT)
Did you ever want to be a
cop when you were little?
(last question for tonight)
Joseph_Barbara:
I actually wanted to be a paramedic.
I was a huge Emergency fan. I wanted to be just like Johnny Guage
and Roy Desoto.
Host NBCshows:
THANK YOU for a great chat everyone.
:-)
Special thanks to Joe Barbara for taking
the time off his busy schedule to hang with us.
Joseph_Barbara:
This has been a lot of fun! I'm actually
much more comfortable this time around. I'd love to do it again!
Thanks everyone for logging on, and I'll see you on the show,
at the luncheon, or on Broadway!
Joseph_Barbara:
Goodnight and God bless!