The following is the transcript of the NBC Chat with Dahlia Salem and Kevin McClatchy of Another World 6/6/96

Host NBCmike:

Hi. Welcome to the NBC SuperNet Auditorium and the NBC.COM chat room on the web.

Tonight, we have two special guests here in our New York offices: DAHLIA SALEM and KEVIN MCCLATCHY of NBC's "Another World."

We'll be taking questions from both the MSN and NBC.COM on the World Wide Web ().

Well, enough of this...let's get chatting! Dahlia and Kevin are here with us in the NBC SuperNet Auditorium. Welcome!

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Hey, how ya doin'?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Hi everyone!

Host NBCmike:

All right. Let's get to the juice... our first question...

Brenda1062:

Dahlia---your character seems to have forgiven Nick for his infidelity---How do you feel about that?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Well.. I believe in forgiving, but not forgetting... and I hope that Nick will be true in the future and we'll see about that!

Host NBCmike:

Phantom_Regiment:

Q:from Erin, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. for both of you, do you prefer theatre work to film work??

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Both. Let's see.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: actually, I've always had a big soft spot in my heart for theatre, and hopefully I'll always go back to it....

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I agree. My background was theatre as well, and I would welcome any opportunities in film work.

Host NBCmike:

From Waggaman, LA: AWorldFan:

Dahlia & Kevin how what was your first experience at a large fan club gathering such as the luncheon like?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: It was a bit overwhelming for me....in terms of all the attention.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Yeah, we work in a vacuum, and it was pretty incredible to see the amount of support and interest in our characters.

Host NBCmike:

fiona:

Kevin, I watched you as Vinnie on GL. You did an excellent job with a slimy character. Nick is a very different. Which has been more fun to play?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Well, Vinnie was easier to play. He had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. He wasn't a very complex character. Nick is much more of a challenge, because he is very complicated, so that makes it much more fun.

Host NBCmike:

Aloha from Hawaii: steelehawk2:

Dahlia- Do you get along with Lisa Brenner(Maggie) in real life?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: absolutely

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Cats and Dogs they fight like! She has a terrific sense of humor and she makes our long hours bearable.

Host NBCmike:

Brenda1062:

Dahlia and Kevin---if you could choose a storyline for your character, what would it be and why?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Welll, we could take off and go to Bay city...

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Run a restaurant... (hee, hee, hee)

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: We're good business partners, I think....

Host NBCmike:

TVbrain: Kevin are you anything like Nick? Same question for Dahlia - do you share any similarities with Sofia? How do you differ from your characters?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Yeah, a little bit... I think what I have in common with Nick is we look alike! (ha, ha, ha) but seriously, we both have the best intentions most of the time.

Host NBCmike:

Sorry, cyber folks we're having tech diff.

Dahlia and Kevin just got moofed.

Why that's never happened to any of us on the msn... (facetious grin).

Host NBCmike:

In case you're just joining us, we're chatting the night away with DAHLIA SALEM and KEVIN MCCLATCHY of NBC's "Another World." Post your questions in the Open Mic room! And we'll try to answer as many as we can.

Host NBCmike:

Valorie: Thu, Jun 6, 9:16PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

Do you guys hang out together outside of work too?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: A little bit

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: whenever we have functions - after the functions we usually get together after the show.

Host NBCmike:

Anonymous: Thu, Jun 6, 9:16PM EDT (-0400 GMT) Dahlia - you are my favorite actress! I love the way you portray Sofia. Do you think she'll ever end up with Tomas?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I don't foresee that right now we haven't had a lot of material together but it would be fun to work with him again.

Host NBCmike:

Phantom_Regiment:

Both:Are you both currently single or "attatched"??

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin : Attached

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I am currently single

Host NBCmike:

Smartfun:

From Sylvie, Montréal, Québec, Dahlia & Kevin, are you aware of the popularity of the show in Québec? I am 35, since I was a child I always heard about AW

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia; I didn't actually

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I am clueless about the amount of the popularity. Dahlia: we would like to visit you in Quebec

Host NBCmike:

steelehawk2:

What's an average day for the two of you like?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: A quick rehearsal followed by an hour or 2 of waiting,

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: at least,

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: we are pampered with hair and makeup and then we make our way down to the set

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: and magic happens!!!

Host NBCmike:

Fogarty_In_DC:

Hi Dalhia - We're friends of John Mc. in NYC - You were at our wedding... in RI and haven't seen in awhile!

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: haven't seen you in a while...how are you?!! How have you been? Have you talked to John lately? Hope everything is well with you.

Host NBCmike:

AWorldFan:

Do either of you know who the killer is can you give us a hint?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: we could tell you , but then we would have to kill you.

Host NBCmike:

NickSof: Thu, Jun 6, 9:26PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

Kevin, what does your wife think about your love scenes with Dahlia?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: WE haven't had a real love scene yet, but she is very understanding, except for the occasional elbow to the ribs!!!

Host NBCmike:

One of your more avid fans... Lorin25:

Dahlia and Kevin...welcome online! Is this your first internet experience? And what do you think about interacting with your fans this way?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Yes it is both of our first experiences. It's pretty wild!!! and a lot of fun.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: what he said

Host NBCmike:

miggie: Thu, Jun 6, 9:25PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

Sophia do you ever get tired of playing the good girl and running the resterant?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Yea, sometimes. I'd like to do other things and have a bit more fun and freedom.

Host NBCmike:

Ellen: Thu, Jun 6, 9:25PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

I always thought AW was a root beer.

Host NBCmike:

Stephanie: Thu, Jun 6, 9:26PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

Do you guys have crushes on any of your fellow co-stars

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Not yet....

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I am absolutely nuts about Riley...

Host NBCmike:

Anonymous: Thu, Jun 6, 9:29PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

Dahlia, have you worked on any other soaps?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Nope.

Host NBCmike:

Mary5B:

Does the cast acknowledge who the best kisser on the show is? If not, do you have your own opinions on this very important issue?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I am sitting right next to the best kisser on the show.
Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I am too.

Host NBCmike:

AW_fanatic:

Do you socialize with any of your co-stars off camera? Did you see Grease?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

K and Dahlia: We both saw it Joe's first night and it was incredible thrill.

Host NBCmike:

17actor:

What is the best aspect of being an actor for a living? If you weren't an actor what would you be doing professionally?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I'd be an agent, trying to get myself work.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I'd be either a basketball coach or an English teacher.

Host NBCmike:

Anonymous: On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate yourself as an actor? If you weren't doing daytime what else would you like to explore - Broadway? - Film?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Dahlia is a 12

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Kevin is a 12.5

Host NBCmike:

steelehawk2:

Kevin-Why does Nick has good intentions but bad judgment?. (ex. the heart pin and the money)

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I think he's got an impulse problem, he just doesn't think before he does things, even though he's got a good heart. He could possibly be a Klepto.

Host NBCmike:

Brenda1062:

Dahlia/Kevin: Do you have a set jokester and if so what are some of the stunts which have been pulled?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

K and D.: Tom Eplin mooned both of us after he walked out of a scene dressed as Santa Claus. Dahlia was on the set for 2 weeks. Dahlia says: I have to say, I was scared to come back!!!

Host NBCmike:

From our earlier poster: ****follow up to the Wash DC question*** Fogarty_In_DC:

Haven't spoken to John in awhile...We moved to Maryland and have a baby girl. You're doing great! May be in NY in September...

Host NBCmike:

NickSof: Thu, Jun 6, 9:39PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

Dahlia, your name is so beautiful. What origin is it?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: Thank you very much and hope to see you when you come to NY. Actually it's an international name, it's a flower.

Host NBCmike:

Brenda1062:

Kevin---I enjoyed the earlier scenes with you and Jenson---Are you as eager for her return as we are? How is she like to work with?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I'm ecstatic that she's back. She's easy to work with because she's always up for anything and she makes it a lot of fun.

Host NBCmike:

a huge fan: AMY: Thu, Jun 6, 9:45PM EDT (-0400 GMT)

Welcome Dahlia and Kevin! You are my favorites to watch on

line - Dahlia, could you tell me a little about your start with

soaps? I know you were a psych major in college (like me!)

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: AW is my first taste to the soaps. It's actually my first prof. on camera work. I enjoy it very much.

Host NBCmike:

steelehawk2:

Kevin- How come in almost all magazine articles do you wear that dog T-shirt?.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: That T-shirt was made after Lenard Stabb who played Hart on GL when I was on the show. Hurt himself in a Hang gliding accident and those T-shirts were made to raise money for his rehab.

Host NBCmike:

AWorldFan:

Kevin, How do you enjoy working with "grampa Poneytail"?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Grampa Poneytail is a blast. and BTW, he loves his nickname

Host NBCmike:

Gizmo:

Other than your own, what's your favorite storyline on the show?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: There are no other storylines on the show. LOL Tom and Jensen storyline is gonna be a lot of fun, it already is.

Host NBCmike:

Nymama:

Dahlia, do you have any brothers and are they like Joe - You two really have a believable sibling relationship even though he is a little overprotective.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: No I don't have any brothers. I have an older sister but I really relate to Joe so well it's hard to believe it -- or not......

Host NBCmike:

AWorldFan:

Dahlia; Where can we get Carlino T-shirts?

Dahlia: Our fan club president, Mindy, would probably be very interested in that question. Maybe we can work out a little business deal with her.

Host NBCmike:

DG7495:

fromJay/Okla.--Do either of you plan to further your career in acting, like maybe a movie?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I will inquire about that.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: Absolutely.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I would hope to do that as well. Film.

Host NBCmike:

Anonymous: Any fun fan encounter stories?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I was on the Belt Pkway yesterday and had a high speed encounter with a honda civic with 2 girls and a guy asking me if I was NIck and where did I live.

Host NBCmike:

Brenda1062:

Kevin/Dahlia---what direction would you like your storyline to take?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I would hope that Nick and Sofia could deal with their relationship on their own terms., Without the interference with Joe and Maggie.

Host NBCmike:

ForeverLove:

When are Nick & Sofia "really" going to get together? Have you taped your first love scene yet and if so how did it go?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: We haven't yet. We don't know when it will be.

Host NBCmike:

AWorldFan:

It was great to see you guys and the rest of the cast & crew cheering on Charles & Anna How did you enjoy the Emmys?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: It was a surreal experience. I was so proud of our actors.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I was so excited it felt like I had won!

Host NBCmike:

And our last question for the evening...

Host NBCmike:

Dahlia and Kevin: what actor/actress do you admire and who would you say has been your greatest influence?

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia: I would say, Mercedes Ruehl. I had the opportunity to work with her last summer in the Broadway production the Rose Tatoo. It was an invaluable experience.

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Kevin: I would say Robert Duval. Because he's always so honest and that's what I try to do when I am working.

Host NBCmike:

THANK YOU for a great chat everyone. :-)

Host NBCmike:

Special thanks to Dahlia Salem and Kevin McClatchy for taking the time off their busy schedules to chat with us. (and wearing getting moofed.)

Dahlia_and_Kevin:

Dahlia and Kevin: Thank you for your support and we are really glad that you guys enjoy watching AW and especially our storyline.

Host NBCmike:

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