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Actress, Terry Farrell (Star Trek: DS9) Best known for her six seasons on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as the Lieutennant Commander Jadzia Dax, actress Terry Farrell has left DS9 behind as she co-stars with Ted Danson in the new CBS comedy Becker. In the new show, Terry plays Reggie, the lovely woman who has just recently inherited the diner that Sammie Malone frequents. Channel: TV Guide Entertainment
TVGEN: Tonight's chat is with Terry Farrell (formerly Jadzia Dax on Deep Space Nine), who stars in the new CBS sitcom Becker. Becker stars Ted Danson and Terry Farrell and premieres on CBS on Monday November 2nd. Hi Terry! Welcome to the chat! Terry Farrell: Hi everybody! Dax lives in the body of Regina Kostas. Phasic: Hey Terry! What's it like working with Ted Danson? Farrell: Actually, auditioning with him was great, he is a very generous actor. He came in the first time I met him and offered to run lines with all the actors in the room so he would be good for the producers. He said it wasn't for us but it was for him, because he wanted to make sure that HE got the job. So it's a joy! Now that I have the job, he has notes for me every day! LOL! Kelly_42749: What is Becker about? Farrell: Becker is Dr. Becker, and he's a doctor who is more than politically incorrect, he is someone who is brutally honest. Like being alone with me in a room, I'd probably tell you exactly what was on my mind. Those who know me as Dax know it's true. But John Becker will say exactly what's on his mind, any time, any place, anywhere, he doesn't care what anybody thinks. But at least people know where he's coming from. It's about a doctor who lives in the Bronx. And I own a coffee shop where he eats his breakfast and his lunch. He pretty much hangs out at my place. I inherited it from my father. It's the trials and tribulations of this doctor, and the people surrounding him in his life. Trekkie_Girl: Is Becker easier then DS9? Farrell: Umm, it's very different. Easier in that there is no techno babble, the hours are better, but the style is different and the lines change every day. We rehearse every day, but I enjoy it because it's challenging and fun. totdoc_kc: What are you going to miss about Deep Space Nine? Farrell: I suppose I would miss Dax, I miss playing her, I liked playing her very much. I keep hoping they'll resurrect me for a couple of shows. Phasic: When does Becker start to air? Farrell: Monday, November 2 at 9:30 pm on CBS. low_q_tus: What's your realationship with Becker's character like? Farrell: Right now I'm just getting to know him, just taking over the coffee shop. Two months ago. She likes him, but she finds him a bit of nuisance, and she doesn't want his rants to scare away other customers. And I think as much as she finds his tirades a little over the top at times, I think she'd really miss him if he wasn't there. There is an attraction that is there that you don't see in the pilot. They like each other but they don't know it yet. brian_wassom: What was your favorite DS9 episode and why? Farrell: I'm sorry I can't remember the name of it, but the one where Michael Dorn and I got married was the most fun to work on. I mean when Worf and Dax got married! But six years, man, I could pick quite a few. totdoc_kc: Do you still keep in touch with the other actors from DS9? Farrell: Yeah, I've seen Michael Dorn, Colm Meaney, and Armin Shimmerman. But I've been busy with the new show, so I'm sure I'll see others as my time and theirs opens up. totdoc_kc: How did you hear about the role for Becker? Farrell: I was in my manager's office, Rick Ax's office. And he was telling me I was going to have this audition, and I was going to have to pre-read, which means read with the casting director first, because I didn't have half-hour experience in the comedy format. They had never seen me at a Trekkie convention. So thank you to all you Trekkies for coming to all those conventions, because you helped me with the studio audience! kalel224: Any plans to do more Trek conventions, or is that over? Farrell: No one's actually invited me to any, so if you hear that I'm at one, watch out! © Copyright 1997-98, Yack! Inc. Legal notices This page is a mirror, the original can be found here. This mirror has been posted for your convenience.
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