WELCOME
Hello and welcome to the first issue of the "Dharma and Greg News". We've worked hard to make this something we think you'll enjoy. It's been loads of fun for us, and we hope some of that fun shines through in what you're about to read. Below you'll find articles, humor (we hope) and quotes from some of our favorite episodes. Sit back and relax and enjoy the first issue of what we hope will be many more. From all of us at the "Dharma and Greg News".... Shut up!!
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Greg: Well, this has certainly been a busy few weeks for me. In the past few months, my life has changed dramatically...all for the better. After marrying Dharma I've been forced to make several changes in the way I do things. For instance... Dharma: OK, I don't know what he's fussing about. Greg: Honey, we agreed that I would go first. Dharma: You're right. Go on...finish. Greg: Thanks sweetheart. Just recently Dharma allowed me, no she encouraged me to quit my job to find my "bliss" as she put it. I ended up as a fry cook in a greasy spoon. Dharma: But, ya gotta admit...you were happy! Greg: Ok, ok...I was happy. You win that one. Dharma: And, Edward is much happier now that your Mom's a redhead. Greg: Hey, I thought we agreed not to mention that again! Dharma: Sheesh. Touchy! Well, this month hasn't exactly been a bed of roses for me, either. I lost Old Yeller, remember. Greg: Oh honey, I'm sorry. I'm being so insensitive, aren't I? Dharma: That's OK, honey. I know you're just a product of your environment. Greg: Thanks. Hey, wait a minute... Dharma: ::giggle:: Sorry, Clifford. Anyway, I lost my beloved Old Yeller. You don't know how much I miss him. Her. Him. It. Greg, you hated it, didn't you? Greg: Well, I wouldn't go that far, but it *was* a bit impractical. The gas alone was costing us a fortune. But, I've been thinking. Dharma: Oooh, I love it when you think!! Greg: (laughs) If you want, we could call around to some of the junkyards in the area to see if we can't find a replacement for that cracked engine block. Dharma: Awww, honey...that's so sweet of you. I love you so much! Greg: I love you more! Dharma: Shut up! Greg: No, you shut up! Dharma: Besides, I really like Big Red much more than Old Yeller!!! Greg: Big Red? Dharma: Yes! The cherry picker!!!
"Shakespeare Rocks!!"
Can you imagine William Shakespeare sitting in Michael Eisner's office and pitching the concept of Dharma & Greg? While Shakespeare is telling of the virtues of a story that deals with a love so true that it cannot be corrupted by jealousy or money or petty differences, Eisner just wants to know the projected demographics and whether or not Shakespeare is expecting creative control. In modern-day San Franciso, our modern little Capulet and Montique have beaten their parents to the punch. This variation on a classic theme would be sure to make old Willie just a little nervous, although I'm sure he'd be happy to see that the body count is much lower than in his original manuscript. In the world of women's fashion, it is said that a woman should never throw away a truly pretty dress because it will soon be in fashion again. In this day of cardboard cheeseburgers and unisex haircuts, it is refreshing, a classic come back to life. Dharma & Greg has simple, classic lines, stays close to your heart, and flares just a little at the bottom. Even though Willie would probably demand the occasional rewrite of the script, writers are an obnoxious lot, I believe that he’d endorse our fairyland couple whose love seems to only grow with each new obstacle which lies in their pat
Welcome to Nunzio & Stinky's section! If you have a dog or dogs, then they might want to read this as well. Hey don't laugh. Dogs are pretty smart if you didn't already know. In upcoming newsletters, this section will be devoted to us (dogs) and some of the things that we think are important. But for now, since this is the first time we have done something like this we thought that it would be nice to just introduce ourselves. First of all, I'm Nunzio and my friend and pal, Stinky, is helping me with this section of this lovely newsletter. As any devoted D&G watcher knows, we are Dharma's lovable dogs. Well actually Stinky is and I'm Stinky's dog but I like to think that the human is my owner too. Watch for us on the show. We are the lovable ones that don't really have a speaking part. Hey that reminds me I have to speak to my agent about that. Well anyway I hope you enjoy this newsletter that these lovely humans (and dogs) have put together.
Nunzio & Stinky (Bark!)
Maybe it's because it's one of the few new shows this season that actually became popular and stayed on the air. I think it's because you never know what will happen next - from Dharma and Greg getting married after their first date to the disastrous meeting of the parents. Viewers never know what will happen. Will Dharma buy a bus? Or, will Greg quit his job as an attorney to flip burgers? Maybe it's Jenna Elfman's amazing energy and outgoing sense of comedy. Or Thomas Gibson's sidekick comedy with his reactions to some of Jenna's outrageous ideas. Maybe it's the dialogue that keeps audiences coming back. (Dharma: Guess what I’m doing? Larry: Acid) Since the show's premiere last year, viewers have found some hidden treasures on the show, too. For example, each week a ceramic football is hidden around the Montgomery's apartment or producer Chuck Lorre's vanity cards at the end of the show. (This week's vanity card: All work and no play makes Chuck a very dull and boring boy. - Repeated many times.) Another highlight is D&G's outstanding supporting cast. Susan Sullivan and Mitchell Ryan are hilariously upper class as Greg's parents Kitty and Edward. Mimi Kennedy and Alan Rachins are great as Dharma's hippie parents, Abby and Larry. Dharma's neighbor and friend Jane is portrayed by Shae D'lyn and Greg's coworker, Pete is Joel Murray. Next up-Dharma and Greg's first Valentine's Day together.
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1. Q: Wasn't Thomas Gibson in the film "Far and Away" with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman?
2. Q: When is Jenna's new movie, "Krippendorf's Tribe" going to be out?
3. Q: Is it true that Jenna and Thomas are married in real life?
4. Q: What was the name of Greg's cousin in "Haus Arrest"?
5. Q: Whom did Dharma claim she was when she prank called Kitty in "Haus Arrest"?
6. Q: What sort of flowers did Stefan use at the Turnberry wedding?
7. Q: What was the date of the series premiere?
8. Q: I can't find the Dharma & Greg newsgroup. Where is it?
Send us your questions. We'll answer them in the next edition of Dharma & Greg
News.
As anyone who's followed the increasing amount of Internet following on the show knows, Dharma and Greg is quickly placing its impact on cyberspace. The most recent addition to this is the new Dharma and Greg Usenet Group, established by the Staff at 'Love at First Site', but 100% open for anyone to commune and discuss the finer points of episodes, announce upcoming events, or anything else related to the show! So please stop by and enjoy! alt.tv.dharma-greg. Because it's a new newsgroup, you may have to ask your service provider to add it. Hope to see you there soon!
Q1: In the painting that Abbey painted on Dharma's bedroom wall, what rock star is used as the model for the face of God? Q2: According to Dharma, what city has the best blueberry pie in the world? ##Email you answers to the trivia questions to [email protected] The first person to answer them correctly will be given credit in the next newsletter, and online once we get the newsletters posted. Let us know if you'd prefer us to not print your email address. We will keep them confidential if requested.
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JENNA ELFMAN:
SOME QUOTES FROM JENNA:
A GREAT JENNA QUOTE ABOUT THOMAS:
QUOTES ABOUT JENNA AND DHARMA & GREG
MY FAVORITE JENNA STORY:
##Watch next month for our Creators Profile on Chuck Lorre & Dottie Dartland
In this edition of Greg's Gripes, were going to take a look at one of Thomas Gibson's lesser known works "Tales of the City". Tales of the City was a mini-series made for PBS in the early 90s and is probably best remembered for the uproar it raised in the more conservative portions of the nation. It was based on, and remained faithful to, Armistead Maupin's novel of the same name. It was a story of the tenants of a small apartment complex in San Francisco, run by a woman named Anna Madrigal (Olympia Dukakis) who was quite the free spirit. In fact, by comparison she and the other tenants put Dharma and company to shame! Most of the controversy revolved around the free use of nudity and graphic discussions of sex, drugs and homosexuality in that decade we hazily remember as the 1970s. In fact, the uproar was so great that PBS offered local affiliates a "clean" version to air in place of the standard broadcast version of the program. In the mini-series, Thomas played a character named Beauchamp (pronounced Beechum) Day, a slightly promiscuous protagonist. In fact, looking back at the film recently it was very hard to imagine him playing a character quite as ruthless as Beauchamp. The 70s hairstyle and clothing didn't help matters, either frankly. Though not for the faint of heart, this film is very entertaining and well worth a look. But, don't say you haven't been warned! "Tales of the City" is now available on home video from PolyGram on 3 cassettes. The film is unrated.
*** Of 5 stars
This is my first site review for the newsletter, so if you have a wonderful Dharma & Greg related site out there you'd like me to review please feel free to email me at: [email protected]. I will be rating the sites in each newsletter with a rating system of one (*) to five (*****) stars. Five stars being the best. DISCLAIMER: Many of the sites I review I will either have been involved with somehow or know the web designers. I do not plan to let this influence my review nor my scoring of the sites. The Jenna Elfman Site (http://members.tripod.com/~jenna_elfman) Where else can you find everything from a countdown to Jenna's birthday, to clips of Jenna's upcoming movie? Only at the Jenna Elfman site! This site has what you need to get your daily dose of Jenna. When you first enter the site you are greeted with a wonderful picture of Jenna Elfman and a selection of links to other parts of the site. The unique part of the page is that Jenna's biography is listed prominently on the front page so there is no digging involved in finding out all about our favorite funny lady. Ryan Garrioch ([email protected]) is the website owner and designer. He has provided clips of interviews with Jenna, trailers, a section is set up for articles (only one is currently provided) a guestbook, pictures, a message board, a mailing list, links to other Jenna sites that he likes, and even a link to the screen saver I designed for fans of the show. I'm sure if you dig deep, you will continue to enjoy this site for a long while.
My Score: *** 1/2
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No one associated with this newsletter is employed by or associated with ABC Television or its subsidiaries. This newsletter is created as a tribute to one of the funniest shows on television in the 90's.
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