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The Week of Dec 4, 2006

LaurenC, St. John's, NL: Ever since I’ve started watching "Higher Ground,"
I’ve always wondered where was that show filmed? By what I can tell, somewhere
with a lot of mountains. It seems really peaceful. Another question, what was
it like working with all the crew from Higher Ground? What were they like?

JOE LANDO: Vancouver, British Columbia, that was where we shot it. I always
had a great time with the kids, although they were very often in their teenage world.
I rented a boat one time and took them out for the day and it was great fun. It was
also a great experience working with those kids.

Alexa, Manchester, New Hampshire: Higher Ground was a great show and even
though it lasted only one season, it has made a long lasting impression. I think you
are a great actor and I wanted to know if you think there is a chance of higher ground
returning with a new cast? I was also wondering who some of your favorite actors are?

JOE LANDO: It’s been over five years that Higher Ground has been finished and
I think the chances of that show coming back are pretty slim, even with a new cast.
Although, I think it would be perfect timing with the state of TV these days. My
favorite actors are: always Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, Brando, of course.
Richard Burton is someone I rarely think of but he’s a fantastic actor. I just saw
some old footage of him in Camelot on Broadway, wow!

Britt, Germany: I would be interested in knowing whether you still have contact to
the other actors of DQ.

JOE LANDO: I stay in contact with Jane, of course. William Shockley I see from
time to time.   And recently I spoke with Chad Allen on the phone, but that’s about it.

Doug, Broxton, GA: I would really like to know, and I'm sure someone else has asked,
but why did Higher Ground stop after one season?

JOE LANDO: The network that it was on, Fox Family, was sold, and we were
just a part of the company that didn’t make it to the ABC Family.

KatieA, Grandville, Michigan: I would also like to say that you have three very
beautiful children and you are also very hot. One other thing, is that all make-up
on you, because I read that you have very light skin and it would always get all
over Jane Seymour.

JOE LANDO: Thank you very much on your compliments. Yes, that was very
thick makeup I wore and it got over everything, especially Jane.

DBE, Peachtree City, GA: Was it your choice to pursue other interests for the 6th
season? Did you elect to not be in the series as much? I have wondered this and just
would like to have the questions answered. Thanks.

JOE LANDO: Yes. I was trying to set myself up for the future, one that didn’t
include Dr. Quinn because I kind of had a feeling the show was nearing its end.
So I was in less episodes so I could go out and pursue other things.

LindaB, England: Having watched Buddy and Me, I would like to ask what other pets
you and your family have. Thank you for answering our questions.

JOE LANDO: Just two dogs, Emma and Billie.

Beatrice, France: Which kind of series would you like to have the principal role? You
are marvelous in Wildfire.

JOE LANDO: I’d love to do something again similar to Higher Ground. I believed in
the message behind that series.

JackR, Michigan: Are you doing any t.v. or movies soon? You would be great in a
TNT-Western. You, Tom Selleck & Sam Elliott..you three, sir..are all we have left to
bring back the WESTERN. Any chance? Thank you much for your time on this matter
...&..GOD BLESS you & your FAMILY!

JOE LANDO: I’d love to do a western again. I think it’s one of the most fun things
an actor can do. That’s why I loved being on Dr. Quinn so much. If they ever offer
me a part with those other fine actors, I’d jump at it, and think you very much.

Cindy, NJ: I’m writing to ask you about a tomahawk necklace you had made that you
gave to people on the set. I fell in love with it when you gave Rosie O’Donnell one.
I wanted one so bad. Could you tell me where you had them made and, if possible,
I would love to have one made or buy one. Please help me!!! I also want to say congrats
on the family.

JOE LANDO: Thank you. I had those tomahawks, about 300 of them, made by a
Native American artist who lived on a reservation in Arizona. And I know some of
them are still around because I gave them to the cast and crew of Dr. Quinn. Unfortunately,
I gave one to Rosie O’Donnell and I say, “unfortunately,” because I don’t think she
appreciated it. But besides the one I own still, I have no idea where to get one, although
I have heard that people have been selling the tomahawks on EBay.

Wendy, Sydney, Australia: I really loved watching Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman.
Did you enjoy doing the series? Which show did you enjoy working on the most?
Have you ever been to Australia?

JOE LANDO: I would have to say my favorite episode now, after all theses years
have gone by would have to be the pilot.   There was no more an exciting time than
the beginning of Dr. Quinn because we all knew we would be working on something special.
And, yes, I’ve been to Australia and I’d love to go back again.

Diane, NJ: I've followed your career since Once Life to Live and you're probably my
all-time favorite actor. Just wondering if you're working on any new projects because
I'd love to see you with a series again. I just discovered your site and thought I'd take
the opportunity to tell you how talented I believe you are and how much your presence
is missed on the screen.

JOE LANDO: Thank you very much, Diane. I’ve been auditioning lately and doing
pretty well but, as of today, nothing has come through, but, you know, we just keep
moving and eventually something will happen for me again. It’s a big numbers game
and the more you audition, the better your chances get.

CindyF, Bensenville, Illinois: I loved the character of Sully for a different reason. I really
loved how much he stood up for the Indians at a time when doing so not only ridiculed
but was very dangerous. I was adopted into a white family when just a baby and I know
what it’s like to be disliked and treated badly just because you’re different. I waited for a
long time to see a show that would have a person like Sully on it, a person that could see
the same hopes, joys, sorrows and dreams as anyone else. My question is did you ever
have a friend like Cloud dancing in real life and what did you think of the character? You
did a great job as Sully. You really gave him wisdom and a heart. Thank you from a 52
year old mom who tries to teach my daughter to have pride in her people and in herself
every day.

JOE LANDO: I thoroughly enjoyed Sully too. The man who played Cloud Dancing in
really life, Larry Sellers, was a real source of information and firsthand knowledge. He
told me about things he experienced, which I’m sure you have, Cindy. Plus, from spending
hours and hours with other native Americans on the show who worked with me, I learned a
great deal and came out of it with a whole different perspective and a great respect for native
Americans and their culture.

JoeW, Colorado: Hey Joey, It's Wonnacott. I left Az, moved to ski country. Why don't you
and the family come up and play in the snow for a couple days?

JOE LANDO: Hey Wonnacott, where the heck you been? Last time I saw you was
at my wedding and then poof you were gone. Still talk to some of our old crowd from
Santo Pietro days and recently spent the evening over at Giovanni’s house with his family.
I'd love to hear form you in person, “One o’clock.” I’ll email you directly soon. Take care.

Mia, Denmark: Hi Joe! I really enjoyed your acting on DQ - I started watching it when
I was 10. Through your website, I watched several clips of other parts that you did - how
was it to play that ...guy in Alien Nation? Looked funny. Another question - Do/did your
kids watch DQ? How do they deal with the fact of you being an actor?

JOE LANDO: The part of Rick Shaw on Alien Nation was an experience that was
uncomfortable to say the least, due to the prosthetics. I wouldn’t want to have to go
through that again any time soon. The chemicals and things they used would burn my
skin and it would get very hot in that headpiece. I don’t understand how the other actors
did it for so long. And, if you look at my eyes in most of those shots, they always look
like they’re welling up because the glue would make my eyes water, but it was an acting
experience. My kids have seen a few Dr. Quinn episodes. Their favorites are The Incident
and Running Ghost but, other than that, they don’t, I believe, give too much thought to their
daddy being an actor. I really kind of keep them out of it. I think a lot of things I do aren’t
ready for my kids to see and they don’t realize daddy’s different that way; their daddy is just
like everybody else’s dad.

Dana, Poland: Which character from your movies is the closest to you? Can you match
the character with your personality?

JOE LANDO: I think maybe take a couple parts of Sully and a couple of parts of Peter
Scarbrow and mix them together and you got Joe exactly.

Isabel, Kitchener: I wondered what you are going to do when your snake is fully grown?
What are you going to put him in when he’s huge? My rabbit’s name is Buddy. I like the
movie Dr. Quinn. Did you use a real raccoon for the part where pup got bit?

JOE LANDO: No, we didn’t use a real raccoon for that, from what I can remember, and
when Buddy gets to be Six feet long, I guess I’ll get a bigger tank.

JDB, Minnesota: Do you really go out to the Joe Lando site and view everything and answer
the questions from your fans or is it someone in the fan club that answers them? Carlene,
Jamaica: You dislike computers yet you have this website. My question is, how involved are
you and is it you that really answer these question?(p.s I must admit I think I know the answer)

JOE LANDO: The real answer to the question, yes, I do answer them through Judy Allen,
my Webmaster, but I do it over the phone. And it’s not that I dislike computers that much, I’m
just not that adept at typing, but I use them at home every day. And I am pretty involved with the site.

CathieT, NY: Do you remember me Cathie and my Mom Julie back from the One Life days?
So sorry we lost touch. I hope you remember. So sorry we never got to meet up in LA that time
at Elaine P’s house. We been having a bad couple of years. Mom was diagnosed with colon
cancer two years ago this month. Many bad days but she is doing real well now. We still talk
about you and I come on your website from time to time to see what you and your beautiful family
are up to. Much Love, CathieT.

JOE LANDO: Of course I remember you, Cathie, and “Mom.” You were my first fans and
always so good to me.   And what I remember most is how you guys were always able to get
into these soap opera awards by hook or crook and always fun to see you when I appeared on
a show.   And I’m glad to hear your mom’s doing better. I’ve been busy mostly enjoying my
family and working on being the best dad I can because there is always room for improvement.
I hope you have a merry Christmas and a great new year and tell your mom that I’ve been hiking
again, so she knows what that means.

JoAnn, TN: Hi Joe, I wanted to know if you still have Rosie? I use to live and work in L.A. I
worked in greens and use to deliver to the set (Boething Tree Land) I locked my keys in the car
and went up to the production office to call, I guess you were in the office somewhere, because
your dog was up there to. I waited for AAA and Rosie kept me company. I sat and played with
her and she finally fell asleep on my lap. I didn't know she was yours until I got ready to leave and
someone said she belonged to Joe. Lucky you. Such a sweet personality. She made a frustrating
day into a great day.

JOE LANDO: Rosie made a lot of my days great days at home and at work and she always
kept me company and truly changed the course of my life. It’s a long story but Rosie died 13
years ago in an accident in Yosemite and I think of her every day and I miss her.

Alina, USA: I really appreciate you as an actor. I was wondering what else you would have done in
life, in terms of career, if you didn't become an actor?

JOE LANDO: The restaurant business would have been another choice but, if not that, I find
architecture and building very interesting and I, as a kid, when I was growing up, besides being
an actor, I wanted to be a stock trader in the Chicago Exchange.

Megan, Minnesota: Now that you have established a career and a role as a husband and father, what
professional and personal goals do you have for the future? (P.S. You -as Sully- were my first childhood
crush!)

JOE LANDO: Personally, I’ve been lucky enough to spend a great amount of time with my family
and Dr Quinn is directly responsible for that.   Professionally, I would love to have another great role
but, in my opinion, I had three great roles and that’s more than a lot of actors ever get a chance to play
on television. I’m very fortunate to have been able to work in this profession and I’m always looking
for other things outside the profession.

Amanda, Minnesota: Are you a Republican? That would be awesome.

JOE LANDO: I’m bipartisan. Yeah, that’s awesome.

PenniF, NC: Hi Joe. I remember hearing how you loved to ride motorcycles in your youth, much
to the chagrin of your mom. Do you still ride them? Would you allow any of your children to have
one if they asked you for it?

JOE LANDO: I won’t allow them to have a motorcycle until they’re 15 or 16. I got hurt a lot, I
almost died several times, and, to this day, when I get on a motorcycle, something happens to my
brain, it just shuts off.

Mollie, Canada: I am such a big fan of the Dr. Quinn series. Were you ever hurt while filming any of
the episodes? What was the funniest thing about filming the series?

JOE LANDO: I was hurt a lot doing some of the stunts: doing the riding, when I was thrown from
the horse, injured a disc in the back; punched in the face by accident. And some of the funniest things
were trying to be cool and it going wrong, tripping and falling, trying to mount the horse and landing
on the other side of the horse. Jane loved that story.   Jumping on the horse bareback were some of the
most painful injuries I had, and very entertaining for the crew, as I would slowly slide off the other side.

Cara, Colorado: If you couldn’t of been Sully on Dr. Quinn, who would you want 2 have been?

JOE LANDO: George Clooney on ER.

The Week of Aug 25, 2006

1. AspenN, Fayetteville, GA: Hello. My name is Aspen. I am 9 years old. I am watching Dr. Quinn.
You are really fast with your tomahawk. I liked it when it was Dr. Quinn’s birthday and you were
wearing a tux. You are always there when something happens like when Dr. Quinn fainted and you
caught her just in time. I liked it when you were there in time to help Robert E. when he caught on
fire. You are filled with stories. Was it fun acting Sully? My sister’s name is Tsali and some people
call her Sully. Thanks.

JOE LANDO: I had a great time playing Sully, riding horses, and throwing tomahawks; and kissing
Jane was lots of fun.

2. LynneW, England: Joe, have you any ambitions to direct shows and do any more producing?
I do hope that you get a really good show soon; we miss seeing you here in England.

JOE LANDO: I’d love to get a chance to produce a show again similar to HG. I thought that had a
great message and can be very entertaining. And I’d also like to get a chance to direct soon and
hopefully that will be something that is happening in the future.

3. Christine, France: What a wonderful trip you had with your family this summer. Thank you very
much for sharing it...It was a pleasant but long one with 3 little kids...We all know children don't like
to stay still in a car...What is your secret to keep them quiet?

JOE LANDO: It seems that 15 minutes after we start the trip everyone is always hungry. First we
have a little snack and then we have books to read, little games to play, like I spy with my little eye,
something that begins with whatever, and then the last card you play is DVD. And the choices this
summer were Wizard of OZ and Star Wars, Sponge Bob Square Pants, and also Tom and Jerry. Then,
of course, every two and a half hours we stopped at a playground or creek and they play and then get
tired and go to sleep. We keep it to an 8-hour driving day no matter how far.

4. LaurenC, St. Johns, Newfoundland: What was it like to be on a television show? How did it feel to
be seen on t.v. by millions of people?

JOE LANDO: You don’t realize when you’re doing the work that millions of people will be watching
you but, one day, I was in a store, in the television department, and up came my face on a hundred
screens, with all these people walking around, buying TVs. That’s when it dawned on me that I’m on
TV; it was quite surreal. And then people started looking at me, standing all around me. Then Dr. Quinn
came on and they showed Jane and me for 10 seconds, and it was like a double whammy.

5. Joan, Manchester, England: Joe, you are so lucky to be able to do the things that you do with your
family. Sounds like you had a fantastic time on your vacation. Outside of the USA, where would you
say was the most romantic place that you have been?

JOE LANDO: It would have to be Monte Carlo, such a beautiful place, the ocean, the cliffs, the castle,
it’s a beautiful place to be. I was there for business but it was still beautiful.

6. Josie, France: Hello Joe! I know, by Judy, the part you prefer to play is that of a husband and
a father in real life. I admire you for that. Yet, deep inside, don't you sometimes dream of starring
in a big Hollywood blockbuster or a Broadway musical?

JOE LANDO: I wouldn’t want to be in a big Broadway musical, I’ve never dreamt about that,
but one or two blockbusters so I can retire early would be great.

7. Penni, North Carolina: Hi Joe, you mentioned in your message that you were asked to screen
test for ATWT. Would you audition for an LA based soap? I really wish they would bring Jake
Harrison to Port Charles on General Hospital. They need good detectives.

JOE LANDO: Yes, I would do that. I actually once met with one of the producers at General
Hospital about bringing Jake Harrison to Port Charles and I didn’t get much of a response.
Possibly, if they thought the fans would like to see it, it would influence their judgment and I
would like to do that.

8. Annie, France: Hi Joe. You told us you descended the Ajax Mountain with all your family.
I did some biking with my kids and it was difficult sometimes. I wonder how you managed it
with Kate and Christian.

JOE LANDO: There were a lot of tears and a lot of falling on my bum… but thankfully we
made it down and we were all glad for the accomplishment, at least that’s what we told ourselves.

9. Julie, Luxembourg: I loved watching you in Wildfire...Would you like to come back in the
series? It would be great!

JOE LANDO: That was a really great gig. I enjoyed traveling to New Mexico every couple of
weeks and the cast and crew there were all terrific; I’m just waiting for the invite back.

10. Evelyn, Germany: Can you live a normal life in L.A. with your family? How does it feel to
be mentioned or even annoyed by people again and again? How brash are paparazzi to you,
your wife and your kids?

JOE LANDO: I never have any problem with paparazzi or people recognizing me. I live in a
town full of people much more famous than me. I go about my life unnoticed and that’s the way
I like it.

11. AnneE, Phoenix, Arizona: Hi Joe, thanks for doing this again!!! I'm curious about how actors
get their 'gigs'. Does it usually go through your agent, as far as roles that you might want to audition
for, or do ads show up in the trade papers, or is it more word of mouth, or all of the above?

JOE LANDO: For me it’s been mostly one job leads to another. CBS saw me on an ABC soap
and that’s how I got DQ. I’ve been in the business now for 20 years and some people who know
me hire me because they are familiar with my work. Auditions also played a part in getting a lot
of my earlier work.

12. Andrea, Costa Mesa, CA: What do you do when you are not auditioning? Do you have other
work that keeps you busy? Does your wife work or does she get to stay home with the children?

JOE LANDO: My wife and I both are at home most of the time with the children. We trade off
with the different duties it takes to run a house and manage a family. There are no cleaning ladies
or private chefs or nannies at my house. We do it all ourselves. The only thing I have is a gardener.
That’s the way we run Casa de Lando.

13. Montse, Madrid, Spain: It sounds like your trip to Chicago for your father's 80th birthday was
great fun. My belated congratulations and best wishes for many more. What did strike your children
most during this trip? Was it something you expected?

JOE LANDO: They all told me how they enjoyed being with family and I found that surprising.
They enjoyed that more than fishing and baseball games. They like the feeling of being surrounded
by people who love you.

14. Susa, Finland: Do you have any sons? I just want to know if you have because maybe they
would have your great looks. And are you American Indian?

JOE LANDO: I have two very handsome boys, Jack and Christian, and, no, I am of Italian and
Polish descent

15. CindiG, Washington: Do you feel that you may have missed out on some jobs because your
hair is short now? I realize you don't like long hair, but I seem to see it quite a bit more on TV
now, especially with villain parts. Not that I want you to be a villain, but they say they are the
more challenging roles. Thank you for you time.

JOE LANDO: I think they hire actors for their acting skills and not necessarily the type of hair
you have. There are plenty of bald villains out there. If you think about it, they seem to be most
of the bad guys.

16. NancyT, Maine: You were the best part of Wildfire. If you get called back, will you be able
to work the part of Peter back to being a good part of his family? I didn't like the way they changed
things at the end of the season and made Peter seem like a jerk. Of course I am biased towards the
actor, and want all to think well of him, not with the horrible editing job taste left in my mouth.
Can Peter be redeemed and give the show a more adult storyline? Hope your family is well and thriving.

JOE LANDO: I actually have no input into the direction Pete goes but, if given the chance, we
could find a way to redeem him. I’m not sure Pete was guilty of anything except the money.

17. JessicaO, Georgia: Would u like to have a star like Jane? Do u like having a lot of fans? How
is your family doing?

JOE LANDO: My family is doing great, all getting ready for school. Yes, I think every actor would
appreciate having a star on the Walk of Fame, but I don’t expect to have or want one any time soon.
The fans I have have all been wonderful and very supportive through the years. And the fans are the
reason why I’ve had such a great career.

18. TessT, Norvelt, PA: You’ve previously mentioned that you only want to do work that is close to
where you live so you can be close to your family, which is why you turned down the recent offer
from ATWT. This is admirable. But what if the money were really, really big? My question is...if you
were given the opportunity to do a major motion picture, say... (I’m dreaming here)... Lethal Weapon V,
and starred with Mel Gibson, would you consider moving your family temporarily to the shooting
location? I’ve learned that Mel has done this with his very large family when shooting many of his
past films. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I wish you and your family all the best.

JOE LANDO: Of course, if I was given the opportunity to take my family with me, I would, and
I have in the past. I think any time I can have them share with me my work and make it into a little
adventure like when we went to Australia, it’s the best of both worlds.

19. NancyS, Plymouth, Indiana: In the Dr. Quinn (5th season, I believe) you went over a cliff and
you were hurt. It looked like you were eating worms, YUK! Were they really worms or some sort
of candy that looked like real worms?

JOE LANDO: No, those were real worms and they didn’t taste all that bad, the egg was real. But
I ate some green grass or berries or something at work that day that didn’t seem to sit well in my stomach.

20. DebiM, Uniontown, PA: Hi Joe, I think you are a great actor. I admire the priority you give
your family when choosing acting gigs. That must be tough to do. I hope you find the work you
deserve. I was wondering, do your children attend public or private school and what do they enjoy
doing in their spare time (hobbies, special talents, etc)? I am a music teacher and I was just curious.

JOE LANDO: My kids go to public school. I’m lucky to live in an area where they can still get a
really good education and feel like my tax dollars are used in a proper way. My kids love playing
sports and going to the beach.

The Week of Aug 1, 2005

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The Week of July 7, 2005

Eva and Gerdi, Germany: We used to live in Vancouver and are wondering now, if u
still live in Dunderave? We miss walking on the sea walk and having coffee in delanies!

JOE LANDO: No.     I loved the little town and coffee at Delaney’s myself.

Christine: I have seen a bloody picture of you in Bloodsuckers ....I know little boys like
vampires so how Jack and Christian react when they saw their dad in a vampire role?

JOE LANDO: They saw one picture of me and they won’t see the movie, unfortunately,
until they’re much older.

Joan M, England: I know you like to do your own stunts but going back to DQ days, did
you and Jane actually jump off that cliff or did you both have "stand-ins" for that scene?

JOE LANDO: Those were stunt people. They wouldn’t allow us, especially Jane, to jump
off the side of a mountain, but they suggested I do it – Just joking.

Megan M, Hammond, NY: I’m 11 years old and it would probably seem weird that I watch
Doctor Quinn when my friends watch MTV. Do you think its weird that I watch Doctor Quinn?
I'm a BIG fan of you on Doctor Quinn.

JOE LANDO: God Bless you for watching Dr. Quinn and especially being a fan of mine.
Obviously you’re way ahead of all your preteen friends and TV will just rot their brains.

Azrul, Malaysia: After I saw u on movie "killer flood” I am very interesting to know more
about you.    I like you with short hair.    It looks so smart.    Do you have any new program?

JOE LANDO: Since “Killer Flood,” there’s been “Combustion,” “Devil Winds,” “Shock
Wave,” Bloodsuckers,” “Summerland,” “Missing,” and “Wildfire.”

Ginette, Victoriacity, Quebec: You did Dr Q in Montreal.    What do you think of the city?
Will you and your family come back to visit?

JOE LANDO: I loved Montreal. It’s one of my favorite cities.    It feels like a European style
New York. I’d love to go there and have a chance to work there again, this time in the summer,
hopefully.

Kimberly, Sacramento, California: Who did you have the most fun hanging out with on the set
between takes on Dr. Quinn?

JOE LANDO: My dog Rosie.

Gianfranca, Italy: If you could change anything in your life, what would it be and why?

JOE LANDO: I would have been born smart instead of rich and good looking -- just kidding,
but I do wish I was a little bit taller.

Stephanie, Ontario, Canada: I was just wondering...you have been with your wife for some
years now, and as you know, a low percentage of Hollywood marriages actually last. Although
you and Kirsten aren’t in the limelight as much as most couples...how do you keep your marriage
going, and strong?

JOE LANDO: By keeping my work separate from my private life and by only one of us being
involved in the business, it makes it much easier I’m sure.

Andrea C, Costa Mesa CA: Do you ever go to plays or concerts? What kind of music do you
like?

JOE LANDO : I haven’t been to the theater in a long time.    And concerts, lately I’ve been to
David Bowie and Bob Dylan. Other than that, concerts and big crowds don’t interest me much.

Courtney, Gainesville, FL: I read that you like to vacation in Colorado. I was wondering if
you do much skiing or snowboarding on your trips?

JOE LANDO: I try to ski whenever I go to Aspen. I snowboarded once in Snowmass, loved
it, but had a hard time sitting down for a bout a week.

Jacque, Utah: I just want to know how close you are to Sully. Obviously you don’t have to go
hunting for food or anything but are you the strong, silent type like Sully? I only recently got into
the show and he is my favorite character.

JOE LANDO: I have to say back when I played Sully I was more like him than I am now but we
do still share a lot of the same values.

Alix, Scotland: I just wanted to ask about your time filming the 2 episodes of JAG. I absolutely
loved both episodes. You were perfect for the role and you really did the part justice. How was
it working with the cast, especially Catherine Bell?    On screen you both worked very well together?
Also, how was it working with Ben Murphy again, as he was in a couple of Dr Quinn episodes?

JOE LANDO: It was great working with Ben Murphy. He was always a pleasure to work
with on Dr. Quinn. John Schneider was in those episodes too, or at least one, but I didn’t see
him; our storylines didn’t cross. And Catherine Bell was a delight.

Susanna B, Austria: The hardest thing for an actor...well, that’s my opinion...is to cry in front
of the camera! Have you ever had a scene in your career as an actor where you had to cry in,
and if, which is it? How do you manage to turn on such an intense emotion to actually get tears
in your eyes?

JOE LANDO: It’s easier for me to cry than laugh on camera. I don’t know why, that’s just
the way it is for me. Some actors find it difficult, I don’t.

Lauren H, Texas: How do you stay in such great shape? You are one of the most beautiful
men alive!

JOE LANDO: Thank you very much. I just make sure keeping myself in shape is part of
my job and it also helps to keep me going during those long days on the set.    My job can be
very physically tiring.

Joan M, Winston Salem, NC: When can we see you on TV regularly again? I miss you!!!

JOE LANDO: I don’t know. I’m fixing that problem right now.

Linda B, London, England: Hello Joe. I have noticed several times in photos and films
that you wear your watch on your right arm. I used to think that maybe you were left-handed,
but then I would see you used your right hand for writing. Could you tell me why you wear
your watch on the right arm and not the "standard" left arm for a right-handed person?

JOE LANDO: Because that’s what everybody else does and when I keep my watch on my
right hand, it keeps people guessing.

Tia, VA: I have seen you on tv at least on three different series. One of them is way back there.
I remember when you were in One Life to Live as Jake. My favorite however is Dr. Quinn.
I saw the few episodes of JAG. Since you have had so many roles, it must be hard to keep
track of them all. Which is you very favorite role that you have played in your acting career?

JOE LANDO: It’s hard to say because they all get to be like your children, you kind of love
them all for different reasons.

Debra W, W, Ohio: I must tell you that my husband and I still love watching the Dr. Quinn
series. I am a college professor, and my husband is an account exec. We actually tape you
in the morning, and watch in the evening. A two-fold question: Did you enjoy working on
the series?    Your talented cast looked as though they were almost a family. Did you feel
that way?

JOE LANDO: Yes, I liked working on the series. It was a lot of fun and over the years the cast
and crew really became an extended family to each other. I have to liken it to relationships you
form in high school and college.

Sue B, NYC: A while ago you asked our opinion about your returning to a soap opera -
are you still considering this possibility? If so, would it have to be one that films in LA?

JOE LANDO: Yes, it has to be one in LA. Yes, I’m still considering it. No, I haven’t had
an answer back from anybody.

Emma, England: In the TV program Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, was there any real chemistry
between you and Jane Seymour?

JOE LANDO: Probably the most chemistry I ever had with an actress was with Jane.
After her, it would be Jessica Tuck and then Catherine Bell.

JudyA, FL: Would you describe the experience you had working on “Wildfire.”

JOE LANDO: “Wildfire” is a series I would like to work on more. I find the character of
Pete Ritter interesting, a lot of levels for me to play there, and I would enjoy coming back to
that show and see the interaction between my character and his two sons, which he didn’t get
to see this last time

The Week of June 12, 2005

Conny, Germany: I am looking forward to see HG on DVD. It's recently dubbed on German
TV but I prefer to hear your nice natural voice ; ).

Is there any chance to see you on theatre stage one day?

JOE LANDO: Good chance that won’t happen any time soon.

Tish, Stanardsville, VA: You were great in your role as Sully. Aside from the fact that you were
very handsome, I think you portrayed that character in a very meaningful way. I don't understand
what the politics were in canceling that show, but it is a shame. There seems to be a revived interest
in the west, etc. these days. Do you have any interest in playing that type of role again?

JOE LANDO: Yes. I’d love to be in another western. John Wayne made a whole career of it.

Lesley F, Little Rock, Arkansas:    Thank you so much for your time. I would like your advice,
if I may. I'm 29 years old and I'm feeling like I'm running out of time to try out my dreams. I
would love to get into production of some kind, whether, it's film or tv. I was a PA in San Francisco
for a couple commercials, but had to move back to Arkansas. I don't have much experience other
than that, but am ready to go out on my own again. I would actually like to move to Toronto.
Could you give me some advice on possibly getting a job, being a PA, or getting into the field
somehow? Am I too old to start?

JOE LANDO:    I think you should start at a local level. That way, if you fall on your
face, you’re not in another city, in another country, and you will last longer where you
live and get all the experience you can.

Julie, Belgium: Do you prefer making movies for the television or would you like to
make movies for the cinema as well? Thanks for the fun you give us in all your movies!

JOE LANDO: I think I’d rather just stick with television.

Carleen J, New Jersey: Since you were in Higher Ground with Hayden Christensen,
how do you feel now about Hayden Christensen's success in Star Wars and do you still
keep in touch?

JOE LANDO:    I couldn’t be happier for him. It’s exciting to see someone
be given such a great opportunity. I haven’t talked to him since he had
Thanksgiving dinner with me about four years ago. He just finished Star Wars”
and he was starting to do “Life as a House.” He came to visit and had Thanksgiving
dinner with me.

Audrey, Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee: How did you like playing Sully & Jake?
Which one you like better?

JOE LANDO: I’d have to say I liked playing the Sully role better.

Patricia, Austria / Vienna: I would like to know if you learned to ride horses before
you started to act in Dr. Quinn, or if you learned it just for this. It seems like you really
love horses and highly respect them.   Am I right?

JOE LANDO:    I learned to ride horses solely for Dr. Quinn. I’d barely been on a
horse before that and I haven’t been on one since.

Cindy C , Cape Town, South Africa: Hi, Joe. I really loved watching you in Dr. Quinn.
We don’t get to see a lot you on our screens in S.A. Are you doing any TV series at the moment?

JOE LANDO:    No, I’m not.

The Week of June 9, 2005

Kalie, Utah: Being a pretty shy person myself, were you ever shy? And, if so, has being an
actor helped you overcome some shyness by stepping out of your comfort zone? What, if
anything, do you do to prepare before you shoot a scene (to relax, etc.)?

JOE LANDO: I always know my dialogue frontward and backwards, until I’m completely
comfortable with the text. And to get past my shyness is easy because the characters I play
aren’t shy but, when it comes back to being just Joe, I am.

Jane M, Ohio: Did you ever think you would touch so many people’s lives in a positive way?

JOE LANDO: No, and I’m thankful for any positive impact I can make on people’s lives.

Aniko, Germany: I’ve seen the pix of your lovely family and it would interest me how you met
your wife the first time and when did you know that she is the woman for your life?
(I hope my English is o.k.)

JOE LANDO: I met my wife when she was 17 and I was working at a restaurant.    But it
wasn’t until many years later that I realized I needed her to be the mother of my children and
I couldn’t live without her.

Derek E, Arkansas: What do you do if you like a girl a lot but she don’t like you back?

JOE LANDO: Move on.

Morvarid, Tehran, Iran: Why did you select film acting?

JOE LANDO: It was just I was drawn to it since I was a child, for no other reason than it just felt
like I had to do it.

Jessica O: Do you think it’s a good idea to have role models? You and Jane are my role models.

JOE LANDO: Yes, I think everyone should have role models. It gives you something to
aspire to.

Jule K, France: I am a German girl and I live in France. I speak a very bad English. I would
say that you are a very good actor.    Can you speak German or French?

JOE LANDO: I’m just now getting English down. No, I don’t’ speak French nor German
but I am starting to get better at English.

Eve J, Poland: I just wanted to say that you have also fans in such a small land like Poland.
I want to ask you, Joe, how it was for you to be an Indian on the set of DR QUINN? I know
it’s a long time ago but I would want to know that.

JOE LANDO: I was a white man who lived with Native Americans and, like my character,
I grew to really appreciate the culture and the lifestyle of the people.

Annie, France: You have recently talked about Shockwave. Is the filming finished and,
if yes, could you tell us something more about the movie and your part....

JOE LANDO: “Shock Wave” is a science fiction movie which involves my battling robots
on a tropical island, the end result being my kids and I have a new playroom/theatre where
our garage used to stand.

Silvia & Max, Rome, Italy: Our question will be a bit gossipy... but we noticed that in two
interviews you talked about Nicole Kidman, and the last time you even told that you'd like a
film with a love story with her.    What would your wife think in the case you should shoot
a sex scene with Nicole Kidman?

JOE LANDO: She knows the chances of that are like her shooting a scene with Brad Pitt.
Our chances are slim and none. Neither my wife nor I are jealous people.

Rebekah D, Paris, IL: Hey Joe! What kind of things do you like to do with your kids and
wife when you're just home "hanging out"?

JOE LANDO: I don’t know. We play, we have arts and crafts, try to keep the kids away
from the television sets and video games, and just do simple real-life things.

Victoria, Germany: How much Sully is in Joe Lando? Did you like the story of Dr. Quinn
and was it difficult to act in such a serial?

JOE LANDO: There was a lot of Joe in a Sully and now a lot of Sully in Joe. I loved it.
It was one of the best characters any actor would want to play.

Gianfry, Italy: What do you think about "media"? Can you tell me your relationship with
the press?

JOE LANDO: I’m a bad one when it comes to that. I have little or no relationship with the
press. I was always an actor and not a celebrity, at least in my mind.

The Week of May 1, 2005

Martina, Austria: Is it difficult for you to get new roles because I’m sure you’re always compared
to Sully in Dr. Quinn? But I think you’re a great actor and keep on going!

JOE LANDO: Dr. Quinn, to a certain extent, has held me back in the sense that a lot of the
people in the industry didn’t care for or respect that show and they looked at me more or less as
the hunk on the prairie. People would always comment on the way I looked but no one ever
gave me credit for my acting.

Marianne, Johnstown, PA: I see that you named your daughter Kate Elizabeth. That is so close
to your TV daughter Katherine Elizabeth or Katie! Did you just like that name or is she named
after anyone in the family?

JOE LANDO: Elizabeth is my wife’s middle name and Kate was a name that my wife has
always been fond of. She nor I ever realized that the baby’s name on Dr. Quinn was Katherine
Elizabeth. That might sound hard to believe for some of you but that was so many years ago
now and that last year or two of Dr. Quinn is kind of a blur to me. I think I have cave amnesia.

Nicholas C, West Palm Beach, FL: Do you like classical music? If so, who’s your
favorite composer?

JOE LANDO: I love classical music. It is often played in our home, although I’m not
very knowledgeable in that area. I know what I like and what I like is Mozart and Chopin.

Pam K, Bartlett, IL: Since you’re from Chicago, which team do you cheer for; Cubs or
Sox?

JOE LANDO: Cubs. James Keach, who I saw just last week, was extremely kind and
he gave me and my family eight tickets to two upcoming Dodger Cubs games.    And we
have the most incredible seats behind home plate. So look for me and the family behind
home plate when the cubs come to town later this month.

Tahere, Iran: I have seen Dr Quinn for three times! Considering your previous job, please
tell me: How did Sullivan find you?

JOE LANDO: I had done a pilot with George Clooney; George Clooney got the part in the
pilot that I wanted. It was called “Homicide,” but the pilot I did with George Clooney was
scrapped and they reshot it.    But the film they had on me proved to be my audition and after
that I remember going in, meeting Beth Sullivan and Tim Johnson and having a little
conversation with them, and it seemed to go pretty well. And I left that meeting that day,
went straight to the airport, and went to NY to finish up my role of Jake on One Life.

Yvonne Jost, Germany: At the time, stay you in contact with other Dr. Quinn Casts? If yes,
who is it?

JOE LANDO: William Shockley and I are good friends and lately have been seeing each other a
few times a week because we are trying to finish up a script we’ve been writing for about the past
two years almost. And I see Jane and James quite often.

Jamie, Chicago: I was wondering if you were still possibly talking with Y&R or General Hospital
about a future comeback? Just keeping my fingers crossed. I’d love to see you on GH.

JOE LANDO: Still waiting and still talking.

Nancy S, Indiana: When you do a movie or television show, do you get to keep your wardrobe?
Do you have any say in the selection of wardrobe?

JOE LANDO: I almost always try to influence the wardrobe department in what I want to
wear. That’s not always the politically correct thing to do but always important for me to be
comfortable in my wardrobe.    And actors are famous for stealing wardrobe at the end of shoots.
That’s how most of us get our clothes.

Penni F, Lumberton, NC: I was wondering, with the popularity of animated films, would you
lend your voice to an animated object or character? If so, what would be your ideal animated
character?

JOE LANDO: I remember going to Disney Studios when they were in the process of working
on “Tarzan” and they walked me through and showed me all the storyboards. And then I never
heard from them again. But I enjoyed the meeting and t thought it looked like it would be a fun
thing to do.    So, in answer to your question, yes, I would like to do a voiceover and I think my
kids would enjoy having me play a part in a movie they could watch.

Lalova P, Sofia, Bulgaria: It looks like you are always in search of adventures in life? Is that so?

JOE LANDO: I think when I was younger I was very adventurous; a little less so now that
I have a family. I used to have aspirations, especially during Higher Ground, of possibly
climbing Mt. Everest. Not anymore. Now I just climb to the top of my stairs of my house and
back down. We havea five-week adventure planned this summer, zigzagging all over the
country, California to Chicago and points in between.

Natasja, The Netherlands: Hi Joe, what did you enjoy most about playing Sully?

JOE LANDO : I loved the interaction with the native Americans, learning a lot about their culture.
Prior to that I knew nothing about it. And I loved all the fans who appreciated the show.
The fans were probably one of the best experiences of Dr. Quinn.

Frances, France: I was wondering what does it feel like to work with people you’ve already worked
with - A.J. Cook for instance.

JOE LANDO: It’s wonderful. When you worked with an actor or actress you enjoy working
with, it is like you worked with a family member. Going to work with an actor you did not
like would not be very good.

Barbara, Michigan: It’s a fact that women are very attracted to the overall character of Sully.
In what way would your wife Kirsten say you are most like Sully and in what way would she
say are you least like Sully?

JOE LANDO: She wouldn’t even compare me.    And Kirsten didn’t watch a lot of Dr.
Quinn.

Keri, Bakersfield, Ca: Did you and Shawn Toovey get along as well off screen as you
appeared to on screen?

JOE LANDO: Shawn Toovey and I got along great. I think to him I was just that big kid
on the set. If by 9 o’clock our faces hurt from laughing, it meant we were having a great day.

Amy Smith, Bangkok, Thailand and US: Being as you’ve been a chef, like to cook and I
presume--- eat, I wonder if you have some favorite wines that you like to pair with your
favorite meal? Or, perhaps, Kirsten's favorite meal?

JOE LANDO : I like Chiantis and a god "cab" once in a while but I am no connoisseur of
wines. My wife’s brother is and he gives us suggestions on what to drink.

Linda R, New Hampshire: Joe, we’ve heard that you love to cook and have worked in
Restaurants- can you tell me what is your favorite meal to cook and what is your favorite
meal to order when you go out to eat?

JOE LANDO: I love to cook all kinds of Italian food, that’s what I’m most experienced at.
When I go out to dinner, Sushi is my favorite.

Corinne, Dornach, Switzerland: Have you ever been to Switzerland? If yes, where did you
stay? How did you like it? If no, do you think someday you might want to visit it? Do you know
anything about Switzerland?

JOE LANDO: No, I have never been to Switzerland. I would love to visit that country;
it looks beautiful.

Marie, Long Island, NY: If you had another chance to make more stories & more seasons
with the show Higher Ground, would you do it? I thought that show was such a wonderful
show to watch every week. I loved every part that you acted in the show!!!

JOE LANDO: I would love to resurrect Higher Ground.    Even if that was the only role
I ever played again, I’d be happy. It also saddens me that the show didn’t run longer because
we were all very proud to work on it.

Stephanie DB, South Bend, IN: I wanted to tell you how much I have been enjoying
Higher Ground on WAM. Not sure if it was the venue or your own growth of abilities,
you really excel in that role. I’ve always been a big DQ fan and enjoyed your character
of Sully but find myself enjoying watching you as Peter even more.

JOE LANDO: Peter was the role I worked the hardest on and had the most input with.
I was one of the producers on Higher Ground and that gave me more latitude as to the
direction of my character, which, on Dr. Quinn, I didn’t have as much say or as much
input.

Ray, Palestine, Texas: When are you coming back on TV? The last time I saw you
I was living in South Wales and then it was taken off and I never knew why and today
I'm still searching for your programs. I loved Higher Ground I recorded every show
but my question to you, sir, when are you coming back on TV?

JOE LANDO: That’s a question I ask myself every day.

Montse, Hamburg, Germany: It was great to see you in Missing. Your first 5
minutes on the screen reminded me of a highly emotional scene in Higher Ground,
when your father on the show died. In Missing your character is distraught by the
loss of his agents. When was this scene filmed; was it the first day of filming, was it later?
Is it for an actor an added challenge when the filming of the scenes is not done in
chronological order?

JOE LANDO: If you work enough, you get the hang of shooting out of sequence.
I never was able to have a job when it went chronologically, when we shot the script
chronologically. Usually you are at the mercy of the production schedule based on
set availability, locations, and things like that. And, in some cases, like in "Missing," I
shot the first scene in the script on the last day that I worked and it was a difficult scene
because I didn’t want the character to be a blubbering idiot, I wanted to have him trying
to struggle to control himself, period.

Montse, I hope you are enjoying Germany and that your husband is doing well.

Connie P, Carbondale, Illinois: Did they put gray in your hair for you to play
Burke in 'MISSING'?

JOE LANDO: No, it just stood out more on the show.

Barb M, Nova Scotia, Canada: Here in the Maritimes, we finally got to see the 'John
Doe' episode of “Missing“ recently! Did you shoot the scenes outside of the kidnapped
woman's home at Toronto's Casa Loma? I'm sure I recognized the gardens and part of the
Castle facade. It's an awesome place!

JOE LANDO: I don’t remember what the name of that location was. I know it was a
big mansion and that now it’s been donated to the government, the province, or whatever
it’s called.

Almut G, Germany: In your part as Peter Scarbrow in HG, you played an ex-drug-user.
Did you prepare yourself for this role by visiting a self-help-group like the AA or anything
else? Can you imagine being the successor of Pierce Brosnan as new James Bond, beside
the fact you are not British?

JOE LANDO: Besides, unfortunately, having a lot of friends who have gone through that
situation, I have also done interventions for close friends, and the research that we did prior
to that gave me a lot of insight to the Peter character.

No, I can never imagine myself as a James Bond . That is kind of an icon. It would be like
imagining yourself being Superman or something like that

Stephan S, South Africa: Is there ever a slim chance that we will see a season 2 of higher
ground with all the original cast members?

JOE LANDO: You might some day, if we’re lucky, see another season of Higher Ground
but I highly doubt you will see any original kids because they are all in their 20s now. There
will be a whole new group of kids with maybe guest appearances by Hayden Christensen and
A.J. Cook and all the other kids, if we were fortunate enough to get those people back, get the
actors back.

Ally, Calgary Alberta, Canada/ Lake Munmorah Australia: Do you have a favorite episode
of either Doctor Quinn Medicine Woman and/or Higher Ground? Also I just wanted to say that
I loved both shows, and Higher Ground was Particularly awesome in the way that it showed
teenage kids, that they can get over their addiction and they can get healed from their wounds.

Thanks for hours of entertainment!

JOE LANDO: I love 99 percent of the Higher Ground episodes. It’s hard to pick a favorite.
As far as Dr. Quinn, “Where the Heart is,” right now but I always change my mind.

The Week of March 27, 2005

Amy S, Lansing, Mi: I see there are talks with soaps of taking you on, but I would love to see
you in a prime-time series. Any possibilities? You were fantastic as Byron Sully, and I love
reliving the series on the Hallmark Channel! Good luck in your future!

JOE LANDO: I am just constantly looking for steady work and whether it’s soaps or nighttime, I
hope to be busy at it soon.

Lisa W, Indiana: What show that is on TV right now would you like to be in and you think you
are perfect for and why?

JOE LANDO: Deadwood. Because it’s a gritty show and I’m feeling kind of gritty.

Jeannine, Germany: Do you want more kids?

JOE LANDO: I think so. We’re talking about it.

Penni F, NC: Do you get nervous before going on an audition? How do you prepare for an
audition, especially if it is a role you really want?

JOE LANDO : I always get nervous before auditions, even after all these years. The way I
prepare, I study, study, study.

Carol G, Australia: Do you feel your mixed heritage (what mum and dad said or hinted) had a
large part in the person you are today?

JOE LANDO:    Of course.

Andie C, Costa Mesa, CA: “ Counterstrike” was such a good movie. Do you think there
will be a sequel?

JOE LANDO: Nope. That was for TBS and they are no longer making original movies and
that franchise belonged to them.

Tess T, Norvelt, PA: There is something I’ve been curious about and I don’t remember this
being asked before so please forgive me if it has. The question: Have any of the characters
you’ve played unexpectedly taken over during an interview or somewhere else? For example...
has Sully’s “western slang” ever popped out when you least expected it? If so, do you remember
when?

JOE LANDO: No, I don’t remember anything like that happening to me.

Sofia, Bulgaria: I would like to ask you some questions:
What was the hardest thing you had to do ever?
What kinds of books do you like to read?
Which is your favorite American writer?

JOE LANDO: Leave home.
I like technical books and suspense thrillers. I was the guy who read “Attack on the Queen”
when no one else had.
Ernest Hemingway.

Cody Little, Casper, Wyoming: I’m aspiring to be an actor (I’m sure you’ve heard that one before)
and aside from the drawbacks to my location, I was just wondering how you got your start into acting
as a career and if you have any advice you can offer that would help point me in the right direction, I
would be extremely grateful.

JOE LANDO: I would suggest going to Los Angeles or NY first of all and study and work,
making sure you can pay your bills and afford classes. That seems to be the most common route.
That’s the way I did it. Prepare to wait a very long time.

Monika, Slovenia: Hi! I must apologize because of my English, but I am not very good with
the language at the moment. I am very impressed with your acting Sully in Dr. Quinn. So my
question will be connected with that. I would be very pleased if you could tell me how were you
feeling when you were playing Sully.

JOE LANDO: I’d have to say it really depended on the day and what the work was entailing.
Some days I could feel very close to the character and other days totally unattached. Those were
the days I was stuck in the cave.

Patty, Baltimore, MD: Now that your children are getting older, do you consider them and how
they might feel about a role you might play?

JOE LANDO: No, if the content of the movie is too adult, then they won’t see the
movie anyway until they are of age. I don’t base my choice of roles that way.

The Week of February 6, 2005

Pat H, Baltimore: Joe, what kind of preparation did you have to do for the role of Burke on "Missing"?
For example, did someone show you how to hold the gun so it would be "FBI correct"? How much
interaction did you have with the cast before filming?

JOE LANDO: I didn’t talk to anybody about how to act with a gun. I learned that on “Attack
on the Queen.” If I did anything conspicuously wrong, I’m sure someone would have told me.
Stuntmen usually watch that.    And I only met the cast on the day that I worked with them.

Penni, North Carolina: Hi Joe. I loved your performance as Agent Burke on "Missing."
I would not mind at all if you became a regular, so.... would you rather join an "established"
series on a weekly TV schedule, or start from scratch as an original cast member on a new series,
and why?

JOE LANDO: I’d much rather start on a ship that’s sailing. I’ve already experienced the
hardships of getting a show off the ground, no thank you.

Joan M, Manchester, UK: Hi Joe.    I have read the feedback on your appearance in *Missing*
and it sounds that you did a pretty good job of the part you played (no surprise there!) Did you
enjoy playing this part better than the one in *Summerland*? If so, why?

JOE LANDO: There was a lot more to do in the "Missing" episode and I believe the character
would be more interesting for me to evolve than the character on “Summerland.”

Josie J, France: First, congratulations for your work in "Missing" (I did not yet see it because
I am French, but I saw the video on the site of Judy!) and for all your work in general!     Joe, you
live in Los Angeles with your wife and your beautiful children. Do you like the city of LA and
can you say why and do you ever like snails ("escargots") that Sully had eaten for the love at Mike
at the trip to Boston of Dr Quinn?

JOE LANDO: I never find myself downtown in the city of LA but I love living near the beach;
it’s just beautiful. I like snails in my garden, not my refrigerator.

Carol G, Australia: Hi Joe. After doing “Higher Ground,” are you left with the question-what
is normal?

JOE LANDO: I don’t understand it.

June B, Long Island, New York: Most of your work thus far has tended to lean toward more
dramatic roles. On Dr. Quinn and Higher Ground we’ve seen little glimpses of your wonderful
sense of humor. Could you see yourself tackling a comedic movie or situation comedy sometime
in the future if the opportunity presented itself? And who makes you laugh?

JOE LANDO: Yes, I would love to do it if the opportunity presents itself. Chris Rock makes
me laugh.

Jacki, Warwick, Rhode Island: I absolutely love the short-lived show "Higher Ground."
(I do wish it lasted more seasons.) I think it was very good for teenagers to see that there are other
people out there like them and how it can be dealt with. It is very good for non-troubled youths to
also watch to know what real life is all about. This was a very unique show and I absolutely feel in
love with all the characters and found the entire show very hopeful.

JOE LANDO: Thank you for watching. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Sarah, England: Hi, Mr. Lando!    I'm a massive fan of Higher Ground, which is where I first saw
you. And since then I saw Dr Quinn and today your ep of JAG. I love H.G. - have them all taped -
and I feel very close to the characters, and I think its a shame that it ended as soon as it did because
people could really relate to it!! I especially loved the character of Peter.

Anyway, I was just wondering if you were happy with the way the last episode ended? It was a fairly
good place to end it, if it had to finish, because a lot of shows leave a lot of questions unanswered, but
did you feel it was right for the characters? It certainly gave me the feeling that they would all be alright,
and that Peter and Sophie would marry and be very happy together, but I was just wondering how you
saw it?

JOE LANDO: It kind of took a lesson from the way Dr. Quinn ended. Just in case, we tried to
somewhat appear that there would be happy endings for most of our characters.

Nancy T, Maine: I am still hoping for a weekly TV show with you in it. Is there any chance of that
happening in 2005? What kind of auditions have you had recently that have any chance of a part for
you? Now that Jack is older, is there any chance of his having any acting parts?

JOE LANDO: If Jack really wants to pursue an acting career, I will support him. And it looks like
he has potential. Chances are you’ll see Jack in a series before you see his dad.

Montse, Hamburg, Germany: In relation to chemistry between an actor and an actress, I once heard
Sydney Pollack say that he could never insist enough on the set on how important it is for an actor not
to just say his lines but to have a real dialogue with his fellow actress, listening to her really, answering
her really. Do you think it is one of the main ingredients of a good chemistry? What would others be?

JOE LANDO: Yes, Montse, exactly right.

See, I was listening.

Andrea Chapman, Costa Mesa, CA: Do you have any idea if you and Jane are ever going to do
any movies or TV shows together again?

JOE LANDO: There’s nothing I’m advised of as of now. I would love the opportunity to work
with Jane again.

Nancy S, Long Island, New York: First, I would like to tell you how much I admire your work
and your devotion to your family. Have you had any news regarding future appearances on
"Summerland"? Also, did you make the trip to New Zealand, and, if so, what were the results
of the trip?

JOE LANDO: I have had no news about “Summerland” and I have not made the NZ trip yet.

Vicki, California: Hi, Joe, thank you for giving us the opportunity to ask you questions. I've
watched all the clips of your interviews on the Sights and Sounds site and I was wondering which
interviewer you thought asked the most interesting questions and which show was the most fun
to be on.

JOE LANDO: I don’t watch 90 percent of the shows I’ve been on because I usually feel that
they don’t go terribly well, but “Oprah Winfrey” (the first one) and the “Daily Show” are two of
my favorites, of memory.

Linda B, London, England: Hello Joe. Having watched the repeats of Doctor Quinn on UK
television, I have watched you riding bare back, and I was wondering, do you still ride horses, and,
if you do, do you take Jack and Christian with you? Is it true what I read, that a horse is not one
of your favorite animals? If this is true, you would never have known it watching you ride on DQ!
Thanks Joe.

JOE LANDO: I love looking at horses but I haven’t been on one since I rode on Dr. Quinn.

Lynda, Billings, Montana: We’ve been remodeling our home now for 6 years. (you know how
it goes, when you got the money you have no time, when you have time, you got no money).
Anyway, I remember something about you remodeling a home. Was this a home you live in?
And are you finished and happy with it?

JOE LANDO: I finished five months late and still a million little things to do but we’re extremely
happy in our little home.

Jana, Germany: Dear Joe, here's my question for you at the beginning of this New Year, do you
have any (special) plans for the year 2005 (acting, houses...)?

JOE LANDO: I hope to do a little of both, in that order.

Alison M, St. Helens, England: Do you have any plans to visit or work in the UK in the coming
year, Joe?

JOE LANDO: No plans in the immediate future but I have a standing reservation at Jane’s castle
in Bath.

Corinne, Dornach, Switzerland: Dear Joe Lando, my questions to you are: Are you still in contact
with some people of the Dr. Quinn Crew? If yes, with whom? And, how often do you see/call them?

JOE LANDO: I stay in contact with only about 3 of the actors. The crew I haven’t seen since the
reunion.

Alix M, Scotland: Firstly, I just want to thank you so much for being a huge inspiration, I don't think
you realize that just by doing what you do you help people everyday!!

I wanted to ask you, out of all that you have done throughout your career so far, which would you
say was the hardest or most challenging role to play?

JOE LANDO: I think Peter (Higher Ground) is the most challenging because I put the most work
into that character.

The Week of January 10, 2005

Debby K, Pennsylvania: Joe, what is the most difficult emotion you ever had to act out on Dr. Quinn?

JOE LANDO : I didn’t find any emotion more difficult to portray than another.
They’re all readily accessible to me as Sully.

Carol Gilbert, Australia: If you weren’t an actor, what profession (besides a Chef) would you choose?

JOE LANDO : I’d like to be an architect, design and build things. That is very interesting to me.

Christine, France:   Can you tell us some details about your character in Bloodsuckers ..Do you like it?

JOE LANDO : My character’s background was not completely defined in the movie but I know some of his history
from personally knowing the writer, director. He’s a very similar Sully character; he has a very similar quality to Sully.
He has a tragic back-story but chooses to deal with it in a much more violent way.    It’s more like Sully meets the
“Mad Max” character.

Joan, England: Happy New Year to you and all your family. How did you and Kirsten celebrate the start of 2005?

JOE LANDO : Since 2000, Kirsten and I have stayed at home with the kids. After they went to bed, we enjoyed
champagne and caviar and were in bed by 10:30. I didn’t even see the New Year; I was asleep.

Laura K, Michigan:   Did you receive any formal training? And, if so, could you describe to me the
technique that was used?

JOE LANDO : I studied with the Vincent Chase Workshop in Hollywood for a short time. I actually lived there
and did the janitorial work at night to pay my tuition and crashed out on one of the couches on the rehearsal set
we had there.

In Vincent’s class we were exposed to several different techniques. I was aware of Meisner but mostly I was
influenced by Stanislavsky. I also would study films like everyone else does and steal things from other actors,
always steal things from other actors.

Clara, Sardinia, Italy:   Would you like to visit my Country?

JOE LANDO : Both Kirsten and I dream of some day spending the summer with the family in the countryside
and eating and drinking and relaxing the Italian way.

Jessica O, Georgia:   Do you think it is a good idea for people to follow their dreams? Do you hope that they
will let you do a 3rd dr. quinn movie?

JOE LANDO : Of course. I’m living proof I think it’s worth it. Otherwise, I’d still be sweeping floors.

Yes, I would love to do one and so would Jane, I’m sure. Get James to direct it. All we need is a good script
and a network to put it on.

Barbara H, Howell, Michigan: I have a question regarding submission of scripts, for television or film. My
husband Kurt and I have each written family oriented screenplays and would like information or advice on where
and how to submit them for review.    Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I have looked for literary agents
on line, but there are so many listings that it is totally overwhelming and I don't know where to start or who to
trust.

JOE LANDO : Script writing is extremely competitive here in LA. Everybody is a writer and has a script.
And I know, without proper representation, it’s nearly impossible to get anyone in a studio or network to read
your script, but there is always still the chance.

Penni, North Carolina:   I was wondering, with pilot season approaching, what do you look for in a role that
you would like to play? Example: family oriented? adventurous? something you haven't played before?

JOE LANDO : I have two criteria: something that pays well and keeps me close to home. That’s all.

Gail W, Philadelphia: Do you have any plans or anything special you would like to do in 2005?

JOE LANDO : I know this summer I’m going to spend about two weeks in Colorado with my family. Other
than that, I’d like to be too busy working to think about it.

Courtney, Florida: If there were one actress you could do a project with, who would it be and why? And what
type of project would it be?

JOE LANDO : It would be Nicole Kidman; hopefully, just a love story.

More to come.....!

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