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"Westworld, Crichton, and Me"

"Westworld, Crichton, and Me"

FromLinda's Bumpy Ride on a Bumpy Road


"Westworld, Crichton, and Me"

FromLinda's Bumpy Ride on a Bumpy Road

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Jan 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hi to Everyone, my friends, fans, and followers. I am your host, "Linda Gaye Scott". I hope You had a Wonderful Holiday Season, and "Welcome to 2022". I believe this New Year can bring many exciting opportunities into ALL of our lives. So, be on a staunch Lookout !!! **This "3rd episode" is an emotional one for me. So, let's stay together, hang on and travel with me on this Very Bumpy Road, Indeed. Whoa “WELCOME”. !!! Previously, on my 2nd Episode, I talked about why I was on the Cover of Jan and Dean Take LINDA Surfin, Jan mooning me on Sunset Blvd, Easter Vacation on Palm Cnyn Dr. in Palm Springs. Finishing school in Switzerland, AND Losing my Virginity,...In this, my 3rd Episode, I skip forward 10 years, and talk about Westworld written and directed by Dr. Michael Crichton and some of this Episode is about Michael and me. Hence the name “Westworld, Crichton and Me” !….One afternoon, I had just finished my jog, was totally out of breath, when my friend Jim Brolin was driving by and stopped to say Hi as he and his wife Jane were neighbors. We chatted for a minute or two and he asked me to come by for a glass of wine. I took a quick shower, got dressed and stopped by their place. We all talked a bit and shortly after he mentioned there might or could be a part in an upcoming film at MGM & of course, my ears perked as I was very interested. Within a couple of days I had an appointment at MGM studios, where I had an interview for a role in an upcoming movie called "WESTWORLD" with Michael Crichton as Director. Who? I didn't know this director, never heard of him but anything can happen in Hollywood's film industry so I thought, it's MGM, a highly respected and well known studio, been around for decades and who, by the way, am I to question this opportunity!!! I entered the MGM lot and was ushered into a building with long corridors and many doors. Next I was led into an office where I was introduced to a very tall gentleman. At first I was taken aback by his height which seemed to be at least 6'7" and soon after learned he was 6'9". He was youngish, about 30 but quite attractive. I was delighted as he immediately put me at ease with his warm demeanor and Big Smile.. With that comfort level I was able to express my thoughts with great ease and enthusiasm. The amazing thing was ... I felt as if I'd known him for some time. Now, I assume almost everyone who is listening to this has had a familiar feeling about someone they've just met at one time or another, but on an interview well, I must say, it was unusual for me. I think you might say "we clicked & Boom, there was definitely Chemistry". As Michael put on his glasses, his eyes seemed to stare at me, almost through me which was rather strange, as if he'd known me for ages.Truly, it was almost an out of body experience (which I'd never had), but I was on an interview for an acting role and simply had to be professional and contain myself. After all, I had met him only minutes earlier. Then, a calmness took over and things returned to normal, my interview was over and as I said my good-byes I actually felt relieved in a way...Next thing I knew, I was contacted and told I had been accepted for the part of Arlette in Westworld. Well, Well, of course, I was delighted and very excited to learn I would be working with Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin & Jim Brolin. I vividly recall how thrilled I was. Oh, I couldn't wait and was very excited to tell my mom and especially that Jim Brolin was responsible for me having the interview in the first place. (*The well known actor Josh Brolin is Jim’s son and of course the beautiful Award Winning Actress Barbra Streisand is Jim’s wife.)As you know, I have acted in many TV shows and films, & am familiar with what goes on & how movie sets work, etc., As you know, I have acted in many TV shows and films.
Released:
Jan 21, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (8)

Many of you may know me as an actress in Michael Crichton’s Premier film “Westworld” in which I played Arlette, robot prostitute who seduced & gave favors to Richard Benjamin. Now Richard was a fantastic actor to work with especially because he knew I was uncomfortable having to disrobe and undress. Richard might have been uncomfortable during that scene but I never noticed a hint of it. Off-screen he was a happily married man to a beautiful and highly talented actress Paula Prentiss, known for her comedy roles in many films. I’d like to mention that when actors don't have any lines of dialogue, it’s not as easy as you would think. Without words, the character has little to work with. As an audience, think about it and imagine what or how You would convey your thoughts to another person if you were unable to speak. Well, if you don’t agree, try it sometime. It isn’t easy my friends. Also, it was inferred that handsome James Brolin was having his way with another saloon gal. FYI - As an aside, James Brolin is married to the iconic “Out of this World” Singer, Actress, Award-Winning Barbra Streisand. Meanwhile, Brolin's character was being pursued by the Man in Black, Gunslinger Yul Brynner who was brilliant, outstanding, and very scary. Mr. Brynner was best known for being the staunch King in the legendary film "The King and I" with Award-Winning actress Deborah Kerr. Now regarding television, there was a well-known series called The Green Hornet (Green Hornet Music.. )in which you may know me as VAMA, the One and Only woman in history to "ZAP" the Great, Incomparable Bruce Lee as CATO. During and between "takes" Bruce and I would talk at length about so many things but honestly He did most of the talking. He said he didn't easily open up to others but felt like he'd known me for a long time. That he felt safe & very comfortable. In The Batman 66 series (Batman Music) I was The Riddler's female villain "MOTH". I will be giving fans much to chew on when talking about the show's Hero Adam West, his sidekick Burt Ward and the forever Memorable Frank Gorshin. Certainly More to share at another time. There are a slew of many other series such as Bewitched with Elizabeth Mongomery and Dick York, Lost in Space, Bonanza, and my Introductory and very first role in Ben Casey as well as many other roles in which I guest-starred.