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Subject: Chris Carter Transcript (LONG!!!)
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As I promised you all, here is the transcript of Chris Carter live on
Delphi:


                    CHRIS CARTER LIVE ON DELPHI
       (C) 1994 Fox Broadcasting Company, Delphi Internet Services
Any Questions Regarding this Transcript or its Distribution can be Sent to
REAPR@DELPHI.COM (Christopher Fusco)

    Chris Carter Live on Delphi took place on Friday September 23, 1994
right after the premiere of the episode THE HOST on the east coast. Chris
first answered questions asked by Reaper which we had collected from Delphi
members before the floor was opened for questions. The conference lasted
over two hours and Chris responded to as many fans as he could before his
hands became worn out from typing so much. We thank Chris Carter for his
time, and eagerly await his next appearance on Delphi.
 
    Here is the transcript of the conference:

REAPR> On behalf of all the X-Files fans here on Delphi I would to
       thank you for taking the time to join us, and let you know
       that it is an honor and a privilege to have you here. Welcome!

CARTER> Buenos noches, X-Files fans. I'm thrilled to have you all attending
        my on-line debut. I hope I can answer all your questions.

REAPR> Well, I've got some questions to ask first, and then I'll open the
       floor for questions from our members.

CARTER> ok

REAPR> Coming from the working background that you did, your time as a
       journalist, the work you did for Disney, how and when did you come up
       with the idea for The X-Files?

CARTER> If you look at my resume you'll never find any clear connection
        between my old work and the X-Files. But to answer the question, I
        just wanted to do something as scary as I remember the Night
        Stalker was when I was in my teens.

REAPR> Well, I think I speak for everyone when I say you've outdone
       yourself.

CARTER> I'm flattered.

REAPR> Once you pitched the idea to FOX and sold them on it, did you
       anticipate your show would get such a following?

CARTER> Not even. You always prepare to have your idea, your pilot, your
        project get nuked somwhere along the way. To even get on the air
        is rare. To have the kind of response we've had is absolutely
        mind-boggling.

REAPR> Was FOX the only place you pitched it to, and were they first?

CARTER> I pitched it to Fox. They reluctantly bought the idea but it took
        two pitch meetings to convince them that we had something worth
        proceeding on.

REAPR> What do you think of all the attention that your series has brought
       you personally? There's even a CCEB (Chris Carter Estrogen Brigade)
       now. Would you care to respond to that?

CARTER> You have to understand that I'm used to spending most of my time
        inside a small office working on my computer. The attention has been
        kind of alarming. As for the CCEB, I guess it's better than the
        CCTB.

REAPR> :)

REAPR> On that note, have you ever had a paranormal experience? If so, would
       you tell us about it?

CARTER> I was audited by the IRS once. Beyond that, I'd have to say no.

REAPR> Do you and other writers for the show prefer writing UFO,
       metaphysical, or weird science stories?

CARTER> Personally, I'm interested in the stories that involve government
        involvement (bad construction!) in the paramnormal. Maybe it's my
        rather pronounced personal distrust of that organization.

REAPR> Did you hand pick the other writers? And what experience did you have
       with them?

CARTER> Sort of. Morgan and Wong were recommended to me by Peter Roth,
        President of 20th TV. Gordon and Gansa I had known about and had
        admired their work. I consider myself and the show extremely
        fortunate to have these writers (minus Gansa now.) Without them the
        X-Files wouldn't be the show it is.

REAPR> What DID happen to Alex Gansa?

CARTER> He decided to go back into project development on his own. We miss
        him.

REAPR> What has been YOUR favorite episode so far?

CARTER> Two. Beyond the Sea and The Erlenmeyer Flask.

REAPR> Erlenmeyer Flask and Beyond have scored big with the fans as well.
       Was there one particular scene or episode that sticks out in your
       mind as being particularly difficult to film?

CARTER> The vortex scene in the pilot. I imagine the invasion of Normandy
        was easier.

REAPR> For the record, people often complain about the number of science
       mistakes in the show (not us). Is this a concern or is it not
       important to you in the interest of telling a good story?

CARTER> Honestly, we try to be as accurate as possible. For example, in the
        E. Flask, I checked all my scienece with a research virologist from
        Amherst U. Then I got nailed because I referred to chloroplasts as
        plant cells. Sorry. We try.

REAPR> I think the stories make any errors irrelevent. Your shows are too
       good to focus on minute details.

CARTER> Thanks. Let me take this moment to apologize for my typing. This is
        an unfamiliar keyboard.

REAPR> No problem. I'm not used to typing in public either. :)
       I'll fix all the typos later.

CARTER> Ha!

REAPR> Do you consider The X-Files to be a science fiction or horror show?

CARTER> Neither. I don't like the horror title or label because we try not
        to use horror show conventions. I used to resist the SF label
        because I thought it was sending the wrong message about the kind of
        stories I wanted to tell. But the SF label brought alot of people to
        the show so I guess that's a good thing.

REAPR> I think creepy fits.

CARTER> Creepy it is.

REAPR> Who are the new writers for this season, and how much more writing
       and directing will you be doing?

CARTER> New writers are Paul Brown, Sara Charno (lone female!) and Darin
        Morgan, aka Flukeman. As for directing, I'm still recovering from
        doing episode 5. That's probably it for this season.

REAPR> The Host was superb. My hat's off to you, and Darin!

CARTER> Thanks. I was kinda nervous. It's our first real monster story and I
        wanted it to be good. Darin was excellent as Flukey and no one can
        imagine how hard the work was, being in that suit for hours at a
        time with no way to go to the bathroom.

REAPR> I think it beat out Squeeze and Tooms on the creepy scale.

CARTER> Really? Let's hom hope the ratings reflect it.

REAPR> Are there any stories you've wanted to do but couldn't due to
       shooting or other production difficulties?

CARTER> Lots. I want to do an episode that takes place on the polar or
        Antarctic Ice cap (different from Ice) but it's rather hard to
        replicate that location. Stay tuned, though.

REAPR> Cool. No pun intended.

REAPR> I've got a couple questions the fans are dying to know. First, does
       Mulder even own a bed? And second, what is the significance of the
       time 11:21?

CARTER> He rents his furniture, actually. And it's a futon. 11/21 is my
        wife's b-day.

REAPR> Excellent answer! I'm going to open the floor now.

Robin> Thanks for being here, Mr. Carter. My question concerns the visual
        elements of the show. I'd like to know if you go for a film noir
        look on purpose, and if so, why? Are the visual elements very
        important to you? What elements do you look for to add to the
        stories?

CARTER> We strive very hard to make the show look like it does. Two key
        people who bring us that look are John Bartley and Graeme Murray,
        art director. Our two secret weapons.

BJBEA>  As the creator and show runner, what do you hope to come away with
        (if anything) from this encounter with the X-Philes, e.g., general
        feedback, story ideas, experiences with UFO sightings/other
        phenomenon, or strictly PR?

CARTER> I'm very interested in good, thoughtful criticism of the show. Even
        the occasional nitpick. It's a very valuable tool to have such an
        immediate connection with the viewers.

Nick>  Chris -- I'm curious as to why the change in Mulder's story of his
        sister's disappearance?  And, is his sister ever going to be found?

CARTER> That story , if you are referring to the bedroom\living room debate,
        is something that Mulder has only relearned thg through regression
        hypnosis so it's even unclear to Mulder. Mulder's sister might be
        found but not until year eleven of the series.

Jerry>  How did you come up with the idea for the show?

CARTER> As for the concept, it's hard to say where it came from. Just one of
        those ideas that seemed to work on a number of levels I found
        interesting. Also, It just seemed like a TV series to me. Lots of
        stories to tell without having to be self-referencing, too reliant
        on going into just the lives of the characters.

KLFAN> It was great the way you (the X-Files team) recognized members of
       the online community in your last episode (LGM).  How did you decide
       who to add to the flight manifest, and do you anticipate future acts
       of a similar nature?

CARTER> That was Morgan and Wong. Always expect more from us, whatever it
        is.

WARGAMERDAVE> Have any "name" stars approached you to guest star in an
              episode? I have read in several areas that the show is a real
              hit with them.

CARTER> Yes. Whoopi God goldberg is very interested. Some otheres, too, but
        wouldn't you rather be surprised?

LFJENKINS> Chris,  All things being equal, would you have preferred that the
           X-Files be filmed in Los Angeles rather than Vancouver?  That's
           got to add an additional burden to you and the writing staff.

CARTER> It's an added difficulty for sure. But I think the benefits gained
        (look, quality) balance out.

RAVVEN> Chris, I understand you'll be directing 2 episodes this season
        yourself.  May I ask what they are?

CARTER> Only one episode. Episode 5, titled Duane Barry.

ECCENTRIC> After tonight's show, all I can say is thanks for reawakening my
           childhood fear of outdoor privies.  ;)  You and the other writers
           have a wonderful sense of the most effective way to give us the
           willies.  How do you come up with these great ideas?

CARTER > We're sick and twisted.

ROBINMM> Mr. Carter, how do you go about finding such great guest stars? How
         involved are you personally in casting each episode? Some of my
         favorites were "Samuel" in "Miracle Man" and of course, Tooms.

CARTER> We've been very lucky to get a lot of the good actors we have,
        particularly since we cast the show out of L.A. and Vancouver.
        Sometimes actors don't like to travel but there seems to be a lot of
        good word about the show so good actors want to do it.

LEEJA> How did you like directing?

CARTER> It was great. I've spent so much time whispering in directors' ears
        it was nice to take the reins. But it was also very hard. Trying to
        get the best work possible in eight 12 hour days. You be the jury on
        Oct. 14.

MOONFERRET> Chris,  Any advice for a screenwriter (me) living in Wilmington,
            NC who doesn't want to live in L.A.?  :  :)  Thanks!!  I love
            the show- it's actually the only TV I make it a point to watch!
            How is Gillian!??

CARTER> The best thing about being a writer is you can do it anywhere.
        Gillian is find fine. I just spoke with her this afternoon.

SETTLEC> Why were the Blue Beret special forces so incompetent?

CARTER> Just bad shots.

MANNN> Great Show.....  How old are Mulder and Scully?.

CARTER> 34 and 28.

ROBINMM> Mr. Carter, do you and your writing team plan to do more "ripped
         from the headlines" type stories?

CARTER> If you mean, the toxic blood story, etc. - only if they can be
        incorporated in a good story. By that, I mean, only if we can make
        it seem more than just a shameless use of a current event.

SUSANJN> Chris, How's Gillian? Any news for us?

CARTER> She's fine. She's just finished filming episode 6. Still pregnant.

RAVVEN> Chris, Just wanted to tell you that a new X-F fan club has just been
        formed here in Australia.  Do you have any plans on camoing?  Or
        have you ever been here?  (We've got some great waves at Bells
        Beach)..:)

CARTER> Can't wait to go back. I've surfed all up and down the Gold Coast.
        Never got to Bells.

ROBERTD7> Mr. Carter,  I'm curious about Mulder's first name.  Is it to pay
          homage to the network? If not, what inspired the name?

CARTER> I grew up with someone with the name. And it does have a ring to it,
        no? Mulder is my mother's maiden name by the way.

KEVLIN> Chris, at the beginning of last season, before the show's first
        episode, the promo's stated the "files" were true stories from FBI
        files. What happened to this premise...or was it just hype? I
        noticed that was used for a very few teases /then dropped. What's
        the story?

CARTER> Actually, it said the story was inspired by actual documented
        accounts. Which was true.

STEENS> Is every episode pure fiction or is there some kind of evidence or
        real story behind each episode. Is there a book or been magazines
        covering x-files?

CARTER> There's always a nugget of  truth or science fact behind each
        episode. We leave it to the audience to decide what's real, what's
        not. Books and mags forthcoming.

DONANEVYN> Can you talk a bit about the hiring process that ended up with
           two fantastic actors who have a real spark between them. Did you
           notice this in the try-outs or did this just come across as the
           scenes were shot for real?

CARTER> I loved both David and Gillian from the start. And, yes, I chose
        them from hundreds of other actors who auditioned. The chemistry
        between them is just pure luck.

SUMRALL> What about the second series that you were hinting about
         developing? Has there been any progress, is it on the back burner
         for now, or have you dropped the idea completely?

CARTER> There's a lot of talk about it, but the X-Files is my first love. I
        wouldn't want to divide my interests if I thought it would hurt the
        show.

LEEJA> Mr. Carter,  How is David holding up under the extra work during
       Gillian's absence?

CARTER> He's a trooper. And who said Gillian was absent?

LEEJA> You mean, Gillian is still carrying as much load as before? I'm
       impressed.

CARTER> I assume you mean workload. And yes, I'm impressed, too.

JAMESCBUTL> Mr. Carter, I heard you on the radio in Chicago this evening.
            Great interview. I'm a writer in Chicago and would like to know
            how my "small-time" agent can get a script for your review to
            you. I know you are not open to freelance, but a good story is a
            good story.

CARTER> Your agent can send it to the Fox legal department at the Los
        Angeles address on Pico Blvd.

BOREDSILLY> A lot of people seem to want Mulder and Scully to get
            romantically involved. I read an article where you said you were
            opposed to this...and I couldn't agree more. Are you feeling a
            lot of pressure to have a romance between them?

CARTER> It ain't going to happen.

WILDMULE> I've heard there were some X-Files spin-offs in the works: a comic
          book and some novels. Any other licensed products in the works?
          Computer games? Role-playing games? Feature films?

CARTER> Lots of goodies coming. A novel, which I haven't read. Everything
        but the kitchen sink. Too bad. Can't see people wearing X-Files
        undies.

SETTLEC> What exactly did Skinner mean by "This should have been an
         X-File...We all have to take our orders from someone"  He act's
         like Mulder's "friend in the FBI"

CARTER> Interesting allies appearing from the woodwork. Stay tuned.

CLIFFCHEN> Chris, do you have any plans on ever resolving the Samantha
           plot-line (Say, heaven forbid, in the show's final season?).
           Feel free not to answer if you'd rather keep us in suspense.

CARTER> Mulder's sister? It's going to be left open for exploration.

LEEJA> Mr. Carter; How do you feel about "Mantis" as a lead-in?

CARTER> Sorry, haven't watched the show.

KLFAN> Any hints as to what the spin-off series (if it comes about)
       will be like?  Will it center around FBI agents as well? Perhaps the
       DEEP THROAT mystery hour would be interesting! :-) Any ideas as to
       who's jockeying for the leads on this proposed new series? 

CARTER> The new series is still a gleam in somebody's eye. *-

ROSAS> DT was killed in the finale of last season. I understand the
       reasoning behind this-among other things he could have become a "plot
       device". If that is the case then why the introduction of this new,
       enigmatic person who has come to M&S's aid? P.S. You are God's gift
       to TV programming...

CARTER> God's gift? As for DT, it was our way of saying, expect anything.

FMULDER> Hi Chris. Greetings from Australia. I was just wondering are we
         ever likely to see Mulder's friend Danny? It's a weird question I
         know just It seems he's always in his office NO MATTER what time
         Mulder calls him. Weird.

CARTER> Danny is actually a gnome living in Mulder's desk drawer.

LANGER> Chris,  You brought back Tooms.  Are there any plans to bring back
        the Eves or that guy who starts fires?

CARTER> Again, anything can happen. Except that Mulder and Scully sex scene.

BRUCE268> Will Mulder ever get his hard evidence of EBEs?

CARTER> We'll continue to explore this subject, for sure.

LEEJA> Mr. Carter,  This might be a bad question, but how do you like being
       online? 

CARTER> It's a trip.

LFJENKINS> Is there anyone who tracks continuity from episode to episode (as
           opposed to scene to scene) given the number of writers?  It seems
           like it would be easy to forget something in a script written by
           another writer but might be significant.  (Or is that type of
           consistency only important to fans and not to the writers?  :-)

CARTER> We are all keepers of the archives and strive to stay true to facts.

DONANEVYN> Could you elaborate a bit on how you chose DD and GA and did you
           see the 'magic' between the two early on, or as the show
           progressed. Thanks again. This show is a very bright light in a
           very darken TV land.

CARTER> Thanks for the kind words. The magic between Scully and Mulder is
        one of those amazingly lucky things.

ROBERTD7> One of the things that often becomes legend with popular TV shows
          is who was considered for the lead role(s) in the show besides the
          actors who make the characters their own.  So, who, if anyone,
          else was up for the roles of Scully and Mulder.

CARTER> Gillian and David were my first and only choices.

FMULDER> Now we know where you came up with Mulder's name from, how did you
         come up with Scully's?

CARTER> I grew up in L.A. where Vin Scully was the voice of God.  Dana is
        just a nice soft woman's name I like.

CLIFFCHEN> Mr. Carter,  I've noticed that some members of the staff have
           made little cameos in various episodes (Tom Braidwood, Ken
           Kirzinger, and Darin Morgan). Are you ever going to get a turn,
           or you are happier behind the scenes?

CARTER> You'd be really disappointed.

PAMELASTRAND> Hi Chris.  Thank you for creating two such wonderful and
              complex characters as M&S. Rarely do we get to see a man and
              woman in an equal relationship where each is an independent
              and yet they balance each other so well.  Has Scully now lost
              her skepticism?  If she joins Mulder in believing as he does,
              will another point of contrast be developed? I was also
              wondering if Scully's name was borrowed from Frank Scully who
              was involved in the Roswell incident.

CARTER> Scully was and will always be a scientist, so her skepticism remains
        intact, though eroded. Scully is from Vin Scully, voice of the L.A.
        Dodgers.

BJBEA> Mr. Carter, Do you plan on visiting the forum for feedback (feel free
       to use AKA)?

CARTER> I must see my reviews.

SUMRALL> Are you going to be writing any of the novelizations that will be
         coming out? By the way, just when are they going to be published?

CARTER> No X-Files novels for me. They promise #1 will be out soon.

BJBEA> Mr. Carter: Since the response here is pretty good, what kind of mail
       does the show get (e.g., volume, type, etc.)? How spooky in general,
       is the show's following?

CARTER> Lots and lots of mail. Not as many spooky fans as you might expect.

MISHEA> If a writer has an agent but the script is in screenplay format,
        will x-files take a look at it?

CARTER> It's a legal issue I can't answer to your satisfaction.

ECCENTRIC> Any plans to have an episode featuring dopplegangers?

CARTER> Already in the works.

SETTLEC> Do you plan on returning to the Forum here to follow up on
         unanswered questions?  Or new ones for that matter.

CARTER> I'll be back.

GOESP> Why has the government kept Mulder and Scully alive?

CARTER> Good question. They've become so high profile that their death or
        disappearance would turn too much focus on those who might want to
        disappear them.

LEEJA> Mr. Carter,  How much time do you spend in Vancouver during the
       shooting season? Are you a commuter, or migratory?

CARTER> Commuter.

SUMRALL> I really don't know if they'll allow this one on here, but is
         Delphi going to be the only on-line network you'll be involved
         with, or would you consider other interactive networks? 

CARTER> Sorry, they're looking over my shoulder.

RAVVEN> Chris,  is this conference a once in a life time opportunity(for
        me)? Or are you planning on doing more on-line activities in the
        future?

CARTER> Again, I'll be back.

SUMRALL> Will you write an episode in which Mulder has to dress up as a
         woman again?

CARTER> David has been begging for that.

ROBERTD7> This is as much a request as a question.  Will Mulder and Scully
          ever tackle the Bermuda Triangle (my paranormal passion  :)
          There are so many theories about the area, Mulder and Scully could
          have a field day there.

CARTER> Certainly, but you may not recognize it as such.*

DONANEVYN> I know there will be a lot of temptation from everyone, you, the
           writers, the actors etc., with the fame and popularity of this
           show and what it brings. So I really am glad to hear you are
           willing to stick with it as long as it's popular (well with in
           reason, I mean there's 'Next Generation' ... But truthfully, as
           some have mentioned before, there is such a strong connection and
           embodiment of DD w/FM and GA w/DS, if either of these folks left,
           the X-Files would not be the same.

CARTER> Agreed.

JOHN5843> Last season the was a show about A.I. (Eurisko) on the X-files. At
          the end when the Department of Defense of whoever were going
          through the system trying to salvage code and information about
          the computer system. A little light came on and I took that as a
          sign that the program wasn't destroyed by the virus. Any chances
          of cross-linking that with something coming this season???

CARTER> Anything can happen. But that wasn't one of our most popular
        episodes.

ANGELLA> Are there currently any plans for production of a show involving
         gremlins or elves?  And if not, how could I go about submitting my
         ideas for such an episode?

CARTER> There are plans for both.

SUMRALL> I saw an advertisement for a special Larry King show that would
         deal with Area 51. Any plans to participate or even watch it?

CARTER> None at all.

GOESP> Who is the new "deep throat-like" character?

CARTER >Watch for new allies and people coming out of woodwork.

FMULDER> Mr. Carter, do you or any other cast or crew members ever plan to
         drop by on IRC chat sometime?(The Internet chat) 

CARTER> Anything can happen.

SUMRALL> How long are you planning to stay on Delphi? Into the wee hours of
         the morning, perhaps? :))))

CARTER> Sorry, my dog needs to be fed.

PAMELASTRAND> Chris, Mark Snow's X-Files music is wonderful.  Any chance of
              an album being produced?  Thank you.

CARTER> It's in the works. Very excited about this. Mark's great.

MOONFERRET> Chris, We all know  that the Mulder / Scully thing isn't going
            to happen.  I'm curious though-- why exactly are you so opposed
            to this?  You and the rest of the crew are great storytellers-
            I'm sure you could pull it off exceptionally. Why so opposed?
            (Do you get the feeling I'm one of the few that would love for
            it to happen?  Call me vicarious...)

CARTER> Oh, Moonferret. If I could only make your dreams come true.

KLFAN> I really appreciate your being here tonight (I probably speak
       for us all on that note) and kudos to REAPR as well for his fine
       work. I realize that the DELPHI X-Files forum is THE official forum,
       however, do you (or the rest of the crew) glean ideas, opinions and
       comments from the other online services (which all have XF
       discussions) and/or the internet discussion groups?  How big a role
       does the online chat have in your scripting, plotting, planning,
       etc.?

CARTER> We have more ideas than you can imagine. Online info helps keep us
        honest.

SUMRALL> Is the Mystery Caller in tonight's episode (The Host) going to take
         Deep Throat's place? Is he going to become a third member of the
         team, to cover up Scully's absence when she takes maternity leave?
         Speaking of that, how are you going to handle her disappearance?

CARTER> You'll have to wait and see.

LFJENKINS> I know that you get comments and changes from network standards
           and practices but how often to do studio execs ask for script
           changes and do you have to comply with them?

CARTER> They ask, we try to appear as if we listen. Honestly, it's all part
        of the process.

THESUE>  I was wondering if there was a particular reason that you didn't
         use subtitles for what Jorge was saying.  (I got most of it . . .
         but had to rewind for the rest:).

CARTER> We felt that the translation was unnecessary. 

ROSAS> There was a dramatic change in the look of Scully between the pilot
       and the rest of the season-was that your doing or the network wanting
       to avoid Silence of the Lambs references in the reviews...?

CARTER> I didn't notice. Remember, Gillian is a woman and women have the
        right to change their looks.

NOE> Chris,  Any plans on incorporating more bits of languages (other than
     English) into the show?

CARTER> Urdu.

MOONFERRET> Mr. Carter, What's the significance of The Smoking Man's
            cigarettes on this season's premiere?  And-- whose idea was it
            to have Mulder eat all those seeds?

CARTER> Seeds - I'm an addict. Cigarettes are most important.

ADLEVIN> Any shows about voodoo in Haiti?

CARTER> And its effect of on US troops.

CM520> How well does X-files do in the ratings? I see it listed in the
       bottom ten sometimes, but only when its a re-run.

CARTER> Getting better all the time.

SUMRALL> What episode do you like the least?

CARTER> Space

SUMRALL> You really don't mind nit-picking, do you? I'm the President of the
         Nit pickers guild on another online network, and it's all meant in
         good fun.

CARTER> Thanks. I'm developing carpel tunnel syndrome. See you next week
        with a brand new show.

REAPR> Mr. Carter, Your presence online has been a very special treat for
       all of us who faithfully watch your show and log in to Delphi to talk
       about it.  For all of us, I want to thank you for finding the time to
       meet with your most loyal fans and hope you can come back some time
       in the future.  Keep up the great work!

       I'd also like to thank Delphi Internet for not only giving us this
       opportunity to meet Mr. Carter tonight but also giving us the X-Files
       forum every night of the week.

       X-Philes, Chris Carter has left the building.

