This interview was an unexpected treat. Very interesting to hear about props on the set and how significant they were to performance and the whole mis en scene of the squad room, etc. Loved the story of Melissa Leo and the oyster shell--so vital to Kay Howard. She keeps it on her desk to remind her of her Eastern Shore home. When she is shot, she asks Megan Russert to bring her "lucky shell" to the hospital, where, as I recall, she inhales its briny smell. Jeffrey Pratt Gordon's great care in providing props added immeasurably to the show's Baltimore atmosphere.
Wow, what a guy. Both of the zoom posts have been outstanding -- if it's feasible, you might consider making them more widely available at some point. So much in them beyond the realm of Homicide fandom.
The Reed Diamond interview was unexpectedly touching. As you both describe it, your Baltimore relationship was friendly but not especially close, so it would seem that the warm bond that's evident now is something that grew latently over the many years when your actual encounters were few and brief. And you go into undercurrents of intra-cast competitiveness that don't usually get discussed, and maybe can't be easily discussed without the perspective of years.
This interview was an unexpected treat. Very interesting to hear about props on the set and how significant they were to performance and the whole mis en scene of the squad room, etc. Loved the story of Melissa Leo and the oyster shell--so vital to Kay Howard. She keeps it on her desk to remind her of her Eastern Shore home. When she is shot, she asks Megan Russert to bring her "lucky shell" to the hospital, where, as I recall, she inhales its briny smell. Jeffrey Pratt Gordon's great care in providing props added immeasurably to the show's Baltimore atmosphere.
Wow, what a guy. Both of the zoom posts have been outstanding -- if it's feasible, you might consider making them more widely available at some point. So much in them beyond the realm of Homicide fandom.
The Reed Diamond interview was unexpectedly touching. As you both describe it, your Baltimore relationship was friendly but not especially close, so it would seem that the warm bond that's evident now is something that grew latently over the many years when your actual encounters were few and brief. And you go into undercurrents of intra-cast competitiveness that don't usually get discussed, and maybe can't be easily discussed without the perspective of years.
I loved hearing these stories, always cool to get another perspective. Thank you both!
Also loved hearing Gordon discuss his own life and his art. So fascinating! Please tell us there's a photo of the potato tornado somewhere.
Hey Maldemer, I posted a couple of Tornado shots in the Chat. Let me know if you can't find them.
Thanks.