I had a wonderful time filming Dragnet, and I would jump at the opportunity to work with Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks again. They are both very nice, professional actors, and of course Tom has become a huge star since 1986, when we shot Dragnet. No one has ever mentioned a sequel, even though the film was #1 at the box office for a moment the summer of 1987. Dan did an incredible job as Joe Frank – it was not easy doing all those lines in that fast deadpan style.

My understanding was that I was the last actress auditioned for the role of the Virgin Connie Swail, as I had been in Vancouver shooting a “Hitchhiker” episode with John Shea. The producers had already decided on another actress, but I guess changed their mind with my reading. Ironic, considering I had never seen the television show upon which the movie was based, so I really didnt get the script at all. That worked for the character though, as Connie Swail didnt really get what was going on around her either.

Thank you for your interest. I hope there is a sequel someday!

Alexandra

I think it is wonderful that you are even thinking about an electric car, and I am sorry that you have been poorly treated in your search for one. Even though electric cars have been available to the public (in only a few states, but definitely California) through GM, Honda, Toyota since 1996, people around here still find my electric car odd and often are surprised that EVs exist.

Unfortunately, the only company still making electric cars available is Toyota, with its RAV4 EV. Honda stopped making them and GM will not be renewing leases. This is because of the failure of the electric car to catch on with the American public, and it has become too costly for the companies to continue producing them. I heard that the RAV4 can be leased for $550/month. The state of California gives rebates to those leasing/purchasing electric cars, so with the rebates the monthly charge is about $264/month. I dont know if Kansas gives rebate, but it is worth checking out.

Your best bet is really the hybrid car. A hybrid is fueled by gas (so no range limitations like an electric car can have), but also has an electric motor that helps run the car. The gas mileage is the best out there (between 50- 75 mpg) and they burn ALOT more cleanly too. Honda makes a snazzy two seater and Toyota makes a 4 door sedan that my husband Ian has. The Prius lease is just over $300/month and a new Prius is about $20,000. There is often a waiting list for the Prius, but it isnt as long as they say it is! I dont know the numbers on the Honda Insight – that car hasnt been as successful as the Prius because it is less practical, being a 2 seater, but it actually gets better gas mileage. The two cars are both hybrids, but their systems are very different (the Prius is more efficient in the stop-and-go of the city, while the Insight gets better mileage on the highway.

I would call your local Honda and Toyota dealers for info on the hybrids and the RAV4. Or go to their websites.

Let me know what happens!

Alexandra

Ah, the Baywatch Reunion Movie. Here is the scoop as I know it:

In early 2001, the producers approached alot of the cast for a reunion movie to be made for Fox TV. It was a story of everyone reuniting for a memorial for lifeguards that died in the line of duty. I was to appear as the dead Stephanie Holden (since my character died in 1996), coming to my sister Caroline (Yasmine Bleeth) in her dreams or something. There was never a script, so I dont know the exact story line. Anyway, I decided not to do the role for many reasons, but the Baywatch publicity machine still kept saying that I was on board to do the reunion movie. That was irritating, to say the least. There were production delays and then in the fall the movie was scrapped because a) Fox was closing down its television movie division b) there was a plane crash in the movie, which wasnt going to work so soon after 9/11. There were probably other reasons I wasnt privy to, also.

A couple months ago, my agents were contacted because another Baywatch tv movie was in the works. This time, Pamela was supposedly attached. I had a conversation with the producer and he told me this time I wouldnt be playing a ghost, and that I would be David Hasselhoff’s love interest. I never read a script, and I need to read a script before I can decide anything!

I thanked the producer and we agreed to talk again once there was a script. Since then, I havent heard a peep about the project, so I am figuring that it isnt going anywhere.

I am wary of a reunion movie, but I am open to the idea. Certainly, the series was a wonderful experience for me, and to work with everyone again would be great, but sometimes you cant go back. Things will never be the same.

Thank you for writing!

Alexandra