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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Robert Duncan McNeill SpacCon SA 2024

I’ve had an unsigned photo of Robert Duncan McNeil for years.  He has been listed for several shows I’ve attended but cancelled. It happens. I admit to being skeptical this time too.

When I walked to his booth, I was excited to see him sitting there and chatting with people. Yeah! I quickly walked over before he could disappear.  I was fishing out my autograph ticket and photo as he looked up and said ‘hi’.  I know I had a big silly look on my face.

I apologized for not being ready. Normal chit chat as people try to get organized.  I handed over my ticket and then the photo.  He pulled over the photo and I told him to ‘hold it’. He looked up curiously.  I saw the ticket wasn’t scanned it in.  I didn’t want to rush the process.  I just said, I wanted to be sure the ticketed cleared. He wasn’t worried about that. He signed.

I told him I was carrying that photo for a long time waiting for this opportunity. It was good to get it signed.

I think he expected some Star Trek questions. Nope, I went straight to Resident Alien. I told him my dad loves the show and talked me into watching it. My question was about Alan Tudyk. I asked if he was hyper like Robin Williams and was it disruptive on set.  I think he’s already answered that question a few times.  He said Alan was amazing like Robin but not disruptive at all.  He was very focused on set. Great to work with.

Then I brought up something that is not PC.  I said my friends and I like that the females are not Hollywood glamorous. I know that sounds like an insult but it’s refreshing to have real people.  He admitted it was by design. It’s not what the show is about. The fans can follow the story and not get caught up in clothing or weight gain/loss.

Again, another great encounter.

AH

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