1999

Michael Rosenbaum of The WB's "Zoe"

Moderator: Hi everyone!

Moderator: Thanks for joining us this eve.

Moderator: and welcome to the TVplex auditorium!

Moderator: Tonight we'll be chatting with Michael Rosenbaum.

Moderator: He stars as Jack on Touchstone Television's "Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane"

Moderator: on the WB every Sunday at 9 p.m.

Moderator: So let's welcome to the stage Michael Rosenbaum.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Hello, all, greetings from your friend Michael a.k.a. "Jack."

Michael_Rosenbaum: I hope there's more than one of you out there.

mikylsgirl: When did you start acting? And what was your first acting job?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I started acting in high school

Michael_Rosenbaum: and my first play was "Grease"

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I played Vince Fontaine the wacky DJ

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I was scared out of my mind.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I was on stage in front of all those people

Michael_Rosenbaum: it was my first time

Michael_Rosenbaum: on stage.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I was always trying to get accepted in high school like

Michael_Rosenbaum: everyone else, so I didn't want to fail.

christina: where are you orrigionally from?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I was born in Ocean Side, New York

Michael_Rosenbaum: but I grew up in a small town in Indiana.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Newburghh, Indiana.

Michael_Rosenbaum: An hour and a half south of Indianapolis.

zoejack: How would you describe your character Jack?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Jack is cocky, witty, self-indulged

Michael_Rosenbaum: cheesy, lovable, etc. etc....

gigigi: How much are you like your character, Jack?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I'm not as cocky, I'm half as self-indulged

Michael_Rosenbaum: definitely lovable, and a little cheesy at times -

Michael_Rosenbaum: I like 80s music!

Michael_Rosenbaum: Sue me.

jacknjill: You are so cute!!!

ilovezdjj: I LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!

valentinegal: I LOVE you Michael! @--->-- What do you look for in a girl?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I like a girl that makes me laugh…

Michael_Rosenbaum: and a girl that doesn't mind when I hang out with my friends

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I just LIKE GIRLS!

soozieb: You are SO cute! Have you met many of your fans?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Yeah, they've approached me...

Michael_Rosenbaum: It's always a joy to have someone appreciate your work.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I get a little embarrassed, a little red in the face.

gmg123: What's the weirdest thing a fan has done?

Michael_Rosenbaum: A woman at Staples recently came up to me and

Michael_Rosenbaum: quoted a line from an episode I had said,

Michael_Rosenbaum: I had said, "Me like!"

Michael_Rosenbaum: Then in Staples, she came up to me and said,

Michael_Rosenbaum: "Me like!"

Michael_Rosenbaum: I said, "Me scared."

Michael_Rosenbaum: But it was very amusing and she said she was a big fan.

amy: Hey it's amy wruble & maddie hammond from nyc saying hi

Michael_Rosenbaum: Howdy!

Michael_Rosenbaum: I love New York!

Michael_Rosenbaum: It's the best city in the world.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I miss it. Go see a Ranger game for me!

Michael_Rosenbaum: And keep your wallets in your front pocket!

sef14: How did you get "discovered"? have you always wanted to act?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I auditioned for a part in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil"

Michael_Rosenbaum: and after that I started getting attention in the industry.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I don't know if that was my "big break,"

Michael_Rosenbaum: but "Zoe" is probably my biggest break to date.

Michael_Rosenbaum: If that answers your question.

Moderator: What was it like working with Clint Eastwood?

Michael_Rosenbaum: It was awesome. I don't know another adjective to describe

Michael_Rosenbaum: Clint Eastwood other than "awesome."

Michael_Rosenbaum: An amazing individual.

Michael_Rosenbaum: It was numbing,

Michael_Rosenbaum: I mean, I worked with Dirty Harry!!!

chica_boricua: hi from my little island of Puerto Rico

chica_boricua: are u married or were or do u have a girlfriend?

Michael_Rosenbaum: No. No. And a big NO!

Michael_Rosenbaum: Why?

melissabb: What actor do you most admire?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I'm a big Gary Oldman fan.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I consider him to be the most versatile actor out there

Michael_Rosenbaum: and the most entertaining to watch.

mikebinbg: is it true you once wore bowling shoes to class at western Kentucky....

Michael_Rosenbaum: I still have those shoes.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Who's this?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Speak! Come forward, you!

mmmbbb: Michael, I love your work on Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane!! How long did it take for you to get the part of Jack?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I was actually friends with David Moscow who plays "Duncan."

Michael_Rosenbaum: I saw him walking down the street while I was driving

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I yelled "David" and he saw me and said "Mike" and hopped in my van.

Michael_Rosenbaum: And I asked him what he was doing

Michael_Rosenbaum: and he said he was testing for "Zoe Bean"

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I thought he said "Soy Bean."

Michael_Rosenbaum: Three months later

Michael_Rosenbaum: I was offered the part of Jack on the show

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I happily accepted.

zdjj: Do you get along with your other co-stars?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Yes, they're all crazy like me and I love them!

dkig: What's your favorite episode of the show?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I really like this episode that's coming up this Sunday

Michael_Rosenbaum: called "When Zoe Met Johnny"

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I have a fun dance routine that I'm sure all of you will tune in to see!

Michael_Rosenbaum: It really shows all of our characters personalities coming out.

dlkue: How long does it take you to tape an episode?

Michael_Rosenbaum: A week.

Michael_Rosenbaum: A long, hard ... week.

abc123: Do you and the other actors on Z,D,J & J play pranks on each other?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Oh...yes, yes, indeed.

Michael_Rosenbaum: In fact, Selma Blair, Zoe, likes to put bubble gum in my orange juice in the morning

Michael_Rosenbaum: and watch me drink it to the bottom

Michael_Rosenbaum: while she sits in the corner giggling,

Michael_Rosenbaum: resembling Linda Blair in "The Exorcist" with that demonic look of joy.

Michael_Rosenbaum: So, yes, yes, we do.

markh44: This is cool and the show is great! What's the hardest part about being an actor?

Michael_Rosenbaum: No matter how much you try to deal with it, rejection is never fun.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Whether you're an actor or asking a girl on a date, rejection's no fun.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Being broke can suck!

zdjjfreak: Do people recognize you walking down the street?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Occasionally.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Recently yes, but I always tell them I'm not David Duchnovy...

Michael_Rosenbaum: just kidding!

Michael_Rosenbaum: But yes recently they have noticed me from "ZDJ & J"

yoyoyo: Do you go online and surf the net?

Michael_Rosenbaum: yoyoyo, I'm learning.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I guess it's inevitable.

dayviddayvid: What does your family think about your acting career?

Michael_Rosenbaum: At first they thought I was an idiot

Michael_Rosenbaum: because I wasn't making any money and I was in productions nobody would see.

Michael_Rosenbaum: They've actually have always been very supportive.

Michael_Rosenbaum: They know I'm a freak.

themichaelman: Is working in Hollywood really as cutthroat as everyone says?

Michael_Rosenbaum: It is if you let it get to you.

Michael_Rosenbaum: You've got to get away, you've got to visit your friends who have been with you since the beginning,

Michael_Rosenbaum: not go out too much, take everything with a grain of salt,

Michael_Rosenbaum: just like life.

lisdulink: Did you have any weird odd jobs while supporting your acting career?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I worked in telemarketing

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I've never been so edgy.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I've always waited tables and

Michael_Rosenbaum: I've also begged Mom for money.

jackfan: Didn't you used to be on the Conan O'Brien show?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Yes! I was a reoccurring character known as the Amsterdam Kid about 3 years ago.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I did it for about 4 or 5 months.

Michael_Rosenbaum: That was actually one of my big breaks on national television.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I thought it was huge.

Michael_Rosenbaum: But in those days nobody watched Conan O'Brien.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Now they do, so Conan, if you're out there…

Michael_Rosenbaum: ha ha!

calliope: If I may, How old are you? When is your birthday?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I turned 26 on July 11th of last year.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I'm an old man.

himike: Do you speak any foreign languages?

Michael_Rosenbaum: A little bit of everything -- very little.

cbc562: What's your favorite book? favorite author?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I like the "Celestine Prophesy" by James Redfield.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I really got into it…it's an inspiring book.

heyday: Have you ever done any stand up comedy? You're pretty funny

Michael_Rosenbaum: I've tried it once or twice and although I was somewhat successful at it,

Michael_Rosenbaum: I have never been so terrified in my life.

Michael_Rosenbaum: But thank you for thinking that I'm funny.

riffkitten8: Are you interested in other careers in tv /film, like directing, etc.?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Absolutely. I'm writing a screenplay now.

Michael_Rosenbaum: My whole life I've been really creative. I don't think I could stop at acting

Michael_Rosenbaum: although I should probably concentrate on it now,

Michael_Rosenbaum: wait until I'm successful, really successful,

Michael_Rosenbaum: and then delve into other aspects of the entertainment industry.

Michael_Rosenbaum: But to answer your question, Yes.

mbfan: What advice would you give someone trying to get into acting?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Suck it in!

Michael_Rosenbaum: It's all perseverance,

Michael_Rosenbaum: a lot of faith,

Michael_Rosenbaum: not letting it eat you up.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Just keep working and studying.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Don't be picky at first.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Experience is everything.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I did a lot of stuff that's not on my resume

Michael_Rosenbaum: but it's adds up.

iluvmichael: Do you play sports?

iluvmichael: What's your favorite sport?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I am a hockey fanatic.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I play every week.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Ice hockey, that is.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I am a huge Rangers fan.

luvdisney: What do you see happening in the upcoming year for the show?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I think after they move us away from the X-Files and the Golden Globes and the Super Bowl,

Michael_Rosenbaum: we'll be just fine.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I think we have a lot of potential.

Michael_Rosenbaum: We have great chemistry,

Michael_Rosenbaum: great writers on the show

Michael_Rosenbaum: and I think they'll give it a chance to develop

Michael_Rosenbaum: to become the next "Friends" or "Seinfeld" or whatever's successful.

wbfreak: have you ever met any of the other wb stars?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Yeah, I did a movie "Urban Legend" with Josh Jackson.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I met Boreanaz from "Buffy"

Michael_Rosenbaum: he's a really nice guy.

Michael_Rosenbaum: But "Zoe, Duncan, and Jane" are the coolest.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Hands down.

kekeke: Who would you consider your role model?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Not to be cheesy, but my grandfather.

Michael_Rosenbaum: He's an inspiration.

Michael_Rosenbaum: A family man.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Etc.

candie: Hey, What's up? How are things out in L. A.? We miss you here in Indiana.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Everything's great!

Michael_Rosenbaum: Weather's warmer than there.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Of course, it's probably a little less smoggy there.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I miss you all there.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I can't wait to get back to Indiana.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Go Hoosiers!

watchintv4ever: I watch your show all the time! Do you hang out with the other actors on the show?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Yeah, every once in a while we'll hang out.

Michael_Rosenbaum: We've all got our own things going on.

Michael_Rosenbaum: David's back in NYC and the girls and myself are back here.

recccess: do you have a pet? if so what kind? What is its name?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I don't have a pet but I'm interested in getting a golden retriever.

Michael_Rosenbaum: They're the best dogs.

pollyanna: Do you go to the beach in LA? What do you like to do on your weekends?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Yes, I go to the beach.

Michael_Rosenbaum: And on weekends I like to relax and go hiking or just sit back and watch movies

Michael_Rosenbaum: and get fat.

lisalee: Have you ever done any extreme sports (skydiving, bungee jumping)?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I was shot out of a cannon once. Just kidding.

Michael_Rosenbaum: But I'm willing to try something a little daring...

qrd561: Do you still talk to Tom Arnold?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Yeah. In fact, Tom and I go to a lot of hockey games together.

Michael_Rosenbaum: He's a lot of fun.

jack4ever: Do you have any bad habits?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I don't call my mom back a lot. Is that a bad habit?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Actually, I think it's a good habit.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Just joshin'.

jackiscool: How do you feel about the show's success?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Time will tell, but for the time being it's doing great.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Tell your friends, tell your friends to tell their friends, and so on and so on.

melyssam: What's the best thing about being on a tv series?

Michael_Rosenbaum: You get to be on TV!

Michael_Rosenbaum: Every week!

zxzxzx: What role do you feel you did your best acting in?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I think in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Michael_Rosenbaum: I had a small role but

Michael_Rosenbaum: I think I was true to my character.

dnei78: If you could play any acting part, what would it be?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I'd like to play Shaggy in Scooby Doo.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Sounds like it'd be fun.

Michael_Rosenbaum: My friend Matt in NYC will get a kick out of that.

Michael_Rosenbaum: He always tells me that when I grow a little goatee I look like Shaggy.

jenleigh7: whats your middle name those are really important to know?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Cosmo.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Just kidding. It's Owen.

jaxccc: Is there any acting jobs you would NOT consider?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Jobs where I didn't think the role was a challenge

Michael_Rosenbaum: or the movie wasn't inventive or original.

stephen_h: ask him if he likes comic books

Michael_Rosenbaum: You know, all my friends do.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I definitely respect comic books

Michael_Rosenbaum: but I haven't really gotten into them.

zdjjfan: Do you think your good lucks helped you with your career? By the way, I love the hair!

Michael_Rosenbaum: You really think I'm good looking?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Wow, thanks.

Michael_Rosenbaum smiles.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I think I have gotten better looking since I was younger.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Thank God!

Michael_Rosenbaum: But I think personality is more important.

Michael_Rosenbaum: You can charm anybody with personality,

Michael_Rosenbaum: more so than looks.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Don't you think?

ambient-spark: what were you like as a teen?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Awkward.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Feisty, impatient.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Weird, ignorant.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Rambunctious, and the list goes on.

leslielittleleslie: I'm only 10 but I watch the show! everyone is awesome hi from Spokane!

Michael_Rosenbaum: Gracias!

Michael_Rosenbaum: You're only ten?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Ten's not that young, ya know?

Michael_Rosenbaum: People who are ten have feelings too! ;-)

Michael_Rosenbaum: Keep watching the show!

sef14: Are you caught up in the whole "world" of hollywood, or do you try to stay down-to-earth?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I really try to stay down-to-earth.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I promise. I swear to God.

bkju: If you could act with anyone in the world who would it be?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Gary Oldman. Without a doubt.

lkdik: What would you be doing if you weren't acting?

Michael_Rosenbaum: I'd be down in the Florida Keys somewhere.

Michael_Rosenbaum: And asking Mom for money.

Michael_Rosenbaum: And playing my guitar.

likemike: What type of music do you listen to?

Michael_Rosenbaum: My parents were big hippies so I like

Michael_Rosenbaum: CSN, Bob Dylan, Creedence Clearwater Revival,

Michael_Rosenbaum: America, and I'm also a big 80s fan.

sllple: What do you consider your greatest accomplishment?

Michael_Rosenbaum: Packing my bags and taking a shot and driving to NYC

Michael_Rosenbaum: from college with nothing except some Sinatra and a couple boxes of clothes.

Michael_Rosenbaum: That's an accomplishment folks, taking a chance.

Michael_Rosenbaum: What the heck.

soozluvsmichael: Keep the shows coming! You are ADORABLE!

Michael_Rosenbaum: I don't know what to say other than, I will keep them coming and

Michael_Rosenbaum: not shower....no, no, no, no that's not it...

Michael_Rosenbaum: I'll try to stay ADORABLE.

Michael_Rosenbaum: And I just want to say hello to the boys in Nashville,

Michael_Rosenbaum: kids in NYC,

Michael_Rosenbaum: everybody in Indiana

Michael_Rosenbaum: and southeastern Florida.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Thanks for tuning in.

Michael_Rosenbaum: I'm honored!

Moderator: Michael, I'm afraid we've run out of time for today's chat.

Michael_Rosenbaum: Keep it real and keep watching the show. Please.

Moderator: Remember, you can catch Michael Rosenbaum in Touchstone Television's "Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane"

Moderator: on the WB, Sundays at 9pm!

Moderator: Be sure to keep checking by TVplex for the next great chat!

Moderator: Thanks for dropping by!

Moderator: See you next time!