Title: Body of Proof
All of us here on Dana Delicious – Tori, Amelia and I – wish Dana a very happy birthday on her special day, and I think we all agree we hope to see her for many years to come gracing our screens, big or small.
And in HQ!
Enjoy!
The lady may be in desert for a few days but it’s always great to hear from her.
Hello gang
I am in the desert taking care of myself before the onslaught of BOP PR. It’s going to be a busy few weeks.
For everyone overseas who has already seen the show(how crazy is that?) I really appreciate your comments. It’s kind of strange being in limbo here in the States. But blissfully hopeful. Some of us shot a secret video spoof of the show. Once it runs viral, I think you’ll get a kick out of it.
And as for Twitter, I’m still not sure how I feel about it. I like a bit more depth in my conversation. But I can see how useful it can be for getting a message out there and how easily people get swept up in it.
As Reg said: this is home to me. Many of you have been posting for a long time. And the birthday greetings were so beautiful. Thank you from the right ventricle of my heart(BOP talk). The IHOP rules!
Lots more to come…
Dana
As we have every year for the last 3 years, Rebeca and I, (and I know all of you) wish Dana a very happy 55th birthday. Dana has been an joy and wonder for as long as we’ve followed her and we eagerly look forward to what this new year brings. With her just joining Twitter it is probably the best present any of us could have gotten, we can now interact with her like we never could before. Body of Proof begins right away and Dana has new projects just on the horizon.
She has been a delight to follow and we are thankful each and every day for how good she is to her fans, her wit, her charm and her wisdom have inspired so many and ever year younger and younger fans come into the fold. Rebeca and I are thankful to have found Dana and her work because without her we wouldn’t have found so many of you wonderful people.
We look forward to celebrating everyday with you guys, for as long as she’s acting and singing (not that she does that publically, shut up Amelia) we’ll be there supporting her. And we hope you will be too. <3
Happy Birthday Dana!
The lady herself said plenty of times that networking sites are not her thing, and now look and hour ago she joined Twitter! At least it seems to be official – ABC’s BOP site tweeted it so we believe it – and in case you’re not following her yet, then go and follow @DanaDelany.
Edit: it’s been confirmed in the official site it’s her!
And don’t forget where you heard it first. We broke the news on twitter and are so glad you all saw it. Dana has reached over 700 followers in less than 2 hours. That’s amazing.
And we have a new message from Dana, part of it makes me very very happy and I’ll do my very best to try to see her later this month.
Happy New Year to the IHOP!
I’ve never been a huge fan of the holiday; it seems made for amateurish bad behavior. But I am a believer in ritual and marking of time. And I do love a heartfelt celebration. So I would like to take this time to say how constantly amazed and grateful I am for all of you.
I so enjoy reading your comments from around the world. This forum is a wonderful testament to the possible kindness of people. We read so much negativity online and yet somehow, thanks to Reg and you, we have created a community that spans the globe. I think it shows how we are all connected as human beings. Despite cultural differences there is a common thread of sincerity and care. It makes me especially happy that some of you have managed to get in touch away from the forum and actually visited each other!
In keeping with that, for the first time in network television(I think) Body of Proof will premiere overseas before it runs in the US! I am traveling to Madrid and London at the end of January to promote the show. It will then premiere in the states March 29 after Dancing with the Stars. So all of our European IHOP will have a BOP head start!
I am happy to be home after 6 months in Providence. But I grew to really love that city. My sister is with me for the holiday. We are going to Geoffrey Arend’s house for a party tonight. He is on BOP and very funny. And then I am taking myself to Hawaii for a week of doing NOTHING. I look forward to sleeping in and reading with the tropical breezes wafting. And maybe a little scuba diving with the dolphins if I’m lucky.
I wish you all a peaceful 2011. Dare to be who you really are. After having had the privilege of witnessing 4 autopsies now, I am once again reminded that this life we have been given is a gift. It’s up to us to live it with respect and authenticity.
Thank you Reg. Thank you people.
Dana
Dana’s checked in! It’s been a while since we’ve heard from her but we’re glad to hear she’s doing well. And that it sounds like she’s having a blast.
Hello from Providence!
I’m sorry that it’s been a while since I’ve posted a message. I don’t think I have ever worked this hard in my life! I feel very fortunate to be the lead in a new series, but man-o-man!
It has been some time since I’ve been on a new show. I have really enjoyed seeing the characters and stories develop. Hopefully Body of Proof will be a mystery every week mixed with the personal stories of the people working at the medical examiner’s office. We have a wonderful group of actors. Because we all encamped to Providence we have bonded in our new home town. It’s a fun city with a very creative vibe. Tonight I expect to see lots of wild Halloween costumes on the streets.
The most fun for me has been learning all of the medical stuff. The crew laugh when they see how excited I get over using a buzz saw on a cranium or playing with organs! I am learning so much about the body. The hardest part is saying all of the medical terms. It is a completely new language. Thank God for Google.
The latest we have heard from ABC is that we will be on mid-season. So we will film 13 episodes here and then go home for Christmas. After that we will have time to publicize the show. And then, who knows? I have been working long enough to know that it’s always a crapshoot. I just enjoy the work and the people. Dr Megan Hunt has turned out to be a wonderful character who has a lot of dimension. She can be both ornery and tender, but most of all smart. But all of the characters have something fun to offer. The show has a lot of humor and heart.
I am off to another great Providence dinner with some of the cast and crew. And then some much needed sleep. When I am not shooting, I am learning lines for the next day, so there’s not a lot of rest to be had. But when I feel myself get cranky, I remind myself that I get to do what I love. How great is that?
Thank you once more for all of your wonderful messages. I still read them regularly, even if I don’t have time to respond. And I just love that they come from all over the world. As a person who adores traveling, it is a dream come true. You’re the best!
Dana
And here we have a new interview! For Prevention Magazine, November’s issue – mind you, right now I seriously want to punch that doctor she had. Also, honorary Glee member? Bring it on! Anyway, here you have it, happy reading!
With a new TV series and more energy now than in her 20s, Dana Delany is healthier and happier than ever.
Dana Delany is the rare actress who actually shows up early to a photo shoot. Even before her 9 AM call time, her hair is up in rollers and she’s chatting with the makeup artist. This is all the more surprising when she gingerly holds up her hand to show two broken fingers encased in a splint, and reveals that she was in a car accident the day before. (She will gamely remove the splint for most of the photographs.) “I was hit by a big bus in Santa Monica,” she explains.
In an eerie coincidence, the actress’s new TV series, Body of Proof, finds her playing Dr. Megan Hunt, a brilliant neurosurgeon whose career ends when a car crash injures her hand. (“I didn’t know I was a Method actress, but I guess I am!” Delany says.) The drama follows the character’s adjustment to a new career as a brash medical examiner.
It’s yet another strong female role for the 54-year-old actress, who’s garnered accolades and legions of fans, beginning with her turn as a Vietnam War nurse in China Beach, to her recent role as deliciously nutty Katherine Mayfair on Desperate Housewives. To Delany, the new series feels like the right path. As she puts it, “I feel I have this sort of divinely protected life, and things happen mysteriously.”
The lady’s shared a few bits about the show on her site so here they are!
At this point we do not have an official air date. Because Paul Lee(who did such a great job with ABC Family) has taken over ABC, the schedule is being reinvestigated. We could end up on a different night than Friday. All I know is, we are having a fun time here in Providence. We are working long hours, but from what I hear, the show looks great. I am working with a wonderful group of people and the character is interesting and complex. And it’s been nice to be in New England again. I appreciate all of the interest from the IHOP, and don’t worry – we will air at some point.
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