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Mckryan

Monday, December 10, 2001 - 12:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I know what day it is!! It's one day closer to getting back our precious Mole!!! Yay for Anderson!

Car54

Monday, December 10, 2001 - 05:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LolaBGoode: What can we expect that is different than last season?

Anderson: We tried to make this season more viewer friendly. I hear from a lot of people wanting "play at home" aspects of the game. The quiz is included in each episode and viewers can download next week's quiz from abc.com. I think it's funnier this season. Also, there's more ad-libbing that they didn't include in the first season.

sugarcookiee: Anderson Cooper, what is it like to be hosting a show which is shown around the world. Do you feel you have a standard to keep up?

Anderson: Definitely. I feel a personal standard to live up to. I don't want to do anything I am embarrassed to do. Cheesy is what I try to avoid. I don't want to do anything I'm not comfortable with. I have a great relationship with the producers and players in each episode. So it's been a great experience so far!

Ice7396: Are you ever intimidated by anyone? I would guess not!

Anderson: The first season, the first day, I was a little intimidated, not by the players, but just the circumstances. I had never been around such highly motivated people competing for a lot of money. I started out as a combat reporter working overseas. After you've been shot at and chased by a mob, nothing can really intimidate you or scare you too easily.
chat_107: I don't mean to sound ignorant, but I've never seen The Mole. What is it?

Anderson: The Mole is a show which follows the misadventures of 14 people traveling through Europe trying to earn money. One is a saboteur, hired by us, that is trying to keep the players from earning money. To win the game, the players have to identify the mole and know as much as they can about them. It's kind of like James Bond meets Agatha Christie.

Gina_red: Will there be a third season of The Mole? If so how can I get the details where I can try out for the show?

Anderson: They're talking about a third season and having open auditions. You can apply over the net at abc.com. I think it's an open call until late October sometime.

TYMAH1: Anderson, please could you tell a little bit about yourself?

Anderson: I'm 34. I started out after college. I went to Yale, graduated 1989. I worked as a foreign correspondent overseas in Somalia, Rwanda and Bosnia. Then I worked for ABC News for about 6 years, and now I'm doing The Mole. I live in New York. I'm pale, skinny, and have gray hair. You asked for the truth.

tomalhe: Have you watched World News Now since you left it? If so what do you think about your "replacement" Derek McGinty?

Anderson: Tomalhe, you're trying to get me in trouble aren't you? I haven't watched "World News" too much. Thankfully I've been sleeping. I have heard the show is somewhat different.

SillyEucharist: Mr. Cooper, what is one of the most memorable experiences you've had as a newscaster?

Anderson: Please call me Anderson. Working in Sarajevo and Bosnia was most memorable. Talking to people and hearing their stories, where they were going about their lives, was probably the most important experience of my life.

GaspardM: What do you think will be the next new wave of shows, after the reality TV shows?

Anderson: Hmmm. I really don't know. In wake of the WTC, I don't know. I think people are going to see how this year's shows go. People in New York are saying the age of irony is over. I don't know what changes are being made. It feels like a big change, but I don't know how much it will change. I think you'll see more reality TV, in news, the way anchors address the audience. I think you're going to see increasing reality.

ADIDAS_GIRL42: Anderson, do you think this experience on this show has changed you any?

Anderson: Not really, I don't think I'm particularly changed by it. It's not one of those life changing experiences like seeing a war. It's a game. So no, it hasn't really changed me. It's been really enjoyable. I wanted a break, and it's been a great year. I've been able to focus on things other than my work, it's been really good, but I wouldn't say it's life changing. If you see me next hosting "Joker's Wild" please shoot me!

cottoncandy291: Hey Anderson, what is your favorite aspect of being the host of The Mole?

Anderson: I guess freedom to mock people directly. (laughs) Kidding! It's just a nice change of pace. It's nice doing something that is entertainment and fun and life. After 8 years of traveling around the world and seeing a lot of suffering, it's nice to be a part of something that is just entertaining. I guess at the risk of sounding a little cheesy, it is satisfying when people come up to me and tell me they like the show. They like to play along and that's fun.

GaMeGuY_411: Anderson what should we be expecting to see in Mole 2 regarding the game challenges?

Anderson: I think there are exciting games coming out. A variety of games, some are fun mental games, and some are more physical. This season there are less large games, and more showing the players and all the stuff they are doing behind the scenes to win the game. Maybe on the face of some of the games are less exciting this season, but the viewers will see more opportunity for sabotage, and that's what this game is all about.
almole2: Hi, Anderson, did you have a guess at who the mole is before they started playing?

Anderson: Definitely! I'm trying to guess all during the taping of the show as well as everyone else. The last season I've known who the mole was, but this season, I was shocked! The crew did a great job and I was completely baffled.

a_morning_glory: If you could be any chess piece, what would it be?

Anderson: (laughs) You know, when it comes to chess I'm completely at a loss, so I don't know. I suppose I feel like a pawn, but I would prefer not to be a pawn. Maybe a knight? Don't they get to move kind of strangely?

cottoncandy291: What is the hardest aspect of being the host of Mole 2?

Anderson: I guess the hardest thing is trying to be yourself and at the same time, do the job. To be able to explain how to play to the players, and do that naturally, that's the hard part. You'll see more ad-libs this season from me, and that felt good to me to feel comfortable enough to do that. The job does call for a certain amount of seriousness. But frankly, nothing about this job is particularly hard. It's pretty sweet.

sk8rforlife2613: Are you going to write a book about your experience?

Anderson: I don't think so. I don't think anyone would want to read anything I have to write. (laughs) I bore myself. I don't feel the need to bore others.

Husky217: How does this group of contestants compare to those from the first The Mole?

Anderson: Interesting. These guys got along better, at times annoyingly so. The first season we had some players that would get at each other's throats quite quickly, especially if liquor was involved. This year the players saw it as a game and saw it more in perspective. They also played the game from day one. They had seen the first season and knew what to do, which the first players didn't do in the first season.

Anderson: Thanks very much for being here! I hope you all like the show.

Chat courtesy of MSN Live

Kstme

Tuesday, December 11, 2001 - 11:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Car54!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOW! THANK YOU! Whooooooo hooooo!! Looks like Anderson is gearing up for January, doesn't it? Ohhhh...this is exiting!! as a clam in the sand during incoming tide!

ANDERSON IS A HOTTIE!!

Car54

Tuesday, December 11, 2001 - 11:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Kstme, the Mole site at ABC has been updated with a message that says that it was a good show and they plan to bring it back with a "very aggressive" marketing campaign in January.

Sunshinemiss

Tuesday, December 11, 2001 - 01:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey thanks for the updates Car and Kstme, looking forward to January!

Oh, and by the way,

Anderson is DEFINITELY a hottie!

Kstme

Tuesday, December 11, 2001 - 02:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Car54...that's fairly new...I was there last week and it still said "check back"...YIPPPEEEE SKIPPEEEEEEE!! (doing a little dance)

Sunshinemiss...heehee...you're RIGHT...

Anderson COOPER is a HOTTIE!! double

Neko

Saturday, December 22, 2001 - 06:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Anderson's a Hottie!!!!
I'm in Cooper-withdrawl right now...

Kstme

Tuesday, January 01, 2002 - 07:22 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Happy New Year to all!!

Anderson is a hottie!!


Had to make sure Gail didn't dump this folder! heehee!!

Bidasea

Tuesday, January 01, 2002 - 02:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree with all of you guys..Anderson is a HOTTIE for sure. I wonder when the Mole 2 is coming back on??I can't wait..}
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU P.S. I think Drew and Kevin would make great hosts for TAR..

Neko

Tuesday, January 01, 2002 - 04:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LoL Bidasea!!!!
That would be hilarious!!
*Sees Kevin and drew bickering with the Mole Crew just shaking there heads and thinking, "They'll never actually get to telling us who the mole is will they?"*

Mckryan

Monday, January 07, 2002 - 06:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Anderson is a major hottie, and now I get to see him 5 days a week on CNN! Wooooooo!

Car54

Monday, January 07, 2002 - 07:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Mckryan, Allison Stewart was talking about Anderson's new job on ABC World News Now last night (or early this am I guess). The bad news is, she and the co-host (Derek, I think) said "the Mole didn't work out for him". Hmmmm.

Mckryan

Monday, January 07, 2002 - 11:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm praying that ABC will show Mole 2. Maybe we need to start emailing them! Maybe they only meant that there wouldn't be a Mole 3 or a Mole 3 with Anderson.

Neko

Thursday, February 21, 2002 - 12:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
*Looks around the empty thread and takes a big breath*
ANDERSON'S A HOTTIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunshinemiss

Friday, February 22, 2002 - 04:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hottie, hottie, hottie!!

I totally agree, too quiet in here-

Woo hoo, Anderson Rules!

Lurkin

Monday, March 11, 2002 - 10:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I saw Anderson this morning as a correspondent on the Early Show about the WTC Memorial Service. He was really serious. (I am attracted to his scarastic wit) He did a really good job. I was glad to see him. Now bring his d#@~! show back!

Mckryan

Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 07:38 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh yeah, baby! Anderson is a hottie, and I can't wait to see him in his sexy leather jacket again! I bet CNN's ratings would skyrocket if they let Anderson wear that in the morning. :D

Prettywomen

Sunday, May 19, 2002 - 09:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I agree McKryan he is a hottie and I love him...Can't wait...For the mole to return...thanks

Neko

Monday, May 20, 2002 - 09:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'd deffinately watch to see the Leather Jacket!enko

Mckryan

Tuesday, May 21, 2002 - 08:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Neko! Damn that man is FINE!

Sunshinemiss

Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 01:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Suave and smart... sexy combo! Yum!

ANDERSON IS A HOTTIE!!!

Ladybug007

Wednesday, May 22, 2002 - 04:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I love his voice!! So soothing and sexy!!

Neko

Thursday, May 23, 2002 - 02:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Said thing is...I haven't heard his voice in so long.
I can't really remember what it sounds like!!
But I'll take your word on it Ladybug!!neko

Anderson IS a Hottie.

Bidasea

Monday, May 27, 2002 - 07:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wasn't exactly thinking about his voice when I say Anderson is a hottie...LOL That black leather jacket is killer on him...
You can put great clothes on any guy, but you can't make just any guy look great in clothes..Ohhhh, I just had this horrible flashback of Richard Hatch without any clothes...Yikes

Car54

Monday, May 27, 2002 - 07:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Neko, he is on CNN every morning! YOu can hear him almost every day!

(But he doesn't wear a leather jacket!)