Alyson on TV

[kajo 2000]

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From: DJ Paris

Date: Thu Jul 31, 2003 4:08 pm

Subject: I saw Alyson Hannigan last night!



Hi all,



I'm so psyched. Last night, I was lucky enough to score VIP tickets to LAST CALL with CARSON DALY here in New York, with special guest ALYSON HANNIGAN, promoting "American Wedding". With her hair the longest I've seen (since Season 1) and in an elegant, flowing burgundy dress, she looked simply glamorous.



At one point, Carson mentions all of the "Buffy fans who are rabid on the Internet", at which I couldn't help but exclaim "Woooooooo!!" (Watch for it.)



Carson reacted, but pointing at me and jokingly refuting one of the Internet rumors about Alyson (that she had died in real life - never heard that one).



Alyson noticed me twice (the one true Buffy fan in the audience) and at the end of her interview, she looked at me, smiled and mouthed "Thanks." (Watch for it.) :-)



The episode is scheduled to air Thursday, August 7 (in actuality, Friday early morning) on NBC at 1:35 AM Eastern.



-- DJ

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"I want to be Byron... because I want to date young boys." Amber Benson

[Doppelganger5x5]

Aw man u r so freakin lucky! She seems really sweet!

Anywayz i just finshed watching Live with Regis and Kelly, and Aly looked sooo cute. It was a good interview..short, but good.She was only on for like maybe a lil more than 5 min.

[Puff]

It was worth watching American Pie last night again on FX just for the commercial break when you got moment with Aly and Jason Biggs. I never knew the famous "What's my name bitch" line was actually improvisation on the part of Aly that they kept. She only did it for one take.



The segments were funny and Aly looked very cute and kept making faces.

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So, the day started and I knew my name and had my pants on. So far, so good. Yay.
Amber Benson

[xita]

That's awesome michelle, it's so good to hear these nice stories about Aly. Wonderful to know she's as kind as she seems. And I've noticed that too going to different events, there are many people who just go and get things signed, I imagine they just care about going on ebay and selling. I think that sucks because it's those people that must turn a lot of celebs away from signing and stuff. I think they like it when real fans are there.



Grimaldi Alyson looked great at the pepsi smash thing but yes her voice was weird. I think it was a combination of her being nervous and trying hard to sound like a host and mostly I think it was the yelling. It was so noisy in there I think she had to yell almost the entire time to be heard.

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"The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last."

-Willie Wonka

[sheila wt]

Aly was on the Daily Show w/ John Stewart last night (sorry, just found out about it myself...). You might want to try and catch a rerun on Comedy Central.



A friend taped it for me, woo-hoo! I'll probably watch it tomorrow. I'll let you know how was it then.



It seems that whenever I change the channel, there's Aly. What a hard life...



Only one day left for AW!!!!

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"She had tasted Willow on her tongue, and she had worn Willow on her skin. There wasn't a shower in the world that could have washed that away." (Terra Firma, by Tulipp)

[willowfan13]

you all are right about Aly's voice, the crowd was so loud that she had to yell everything. as an audio engineer, i can tell you that the shots when she was out in the middle were probably the worst since she couldn't hear herself and it's a very strange feeling to be yelling and not hear yourself. i'm sure she was hoarse the day after taping that. you could tell she just wanted to roll her eyes, cuz she couldn't hear michelle branch's answers.

anyway, it's been great to see so much of Aly this week, i'm in heaven.

[kajo 2000]

There is a downloadable zip file of Aly's appearance at the SMGfan Message Board.





Edited to add: from nbc.com:

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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno



Tonight: 11:35/10:35pm on NBC



Guests 08.01.03

Samuel L. Jackson

Alyson Hannigan

Alison Krauss & Union Station

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"I want to be Byron... because I want to date young boys." Amber Benson

Edited by: kajo 2000 at: 8/1/03 2:30 pm

[NickDDP]

Thanks for the heads up kajo. This appearance was not previously listed. I'll fire up the vcr and computer tonight instead of uh, getting drunk and going to sleep.

[Willowlicious]

Well, how about that?! Aly finally made The Tonight Show. That's a move up as she's been previously relegated to Conan and Kilborn and other "later" late night shows. Good for her.

[xita]

OOh I think that should be its own thread or something, that's exciting! Good for aly!

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"The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last."

-Willie Wonka

[emma peel]

Wow, has Aly been extremely busy these last few days promoting American Wedding or what?? I think it's great exposure for her.

Janice

[JennY]

Thank you so much for posting that Aly was/is on the Tonight Show... I just turned it on a few seconds ago to find Sam Jackson, and Aly on the way! Thanks soooo much!

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JennY



"Ya ever hear Dad introduce us to people? 'This is our daughter, Dottie... and this is our other daughter, Dottie's sister.' They shoulda just had you and bought a dog."- Kit from A League of Their Own

[Doppelganger5x5]

Yeah once again thanks a lot for posting that Aly was gonna be on The Tonights Show! I just finished watching it and man Aly looked really gorgeous! I loved her hair...and the dress..and well everything about it!, and she was really Great!

[kajo 2000]

From cbs.com:

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CELEB SPOT

'American' Bride

NEW YORK, August 1, 2003 15:55:48



(CBS) The popular big screen comedy "American Pie" first introduced the world to Michelle Flaherty, an unusual teenager who enjoyed reminiscing about "this one time at band camp."



The memorable character, played by actress Alyson Hannigan, is back as a bride in the third and possibly final time in the movie "American Wedding."



Hannigan will visit The Early Show Monday to discuss the "American Pie" appeal and her own future wedding plans.



The film series, "American Pie," first introduced us to the East Great Falls High friends who tried to have a memorable summer before heading to college. In "American Pie 2," the same friends tried to rekindle the good times after navigating through their first year of college. In the third, and possible final installment, the buddies have graduate college and Jim (Jason Biggs) is taking the next step towards maturity — marrying his love, Michelle (Hannigan).



Hannigan says she knew the wedding story would be funny because it has the sweetness and laughs of the first two. Also, the third installment of the series allowed her to experience some new friendships. Hannigan explains she never had the opportunity to work previously with all of the cast members of the "American Pie" series because most of her scenes were isolated with Biggs's character.



The movie is filled with over-the-top situations right before a wedding, which the 29-year-old actress probably will not have to endure during her planned wedding to Alexis Denis, an actor who plays British demon-hunter Wesley Wyndam-Pryce on the WB television series "Angel."



Most fans may have been introduced to Hannigan's work as good witch Willow Rosenberg in the successful television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." As Willow and Michelle in the early "American Pie" movies, Hannigan was known as the quirky, goofy character or sidekick. But, as "American Wedding" and an FHM magazine cover photo show, the scarlet-haired actress has grown up and become a sex symbol to some fans.



Some Facts About Alyson Hannigan



Born in Washington DC on Marh 24, 1974.



Hannigan began acting in Atlanta at the age of 4 in commercials.



In 1988, Hannigan was cast as Dan Aykroyd's daughter in the comedy "My Stepmother is an Alien."



The actress was cast as a regular in the 1989 to 1990's ABC sitcom "Free Spirit."



Hannigan made guest appearances on the television show "Roseanne" and "Almost Home."



The producers of "American Pie" originally wanted her to play the role of Heather, but she wanted to play the role of Michelle because she thought it was funnier, according to IMDB.com.



© MMIII, CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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"I want to be Byron... because I want to date young boys." Amber Benson

[Hemiola]

Just wanted to add my expression of delight at AH's wonderful appearance on the Tonight Show. She and Jay seemed to get along very nicely. I liked this little bit, which occurred after she mentioned that she grew up in Atlanta--



Jay: You don't have a southern accent.

AH: I've been told I do when I'm very tired or drunk.



Hands up all those who would like to hear AH talk when she's tired or drunk



Apart from that, there was the re-telling of the famous "video-store story". Jay amusingly asked if she recognized Kevin Eubanks from her videostore days, whereupon she looked at him and exclaimed:



"Hey there! You owe some overdue fines mister!"



On the whole, a truly charming appearance

[xita]

Oh I loved her appearance too. She seemed nervous which is understandable considering!



My favorite story was of the world's biggest thermometer becauese I love that place. It's in Baker California near the border of Nevada. I love cheesy things like that too.

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"The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last."

-Willie Wonka

[kajo 2000]

You can view a video clip of Aly on The Today Show at msnbc.com.

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"I want to be Byron... because I want to date young boys." Amber Benson

[xita]

Oh thank you so much for that link kajo, she is so beautiful there, my gosh so beautiful, the most beautiful ever maybe, and she was so comfy there not nervous like the tonight show. Oh and I love hearing her talk about this sitcom thing because it sounds like it's what she really wants to do. However, I wouldn't expect this for another year. I am glad she's taking her time to do it and not rushing to do some turkey, sounds like right now she can be picky, I just don't want her away for a whole year! She can do a movie meantime

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"The suspense is terrible. I hope it'll last."

-Willie Wonka

[Willowlicious]

Thanks for that clip, Kajo! I was bummed cuz I slept through her appearance on the The Today Show last week. It's exciting that Alyson is generating so much interest from the networks. I hope she does end up on a real network like NBC. Her talent deserves to be rescued from netlet obscurity.



Amy

[SlayerSydney]

That link was awesome Kajo. I have to thank you too since I missed it when it was on.





Xita said:

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I just don't want her away for a whole year! She can do a movie meantime

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Xita--Sounds like you should be her manager instead of Matt Lauer. Hee hee. But I totally agree with you.

[Gatito Grande]

Thanks for the link, kajo (I seem to be saying that a lot lately, you LinkMeister you! ). It was great to see Aly (even though the resolution of vid was crap, on my 56k connection anyway). BTW, the article on that link was the one (by Anthony Brezican, though uncredited there) I mentioned on the Aly Interview Thread.



Oh, and Hemiola, describing the Today Show interview said:

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all the networks have "expressed an interest" in doing something with her

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Funny, so do I!



GG But not a sitcom . . . then again, if it was w/ *me*, it probably would be. Luv ya, Aly! Out

[sprhrgrl]

Did she stutter for a few seconds a bit before the dinnertable clip, or was it my computer being icky?

sprhrgrl.com

she's my everything

Sweetie, I'm a fag. I been there. - Tara

The truth shall set you free, but first it will piss you off. - Gloria Steinem

[kajo 2000]

From LWT:

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Talking to Animals

14:45 Sun 10th Aug ITV1 London



Animal practitioner Sarah Fisher and her partner Anthony Head visit animals with behavioural problems. In this edition, Sarah visits Paddy, a Weimaraner with a barking problem, and tries to find out how to calm him down. Sarah and Tony also take part in a wolf walk with their friends, Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof from TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer.



Duration: 30mins

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"I want to be Byron... because I want to date young boys." Amber Benson

Edited by: kajo 2000 at: 8/5/03 6:36 am

[sprhrgrl]

I think I saw this. . .



NO! I saw something else, I saw a late-night show or something where they brought in animals for the host to play with like they do, and there were otters named Xander and Buffy and Willow. It was. . . odd. er.

sprhrgrl.com

she's my everything

Sweetie, I'm a fag. I been there. - Tara

The truth shall set you free, but first it will piss you off. - Gloria Steinem

[helpful information perha]

Aly on tv thursday



LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY, NBC



Th 8/7: Alyson Hannigan, Greg Giraldo, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson

[urnofosiris]

I only just saw the clip that Kajo posted the link to. (thanks so much for that!) I agree with xita completely. Aly looks as beautiful if not more so than ever. Please never change that hairdo, hee. I really hope that the sitcom talk will lead to something, it might mean she can end up on TV over here again as well regularly. If only.

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Coffee, Food, Kisses and Gay Love........Get it while you are hot

[Kita830]

I don't know if this has been mentioned yet, but there's a show with Alyson right now on USA...I'm not sure what it is. She's young, whatever it is.



Edited to add: The show is called "For My Daughter's Honor" thanks to TV Guide.



Another edit: The guy who played Mr. Maclay is a lawyer in this movie...



Kita

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I won't be held responsible she fell in love in the first place.

Edited by: Kita830  at: 8/8/03 12:48 am

[kristenluvswillowandtara]

Saturday night at i believe 7pm CST/8 Eastern, the network premiere of "Boys and Girls" will be on. It's on one of the major networks, NBC,ABC,or CBS. I can't remember, and i can't find it on the online guide, but i saw it advertised and I know that it will be on tomorrow night, so look for it.



ok, i just saw another advertisement, it's going to be on ABC

Edited by: kristenluvswillowandtara at: 8/8/03 11:07 pm

[urnofosiris]

Where have I been? I had no idea Aly was in that movie, hum in fact, I had never even heard of that movie, and if I did know, I have completely forgotten all about it. Thanks, I'll keep an eye out for the video now.

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Coffee, Food, Kisses and Gay Love........Get it while you are hot

[tyche]

But Garfield, how could you forget about a film which features Aly looking hot in glasses?