Alicia Coppola Attending Welcome Home To Jericho Charity Event

Now I am really crying, first Brad Beyer and now my FAVE gal ever, Alicia Coppola will be attending the Welcome Home To Jericho Charity Event the 24th - 26th in Los Angeles.

No better chicken wrangler can be found in this country! It was a highlight of my life to have done the Interview with Alicia, she was so kind and so wonderful to speak too. I really really hate that I can not be in LA , the idea that I could have a chance to just speak for a few moments to the two folks on that show who meant to most to me, and who brought me so much happiness in a time when that was in short supply for me, well that would be so awesome.

So dear Jericho fans, I am going to have to rely on YOU to tell me all about how great they are in person :-). I want to be there for the Reception SO BAD. I bet there is going to be so much laughter and happiness at this event. I expect to see tons of photos from everyone who goes ~;-p

You know Alicia is so wonderful on the show, you feel like you really know her just from her portrayal of Mimi. She was a strong character but still feminine and funny. Had the show continued on, we would have been able to see a real wedding I am sure but the scene at the end was perfect in its own way. The only thing that would have been better is if that Geotz had not killed poor Bonnie and she could have remained a part of their family.

And you know what? She hails not too far from where I lived on Long Island so that is cool as well. I wonder what the in development project listed on Alicia's IMDb page is about? Maybe she will let us know what she is going to be doing next so we can keep a eye out for it?


Sigh, I am so sad. Cheer me up Jericho friends, tell me I will get another chance one day to meet Brad and Alicia.

Jericho ~ Cast Interview with Alicia Coppola ~ Mimi Clark

As some of you may know, my absolute favorite couple on Jericho is Stanley and Mimi, hands down this couple is so adorable and so full of love for each other. The quips, the real respect is so touching to me and so many fans.


Alicia Coppola
I am thrilled beyond belief to have had this awesome opportunity to have done this interview with Ms Coppola, I still can not believe it's real! I am deeply honored to have this memory.
I am so excited to know that my favorite couple of all time will be back soon in Season Two!

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How did you begin your career in Acting?

I was in my sophomore year at NYU studying to be a lawyer and started modeling to help my parents pay for school and rent. I was sent on an audition for the Hostess of Remote Control on MTV and I got the part. I realized during that job that everything I was searching for in all my previous creative endeavors in high school and college, such as writing, piano, flute and dance, was finally satisfied. My cousin, who is a producer, introduced me to her agent who signed me and that began my acting career.

Was there someone who was your inspiration in becoming an actor?

My father was my inspiration. He had always dabbled in modeling and acting during my childhood. His greatest dream was to have a contract role on a Soap Opera. He was diagnosed with brain cancer when I was twelve and although he was able to continue acting and modeling a bit, he was never really able to achieve his dream. After I graduated from NYU, he died. A few months after his death, I booked the role of Lorna on Another World. I felt I was living my father's dream for him. I also feel that my father taught me how to persevere...how to go after what you want in life, as one only has one life. It is ok , no, it is wonderful and important to dream... I have always felt that an artists path is chosen for them: I wanted to be a lawyer, but my father obviously had different plans for me. As always, he knew what was best for me. I am very happy with my career. I think my father would be very proud...

I’ve read where one of your dream roles would be to portray Mary Magdalene or Mary, mother of Jesus. Why?

Both women possessed a quiet strength and conviction and yet to me, were and have become the ultimate paradigm of motherhood and femininity. I am attracted to not only the subject matter, as biblical subjects interest me, but also to the certainty of faith they must have possessed in the face of such trial and tribulation through out their lives. I am drawn to those types of roles where one's faith is tested...Where one must walk through fire so to speak to come out the other side having learned, having awakened, having changed...

Impressively, you’ve either starred, had a recurring role or guest starred in over 40 TV shows and 6 Films! How does Jericho compare to the others for you?

I did not know that! Wow! I certainly am privileged. I feel as if my career up until I got the role of "Mimi" on Jericho was very fine preparation. "Jericho," in every aspect, has been the most wonderful experience of my career. I am truly grateful to be a part of such an amazing company.



The Jericho team made a perfect decision in choosing you to portray Mimi Clark; Did you audition specifically for the role of Mimi Clark? If so, what made the role so attractive to you?

I auditioned for the role of Mary Bailey. I was then offered the role of Mimi and I thank Jon Turltletaub, Stephen Chbosky, Karim Zreik,Carole Barbee, Dan Shotz, CBS and virtually everyone who had a say in my hiring...I am thankful they looked hard into me and saw Mimi. They and the amazing writers have given me a huge gift in Mimi...

When you heard about the Nuts Campaign begun by the fans, what was your reaction? Did you think we were on the right road in doing what we did?

We do the show for you, our fans. You all campaigned beautifully and gracefully. You supported us and gave us much needed encouragement. I am proud of you and grateful to you all. I think you are all brilliant for doing what you did...you made television history.


During filming, what was your typical day like on the set of Jericho?

My typical day is just plain fun.
To say it is work is lying. I played every day and had an absolute blast doing so. I get to work with wonderful people, I am fed and can drink all the Coca Cola's I want....It's great!!!

Your chemistry with Brad Beyer ( Stanley Richmond) on Jericho is so amazingly real, are you two as close as you seem?

I adore my Brad. He is a lovely actor, a brilliant comic and a true gentleman. I am fortunate to work with him.

How is Mimi Clark similar to Alicia Coppola, how are you different?

She's much more adept with poultry.

What would you like to see happen with Mimi's character in the future seasons of Jericho?

I would like to see Mimi and Stanley living happily ever after, forever, with many Tangomargaritas in their future!





How has working on Jericho affected your life/your outlook on life?

Working on Jericho had given me so much, I don't even know where to begin. I love my job. I love the people I am lucky enough to work with. Playing Mimi has strengthened my faith...in myself, and because of how the characters of Jericho have come together... I think, in other's as well.


What is your most treasured memory of working on Jericho?

I love working at the Richmond Ranch. The days when I am up at 4am and drive to the Ranch and watch the sun rise over the mountains of Simi Valley are some of the prettiest sights and amazing moments. It is a moment during my day that all is peaceful and calm and right. I treasure that feeling.


One of my favorite movies in the last few years was National Treasure, I was thrilled to read that you will be in National Treasure: Book of Secrets. Do you have an interest in History?

National Treasure is one of my favorite movies too! I have an avid interest in certain periods of history: WWII, Russian History, anything relating to the Bible to name just a few... The National Treasure: Book of Secret script fascinated me. I can't wait to see the final product!!!

And my final question -


What would you tell the fans about Promoting Jericho, any words of MimiWisdom for us?

I so appreciate your support...everything you have done for this great show "Jericho." Please keep working your magic...Watch the amazing episodes that are coming...Spread the word, write in, fax in, email everyone you know about "Jericho".....or.... remember what happened to the chicken?????
heeheehee.....

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Once again, Ms. Coppola I would like to say thank you from the very bottom of my heart for doing this interview. It means the world to me. Mimi is one of my most favorite characters on Jericho, and no one could ever play her but you. I will hold this interview close to my heart as a treasured memory.

Episode16: Winter's End

Okay fellow Jericho fans -

If all goes as expected, we will get to see our show tonight, instead of a. basketball or b. Survivor or what ever it was called.
It promises to be a great show tonight, I am so hoping to see much more of Mimi and Stanley, those two are my all time favorite characters on the show! I love Mimi ( played by Alicia Coppola ) she is a strong, funny and totally "real" person. Her interaction with Stanley ( played by Brad Beyer) is also honest which is nice compared to how the writers have Jake ( played by Skeet Ulrich) acting right now with Emily.
I am interested in seeing how Hawkins responds to his family leaving. I know that on the surface its the right thing to do, letting them go; however if you think about it you find yourself thinking " what if these people he is hiding from find out the family left, finding them will not be hard!"

* I will be adding a side page about the videos at the Official Jericho site at CBS, as they are important to the overall story.*

Now, with my having begun the process of bringing over all my posts ect, to this blog I am hoping to have the episode up tonight, right after the show. * I am nothing if not ambitious, ain't I ? *

Back tonight after the show!

9:21 pm

Well, maybe I missed all the "hints" but April and the baby? Come on! My husband is threatening to never let me watch the show again, if the writers do NOT stop this from becoming an all out Soap!

Things I did not like about tonights episode -

1. Aprils death - was a cheesy, cheap way of getting her out of the way, and Erics sitting at her bedside and crying, was disingenuous. The way he treated Mary was cruddy as well, since he is at fault not her for his behavior.
2. The Mayor caving in and giving up the 10 percent of the spring crops, not something any red blooded American man would have done. The writers are beginning to write the show as if "they" were the prototypes for the men in this Kansas town. Let us remember that, this is supposed to be Kansas! Hisorically, the state was not one to lay down, and if the small town I live in is any indicator of heartland America; this is NOT the reaction that would be displayed. I think the reaction would be more along the lines of, " we have people starving and freezing, either play fair or we take what we want". This is just how it will be during this type of time, knee jerk reactions, not play nice behavior. *IMHO*

3. Jake needs to get a life, lately all we see is him running errand after errand, but there is no real interaction, no story line to speak of. Lets hear more about his past! And where is Heather? Why doesn't he care about her, how she is doing etc. Jake started as a smart man, with a lot of knowledge, now he seems to be no more than eye candy for the lady viewers.

4. Eric - that is it, just Eric..... get rid of him , bring back April!
5. Darcy - She knew already that there was something Robert was into, and yet when the times got a bit dirty, she gets all indignant? I ( if I were her) would at least recall that the man had thought to come and get my kids and me, make sure we were safe. I would worry about the " right and wrong" of the situation, the moral high ground at some later point. At this point, my kids being alive, me being alive would be enough to keep me loyal - again, IMHO.
And the fact that he had made sure my daughter could defend herself, and her family like she did, was a HUGE plus in my books.

What I did like -

1. That the cop Jimmy ( played by Bob Stephenson) is getting suspicious of Hawkins. Again, in a small town, where the police know everyone in town, when their suspension meters get a nudge, they act on it. And they are almost always right too. He knows something is not right about Hawkins, and its bugging him. You can see it. I think that Jimmy might become an interesting character to watch, the one saving grace for a town during this type of time would be a solid police force of some kind, people would be looking for them to keep them safe like they did before.

Yup, that is it. One thing about tonight's show was in my mind, interesting. I almost agree with my husband, the show is turning out to be vastly different than it was before December.
If the writers are reading this, or other peoples posts, they will probably see many folks saying this. Stay true to the story line! At least in the last show, we saw some action from folks from outside the town. Lets see more of how that group would react for real, Blackwater.
In reality, that slap in the face they received from the town would get a swift answer. Obviously the group has the manpower to deliver a good ass kicking on the town if it wanted to.
Also, we are seeing tons of how hard it will be on the town, but it is all disjointed in the delivery of the story. Stop showing bits and pieces, show things more drawn out ( no more Eric and Mary, for Gods sake - making out in the truck while getting fire wood, too much!)

Oh well, there is hope for next weeks episode, right?