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Last Updated: 18 January 2002
Richard's episode of "Touched by an Angel" soon airing on Germany's VOX "The Sentinel" returns to French and German television "Twice in a Lifetime" airing on France's M6 Richard's last episode of "24" coming up -- date and title TBA **UPDATE** Richard's work on indie feature film "Wheelmen" finished; movie to open Spring 2002 Richard to join Lisa Kudrow on stage in "Johnny On The Spot" "The District" in Germany -- airing on VOX Wednesdays at 21:10 Write to Richard through the RBFC "The Sentinel" still on US Sci-Fi Channel hiatus
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Germany's VOX soon airing Richard's "Touched by an Angel" -- February 18th
at 16:05 (4:05pm) *** VOX is now airing the fifth season of "Touched
by an Angel," or "Ein Hauch von Himmel," as it is titled in
German. Richard's episode -- the 22nd of the season -- is titled
"Fighting the Good Fight," or "Ein gerechter Kampf" in German.
Richard plays Frank, a single man unprepared by life to raise his two young nephews. When the Angels intervene on the boys' behalf, Frank finds himself with a new job and a new attitude -- and something he didn't know he had, the love of his nephews. To check the VOX schedule, visit their website at http://www.vox.de. VOX is broadcast over the Astra satellite system and is public television, so viewers with satellite systems throughout Europe and Northern Africa can watch the show. (Thanks to Steffi and Angelika for the information and URL)
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"The Sentinel" returns to Germany's Kabel1 Tuesday, February 26th. ***
"The Sentinel" is scheduled to air Tuesdays at 22:15 (10:15pm). As
Kabel1
is not "pay tv," viewers throughout Europe and Northern Africa with access
to the Astra satellite system will be able to catch all 65 episodes
of "The Sentinel" when it returns to Kabel1 in February.
Note: "The Sentinel" is dubbed into German for the Kabel1 broadcast.
There is also the possibility that Germany's PRO7 network will add "The Sentinel" to its schedule once more. [01/11/02] *** "The Sentinel" returns to French television -- Monday to Friday (or Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at 18:55 (6:55pm) on France's M6.*** French viewers will be able to catch Richard as Detective Jim Ellison now that "The Sentinel" has returned to French television. Check your local listings for schedule information and episode names, or visit the M6 website's schedule search page at http://programmestv.m6net.fr/soc3/partners/m6net/searchresults.jsp?searchtext=Burgi&startdate=allWeek (Thanks to Christine and Steffi for the European "Sentinel" information)
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"Twice in a Lifetime" now airing in France on M6 -- Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays
and Fridays at 15:15 (3:15pm) *** "Twice in a Lifetime" is titled
"Destins Croises" on French TV. Richard's episode, titled "(The)
Knockout," is part of the show's second season and should air in March.
Richard plays ex-championship boxer Jimmy O'Connor. O'Connor, whose life has ended in regrets, poverty, and drunken squalor, is given the chance to go back into his past to convince his younger self to make a different -- and better -- decision at a pivotal moment. (Thanks to Madelaine for the information and to Becky for the image)
**NOTE** -- FOX is currently airing each episode of "Twenty Four" twice a week, with the encores airing either Friday or Saturday evenings at 9pm ET/PT. Check your local listings for exact times and dates! ALSO NOTE: The FOX subsidiary FX Network is also encoring "Twenty Four," on Sunday and Monday nights. Richard's episodes so far...
FOX has now ordered the full season's worth of episodes of "Twenty Four," which adds eleven more episodes to the thirteen originally ordered and filmed. To visit the FOX website and learn more about the Fall 2001 season, go to www.fox.com; for more detailed information on "Twenty Four," visit FOX's page at www.fox.com/24/ (Thanks to Becky for the "24" images)
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"Wheelmen" update *** -- Richard's work on "Wheelmen"
was finished in time for the holidays, leaving only the post-production
work to be completed. According to an article in the February issue
(# 87) of the magazine SFX, "Wheelmen" is due to open late Spring
2002.
According to the article, Richard and costar William Gregory Lee play drivers for an LA-based limo service. Rainn Wilson's character -- a former Secret Service agent -- tells them of a plot to assassinate the Vice President to keep him from casting a critical vote. Burgi, Lee, et al have to evade the bad guys and get back to save the day. PICTURE, TOP LEFT: One of two pictures in the SFX article. Richard is to the left of the car and costar William Gregory Lee is to the right. BOTTOM LEFT: Waiting to film a scene are, L to R, William Gregory Lee, (we assume) Rainn Wilson, and Richard Burgi (leaning in doorway). Interested in ordering the issue? The distributor for SFX is Futurenet, which has both a website and an email address. The website URL is http://www.futurenet.com/futureonline/magazine.asp and the email address is backissues@futurenet.com NOTE: There is some question as to the correct issue number for the February edition; either #81 or #87. (Thanks to Tamy for the information on the SFX article and the picture scans) To learn more about "Wheelmen" from the viewpoint of Richard's stand-in, Eric Prescott, visit the suite101 website to read "Standing In," an online article by Prescott dated October 17th. The article URL is: http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/10148/82721 (Thanks to MJ for the Prescott article URL) [11/15/01] *** Richard's feature film, "Wheelmen," is now in production *** -- Richard recently started work on the indie feature film "Wheelmen." Lexi Alexander, one of the film's producers, very kindly shared some of the production basics with us. Richard is playing Nick Torino -- a "former hotshot ambulance driver who teams up with a group of eclectic L.A. limo drivers to prevent a kidnapping attempt of the Vice President." According to Alexander, "Richard's love interest will be played by Erin Daniels, who just finished starring in Robin Williams' new movie 'One Hour Photo.' The movie also stars William Gregory Lee (Dark Angel), Rainn Wilson (Almost Famous, America's Sweethearts, Galaxy Quest), Jason Kravits (The Practice), and many more recognizable names." Also joining the cast of "Wheelmen" are James Avery
(The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), Elya Baskin (13 Days, Air Force One),
Michael
Fairman (13 Days, Forces of Nature), Desmond Askew (Go), Dwight
Ensell (Chasing Amy), and Eileen Grubba (Rats), with a possible
cameo by Dougie Brimson.
The director, Dirk Hagen, and the producers are said to be "very excited to have Richard on board" the production. We will, of course, update this information as soon as we learn further details. (Thanks to Lexi Alexander for the "Wheelmen" information!)
[10/29/01] *** Richard to join "Friends" star Lisa Kudrow on the stage *** -- Richard will appear with Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe on NBC's long-running hit sitcom "Friends") in the play "Johnny On The Spot." At present, we have no details on his character or the theme of the play. More information as we receive it!
To our knowledge, As of this date -- January 9th -- the producers of "The District" have not written Richard's Captain Vincent Hunter into any of the Fall 2001 season's episodes. This may change as the season progresses and later scripts are written and cast.
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"The District" is now airing on German TV -- Wednesdays at 21:10pm
on VOX *** -- "The District" will remain in that timeslot throughout
its run. Thus far, VOX has bought 23 episodes (the first season)
which will be dubbed into German and titled
"The District - Einsatz
in Washington."
Richard's last episodes have yet to be broadcast; "D.C. Strangler" aired right before Christmas. Though VOX is private TV, it should be available "free and clear" throughout Europe, even though dubbed into German. Those with satellite systems can tune in using the following coordinates: ASTRA reception area Transponder 89 (27500,3/4) ASTRA-1H
ASTRA reception area Transponder 05 (,) ASTRA-1F
(Thanks to Steffi for the scheduling information)
This would be a great time to send CBS some feedback on "The District" and Captain Hunter -- let them know you enjoyed seeing Richard on their show last season and want to see more of him in the Fall 2001 season. Simply visit the CBS website's "District" page and use the feedback link, or send a "paper mail" message to "The District" through their direct mailing address listed below: The District
Richard's episodes to date (Note: the pilot is designated as episode '1.00') Season One -- 2000-2001
Richard plays the recurring role of Captain Vincent Hunter, head of the Internal Affairs division. To learn more about "The District," visit the CBS Website "District" page. (More information as we receive it. Thanks to Becky for the screen-grabs)
[01/11/02]*** Write to Richard care of the RBFC! *** -- Richard has asked us to encourage anyone interested in sending cards or letters to him to use the RBFC mailing address, which is listed below. This allows Richard to better handle his incoming mail, which he certainly enjoys receiving, provided it comes through appropriate channels. Mr. Richard Burgi
We cannot emphasize strongly enough that mail should not be sent to Richard's home address! Receiving fan mail through his home address is a disquieting experience and cause for concern, especially from the standpoint of privacy and safety. If you have come across what you believe may be his home address, please, do NOT use it! We -- and Richard -- would greatly appreciate it if you would let us know where you came across the address by using this e-mail link to the RBFC. While postcards, letters, and cards will be promptly forwarded to Richard, we cannot forward packages; he has asked that no gifts be sent to him. Though Richard appreciates the goodwill and generosity those gifts represent, he finds them a little overwhelming. Richard would be honored if, instead, wellwishers made a donation in his name to a local children's shelter or literacy program.
[01/11/02]*** "The Sentinel" still on SciFi Channel broadcast hiatus *** -- No furthern details from SciFi on when -- or if -- "The Sentinel" will return to its schedule, though a statement issued when the show was pulled gave January 2002 as a likely reintroduction date. More detailed information and updates can be found at the SOS website, which can be found at www.sosthesentinel.net/ In the meantime, SOS advises that Sentinel (and Burgi) fans send the folks at Sci-Fi periodic reminders that their Sentinel audience is still in place and eagerly anticipating the show's return to the Sci-Fi schedule. This can easily be done via e-mail, or through the Sci-Fi website's "feedback" system -- or, if one feels especially energetic, by post-card or letter. Sci-Fi Channel website: http://www.scifi.com/ e-mail addresses: program@www.scifi.com or feedback@www.scifi.com "snail mail" address:
The SciFi Channel has an excellent Sentinel page at its scifi.com website. The page, which can be found at www.scifi.com/sentinel/, contains cast and character bios, a selection of downloadable JPEG images of the cast, episode guides for all four seasons, a bulletin-board devoted to The Sentinel, and a downloadable Sentinel screen-saver in both MAC and Windows formats. (Thanks to SOS for the advisory announcement. Visit SciFi's website for information on the network and its schedule or e-mail SciFi at programming@scifi.com or feedback@scifi.com with comments on Richard Burgi and The Sentinel).
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