The Batman I remember seeing RDA and Amanda Tapping sitting next to Nichelle Nichols and other Star Trek cast on a panel and just thought to myself "Wow, did they ever imagine this would be happening?"
My children loved to watch MacGyver. My 3-year-old daughter loved the time he took the phone apart. So, I walk into the living room to gather everyone for dinner and found her taking the phone apart, She told me she was doing it MacGyver style. The phone never worked again. I also was a big fan. When Stargate SG-1 came out I was in heavy. I had, and still do, have the biggest crush. I was so sad when the show stopped. But then Stargate Atlantis came out. Special guest appearances by Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tapping, Mr. Judge and Mr. Shanks were a joy.
To those who think "He got fat", remember, not his fault. He had to have a lot of surgery for his health, and needed steroids to recover. That caused the weight gain. He's been dropping back down since the surgery, but probably will never look as thin again.
I knew he had several back surgeries due to his stunt work on MacGyver I think but I didn't realize he had to take steroids. Kind of reminds me of the Foreigner singer Lou Gramm who was pretty thin like Anderson but had brain surgery that required steroids and he gained tons of weight. Both him and RDA have lost lot of weight since their surgeries though. Hopefully we see RDA return to tv soon.
Yeah that makes sense. A few back surgeries which means no real working out (only rehab workouts which are a joke as far as building muscle), and add in steroids which increase appetite that promotes weight gain.
Taiyou536 vanity is not in his nature. He's a very private person who recognises his fan base as fellow human beings and is very appreciative of the impact they've had on his career, his popularity, and most of all, his emotions. He genuinely cares!
Great to see this interview. Richard looks great. He continues to be a sweetheart, with good nature and good humor in all things. I agree with those who want him to be back on TV or in a movie....we miss him so much!
I loved him on Stargate und will love him forever! He didn`t change at all, still the great, funny guy with a big heart. And his sex appeal is still there! Really crazy, after so many years and health complications. Please more of such people!
truly same here.. i grew up watching macgyver and never missed any episode.. its really heart touching .. to see him getting old.. still macgyver fan i am .. always i will be ..
Richard, you're our eternal MacGyver. You have no idea of the inheritance left to the young people of his generation. Today there are many geniuses of science who were influenced by his work. Thanks for your work. You taught and inspired very much. Thank MacGyver
OMG...I used to have a huge crush on him when he played MacGyver when I was so young and I didn't realize he's as old as my parents lol., but still, if he can be young again I still wanna marry him. Richard Dean Anderson. Forever my love.
What a sweetheart and still a very handsome man. Wonder if he is just completely tired of acting or if he would ever consider doing one something again like a made for tv movie. Love this guy...general hospital, macgyver, stargate...he's a rare gem for sure. Hope you enjoying life Richard.
don't forget the TV series Legend! A brilliant production and still his favorite of all projects! Wish they'd release it so more people could learn about it and enjoy it, still one of my favorite shows of all time...
It hurts to think how little appreciated action actors are. According to wiki Anderson “suffered a compressed disc in his back when he fell into a hole while filming an episode midway through the first season of [MacGyver].” His health today, it seems, is a direct result of his efforts to entertain people who now either make fun of or pity him. Sad world.
@@defdaz yes unfortunately they do because he gained a lot of weight. Just saw him recently though and he’s lost it. But yeah TMZ made fun of him shopping at the grocery store.
@@nostalgiaman6816 I don't care if he gained weight or not. He will always be 'MacGyver' for me. He's just one of the few 'famous people' that keep their feet on the ground. I Love this guy. Respect!
Exatamente isso. Você disse tudo. Ele passou a vida tentando fazer algo por todos e ensinar coisas leves ....mas alguns simplesmente zombam dele porque ele está com mais idade e porque não fez plásticas....se ele tivesse feito também zombariam....meu Deus!!! esse mundo está doente. Ele é um ser humano e um profissional incrível, amo o Sr RDA. Mas infelizmente espalham histórias que ele está morto....tenho raiva, porque ele só fez o bem. Por causa de coisas como essas que ele saiu de cena e pediu privacidade. Vida longa ao Rick, amo-o eternamente. ❤
one of the greatest things he brought to the show was his humor he is by far the BEST character in the show - I wish they made more seasons i know I know its an addiction "just one more man ...." it made me have something to look forward to it was the right blend of sci-fi ,action , conspiracy and humor it had it all
It is hard to watch them to get old but everyone does you know. I watched every episode I could and like watching him do ll those macgyver escapes. 25 years since the last episode.
I am glad they updated it a little and having the character Jack play along with the foundation. Everything over time has to be some different , it can't be the same all the time. It is more modern and it has to change with the times. I am glad though they are having him do more what other Macgyver did it makes it more interesting.
The man quit show business over 12 years ago but still knows how to interact in an interview. And extra weight or not, the man is still charming and gracious. People who mention other people's weight as a put-down are total ass clowns.
I've always loved Richard, since McGyver and even more in the Stargate SG1... He's such a sweetheart and a great actor. I hope he will still be around for a long time.
This guy showed up at our front door in the 90's collecting for a charity organization. This was in Phoenix. nice and polite person. Didn't know who he was at the time ...
i,ve got something to say to those of you who insist on commenting about his build. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!!! this is a talented obviously sweet actor and all you people can say is 'BOY IS HE FAT!!!" he,s still handsome and an absolute joy to watch on his interviews. have ANY OF YOU thought for one minute that he might be reading what you,er saying about him? SHAME ON YOU! have you ever stop to think you might hurt his feelings? apparently not. what about his daughter? how do you think she would feel about you saying stuff like that about her daddy? if you can,t be nice,then don,t say anything.
I've only read down as far as your comment, so actually, I wasn't aware that ANYTHING negative had been said about him here, until you blurted it out and made it an issue. Don't get me wrong. I agree with what you said. But it was your comment that made me aware that it was even an issue.
Geezzzzz...have YOU gave a thought to some of us are just in shock to see him heavy like he is now and are expressing it...but are prolly thinking something isn't right with his health, cuz that was my thought. Some may be critical but most of us that really like him are concerned..! Someone mentioned he's had health issues that we didn't know about. Get a grip....please.
Oh, the highlight of the Stargate show for me was when Amanda Tapping's character says to Richard's character that they have MacGyvered a device to make it work. I just glowed.
i love MacGuyver. Give me a swiss army knife, duct tape and my inginuity and I can fix almost anything. Still have and carry a victorinox and a Leatherman, still have a roll of duct tape and paperclips. That show made me observe what was around me and find a way to repair things with what I have.
I was in my 20's when MacGyver was on it's 7 year run. He was young and handsome and smart, what's not to like. I watched Stargate as well it was fantasy sci-fi so I was entertained.
I remember trying to get my father to watch this show with me when I was a kid. He was the kind of guy who thought sci fi was kind of weird. If it wasn't the original Star Trek he was out of there. He asked who was in it and when he saw it was Richard Dean Anderson he rarely ever missed an episode. "This might be better than Star Trek". No show has ever had such a profound impact on my life like Stargate. Some of my earliest memories is watching SG-1 with my family and talking for hours about the other races and worlds. This show could break your heart but it always had FUN. It could always turn around and make you smile. What unknown world lies beyond the event horizon?
I love how light-hearted he is. He just likes to smile and have fun. He's chill. =) Go Mr. Anderson! Thankyou for your good-natured humor and your beautiful smile.
Why did the interviewer cut him off from talking about sea shepherd? interviewer asked if it was something he wanted to talk about other than macgyver and stargate, then don't follow up. makes no sense.
I met RDA at a Stargate convention in the Sydney University. I was really surprised at how humble he was. Loved the experience and I thanked him for giving us MacGyver and Colonel O'Neill
Love Richard Dean Anderson!! I've heard he doesn't really enjoy doing interviews, but this was great. Thank for downloading it. I miss seeing him every week! !💟💟
I love RDA. As a little kid, I grow up watching Mc Gyver. I carry a Swiss Army Knife since a kid, and I've studied chemisty and electronics and all kind of bushcraft because of this. When I discovered he was on Stargate SG-1 this got me hooked immediatly. McGyver Forever.
I miss seeing this handsom guy on tv. I've watched him since his days on General Hospital. There was something so genuine and sweet about him. I hope he is happy and satisfied with life because I know he definitely brought lots of smiles and daydreams to mine.
Very few actors can say that they've been in a cult classic Dean Anderson can actually say I've started 3 cult MacGyver Airwolf SG-1 I am curious of what he's working on now 🙂
Met him a years ago at a paid event at a Con. An an absolute sweetheart of gentleman who went out of his way to give a young disabled lass his undivided attention when he realised that some of the very selfish fans were continuously crowding around him, and not giving fair access to anyone else. It was so nice of him, and made her night. It was particularly awesome as she had been quite rudely snubbed earlier by Jason Momoa who was more interested in talking to a group of pretty young things.
Don Avan Canadians being nice is just a stereotype that's exaggerated way too much. People asume too much, just because he's a nice person on interviews and to fans doesn't mean we know shit about him.
Just a guess: he's probably on some prescription meds that contribute to weight gain. Poor guy. Reruns are a cruel reminder that immortality is only on film. The reality, of course, is that actors are subject to the laws of thermodynamics and entropy too.
McGyver was my TV crush when I was 12. he taught me quite a bit! He seems to be such a henuine down-to-earth guy. Nice interview, thank you for posting!
TheRevan1231 I'm somewhat always surprised that everybody kinda wants to stay a foot soldier in SG1 ofc it would be great if it could but during season 8 and after you did see his age becoming more apparent. So the promotion to General wasn't a bad one and the new cast members at the time was a nice change of pace. After Season 7 the show did peak, still very good episodes in 8/9/10 but it did run it's course and still this is my favorite show and there wont be anything like it for a long time. Hopefully he might pop up in Dark matter in the near future.
The promotion on the show was his idea. He wanted to retire to spend more time watching his daughter grow up. So promoting him in the show was a way to see less and less of his character so he could reach his end goal, retirement.
I feel like if RDA were to give me some of his time to listen to his stories, I could sit there all day and soak it in. Such a seemingly normal guy, yet extraordinary actor. Loved SG1. Not only the best Stargate storyline, but some of the best SyFy TV ever.
He's VERY much interactive with animals! He's one of the major supporters of SEA SHEPHERD...Ocean conservation. Loved him as MacGyver and in Stargate. MacGyver has come back with the same basics as the original show. Glad you're doing good.
That was a really good interview. I Love that David asked him what he wanted to talk about. His involvement with Sea Shepherd was something I didn't know about.
Wow, watching this kinda made me feel "old"(and i'm 31). I grew up watching SG-1 and Atlantis, Col/Gen O'Neill felt like a fun, crazy Uncle. Brilliant Interview, David Farrier!
He's a great actor. Loved him in general hospital, macgyver, and Stargate SG-1. Saw him once for a short while in Buhl, Minnesota at a street dance, when I was 16
He has a cool and relaxed way about him. Hope he is truly happy with his life. He deserves it. He has made a lot of people happy and made them laugh and smile.
He has an eternal sweetness, graciousness, intelligence and dignity . . . Ir was interesting and nice to see him in this interview . . . just to see how he is doing over the years. I think he would be someone who would be very kind and a very good and loyal friend.
Multi talented Actor and Director. TIMELESS TV Series. Thank you for your legacy . Will be remember for many generations , how many people can achieve those professional goals? Excellent job.
Loved both shows! Played MacGyver with our kids. One time I was flying to Alaska, had a layover in Seattle when the pilot came on and said we are fixing a problem. Then out the window we saw 2 men running towards the plane. When they approached the plane with 4 HUGE rolls of duck tape. I stood up and said to the 1/2 the plane It’s ok folks... McGyver is here!
I'm a fan of Mac Gyver. I wouldn't miss an episode. I was 14 but I prefer watching the show than going out with my siblings or with my Mama or even with my friends during Saturdays. Mac Gyver was aired every Saturday at 7pm in our country.
MacGuyger was such an amazing show and a big part of my childhood. Made me want to learn how things work, it was a special time and a very special show.
I liked Stargate SG-1 more than the MacGyver Thing. Don't get me wrong Richard Dean Anderson is a great actor and can carry his characters in a way you believe he is that character.
My one favorite moment for Jack O'Neill is in the pilot, when he reports as active duty, he does a perfect quarter turn in full brass and salutes Gen Hammond. Never can forget that moment.
Class act !!!!love Richard Dean Anderson ....Macgyver was great so much so his name is an ism in the Dictionary now and of course the best in Stargate !!!
This is the man who breathed life into not one but *two* cult characters. There are very few actors who can say that.
***** Thank you.
The Batman I remember seeing RDA and Amanda Tapping sitting next to Nichelle Nichols and other Star Trek cast on a panel and just thought to myself "Wow, did they ever imagine this would be happening?"
applepie231 And because of that, I envy you!
BartJ583 Not a fan of Enterprise at all, but I agree. I've seen Bakula in a lot of stuff and he never dissapoints in his performance.
Chucks dad in Chuck.. Even rolled out an 'oh boy'
God, I loved him so much in Stargate SG-1. It's my favorite sci-fi show even to this day.
+Roksiel Mine too!
+Ashurkhan Me three! :)
+Roksiel Me 4 :)
Best show ever! I watched McGyver, but Stargate was my life growing up. “Born in 89". I Watched every episode live and have all the seasons on DVD.
MikeWanDoe1 Haha, same here. In fact, every few years I feel the need to watch Stargate again so I go ahead and watch all episodes. xD
The 80's/90's MacGyver can't be remade like they are trying to do now. Richard Dean Anderson was and is the best MacGyver
I agree 100%
100% agree.
the first season is on blu-ray now absolutly fantastique picture.
Richard dean Anderson is macgyver. There can only be one! ❤️
@@iconofsin4578 Definitely,no one can replace the original and the best.
My children loved to watch MacGyver. My 3-year-old daughter loved the time he took the phone apart. So, I walk into the living room to gather everyone for dinner and found her taking the phone apart, She told me she was doing it MacGyver style. The phone never worked again. I also was a big fan. When Stargate SG-1 came out I was in heavy. I had, and still do, have the biggest crush. I was so sad when the show stopped. But then Stargate Atlantis came out. Special guest appearances by Mr. Anderson, Ms. Tapping, Mr. Judge and Mr. Shanks were a joy.
To those who think "He got fat", remember, not his fault. He had to have a lot of surgery for his health, and needed steroids to recover. That caused the weight gain. He's been dropping back down since the surgery, but probably will never look as thin again.
Okay. Thanks for explaining.
I didn't know he had surgery but it makes sense cos steroids does promote some form of weight gain
I think he looks fine, here normal aged man
I knew he had several back surgeries due to his stunt work on MacGyver I think but I didn't realize he had to take steroids. Kind of reminds me of the Foreigner singer Lou Gramm who was pretty thin like Anderson but had brain surgery that required steroids and he gained tons of weight. Both him and RDA have lost lot of weight since their surgeries though. Hopefully we see RDA return to tv soon.
Yeah that makes sense. A few back surgeries which means no real working out (only rehab workouts which are a joke as far as building muscle), and add in steroids which increase appetite that promotes weight gain.
Thank god he gets old with dignity : no horrible plastic surgeries !
He aged very gracefully.
@Scott Gr all those froot loops.
@@ShinKamaitachi No he didnt lol. Why you people need to be so stupid and condescendent? zzz.
I mean he could have afforded a personal trainer
Taiyou536 vanity is not in his nature. He's a very private person who recognises his fan base as fellow human beings and is very appreciative of the impact they've had on his career, his popularity, and most of all, his emotions. He genuinely cares!
MACGYVER OR JACK ONEILL DOESNT MATTER. WE STILL LOVE THIS DUDE
Live long and prosper.
Thank you Mr. Anderson for giving us 2 legacies to enjoy for years to come.
Great to see this interview. Richard looks great. He continues to be a sweetheart, with good nature and good humor in all things. I agree with those who want him to be back on TV or in a movie....we miss him so much!
I loved MacGyver but i loved him more in Stargate SG1. That was a topshow!
SG-1 is one of my favorite shows watched it all from start to end at least 10 times
Richard Dean Anderson was a great underrated actor and one of my fav actors
I loved him on Stargate und will love him forever! He didn`t change at all, still the great, funny guy with a big heart. And his sex appeal is still there! Really crazy, after so many years and health complications. Please more of such people!
20 something or 60 something he will always have it! GQ for life!
The time goes on but Richard Dean remains in my heart.
truly same here.. i grew up watching macgyver and never missed any episode..
its really heart touching .. to see him getting old.. still macgyver fan i am ..
always i will be ..
Richard, you're our eternal MacGyver. You have no idea of the inheritance left to the young people of his generation. Today there are many geniuses of science who were influenced by his work. Thanks for your work. You taught and inspired very much.
Thank MacGyver
OMG...I used to have a huge crush on him when he played MacGyver when I was so young and I didn't realize he's as old as my parents lol., but still, if he can be young again I still wanna marry him. Richard Dean Anderson. Forever my love.
What a sweetheart and still a very handsome man. Wonder if he is just completely tired of acting or if he would ever consider doing one something again like a made for tv movie. Love this guy...general hospital, macgyver, stargate...he's a rare gem for sure. Hope you enjoying life Richard.
don't forget the TV series Legend! A brilliant production and still his favorite of all projects! Wish they'd release it so more people could learn about it and enjoy it, still one of my favorite shows of all time...
Agreed. And I also remember him from early General Hospital episodes. Frankly, when he left SG-1, the show kind of slipped downhill.
It hurts to think how little appreciated action actors are. According to wiki Anderson “suffered a compressed disc in his back when he fell into a hole while filming an episode midway through the first season of [MacGyver].” His health today, it seems, is a direct result of his efforts to entertain people who now either make fun of or pity him. Sad world.
I don't think there's a single person who makes fun of or pities him?
@@defdaz yes unfortunately they do because he gained a lot of weight. Just saw him recently though and he’s lost it. But yeah TMZ made fun of him shopping at the grocery store.
@@nostalgiaman6816 I don't care if he gained weight or not.
He will always be 'MacGyver' for me. He's just one of the few 'famous people' that keep their feet on the ground. I Love this guy. Respect!
Exatamente isso. Você disse tudo. Ele passou a vida tentando fazer algo por todos e ensinar coisas leves ....mas alguns simplesmente zombam dele porque ele está com mais idade e porque não fez plásticas....se ele tivesse feito também zombariam....meu Deus!!! esse mundo está doente. Ele é um ser humano e um profissional incrível, amo o Sr RDA. Mas infelizmente espalham histórias que ele está morto....tenho raiva, porque ele só fez o bem. Por causa de coisas como essas que ele saiu de cena e pediu privacidade. Vida longa ao Rick, amo-o eternamente. ❤
one of the greatest things he brought to the show was his humor he is by far the BEST character in the show - I wish they made more seasons
i know I know its an addiction
"just one more man ...."
it made me have something to look forward to
it was the right blend of sci-fi ,action , conspiracy and humor it had it all
Saw him at a Con this year (2017) and he lost a lot of weight. Look's more like his old self.
Nice glad hes doing well!
There's possibility of him returning to Stargate in some form.
Praise Jesus Christ our Lord. I hope he is well.
@@jakebogus5361 I would rather praise him for doing the proper exercise.
You're so lucky
It hurts seeing him getting old :( MacGyver fan here..
It is hard to watch them to get old but everyone does you know. I watched every episode I could and like watching him do ll those macgyver escapes. 25 years since the last episode.
Me too
Happens to us all. But seeing it happen to people you grew up watching kind of makes you think a little about your own mortality.
I am glad they updated it a little and having the character Jack play along with the foundation. Everything over time has to be some different , it can't be the same all the time. It is more modern and it has to change with the times. I am glad though they are having him do more what other Macgyver did it makes it more interesting.
yep, I know what you mean, he is still great though!
He seems like a really nice guy
O_O you met him dude tell me you got his autograph this guy was the lead actor for 2 huge TV series that spawned their own cultures
well at least you got a cool memory. I wish I could have meet him I'm a big Stargate fan
its nothing but a leftists pig act
Huh?
He seems like one the most down to earth celebrities around. Doesn't take himself too seriously.
This man is my heart.
Mine too.
B Thomp same here
i know what you mean. fuck yeah!!!!!!
You have diabetes then...
Ok ok that was too much. Hell I love him too goddamnit. Hell I miss Stargate
Awwww RDA - you were my first crush :) I miss running home from school with a smile on my face to watch MacGyver. Those were the days.
MEMYSELF ANDI Exactly... I use to daydream about him...
The man quit show business over 12 years ago but still knows how to interact in an interview. And extra weight or not, the man is still charming and gracious. People who mention other people's weight as a put-down are total ass clowns.
I've always loved Richard, since McGyver and even more in the Stargate SG1... He's such a sweetheart and a great actor. I hope he will still be around for a long time.
The extra weight was from long-term steroids for his knee injuries.
Nice interview with Richard Dean Anderson. Thanks for the share.
This guy showed up at our front door in the 90's collecting for a charity organization. This was in Phoenix. nice and polite person. Didn't know who he was at the time ...
i,ve got something to say to those of you who insist on commenting about his build. SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!!! this is a talented obviously sweet actor and all you people can say is 'BOY IS HE FAT!!!" he,s still handsome and an absolute joy to watch on his interviews. have ANY OF YOU thought for one minute that he might be reading what you,er saying about him? SHAME ON YOU! have you ever stop to think you might hurt his feelings? apparently not. what about his daughter? how do you think she would feel about you saying stuff like that about her daddy? if you can,t be nice,then don,t say anything.
@Whiterun Guard he had a medical condition that caused him to get fat it a effect of the surgery he had..
I've only read down as far as your comment, so actually, I wasn't aware that ANYTHING negative had been said about him here, until you blurted it out and made it an issue. Don't get me wrong. I agree with what you said. But it was your comment that made me aware that it was even an issue.
Geezzzzz...have YOU gave a thought to some of us are just in shock to see him heavy like he is now and are expressing it...but are prolly thinking something isn't right with his health, cuz that was my thought. Some may be critical but most of us that really like him are concerned..! Someone mentioned he's had health issues that we didn't know about. Get a grip....please.
I just love this guy! Good old times. What a legend!
Brilliant actor, anyone born in the 1980s and grew up into the 1990s.....Richard was known by all if you liked Mcgyver or SG1......
Richard Dean Anderson and the characters he created will always be my favorites. We love you!
I grew up with Macgyver but Richard Dean Anderson will always be Jack O'Neil to me. 😁😁😁
It's O'Neill.
With two Ls!
His voice is awesome for dubbing movie, TV cartoons and videogame characters. And he looks very cute as always. Admire this man.
Oh, the highlight of the Stargate show for me was when Amanda Tapping's character says to Richard's character that they have MacGyvered a device to make it work. I just glowed.
Me too
The dude is a legend.. yes he has aged.. but that is life...
I'm agree. That was a really great interview! Very interesting questions. Thanks, David! Congratulations.
i love MacGuyver. Give me a swiss army knife, duct tape and my inginuity and I can fix almost anything. Still have and carry a victorinox and a Leatherman, still have a roll of duct tape and paperclips. That show made me observe what was around me and find a way to repair things with what I have.
cobaltace62 Give me a P-90 and I can kill a god
Oliver P False god..
I hope that Swiss Army Knife can tell you how to spell MacGyver.
+Larry Lee Moniz, so ths is a englicsh klass????
Indeed
I was in my 20's when MacGyver was on it's 7 year run. He was young and handsome and smart, what's not to like. I watched Stargate as well it was fantasy sci-fi so I was entertained.
I'm happy to say MacGyver and Mr Rogers were my two favorite male role-models growing up. Checks out pretty well still in 2023.
I remember trying to get my father to watch this show with me when I was a kid. He was the kind of guy who thought sci fi was kind of weird. If it wasn't the original Star Trek he was out of there. He asked who was in it and when he saw it was Richard Dean Anderson he rarely ever missed an episode. "This might be better than Star Trek". No show has ever had such a profound impact on my life like Stargate. Some of my earliest memories is watching SG-1 with my family and talking for hours about the other races and worlds. This show could break your heart but it always had FUN. It could always turn around and make you smile. What unknown world lies beyond the event horizon?
Loved him in SG1 classic guy
I'm completely in love with him and the Stargate family. I'm buying the DVD'S now. thanks everyone.
He is still gorgeous... I love the gray hair.... Glad he's doing good...
+Gidget Hrobowski He's not gorgeous. You're mistaken.
I see gorgeous, beauty is in the eye of the beholder..... I dig the gray hair and he has kind eyes....
+Gidget Hrobowski are you blind, hes a fatso
Ping Pong
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... Nobody is perfect and I think you miss out on a lot of people by pre-judging them. Who cares?
Gidget Hrobowski
but you said gorgeous
Was never a big fan of MacGuyver, but boy do I love and appreciate Rick as an actor.
I'll give him a pass on his weight, the man is 66 years old
I'm sure he really appreciates the gesture.
Dukky Drake lol that was great
Huracan El Grande
better chubby than skinny at that age
I hope you do the same for actresses over 60 as well. They receive the most scrutiny and cyberbullying over aging and putting weight.
Liberals Lost Hahahaha It Creeps up on you, especially the Ladies.
I love how light-hearted he is. He just likes to smile and have fun. He's chill. =) Go Mr. Anderson! Thankyou for your good-natured humor and your beautiful smile.
Why did the interviewer cut him off from talking about sea shepherd? interviewer asked if it was something he wanted to talk about other than macgyver and stargate, then don't follow up. makes no sense.
I met RDA at a Stargate convention in the Sydney University. I was really surprised at how humble he was. Loved the experience and I thanked him for giving us MacGyver and Colonel O'Neill
Macgyver is still my favourite series
❤ from Australia 🦘 Rick
Love Richard Dean Anderson!! I've heard he doesn't really enjoy doing interviews, but this was great. Thank for downloading it. I miss seeing him every week! !💟💟
He's such a cool guy
I love RDA. As a little kid, I grow up watching Mc Gyver. I carry a Swiss Army Knife since a kid, and I've studied chemisty and electronics and all kind of bushcraft because of this. When I discovered he was on Stargate SG-1 this got me hooked immediatly. McGyver Forever.
He is amongst the best of us. 🤩
I miss seeing this handsom guy on tv. I've watched him since his days on General Hospital. There was something so genuine and sweet about him. I hope he is happy and satisfied with life because I know he definitely brought lots of smiles and daydreams to mine.
I agree that he is a great sweet guy and that weight is not everything it's what's in Richards heart that counts. I love MacGyver richard .
Very few actors can say that they've been in a cult classic
Dean Anderson can actually say I've started 3 cult
MacGyver
Airwolf
SG-1
I am curious of what he's working on now 🙂
Met him a years ago at a paid event at a Con. An an absolute sweetheart of gentleman who went out of his way to give a young disabled lass his undivided attention when he realised that some of the very selfish fans were continuously crowding around him, and not giving fair access to anyone else. It was so nice of him, and made her night. It was particularly awesome as she had been quite rudely snubbed earlier by Jason Momoa who was more interested in talking to a group of pretty young things.
You people are quite sad, judging his appearance like that. So damn shallow. Fortunately, he's a better man than all of you.
Just ignore those people. They are just jealous of his success in life.
+James D, I'm not jealous! He's FAT!!! But I still like him
I agree about the judging, but you can't know if he's a good person or not in real life.
He is from Minnesota . But he likes hockey , so that is pretty close .
Don Avan
Canadians being nice is just a stereotype that's exaggerated way too much. People asume too much, just because he's a nice person on interviews and to fans doesn't mean we know shit about him.
Righat On Richard, liked you in MacGyver. Loved you in Stargate SG1
hopefully he comes back for the MacGuyver reboot. They are on season two and looking for tne new MacGuyvers father.
Jack O'Neill, two L's, SG1
"The guy with one L has no sense of humor."
That's marc with a C. I say that to any asshat who name badge or I.Ds me mark, hehehe
Thanks for interviewing three of my favorite people; Richard Dean Anderson, MacGyver and Colonel Jack Oneilll "That's Oneill with two LL's"
Adorable Richard.
He's so humble about it, even blushes when they get into his humour and Stargate. Glad things went so well for him.
Richard, thank you for all the amazing hours of entertainment you have given me and many other people around the globe.
Just a guess: he's probably on some prescription meds that contribute to weight gain. Poor guy. Reruns are a cruel reminder that immortality is only on film. The reality, of course, is that actors are subject to the laws of thermodynamics and entropy too.
Jo
Back surgeries plus steroids to help recover equals weight gain.
It doen't help. Most of that is from eating the wrong diet
So true! Man sacrificed his health for MacGyver. I had no idea until I started watching these interviews. Just grateful for Mr. Anderson's work!
McGyver was my TV crush when I was 12. he taught me quite a bit! He seems to be such a henuine down-to-earth guy. Nice interview, thank you for posting!
He was awesome in SG1, then when they promoted him to General O Neill show preaty much died for me. Ben Browner couldnt match RDA
TheRevan1231 I'm somewhat always surprised that everybody kinda wants to stay a foot soldier in SG1 ofc it would be great if it could but during season 8 and after you did see his age becoming more apparent. So the promotion to General wasn't a bad one and the new cast members at the time was a nice change of pace.
After Season 7 the show did peak, still very good episodes in 8/9/10 but it did run it's course and still this is my favorite show and there wont be anything like it for a long time. Hopefully he might pop up in Dark matter in the near future.
psyku also, I think it was RDA himself who wanted to work a bit less
ProtectingSilence
That's exactly it. He wanted more time with his family.
A candle for don Davis. For general hammond.
The promotion on the show was his idea. He wanted to retire to spend more time watching his daughter grow up. So promoting him in the show was a way to see less and less of his character so he could reach his end goal, retirement.
A truly lovely guy - was lucky enough to meet him recently and his warmth and humour is real. He still gets my vote for best dude ever :-)
MacDonaldsGyver.
Ben Jamin FatGyver
Larry Lee Moniz MacWider
So much class. A grown-up, I guess.
Do You Even lift?
Goddamit XD
I'm so glad I got to grow up watching Stargate, It literally shaped the way I see a lot of things.
Holy crap. Richard has not aged well.
+norm welthagen RDA have served the people so much, giving so much enjoyment, let him relax and enjoy life ffs!!
Belnick6666 Somebody needs to relax
+norm welthagen Well, he is 66, cut the guy a little slack. I'm sure most of us will not have aged well once we reach our 60s!
norm welthagen
i think he does
He has an illness that causes him to be overweight so back off!
He has one of those faces where he still looks great fit, old or overweight.
I feel like if RDA were to give me some of his time to listen to his stories, I could sit there all day and soak it in. Such a seemingly normal guy, yet extraordinary actor. Loved SG1. Not only the best Stargate storyline, but some of the best SyFy TV ever.
I do miss his humour and stargate SG1...."on my backstroke!!"… classic 👍🏼
He's VERY much interactive with animals! He's one of the major supporters of SEA SHEPHERD...Ocean conservation. Loved him as MacGyver and in Stargate. MacGyver has come back with the same basics as the original show. Glad you're doing good.
Richard Dean Anderson. You're Great the way you Are :) (Stargate Fan Forever!)
That was a really good interview. I Love that David asked him what he wanted to talk about. His involvement with Sea Shepherd was something I didn't know about.
RDA is one of my favorite actors. We may have different political views but that's what America is about. Good interview.
Thank you so much for posting this; I've loved the man for years.💜 He is still delightful😊
Wow, watching this kinda made me feel "old"(and i'm 31). I grew up watching SG-1 and Atlantis, Col/Gen O'Neill felt like a fun, crazy Uncle.
Brilliant Interview, David Farrier!
I'm such a huge Richard Dean Anderson fan and loved him as MacGyver and even more so as Jack O'Neill. Such a funny man a great actor!
I love him. I will be saving money and hopefully he does some public appearances so I can meet him. He improved my life. Thank you 😊
He's a great actor. Loved him in general hospital, macgyver, and Stargate SG-1. Saw him once for a short while in Buhl, Minnesota at a street dance, when I was 16
Very great actor!!! And a great man!!!
He has a cool and relaxed way about him. Hope he is truly happy with his life. He deserves it. He has made a lot of people happy and made them laugh and smile.
He has an eternal sweetness, graciousness, intelligence and dignity . . . Ir was interesting and nice to see him in this interview . . . just to see how he is doing over the years. I think he would be someone who would be very kind and a very good and loyal friend.
Multi talented Actor and Director. TIMELESS TV Series. Thank you for your legacy . Will be remember for many generations , how many people can achieve those professional goals? Excellent job.
Loved both shows! Played MacGyver with our kids. One time I was flying to Alaska, had a layover in Seattle when the pilot came on and said we are fixing a problem. Then out the window we saw 2 men running towards the plane. When they approached the plane with 4 HUGE rolls of duck tape. I stood up and said to the 1/2 the plane It’s ok folks... McGyver is here!
oh man, almost 27 year since i watched McGyver in my country, respect to Richard Dean Anderson who played McGyver so well.
I'm a fan of Mac Gyver. I wouldn't miss an episode.
I was 14 but I prefer watching the show than going out with my siblings or with my Mama or even with my friends during Saturdays. Mac Gyver was aired every Saturday at 7pm in our country.
Thank you for this. Great job keeping the interview on track yet still seeming relaxed. oh ya, Richard was fun as well ;)
MacGuyger was such an amazing show and a big part of my childhood. Made me want to learn how things work, it was a special time and a very special show.
I still love this guy, He had a huge influence on my life. I still don't owe a guy today. Your brain is your biggest weapon.
My favorite actor of ALL time. Love the one-liners and personality. Can't get any better entertainment.
I liked Stargate SG-1 more than the MacGyver Thing. Don't get me wrong Richard Dean Anderson is a great actor and can carry his characters in a way you believe he is that character.
Such a great actor, he'll forever be one of my top 10 favourite actors. Would love a chance to meet him in person.
What a wonderful guy. This is what he brings to his characters. Thanks Jack
My one favorite moment for Jack O'Neill is in the pilot, when he reports as active duty, he does a perfect quarter turn in full brass and salutes Gen Hammond. Never can forget that moment.
Loved him as Jack O'Neill, one of my favourite tv show characters ever
Class act !!!!love Richard Dean Anderson ....Macgyver was great so much so his name is an ism in the Dictionary now and of course the best in Stargate !!!
I grew up watching him. He's my childhood hero! What an awesome guy.
Say what you want, that guy ist still radiating charisma. You just have to love him.