We need your questions for the Psych writers!, Also for James and Dulé! Options

[USA_Admin]

We'll be recording video interviews with Psych's writers/producers very soon, and we'd like them to answer a few questions that you, the fans, have about the show. So if there are any burning questions that you want answered, post them here! We also hope to pose a couple of questions to James Roday and Dulé Hill, so if you have a question for either of them, post those as well (please say which of them your question is for).

Important: Include your first name and your location with your question!

[Dinchy]

Hello my name is Edina I am from Bosnia and Herzegovina

It seems that I'm first
I tried to make up question that would be interesting and unique but only I could think out is what is maiden name of your mother just kidding
Ok now serious questions

For writers: will there be more interesting details from the past of characters and can we expect more Gus's wives maybe Mira isn't the only one

Question for Dulé: will you scream like girl in new season and where did you learn it ? I think that even girls don't scream like that

Question for writers: Are you planning to make more serious episodes like Mr. Yang? Please don't I really didn't like Mr. Yang

Question for James is: did someone special give you necklace that you always wear or is it just for decoration because all fans are discussing about it so please tell us.

question for all: How does it feel to know that you are doing something that will make thousand of people round the world happy and that your brilliant acting and writing will bring smiles on their face? It must be awesome!

Producers: Will you please give Jason Berger a raise?

This post has been edited by Dinchy: Jul 2 2009, 09:02 AM

[PsychLuvr]

I'm Liz from Pennsylvania.

This question could be for the writers or James, it doesn't really matter: What do they plan to do with Shawn's relationships between Juliet and Abigail?

And this question is for James and Dulé: How will their characters grow this season?

And thanks for letting us ask questions!


edit: I also want to know what's up with James's necklace

This post has been edited by PsychLuvr: Jun 9 2009, 05:20 PM

[tvspaz626]

I'm Jenna from... New Jersey (I hate saying i'm from Georgia since i've only lived here 3 years)

First, I disagree with Dinchy: I loved the finale!
but I also agree with her because I also want to know about that necklace!

Producers: Will you please give Jason Berger a raise?

Question for the Writers: What's the hardest part about writing an episode?

For James or Dulé: What's something you want to do on the show that you haven't done yet? (ie: solve a certain type of case, have some sort of stunt, etc)

I'm terrible at asking questions. they're in my head but i can never put them in to words. hahah

This post has been edited by tvspaz626: Jul 2 2009, 07:39 AM

[SporksUnite]

oh wow... let's see

my name is Shannon and i'm in Colorado

(which btw - cracked me up in Meat is Murder when Uncle Burton says CSU and Shawn says- Colorado State University?)

my questions -

Not that i ever want the show to end but - realistically how long do you think you can keep this show going?
Shawn and Gus are in their -what- 30's now? how much longer can Shawn continue to keep up the psychic act before he get's bored with it or before everyone at the station finally starts to clue in?

Or how much longer can Gus and Shawn maintain the level of friendship that they have before one of them inevitably "grows up" and get's married or something like that?

will we ever get to meet Chief Vick's baby's daddy...Mr. Vick? or maybe Buzz's wife and kid? i know they are only the "supporting" characters but trust me us fans love them almost as much as we love Shawn and Gus

will Lassie ever find happiness?

why don't we ever see Shawn riding his bike anymore?

whatever happened to Winky Cutto?

and when can we expect to hear Tim Omundson on a commentary track?!?!




OH - and i too would like to know what's up with the ball chain necklace that James ALWAYS wears...



i think that's it...for now

[Winky_Cutto]

I'm Winky Cutto from Frog'R'Us

Hmm... no, that's not good enough? Okay, I'm Sara from Nebraska/Tennessee.


For anyone: Will Winky Cutto (the frog) ever be brought back? (The fans all want him back!)

For the writers: Has the "DreamBoard" ever unintentionally spawned any episode ideas? Which episodes?

For the writers: Do you write the pineapples into the script or do they get put in at a later time?

For the producers: What's one runner that you wish you could eliminate from the show, but the writers persist with?

For Andy Berman: Have you managed to get "I've eaten waffles twice in places you've never even been" into an episode yet? If not, are you still trying?

For the producers: Any chance of getting Tim Omundson on a commentary for season 4? (Though I wish he would be on the "Lassie Did a Bad, Bad Thing" commentary, I know it's too late. )


And for ALL OF THEM: A *HUGE* thanks for the commentaries and interviews! We Psych-Os love them and would like to see even more (I wouldn't mind one for every episode... even if Brittany in the Psych office does a podcast for them.) Oh, and keep Jason happy because he keeps us Psych-Os happy with his Twittering.


Producers: Will you please give Jason Berger a raise?

This post has been edited by Winky_Cutto: Jul 1 2009, 11:20 PM

[bethgreen]

Hey, PsychWriters!
Beth in Michigan here.

First, thank you for making Friday nights worth staying home for.
Second, thanks for sharing behind the scenes info as to what goes into the making of the best show on television.
Third, thanks for taking on questions.

First question:
Is there any kind of story arc that you guys have been following for Season Four, as in, 'We're moving this character from here to here in each episode so that by the end of the season he(or she) will be over there;' or, are the episodes pretty much a freewheeling fun ride, like maybe the producers put a bunch of story ideas in a hat and the writers reach in and pull one out for each episode?

Second question:
Once your script has been turned in and rewritten twenty times, the writer's job is pretty much done. Is it true that the writers show up on set when their episodes are being filmed so that they can take advantage of craft services?

[BooJr]

I get to ask Andy Berman a question......THE Andy Berman? Can't I just gush like a teenager instead? No? Not even to say how much I enjoy all your episodes and I think your appearance in "He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, oops he's dead" (also great title) is probably one of my favorites of the whole show? No, again? Okay.

So, I'm Sharon in Virginia and I'd like to ask if Andy Berman will ever be allowed to direct an episode or does he even want to?

Thanks for such a great show and keep up the good work!

[BlackTsChica]

Edited again (sorry USA Admin)

Bryna (Br-long i - nah) See, BlackTsChica is easier, right. (And that's pronounced BlackTeesChica )
Chicago, IL

I have questions for both myself and my cousin. Me first (all about me haha!)

Psychwriters/producers: How far in advance do you set up your storyline ideas? And would you ever consider an episode that is shot in Vegas? I know budgets are tight, but that would be quite interesting.

Psychwriters/PAs/Assistants: Did you find "Psych" or did "Psych" find you. In other words, how did you all score such a sweet gig?

PsychPAs: Great job on keeping the series going (and keeping us Psych-Os going with with Twittering, and dag nabbit, tell NBC to bring back Shawn and Crouton - and pay Jason handsomely so he can afford the psychiatric treatments for portraying two fictional characters!)

Roday: Just to let you know, you have been claimed as a brother.

Roday: What possessed you to "sniff" the phone in Tuesday the 17th. I can't imagine it being written in the script. That was hilarious!!!! (Sorry, not a deep question, but HAD to ask.)

Dulé and Roday: How many shows do you both plan on producing? And what exactly is "producing"?

Dulé: I would love to see Guessica return this season! Can you help a sister out?

For ALL: I hope to see more Psych Drama. I love how you all mix it up. Great to see Dulé and Roday stretch in these characters. And of course, keep the Psych Funny coming...this is one show that makes me laugh out loud consistently.



Question from my cousin
Rhonda
Palatine, IL

For James and Psychwriters: Rhonda wants to know if Shawn will date another African-American girl on the show. If so, this is the list she wants you to consider:

- Nia Long
- Tatyana Ali
- Rosalyn Sanchez (well, we claim her as a sister)
- Raven Simone (not as a girlfriend but a stalker)

(Yes, you can certainly laugh - this is quite tongue in cheek - but I must add, Shawn scored some serious points with the sisters on Christmas Joy *grin*):

For Dulé: This is more of a statement, Gus needs a woman on the show (preferrably bring back the character Jessica because they have great chemistry).


Thank you for allowing us to ask questions and again, thank you for making a great show!

From your rabid but kind sister-girl fans, BlackTsChica and TweetyGirl6 (yes, we truly are African American before you guys get nervous)

This post has been edited by BlackTsChica: Jul 6 2009, 08:00 PM

[gooie_choclatech...]

erica from colorado

for everyone and anyone

What is the funnest episode to write and/or shoot (any season)?

[Winky_Cutto]

Oh, thought of another one!

Winky Cutto from Frog'R'Us again (or Sara from Nebraska/Tennessee, if you must)

For the producers: It was mentioned that the dinosaur skull in "Shawn (and Gus) of the Dead" was purchased from "Night at the Museum." Did they buy it back (or try) for the sequel?




Producers: Will you please give Jason Berger a raise?

This post has been edited by Winky_Cutto: Jul 1 2009, 11:20 PM

[tolietducky]

Jessica from New Orleans, LA.


these question can be for anyone who wants to give a crack at the answer.

will we ever meet jules's parents? we've meet shawn's, gus's, and when even seen lassie's mom for a split second when jules was on the phone with her in 'Poker? I barley know her'.

[Hablabamos_Choka...]

I'm Mindel from Virginia, and I'm addicted to Psych.

*chorus of voices responds- 'Hi Mindel!'*

Lol ok question time-

James and Dulé- Do you do table readings and rehearsals for each script? How much time do you have to prepare between episodes? Do you prefer rehearsals or doing it more off the cuff?

James- As a director, what is your process to attacking the role of director?

Dulé- Will we be seeing a Dancing Dulé anytime?

Producers- Will we ever get more Behind the Scenes or EPK stuff? We love the Psych-outs but some more on set views would be great. For example, getting to see the directors working and the writers on set and the rehearsals and set-ups, it would be fabulous to see that!

Also, can we get all the Psych-out on Dvd sometime? Not just the outtakes, but the singing stuff also?

To Any- What would be your dream director or actor to come onto the show?

[psychlone]

Hi, I’m Irish from the Philippines
First, thanks very much for giving us the best show ever--100% awesome!
Second, thank you for letting us ask questions.
Third, here's the list of my questions:
To James and Dulé: How similar or different are your personalities from the characters you portray in the show?
To anyone: Who writes the blog entries in the different social networking sites of Psych/ Shawn / Gus?
To the writers: (1)What do you do when you get “writer’s block”?
(2)Would there be a sequel to the “Mr. Yang” episode? The audience seemed to be left hanging.
(3)Is there a chance of getting Henry and Madeleine back together?
Fourth, here are my comments/ suggestions:
(1)Gus definitely needs a lovelife.
(2)Perhaps you could throw in some 90’s references occasionally for the “relatively” young audience.

P.S. When will the DVD Seasons 2 and 3 be released in the Philippines? (or in Southeast Asia at least)[font="Century Gothic"][/font][size="7"][/size]

[sarcasmlove]

I'm Kristen from Chicago.

First off, thank you all so much for making so many people laugh and bringing us quality programming every Friday night.

Writers/Producers: I know you mentioned in the Mr. Yang podcast that there were some reservations about the way Gus' character was used in the finale. Have there ever been certain aspects about a storyline that you all couldn't come to a compromise on?

Writers/Producers: Has there ever been something that has gone completely wrong on set that has sent everyone scrambling in order to complete episodes in time?

Writers: Do you have any rituals when writing? Do you have any places you go where you feel like you are the most productive?

James: When you directed Tuesday the 17th how much time did you take to prepare for that and were you nervous stepping up to the plate like that?

Producers: Will you please give Jason Berger a raise?

This post has been edited by sarcasmlove: Jul 2 2009, 03:37 PM

[xoPsychlover]

Katherine from Indiana
I'm sure this has already been asked but for everyone whats your favorite episode and why?

[psychrulz]

For the writers- We saw a different side of Shawn in the Mr. Yang episode, and it was wonderfully done. You were able to bring into the episode a sense of drama and seriousness without letting go of the lighthearted spirit of the show. My question- Will we see more of the serious/dramatic side of Shawn in future episodes? I know that no one, including me, wants to give up the frivolity that is Psych, but to see this every once in a while really helps to give deeper insights into these great characters. You've worked so hard to create and develop them, we'd like to get to know them better too!

James and Dulé- Keep up the great work. You've really got something awesome going on!

Thanks for this opportunity!
Arie from Az.

Edited to add another question of the writers- How did you come to decide on Cybill Shepherd as the pick for Shawn's mother?

This post has been edited by psychrulz: Jun 24 2009, 11:22 AM

[BlackTsChica]

Bryna aka BlackTsChica from Chicago, IL again, and I have questions from three special fans:

Posted on behalf of Rowan (11 years old), Claire (8 years old) and Samantha (11 years old) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

For Dulé and Roday:
- Is Gus actually a super-smeller?
- Is Shawn that funny in real life?
- Do either of them have any pets, and what are they?


Thanks!


EDIT: One more question, this is from my friend from overseas!

Does James Roday really know how ride a bike?

This post has been edited by BlackTsChica: Jul 5 2009, 02:28 PM

[chelsea15jk]

Hello everyone who works on Psych! Thank you for making such a great show!

Anywho I'm Chelsea from Montana.

I dunno how much you guys have filmed, but I'm wondering now that Lassiter is single, what is in store for him in the love department? I'd love to see him get married, because it's always so sweet when he talks about wanting kids.

To James and Dulé, if you weren't a part of Psych, what would you like to be doing?


This post has been edited by chelsea15jk: Jun 10 2009, 02:21 PM

[pastrygrl83]

Kat- Natchitoches, LA (good luck pronouncing my town)
This is for everyone, if you had a choice of a crossover with any current show which would it be?
I would love Burn Notice since Juliet is from Miami and we really don't know too much about her past (hint! hint!)