Richard took a brief moment to share a little update about both his involvement with the Waterkeeper Alliance, and about his daughter Wylie.

On November 13th, the La Jolla-based Elephant Alliance hosted a fundraiser for the Humane Society of the US at the Barona Resort near San Diego. About 100 people attended the intimate event which included an afternoon high tea and a silent auction. Richard Dean Anderson was among the guests invited to speak at the event which included Peggy McCay of "Days of Our Lives," Wayne Pacelle, head of the Humane Society of the US, and Florence Lambert, the hostess and director of the Elephant Alliance.
The news and images are courtesy of "Anna Mercken," who will be hosting the Tapas and Tops'ls fundraiser event on behalf of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society in June, 2006.

In August, Richard joined Eric Hertz of Earth River Expeditions as well as members of the Waterkeeper Alliance and the Canadian and American press for a whitewater rafting expedition on the Magpie River in Quebec, Canada. The purpose of the trip was to bring attention to the environmental issues facing the Magpie region, a pristine wilderness known for its breathtaking whitewater which is the target of a proposed project that would build hydroelectric dams along the river. Visit the Waterkeeper Alliance and Earth River Expeditions for more information about the Magpie region of Quebec. Click here to see pictures from Richard's whitewater adventure.

More information is available about Richard's recently completed appearance on The Simpsons. The episode has been titled "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore," and Al Jean, one of the executive producers of the series, says of Richard's role, "He plays himself, starring in an episode where he visits Springfield and is kidnapped by Patty and Selma. It is due to air in the U.S. around March 26, 2006."
Many thanks to Jukka for sharing the news.

Richard Dean Anderson, Legends Memorabilia, and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society announce the launch of the "Signed and Sealed" charity autograph project to raise funds to assist Sea Shepherd in their efforts to stop the slaughter of Canadian seals. This project offers a unique selection of photos of Richard with the baby seals taken on the ice floes in March 2005. Each photo has been personally signed by Richard Dean Anderson, and every single cent of the proceeds will go to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Click here for more information about the new charity autograph project.

On July 15th, the ninth season of Stargate SG-1 debuts on the SciFi channel, and the series welcomes new regulars Ben Browder and Beau Bridges. Although Richard will no longer be a cast member in season nine, he has helped to kick off the new season by filming a few scenes as a special guest appearance that will air in the opening episodes "Avalon" and "Origin."

Richard stopped by for a quick note to share some exciting news. It seems that his dream of appearing on The Simpsons has finally come true.

June 17, 2005

D'oh!!!!!

On Monday, June 6, 2005, Dana Elcar passed away at the age of 77. News of his passing can be read here. Dana's career spanned 50 years, including seven years as Pete Thornton on MacGyver, and during the final seasons of the series, Dana's real-life battle with glaucoma was written into the show. In a statement to the press, Richard said of his friend, "At a time when I had very little business being called an actor, he made things so easy for me. It was a learning experience that was very warm and loving for all seven years."

In a special message to the RDA website, Richard added:

June 17, 2005

Rick

The entertainment magazine Inside TV included two pictures of Richard and Wylie in its June 6th issue. The caption indicates that the pictures were taken on May 24th in a Malibu park where Richard and Wylie were playing hide-and-seek before Wylie's ballet lesson, and it reminds viewers that Richard can be seen in Stargate SG-1 on the SciFi channel, and in MacGyver on TVLand and on DVD. Click here to see the pictures.

On May 29th, the Canadian SPACE channel televised the Third Annual Spacey Awards which honor the finest in science fiction film and television. Unlike other awards shows, the Spaceys are hand-delivered to the winners, and this year, Stargate SG-1 was recognized in two categories. In the People's Choice category, Stargate SG-1 was named the favorite Canadian series for the third year in a row, and this year Richard Dean Anderson received his first award as Favorite Male Character for his role as General Jack O'Neill. Richard accepted his award dressed in a suit and tie and scuba gear while treading water in a swimming pool, and the show returned to him periodically throughout the broadcast to cover his long and meandering acceptance speech. Right-click here to download a 6MB video clip for viewing. Click here for some pictures from Richard's very looong acceptance speech. Click here for more information about the Spacey Awards.

On May 18th, Richard made an appearance at E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo. The world's premiere interactive entertainment trade event took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 18-20th, and Richard appeared at the JoWood booth to help promote the upcoming video game Stargate SG-1: The Alliance from JoWood Productions. Click here for some pictures from the event. Click here for more information about Stargate SG-1: The Alliance.

The syndicated television show Celebrity Justice carried a story about the seal hunt in Newfoundland, and included footage of Richard's visit to Charlottetown with Sea Shepherd in March. Right-click here to download a 7MB edited video clip of the Celebrity Justice story for viewing.

March 8th is International Day of Women. Richard was among the celebrities who were asked by Canadian CTV news about the most influential women in their lives. Richard responded that his six year old daughter, Wylie, remains the most influential "woman" in his life, adding, "All aspects of my life have been altered since she came into the world, in the most positive way imaginable." Right-click here to download a 3MB video clip for viewing.

Richard flew to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in Canada to participate in the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society's campaign to end the slaughter of baby seals. Richard spent the day on the ice floes observing, photographing, and posing with the baby seals, and he returned to Charlottetown to join Captain Paul Watson for a press conference to voice his concern for the seals. Click here for the press release from Sea Shepherd. Click here for pictures of Richard with the baby seals. Click here for an article about the press conference in Charlottetown. Click here for information about the International Day of Protest on March 15th. Click here for more information about the Sea Shepherd Seal Campaign.

Richard intends to participate in the Sea Shepherd Seal Campaign in Nova Scotia. Click here for more information about the Sea Shepherd Seal Campaign.

February 17, 2005

Rick

Stargate SG-1 was among the series recognized for excellence on February 9th when the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films announced its nominations for the 31st Annual Saturn Awards which honor the best in genre film, television, and home entertainment. Stargate SG-1 was recognized with four nominations including best cable television series, best actor on television for Richard Dean Anderson, best supporting actor on television for Michael Shanks, and best supporting actress on television for Amanda Tapping. Stargate Atlantis was also recognized with nominations for best cable television series and best supporting actress for Torri Higginson. The winners of the 31st Annual Saturn Awards will be announced on May 3rd at the Universal City Hilton Hotel. Click here for more information about the Saturn Awards.

Shortly after receiving birthday greetings and word of many donations made in his honor, Richard expressed his gratitude, wondering how to best show his appreciation to the fans.

February 3, 2005

Rick

Richard has shared a bit of news about his latest playful mishap:

February 3, 2005

Rick

The long awaited release of MacGyver on DVD has finally arrived. The series becomes available on January 25th with the release of the season one box set for region 1 (US/Canada). Additional seasons are expected to be released at intervals throughout the year. The tentative release date for the season one box set for region 2 (Europe) is May 30, 2005. The DVDs for both the US and the UK can be ordered through this site from Amazon.

Richard Dean Anderson returned once again to the Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational held this year at Sunshine Village on January 7-8th. The star-studded event, hosted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in support of the Waterkeeper Alliance, included tobogganing, snow shoeing, and ski racing competitions, despite bitterly cold temperatures. Richard insisted, "Being from Minnesota creates hardy stock. I've got thick blood, thick head, the whole nine yards," and in the dual slalom ski racing event, he won both of his races easily, against Olympic champion Hank Kashiwa, and actor Jason Priestley. He also mingled with fans, graciously posing for pictures, and he attended the gala dinner and charity auction. The weekend event raised over $650,000 for the Waterkeeper Alliance which protects and preserves water resources. The event is televised in syndication in some areas of the country. Check local listings. Click here for pictures.