MARILY <tinklelove@yahoo.com >
DOWNEY , CA - Friday, July 18, 2003, 9:12:21 PM

d. marahsall <kmarshall83@cogeco.ca >
burlington, ont , canada - Friday, July 18, 2003, 7:16:18 PM

candice <candice_3_inthemiddle@hotmail.com >
Paoli , Indiana - Monday, July 14, 2003, 9:40:12 PM

Robyn <rpmrace@hotmail.com >
USA - Friday, July 11, 2003, 2:38:41 PM

Rebecca Fletcher <smithrr@prodigy.net >
Excelsior Springs , MO - Tuesday, July 08, 2003, 2:23:52 AM

sam <quimlik@hotmail.com >
uk - Sunday, July 06, 2003, 4:13:47 PM

Chrissy

Chrissy Rowe <CornishAir@aol.com >
Praze-an-Beeble , Cornwall - Sunday, July 06, 2003, 9:24:21 AM

Sheila Vitellaro <rollerdreaming@optusnet.com.au >
ELANORA , QLD. AUSTRALIA - Friday, July 04, 2003, 1:06:43 AM

Carolina <Sauri1@vodafone.es >
Zaragoza , Zaragoza - Saturday, June 28, 2003, 8:26:00 PM

Lynn Retteen <shekirk@aol.com >
Boca Raton , Florida - Saturday, June 21, 2003, 9:25:35 PM

VALENTINA MARIA LIAO <LIAOMGT@PACBELL.NET >
DANVILLE , CALIFORNIA - Saturday, June 21, 2003, 12:09:53 AM

VALENTINA MARIA LIAO <LIAOMGT@PACBELL.NET >
DANVILLE , CALIFORNIA - Saturday, June 21, 2003, 12:05:34 AM

I have just watched the film and after a big consideration i have come up with the following conclusions. I prefer Richard Dean Anderson as Colonel O'neill and although I have nothing against James Spader he was quite good in the part of Daniel, he did a good sneeze, it wasn't you I'm afraid I have to embarrass you by saying that you are by far the better looking out of the two of you and not only do you bring daniel to life you also make him handsome and those eyes i find myself hypnotised by them.

I have seem pictures of the seventh season(i don't get the programme until september)wow you are a stunner. By the way I rented the video of the film to watch. I have dvds and video tapes and my decision every night is what to watch. I am a first class sad bitch but it is worth it just looking into your eyes.

congrats on your news

See you on tv

love (sad bitch) caron

caron gilbert <caronluvschelsea@aol.com >
borehamwood , hertfordshire, england - Thursday, June 19, 2003, 4:29:49 PM

love, the Bath 5.

zoe <NO E-MAIL SORRY. >
Bath , s.gloucestshire - Wednesday, June 18, 2003, 5:52:43 PM

Regards, Karen.

Karen <blissgirl@jesuslovesyou.org >
- Tuesday, June 17, 2003, 10:40:33 AM

ZARFISHAN <GUDIA_ZAHID@HOTMAIL.COM >
KARACHI , PAKISTAN - Tuesday, June 17, 2003, 5:27:29 AM

Ali <alison@stargatesg1.zzn.com >
Milton Keynes , England - Tuesday, June 10, 2003, 4:42:41 AM

Carol Howard <monkeybut@charter.net >
Wood River , IL/62095 - Tuesday, June 10, 2003, 12:34:27 AM

zarfishan zahid <GUDIA_ZAHID@HOTMAIL.COM >
Karachi , Pakistan - Friday, June 06, 2003, 1:33:03 AM

Erik <swatcoptn@lycos.com >
Midway , TN - Thursday, June 05, 2003, 7:51:02 PM

zarfishan zahid <GUDIA_ZAHID@HOTMAIL.COM >
KARACHI , PAKISTAN - Wednesday, June 04, 2003, 2:13:03 AM

zarfishan zahid <GUDIA_ZAHID@HOTMAIL.COM >
karachi , pakistan - Wednesday, June 04, 2003, 2:04:06 AM

Tammie <geminiwarrior04@hotmail.com >
Los Angeles , CA, USA - Monday, June 02, 2003, 3:22:56 PM

Pattie <Patricia.Robinson@dfas.mil >
Washington , DCC - Monday, June 02, 2003, 2:04:08 PM

I must apologise some of this is written not to michael but about michael. My husband is called daniel and he is a saggitarian like michael. But he does not like stargate but he lets me records the episodes so I suppose thats something.

Before I go and claim this as a novel I shall just mention my favourate episodes Crystal skull - there is something amusing about daniel talking to himself, Legacy - proved michaels acting ability he learnt his trade well in the hands of sheakespeare. 1969 - i dig the hair, and the glasses and the trousers and the german accent, and the phrase "i speak 23 languages pick one", and there are others but these three stick in my mind because i have watched them a lot.

Anyway got to go now

see you on tv michael keep up the good work

luv caron

caron gilbert <caronluvschelsea@aol.com >
borehamwood , herts england - Friday, May 30, 2003, 10:16:29 AM

sara
killie , scotland - Friday, May 30, 2003, 9:12:46 AM

Charlie <cnix1214725@cs.com >
KY - Saturday, May 24, 2003, 11:28:40 PM

Ali <alison@stargatesg1.zzn.com >
Milton Keynes , England - Friday, May 23, 2003, 2:44:08 PM

Linda Jenkins <LindaAJenks@aol.com >
Glasgow , Scotland - Tuesday, May 20, 2003, 4:06:44 PM

Sue Featherbe <sue@smfeatherbe.freeserve.co.uk >
Ashford , UK - Monday, May 19, 2003, 11:12:45 AM

mandy freear <mandy.freear@btinternet.com >
London , England - Monday, May 19, 2003, 5:26:14 AM

Kera <luckterry@yahoo.com >
Mauritius , Mauritius - Tuesday, May 13, 2003, 2:34:29 AM

Kera <luckterry@yahoo.com >
Mauritius , Mauritius - Tuesday, May 13, 2003, 1:37:42 AM

KE Hall <kathyhall33@hotmail.com >
Phoenix , AZ/USA - Sunday, May 11, 2003, 8:27:41 PM

6-16-02 After viewing the most recent episode of Stargate I became comforted only when I convinced myself that it was an imposter and that the real Stargate would surely be aired again soon. It looked similar to the Stargate I had so readily identified with but I didn't see my favorite character named Daniel Jackson. I relate to this erudite's high standards and ethics. He does what is right despite difficulty. His character embodies what few leaders today can accomplish - the melding of intellect and emotion and acting upon them both. He reaps the rewards of training and all of its sacrifices. I'm not sure if I am like him or if I want to be more like him. I know this: in an embarassing and mass-mediated way, I related to Daniel Jackson. I remained in disbelief throughout the entire first episode of this season. I actually thought the writers were kidding and would bring him back in Part II. But now he is gone? Even now I think you're just testing my loyalty. If Daniel will no longer be a regular member of SG1 then I can no longer support the television program. My loyalty was to him. The stargate is not a physical portal to other dimensions or other places in space, but rather, an experience of other cultures - our ancestors. It is a discovery of who we are and who we could have been. Who can explore those cultures more specifically than Daniel Jackson? You cannot convince me that an alien with a well-toned body and darling smile can replace the years of study of the human condition that Daniel underwent as a student of history! And history repeats itself. As our present day world battles against terror, so also SG1 (and the other teams) battle agains the Goa'uld. But what battles are being fought behind your lines? These are the facts I wish I knew less of. I'm a viewer, but knowing about the cast and crew and their disagreements steals the magic of the idea of the stargate. Your job is to take me away from this planet. I want to escape and now I'm caught up in writing this letter to help you realize that you've undermined the very core of SG1. I always thought of Daniel as the main character. I completely love all of the other characters as well though. But not enough to continue viewing. You've lost me. I will not be watching your imposter programming with its new sarcastic edge and flippant attitude toward the Goa'uld. And, as a result, I will not be influenced to buy the products of your sponsors during the commercial breaks. When Michael Shanks is on the payroll please have him give me a call and I'll watch his show again. Thank you for your time, yttriam

yttriam <yttriam@yahoo.com >
Milwaukee , WI - Sunday, May 04, 2003, 11:16:05 PM

So glad you're back to the part you have made your own i haven't been watching stargate for long but i am hooked. In england on sky one they are show the first season on one of our other stations they are showing season five. My husband is supprised I like science fiction but I did like the old star trek and lost in space.

I liked the floppy haired version but when you got a hair cut the eyes where still there. Get them insured mate. My favourites are legacy and crystal skull, the sad bitch that I am I have watched it so many times I know the script!!

Anyway I am glad you are back and am awaiting the first episode to be viewed here in england in september you lucky people in america get it on the 13 june.

You have a pressence on screen that was missing in the episodes you were not in in the six series. Even if it was made ages ago I could still feel you on screen. My question is How can an already much to good looking a man make himself even better with a pair of glasses and a floppy haircut(in season one and two). I discovered that having a pair of big beautiful blue eyes helps!!!!!!!

Any way all the best keep up the good work. See you on tele

love caron

caron gilbert <caronluvschelsea@aol.com >
london , england - Saturday, May 03, 2003, 5:20:32 AM

jay <jswalia@cs.uh.edu >
houston , usa - Friday, May 02, 2003, 10:00:01 PM

jen <jennylawrence620@hotmail.com >
ENGLAND!!! , - Saturday, April 26, 2003, 4:37:23 PM

Bessie <chavelina18@yahoo.com >
Bayamón , Puerto Rico - Saturday, April 19, 2003, 10:14:22 PM

My whole class was upset when you left the show. All of us girls have a huge crush on you. I just wish that we had Daniel back. All our love and support, EmmaLeigh Brade and grade 8 Stiner.

EmmaLeigh Brade <e_brade@msn.com >
halifax , n.s - Tuesday, April 15, 2003, 5:13:08 PM

Susan Clark <slc315@yahoo.com >
Auburn Hills , Mich. usa - Tuesday, April 15, 2003, 8:01:20 AM

I was very surprised and sad when you left/were killed off in the show. The position of the linguist/archaeologist is considerably what keeps the show alive with interest and allows us as viewers some window into the great cultural and historical content for alien races encountered.

When your character deciphers a device or wall carving the amount of content the writers and graphics people put into the show to make this happen adds layers that just seem missing when it is all about political or military thinking. Although these also add to the interest of the show, the linguistics and mystery in the original movie was what I couldn't wait to see in the series.

I love the humour in the series between all the characters. If the writers put as much into the cultural depth of the show as they do the humour this show will have no shortage of viewers OR support!

thanks for all your work, very glad you are back,

Marie Meyer <kian@lyrical.net >
Grand Rapids , MN - Sunday, April 13, 2003, 9:14:05 AM

Jan <lebonwords1@msn.com >
Pomona , California/USA - Friday, April 11, 2003, 11:36:38 PM

Well looks like I'm a little late but I didn't know about this site. I don't know if you quit or you were just bumped off but I think it's a little boring without an archaeologist on the show. I'm 15 and I love archaeology and egyptology. My friend Elen is an Archaeologist. She's not too happy about this either. Stargate is such a cool show but it's just not the same without you. I really haven't been following it lately. I think your a great actor and you play a better archaeologist than the guy from the movie. Well, I wish you were still on the show but I guess that won't happen. You probably won't get this but if you do, I just wanted to say that I think you should have stayed on the show and I know that a lot of other people agree with me. Although, those people are probably girls too. Merydeth (Mery) Croutch

Merydeth Croutch <wizeacre@juno.com >
Winterhaven , CA/ USA - Friday, April 04, 2003, 2:45:51 PM

Well looks like I'm a little late but I didn't know about this site. I don't know if you quit or you were just bumped off but I think it's a little boring without an archaeologist on the show. I'm 15 and I love archaeology and egyptology. My friend Elen is an Archaeologist. She's not too happy about this either. The show's just not the same without you. I really haven't been following it lately. I think your a great actor and you play a better archaeologist than the guy from the movie. Well, I wish you were still on the show but I guess that won't happen. You probably won't get this but if you do, I just wanted to say that I think you should have stayed on the show and I know that a lot of other people agree with me. Although, those people are probably girls too. Merydeth (Mery) Croutch

Merydeth Croutch <wizeacre@juno.com >
Winterhaven , CA/ USA - Friday, April 04, 2003, 2:44:38 PM

Kayleigh Green <Sweetnsassy2705@aol.com >
West Sussex , England - Wednesday, April 02, 2003, 5:52:19 PM

Seems I've arrived a little too late to offer support - only found this site yesterday!!!!!!!!!

Still - I can at least add my enthusiasm to the oodles all ready expressed on the news of your return to the show.

It wasn't the same without you!!!

Best Wishes to you and yours

Mandy Richards <OutsideTheWorld@aol.com >
United Kingdom - Tuesday, April 01, 2003, 3:20:39 PM

Nicole
Indiana, USA - Tuesday, April 01, 2003, 12:14:22 AM

victoria e webb <victoria.webb@ntl world.com >
england , b/stoke - Wednesday, March 26, 2003, 8:35:38 AM

Thank you for your brilliant, sensitive, passionate portrayal of Dr. Daniel Jackson. Normally I don’t write letters to celebrities, but in this instance, I owe you a personal note of gratitude for what you’ve done for my son, Drew. He’s 12 years old. His voice is changing and he’s at that awkward stage of development where he doesn’t quite fit in anywhere. We moved to a new neighborhood/new school last year, so he’s still struggling to find where he belongs. For the past two years, however, he’s had a great deal of trouble with his studies. He’s very bright – reading at 12th grade level in the 6th grade – but had no interest in school. All he wanted was to play video/computer games, and hide from the world.

Please understand, I did not bring computer games into my home lightly. I use them as a reward/punishment for correct/incorrect behavior. When his grades are up, he can play them. When they go down, he can’t. But this year, even that had stopped working as an incentive to get him to concentrate on the things that matter. We were at a loss how to get him motivated to study, and he was in danger of failing a grade.

I’ve only been watching Stargate SG-1 for less than a year. I saw the movie when it first came out and loved it, as it combined two of my favorite things – mythology and science fiction. However; we didn’t have Showtime and missed the series when it first began to air. Thanks to a friend, we found it on The Sci-Fi Channel, and have been loving it ever since (though the 6th season was difficult to watch without you). Now, to the thrust of my post: My son has taken an obsessive interest in the show. He loves the four main characters, but Daniel is his favorite. Drew walks like Daniel. He has allergies like Daniel. He’s very smart and people don’t get him – like Daniel. And when I started pointing out some of the similarities between him and Dr. Jackson, he was thrilled. Now, he wants to be Daniel, and is considering a career in archaeology.

He’s taken a huge interest in mythology, languages and anthropology. He’s studying, and his grades have taken a huge leap upward. He’s learning to be comfortable with being smart and on the geeky side, learning to be okay with who he is, because he sees a wonderful example of a man who can be smart and sensitive and funny, a little clumsy at times, like he is, but still powerful in his beliefs and a great warrior; a man who truly makes a difference in the lives of those around him. Because of Daniel Jackson, he has a goal he can shoot for, a role model he can emulate who takes pride in the fact that he’s not a jock. Everybody can’t be an athlete, and those with brains do matter. In fact, sometimes it’s the brainy ones who matter most.

We have discussions now about mythology and its role in human development. He asks questions about history and other cultures. He is eager to learn words here and there in other languages. He has stars in his eyes, Mr. Shanks, because he’s seen humanity through the lens of the chaapa’ai, and the eyes of an everyday hero. Thank you for that, and for having the courage to follow your own beliefs. You’ve helped to create a character that speaks to 12-year-old boys and helps them have the confidence to be who they really are, and to believe in themselves.

That’s a pretty weighty accomplishment for an actor to achieve, don’t you think? You have this mom’s gratitude, for sure. Congratulations on your return to the series. We’re glad to have you back.

Sincerely, Victoria Rivers

Victoria Rivers <Riovictoria@aol.com >
ARLINGTON , TX - Tuesday, March 25, 2003, 10:19:30 AM

DeeAnn Taylor
Elizabethtown , Kentucky U.S.A - Sunday, March 23, 2003, 7:15:22 PM

Tara Phillips <vintara@btinternet.com >
Essex , England - Saturday, March 22, 2003, 5:45:00 PM

Edna Phillips(Mrs Stargate Obsessed) <edna.potter1@btopenworld.com >
Luton , England - Saturday, March 22, 2003, 4:13:53 AM

Stargate SG1 is really great and would be even better if Daniel were still in it.

We have been trying to find out what happened to him

Carole Broskoskie <kenneth.broskoski@verizon.net >
Fall River , MA, USA - Friday, March 21, 2003, 10:57:58 PM

Shirley Hommel <shirleyhommel@hotmail.com >
Woodland Hills , CA/USA - Thursday, March 20, 2003, 10:43:21 PM

In France, we'll see the begining of season six in april. I like very much Stargate, especially the relationship betwenn Daniel and Jack and so, everything of Stargate.

Lots of thanks

Christelle <CJ38@aufeminin.com >
GRENOBLE , FRANCE - Wednesday, March 19, 2003, 10:22:06 AM

Teresa Campos <fernandateresacampos@hotmail.com >
Maia / Porto , Portugal - Tuesday, March 18, 2003, 8:24:39 AM

DMA <Shilohbloo@msn.com >
St. Louis , MO - Monday, March 17, 2003, 10:08:45 AM

Lisa Maycock <ljmayc@hotmail.com >
Bordon , England - Monday, March 17, 2003, 4:58:14 AM

Amanda <mandy4659@mailpuppy.com >
Hervey Bay , Australia - Monday, March 17, 2003, 4:39:26 AM

Angela <perfectangel57@yahoo.com >
Centerville , Iowa/usa - Friday, March 14, 2003, 2:20:54 PM

Beverly <shortstuff@northstate,net >
Thomasville , N.C. USA - Wednesday, March 12, 2003, 7:34:30 PM

just a quick note to say that I think you are drop dead gorgeous.

I no longer watch stargate because you are NOT IN THE SHOW. PLEASE COME BACK TO THE SHOW.

lynn

lynn McGuigan <unclesam@dodo.net.com >
gold coast , australia - Tuesday, March 11, 2003, 11:42:55 PM

Stacey Hood <lilmissripper@yahoo.co.uk >
glasgow , SCOTLAND - Monday, March 10, 2003, 2:54:05 PM

ian c <sc001g6734@blueyonder.co.uk >
preston , lancshire/uk - Monday, March 10, 2003, 9:13:48 AM

Rho <Rho1963@aol.com >
Andover , England - Friday, March 07, 2003, 2:47:19 PM

Jew-Lee Lann <jew_lee2hotmail.com >
Corpus Christi , TX - Wednesday, March 05, 2003, 3:05:56 AM

sam <samanthamason@msn.com >
UK - Tuesday, March 04, 2003, 4:49:53 PM

Kayleigh <Sweetnsassy2705@aol.com >
London , UK - Tuesday, March 04, 2003, 2:55:24 PM

McKnight <mckzoo@nts-online.net >
amarillo , TX - Tuesday, March 04, 2003, 10:25:19 AM

Teana <teamcca1@aol.com >
La Porte , Texas/USA - Tuesday, March 04, 2003, 1:02:20 AM

Jackie flagg <tinker@qwest.net >
payette , idaho - Monday, March 03, 2003, 10:30:33 PM

Philippa Mason <Medea02@aol.com >
Armagh , Northern Ireland - Monday, March 03, 2003, 1:50:49 PM

Harold Kelley <htbud@attbi.com >
Portland , OR - Monday, March 03, 2003, 4:04:49 AM

Ben Browder <Ben@Browder.co.uk >
Sydney , Australia - Monday, March 03, 2003, 2:07:36 AM

tia <Sharrae@earthlink.net >
oahu , hawaii - Sunday, March 02, 2003, 11:39:18 AM

Jean Ritchie <ejritchie1@yahoo.com >
Meriden , CT/USA - Sunday, March 02, 2003, 10:40:39 AM

Donna Ritchie <tiggerritchie@yahoo.com >
Meriden , CT/USA - Sunday, March 02, 2003, 10:35:50 AM

Debbie Mortimer <darcdeb@telus.net >
Prince George B.C , Canada - Sunday, March 02, 2003, 1:14:57 AM

Beth <beth_gloria21@yahoo.ca >
Canada - Thursday, February 27, 2003, 5:35:12 PM

Jo Officer <jflabrador14@hotmail.com >
By Montrose , Angus United Kingdom - Thursday, February 27, 2003, 11:58:07 AM

terri thomas <tt64 >
douglasville , ga - Monday, February 24, 2003, 1:35:26 PM

gzuz <darkness_weaver@hotmail.com >
- Monday, February 24, 2003, 3:56:23 AM

ladydi <fredgw@msn.com >
Brooklyn , NY - Sunday, February 23, 2003, 11:21:01 PM

JoAnn Morales <jdemorales@earthlink.net >
Whittier , CA - Tuesday, February 18, 2003, 2:50:12 PM

Mrs A Langridge <ukadmin@thalesnavigation.com >
Oxford , England - Monday, February 17, 2003, 11:27:36 AM

We've been following the show since inception. That's why we initially got Showtime here in the USA. Went as far as to get a region free DVD player to play all the all five seasons on DVD that we purchased from Europe. Hope that six will be released soon.

Best wishes to you all.

Mr & Mrs. Mainstay <mainstay@operamail.com >
San Jose , CA/USA - Sunday, February 16, 2003, 6:18:05 AM

Georgette <jetjaynow >
Rusk , Tx - Saturday, February 15, 2003, 6:00:17 PM

caroline <theresalwaysachoice_beammeup@hotmail.com >
London Bourgh , England - Saturday, February 15, 2003, 10:56:13 AM

The true is SG1 is missing something, that intelectual and very humanitarian side that only Daniel gave to the show.

I hope the ancients bring him back to life. We really miss him.

Just think the show had elements like life. Fire,water,air and land i know i sound weard but just think of one with out the other. Its lacking something. And thats my word a fan....

R Ballesteros <bubustone@hotmail.com >
Rockville , md - Friday, February 14, 2003, 11:15:09 PM

Fernanda Teresa Campos
Portugal - Thursday, February 13, 2003, 6:28:26 AM

sara louise hollywood <pheobe2002@msn.com >
kilmarnock , scotland - Monday, February 10, 2003, 11:50:51 AM

Tammie <geminiwarrior04@hotmail.com >
Los Angeles , CA - Tuesday, February 04, 2003, 3:48:30 PM

debbie <debbles1970@hotmail.com >
sheffield , england - Friday, January 17, 2003, 4:18:46 PM

Bethany <star_stallion@starplace.com >
NSW , Austrlia - Tuesday, January 14, 2003, 11:31:33 PM

The news that Michael is bringing Daniel back to us and to the team was unexpected news that absolutely made our year!!! I will be front row, center, with my family and my friends to watch the remaining season 6 episodes that include Daniel and for the entire of Season Seven!

I want to take this opportunity to thank Michael Shanks for returning to Stargate SG-1 full-time and not only returning Daniel to his rightful place but completing our favorite team once again. I also want to thank Bonnie Hammer and SciFi for taking the fan reaction and wishes seriously and supporting the direction that the majority of the fans wished to see. You saw that we wanted Daniel and our team intact. You gave it to us! Thank you! You won't be sorry!

Thank you to whoever at MGM and Bridge Studios played a role in making Season 7, with Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping, Chris Judge, Don S. Davis and Teryl Rothery, as well as all the wonderful supporting characters, present and accounted for a reality.

I am definitely a "Happy Camper", as are my family and friends, now that we can look forward to a 7th season and a return to our beloved "Classic" Stargate SG-1!

Sharyn, Family and Friends.

Sharyn <stw25@shadowmyst.com >
Centereach , New York, US - Sunday, January 12, 2003, 12:06:51 AM

lots of love and best wishes Amy

Amy
norwich , england - Tuesday, January 07, 2003, 3:01:04 PM

I can't tell you how trilled I am to hear that you are back on board. Thank you SO MUCH for agreeing to come back. I was finding Stargate quite depressing without you. I feel the compassion that comes through in Daniel's character, comes right from your own heart and I was getting worried that I might never see your work in Australia again. I hope all the unplesantness is behind everyone and we can get on with enoying some great entertainment in the future.

Susan Thacker
Australia - Saturday, December 28, 2002, 11:57:08 PM

desirae <desirae0220@yahoo.com >
ogden , utah - Thursday, November 21, 2002, 3:35 PM

Hi I wanted to get in touch with you and this seems the least invasive! I love SG-1 and your character, Daniel is wonderful. I hope you are doing well, I've been thinking a lot about KSS and my time there, also about our reunion - it was good to see you. Take care!

Your friend of old,

Michele

Michele <hpy2bgrl@hotmail.com >
Golden, BC , Canada - Monday, November 18, 2002, 11:22 AM

Thank you for bringing Daniel back to the SG-1 family. You were both irreplaceable in the eyes of fans around the world and the news of your return is nothing short of sheer delight. We really missed you guys...

Welcome back!

Barb <Icangrinifiwant@aol.com >
, USA - Friday, November 15, 2002, 8:01 PM

Thank you so much for returning to SG1. Watching season six has been very difficult without you. It feels like the soul of the team is missing without Dr. J.

I am thrilled and delighted at the prospect of 22 Daniel filled episodes. Enjoy them! We certainly will. You are a superb actor and a great asset to MGM.

Good Luck and Best Wishes -

Elizabeth Wylie <wookie1@blueyonder.co.uk >
London , United Kingdom - Friday, November 15, 2002, 5:32 PM

You have been so badly missed. We tried to watch SG1 without you, but couldnt and gave up after The Other Guys. Although we knew already that Daniel was the heart and soul of stargate , it wasnt until he was really gone, that the heart really did go out of it.

You have got a talent that is quite special.

Looking forward to seeing Daniel back where he should be. Just make sure that the stories dont put you in the background propping up the wall again. Looking forward to the chemistry that shines out of your performances, the Jack/ Daniel humour, more team interaction ( can be antagonistic as long as it is resolved), more moral dilemmas, just MORE with Daniel back. Excited, pissy, awed, enthusiastic, jumping up and down with excitement Daniel. Anhropologist, archeologist, linguist Daniel, goes on and on and on Daniel, 'son', brother, friend Daniel; moralist, our conscinece, 'is there another way' Daniel. Welcome back.

carole

Carole Campbell <carolecampbell1@hotmail.com >
Leicester , UK - Friday, November 15, 2002, 12:16 PM

Un saludo a mi actor favorito.

MªJosé <galadriel_mj@hotmail.com >
valencia , spain - Friday, November 15, 2002, 11:17 AM

Tricia

Tricia <phaedri@yahoo.com >
Sydney , Australia - Friday, November 15, 2002, 1:32 AM

Congratulations on your many acting parts over the last year. A BIG BIG Thank You for fitting Stargate into your busy schedule. We missed you and the character you played. See you at SFX in May Best Wishes Linda

Linda Smith < >
Co Durham , UK - Thursday, November 14, 2002, 5:21 PM

This is just a quick "Welcome Back" message, to thank you for being willing to return to Stargate. You were much missed. If you doubt that, all you need to do is take a look around the internet - the Stargate fandom has exploded into life once again with the announcement of your return. You've made many, many thousands of people world-wide very happy.

Thank you.

Helen

Helen R <red.ddraig@ntlworld.com >
Dunstable , UK - Thursday, November 14, 2002, 5:49 AM

Michael, thank you for the passion, the empathy, the feeling you brought to Daniel Jackson and by extension the happiness you have brought to so many fans. I am so glad you are coming back to Stargate, but I am equally glad that you have had so many interesting and exciting projects on the go.

Once again, thank you. Looking forward to seeing you in Sydney very soon.

Jill < >
Sydney , Australia - Thursday, November 14, 2002, 5:00 AM

JM

JayEm <jay_em5@yahoo.com >
, USA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002, 9:03 PM

Xochiquetzl < >
Atlanta , GA - Tuesday, November 12, 2002, 6:45 PM

Laura Price <Price_laurajean@hotmail.com>
Lincolnshire, UK - Saturday, September 28, 2002, 5:21 AM

I recently watched Meridian on Sky One... I cry my heart out when your character Daniel Jackson died. I would also like to say that I think you are a great actor and wish you all the best in the future and hopefully will see you in future series of Stargate sg1.

All the Best for the Future

Clair Sweeting Leeds, United Kingdom

Clair Sweeting <clairsweeting@hotmail.com>
Leeds, United Kingdom - Thursday, September 19, 2002, 8:43 AM

Becca Hooton <rhoo3112@mail.usyd.edu.au>
Sydney, Australia - Friday, September 13, 2002, 3:09 AM

Ms Shian Miller <shian.miller@ntlworld.com>
GLASGOW, UK - Wednesday, September 4, 2002, 6:44 PM

Just a short note to let you know of my continued support for any choices you may make in your career. Although I very much want to see you back in Stargate, I will understand if they make the second approach too late (I am looking forward to 'Abyss', 10 minutes of Daniel and Jack is worth more than all the flooding motherships in the Galaxy) as I know you have been very busy since you left the show. I will also understand if you don't like the scripts as I think your vision of Daniel is one which a lot of us share. Thank you so much for giving us Daniel and I look forward to seeing more of your work in the future.

Pauline

Pauline Breckenridge <p_breckenridge@hotmail.com>
Ayrshire, Scotland - Thursday, July 4, 2002, 6:01 PM

I'd like to express a deep appreciation of your incredible skills as an actor and salute you for the kind, compassionate, complex, and brilliant character you molded, created, and made your own. Daniel Jackson is a Very Good Man who can inspire people and speak directly to the heart of humanity. You have created a multi-dimensional archetypal hero which is not something just anyone can do.

Just look the multitudes of voices and the outcry raised in protest over the death of the character of Daniel and the shabby way that you, personally, have been treated. I am proud to number myself among your admirers and I will be cheering when the executives realize the enormity of their error, resurrect Daniel as a permanent ongoing character in the Stargate exploration team, and bring back the incredibly talented man who gives him life. (With suitable bonus pay for the aggravation, I would hope.)

I will be watching Stargate SG-1 when the lost one has been found and the Team is once more complete. Jack, Sam, and Teal'c need their Daniel and so do we. In any event, you have acquired another permanent fan no matter where you go.

Warmly, Dawn

Dawn <Dawnearle@aol.com>
Phoenix, AZ/USA - Tuesday, June 18, 2002, 4:02 AM

We love ya !!!

Claudia
Saturday, June 15, 2002, 1:23 PM

Oh my god. I'm sitting here and I'm crying because it just doesn't feel right. I'm not easily moved to tears. I hope you know how much we'll miss Daniel, you Michael, because no-one is able to replace him. He's so lovely, intelligent, cute, passionate, supporting - and the little flaws make him perfect. Yeah, perfect. That's the right word. We love you Michael, you know it. We'll always be there, behind you, and we'll always support your work. I hope you are happy now.

WE MISS YOU!!! - We always will. The family's broken.

Thanks for the things you changed in my life. Thanks for the moments of the show, when you made us all feeling like a part of it, when you showed how human they are.

Thank you. Tara

ps: To the fans: If you have hope, be prepared to fight for what you hope for.

sorry for my english....

Tara <brubbel@gmx.at>
Saturday, June 15, 2002, 12:53 PM

camille watkins <camwat@yahoo.com>
cayucos, calif,usa - Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 9:01 PM

Laree Jackson <laree2000@stargatesg-1.com>
Calhoun, GA/USA - Sunday, May 19, 2002, 7:10 PM

I look forward to Stargate each week more than any show on TV. Now it looks as if my favorite show will soon be history. Don't the fans count? You're making a VERY BIG MISTAKE to go on with Michael Shanks.

Richard, Amanda & Christopher, you are all great too-so please make them bring Michael back as Daniel.

Sincerely, Nancy

Nancy <enzimm@aol.com>
Corcoran, MN, USA - Saturday, May 18, 2002, 12:38 AM

Cassie <cassiek@hotmail.com>
USA - Tuesday, May 14, 2002, 1:02 AM

Mary Powers <maryppowers@hotmail.com>
Fairview Heights, IL - Monday, May 13, 2002, 1:07 PM

I want to tell you that you have a special talent which MGM /TPTB clearly havent recognised, although rest assured lots of people have. Your acting skills and ability to use words, intonation, and pauses to convey emotion is a very rare gift. Scenes that will stay with me forever- speaking Ancient Egyptian at Shar'es funeral; the white room scene in Legacy; the balcony scene in The Light; talking to the UNAS , talking to yourself in Crystal skull and many many more. MOST memorable for me - Legacy, Need, Torment of Tantalus, The First Ones, Maternal Instinct, Crystal skull, The Light, Forever and a day, Secrets, Beast of Burden, Absolute Power and lots lots more. These were all complex roles, dealing with raw emotions and complex issues.

Whatever you have been told, YOU touched our hearts, Daniel was the main character in SG1 and YOU were the star.

Yes we liked Jack, but we LOVED Daniel. We liked the team together but Daniel was its heart and soul.

I will watch Abyss and hope that after the fan backlash from Meridian in the USA ( we grieved in UK several months ago), that you will be offered and want to accept several more scripts, AND the movie and the spinoff.

I will understand completely though if you are spreading your wings too much and enjoying real challenges elsewhere. The main thing is that you do what is best for you. I will follow your career - the Internet is a wonderful thing.

I dont expect to ever hear other than the politically incorrect version of what happened but you did really well to hang on to your sense of what was right. The main thing is that lots of fans felt the same way you did about the change in direction after season 3 and we kept wondering what was going on. We tried to tell TPTB that they were getting it wrong, then tried to tell them to write for you in season 6,but with not much success. Looking forward to seeing you act your socks off in Abyss, but ever hopeful for more.

I feel we have lost the battle now or perhaps we never could win. We'll be watching for you. Carole

carole campbell <carolecampbell1@hotmail.com>
Leicester, UK - Sunday, May 12, 2002, 7:27 PM

Lynn Retteen <shekirk@aol.com>
Boca Raton, FL/USA - Saturday, May 11, 2002, 8:37 PM

Kyle <Eaglefighter843@aol.com>
VA/USA - Friday, May 10, 2002, 11:08 PM

It’s a very nice photo. Alas, I was outbid.

So they think they can replace you with any "handsome hunk" and we'll be happy, huh? Looks to me like there aren't a lot of actors out there with fans willing to pay $260 for a photo of them.

Just wanted to share.

Ebay-surfin' chick
Saturday, May 4, 2002, 1:20 AM

Deisrae <evalewis021@msn.com>
ogden, ut - Thursday, May 2, 2002, 12:29 PM

Pam <pvandyke3@hotmail.com>
USA - Sunday, April 28, 2002, 11:44 PM

Lots and lots and lots and lots of love

Amanda

P.s : My friend, david, fances u! He he he ha ha ha!

Amanda Huginkiss <I hate u@ kiss my arse.com>
bomber land, Mercury - Sunday, April 28, 2002, 9:49 AM

Susie <griebeline@web.de>
Mainz, Germany - Friday, April 26, 2002, 12:53 PM

Kane Dunn <www.Samblant@hotmail.com>
St.Cathrines, Canada - Thursday, April 25, 2002, 2:56 PM

Lot’s of love your biggest fan Kelly

Kelly
uk - Friday, April 19, 2002, 3:37 PM

Judith <judith_saiz@yahoo.es>
Burgos, Spain - Thursday, April 18, 2002, 2:25 PM

Vanessa De Meurichy <demeurichy.v@skynet.be>
Stekene, Belgium - Friday, April 12, 2002, 5:55 AM

lara <sg1u2@hotmail.com>
donosti, san sebastian - Thursday, April 11, 2002, 3:21 PM

Phil <phil@bluemaul69.freeserve.co.uk>
Rotherham/Sheffield, United Kingdom - Wednesday, April 10, 2002, 6:09 PM

paula wilson <thewilsons4@ntlworld.com>
Northampton, united kingdom - Wednesday, April 10, 2002, 4:45 AM

Wow, I’m not really sure what to say. I know I want to say something, I’m just not sure what to say. Well, I do want to say that you were....No, you are a really great actor, who really touched my heart. In "Meridian" when you left, I cried for almost an hour! Um.....God I’m really not sure what to say! So, I will say this: Good luck in all of your endeavours!

Thanks for the memories, Mishliak

Mishliak <None>
Moscow, Russian Federation - Sunday, April 7, 2002, 3:38 AM

SHELLEY <femaledragon2@hotmail.com>
portadown, northern ireland - Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 6:30 PM

UNE Nox <une_nox@hotmail.com>
Pau, FRANCE - Sunday, March 31, 2002, 1:48 PM

Hi, you probably don’t hear much from your fans here in Australia, you have fans here of all ages (i am only 14)I just found out that you left the show and your character died. Here we’ve hardly seen much of season 5 because other shows like Heartbeat keep on taking Stargate SG-1 over. I am very upset that you were treated that way and no-one would try and keep you there. I doubt that anyone will watch the show without daniel Jackson because he touched our hearts from the very first episode. He cannot be replaced by anybody....you cannot be replaced by anybody. I do wish that you had stayed on the show but i do understand your reasons, i wish you all the best in the future, you have alot of talent and can go a very long way

Your #1 Fan here in Sydney,

Rose <cuteandcuddly4eva@hotmail.com>
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Friday, March 29, 2002, 6:52 PM

Dear Mr Shanks,

Hi, you probably don’t hear much from your fans here in Australia, you have fans here of all ages (i am only 14)I just found out that you left the show and your character died. Here we’ve hardly seen much of season 5 because other shows like Heartbeat keep on taking Stargate SG-1 over. I am very upset that you were treated that way and no-one would try and keep you there. I doubt that anyone will watch the show without daniel Jackson because he touched our hearts from the very first episode. He cannot be replaced by anybody....you cannot be replaced by anybody. I do wish that you had stayed on the show but i do understand your reasons, i wish you all the best in the future, you have alot of talent and can go a very long way

Your #1 Fan here in Sydney,

Rose <cuteandcuddly4eva@hotmail.com>
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Friday, March 29, 2002, 6:51 PM

First of all thank you for having the courage to be true to yourself and your craft. A real actor cares about their character because they knows the audience is paying attention and is investing a certain amount of their time and themselves in that character as well. You, sir are a REAL actor and not having you there to bring life to Daniel Jackson is most difinately the show’s loss.

As I read your interviews, I can tell that you are also gaining a deeper understanding of it being the fans loss as well. However, as much as I would be one of the first ones to want to see you back there, not at the cost of hurting you. If they work it out and make it better, go back if not..then move forward and I as an admirer of your work will move forward with you.

Please don’t feel bad that if I chose not to watch the 6th season that you somehow hurt the others who are still there. You didn’t. The higher ups who are discarding us as viewers did that. I still admire and respect AT, CJ, DSD, TR and RDA. And with special respect to AT and TR for being such amazing ladies and making their characters amazing too. And this Teal’c as a traitor nonsense HAS me really annoyed at the disrespect it shows towards the character, CJ and his fans as well.

Thanks for speaking out and being true to yourself. I only want to add two more things:

1. Some have critized you for not talking about your child. Funny but this protecting of her privacy by yourself as her father is one of the things I have admired about you the most. Children of celebs runs such a high risk of living life in a fishbowl as it is without their parents contributing to bringing that type of stress into their young lives. We know you are proud of her and love her with all your heart. Bless you for taking such good care of her!

2. Reading the interviews, it seems a little obvious that you really didn’t know how much and how well you and your characeter were liked among fandom. I also understand what you were saying about American viewers and the show in syndication. However, Michael please don’t forget how many of us there are here in USA like myself who have been there eery friday night at 10pm sharp to watch SG1 on Showtime since day one episode one. So hey, I hope maybe you can make a little time to set up for us to come up and say HI in person and tell you what a great job you did:)

Ok that’s it. Take care, good luck and success to you.

Respectfully,

Marla

GateAngel <gateangel@angelfire.com>
Cleveland, Ohio/USA - Thursday, March 28, 2002, 10:28 AM

thanks Morpn a big fan

Morph <stargate_divx@hotmail.com>
Dawin, australia - Thursday, March 28, 2002, 1:20 AM

terri wagner <dwagner37@hotmail.com>
Elberta, AL/USA - Wednesday, March 27, 2002, 2:16 PM

Carrot <a1carrot@hotmail.com>
Didsbury, England - Wednesday, March 27, 2002, 7:16 AM

Thank you again for your Brilliant Performance! BRAVO! I look forward to your next endeavor, Whatever it may be.

Greatfully yours,

Horus27 jkrzyz@hotmail.com

Horus27 <jkrzyz@hotmail.com>
N.Y., USA - Tuesday, March 26, 2002, 10:19 PM

I’d downloaded "Summit" off the Internet, but had never mustered up interest in watching it--probably a bad sign in and of itself--so I saw it for the first time during the Showtime broadcast Friday, and let me just say... OH. MY. GOD!!!!

Can I be perfectly blunt? (Can I NOT be perfectly blunt? I don’t know, this is me we’re talking about...) The completely selfish part of me wants Daniel back, but I never, EVER want you to waste your time on a script that bad ever again. My desire for no more "Summit"s outweighs my Daniel-longings. Trust me. Never accept a script that bad thinking that’s what we want. Please. I mean, I don’t really think you WOULD, but if you were considering it, DON’T.

I can’t BELIEVE that script was EVER produced. It’s amazing proof that you can take four good actors and combine them with bad plot, bad characterization, bad dialog, bad costumes, and bad sets and create such a truly unwatchable hour of television.

You have my sincere condolences on being forced to participate in that unremitting character assassination.

Katherine
Atlanta, Georgia - Sunday, March 24, 2002, 1:19 PM

Karin <kar66@yahoo.com>
Tallinn, Estonia - Saturday, March 23, 2002, 2:10 PM

Connie xoxoxoxox

P.s. You will forever be remember in the hearts of all fans. I am boycotting Stargate now because of their unfiar treatment of you. Micheal Shanks you are my favorite actor of all time.

Connie <conniepoint@yahoo.com>
Friday, March 22, 2002, 6:33 PM

SANDRA D. Mc.DONALD <DEEM31@WEBTV.NET>
LANCASTER, PENNSLYVANIA - Friday, March 22, 2002, 12:25 PM

You just keep doing what you’re doing and don’t let the mouths get you down. Come back if it’s fun and good, or not. We’ve got your back.

Jack

Jack Nathan aka Col. Jack <<>>
Albany , NY - Wednesday, March 20, 2002, 7:32 PM

we just want to say we will all ways love you michael but i can’t get why you have to go why! why! why! it is bloody wrong that you have to go byebye daniel jackson we will miss you but try and come back it is not the same with out you plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz we love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

buffy and vicky brennan <vickybrennan919@msn.com>
shrewsbury, england - Wednesday, March 20, 2002, 12:30 PM

love you and me and my friend vicky brennan are sad that you have left it is just wrong i can’t believe that you died in stargate that is just bad i know that dj is a spirt but that is still bad. Me and vicky cryed when daniel had died it was so up setting for us and now you are gone i begging come back it is not as good with out you you are one of the main poeple in sg 1.Me and vicky are your biggist fans

buffy
shrewsbury, england - Wednesday, March 20, 2002, 12:18 PM

vicky <vickybrennan919@msn.com>
shrewsbury, england - Wednesday, March 20, 2002, 11:58 AM

vicky <vickybrennan919@msn.com>
shrewsbury, england - Tuesday, March 19, 2002, 12:49 PM

Jane -C-
england - Sunday, March 17, 2002, 1:49 PM

Cathy Baxter <cathybaxter@midlander.co.uk>
Birmingham, United Kingdom - Saturday, March 16, 2002, 3:48 PM

Thank you for 5 wonderful years, you are going to be sorely missed as Daniel. You should be proud of your work on the show, and I look forward to seeing you for many years to come in other projects. What is wrong with those people who did nothing to stop you from leaving? Did someone take them off their medication or something? Please don’t let them get you down, be true to yourself, you know you have our support all the way. From Chrissy. xxx

Chrissy Rowe <chrisincornwall@hotmail.com>
Camborne, England - Friday, March 15, 2002, 12:42 PM

I have some advice for you. Do NOT return to the show. Stay away from these people. They have destroyed the series and the characters and their relationships. They have ignored you and ignored their audience who have been telling them where they are going wrong for 2 years. You owe them nothing. You gave them everything you could be expected to. Do not feel you owe them any loyalty. They are destructive manipulators and I hope you will not allow them the opportunity to hurt Daniel or yourself ever again. I wish you happiness and success and please know how very grateful I am to you for making Daniel so special.

Vee xx

V. Ennis <veennis@yahoo.co.uk>
UK - Friday, March 15, 2002, 7:01 AM

Millsy <mikey_the_scouse@yahoo.com>
Sydney, Australia - Monday, March 11, 2002, 8:13 PM

Anyway, good luck in future.

Mike <shakeyjake@aol.com>
Willow Grove, Michigan - Sunday, March 10, 2002, 10:24 AM

I don’t suppose anyone remembers that on Happy Days, Fonzie’s character stole the show, but also kept the show going. Spock on Star Trek was the perfect foil for Kirk. And Spock ended up having the larger fowllowing. To this day there are alot of sci fi fans who are more Spock fans, than Kirk.

I think "they" will regret the decision in the end. I know their fans already regret it.

Mr. Shanks, thank you for the entertainment you provided to me and my family. Your quality of work far surpassed that of some of your co-workers. I hope you enjoy great success wherever you go and whatever you do!

tazamarie@aol.com <Marie>
St Louis, MO - Sunday, March 10, 2002, 10:14 AM

Best of luck to you and yours. AND pity Stargate for their loss.

Barb <dllatlrge@aol.com>
Bowling Green, Ky - Sunday, March 10, 2002, 10:04 AM

You will be missed, and boy didn’t it show at Wolf, a total standing ovation, not once but twice. You are a man who is not afraid to show his emotions, to tell the truth, and for that I admire and respect you. Not all men are or can be like that. You had the courage to stand up to what you beleive in, to stand and speak out for what you think and believe is right, kudos to you babe..Don’t let anyone take that away from you.

For years now we have been saying ’GIVE DANNY SOMETHING TO DO’ ’The guy is an archaeologist’ but all cries went unheard. I will give season 6 a chance, the best episode is going to be THE ABYSS, I guess, but not one to give up easily, as friends will tell you, we will continue to love and support Daniel, whether in spirit or human form.

I hope that again we can get to meet, and have longer to chat. But in the meantime, hope you loved the Bushmills, more to come..

Once again, thanks you for 5 brilliant years, and as the video said, Daniel you will be missed, and double that for you honey.

Michael never, Never give up hope. We are there, always. Here’s to the future, whatever it may consist of. Never shy away from things, if something is worth saving or doing, then go to it. That’s something that I have learnt over the past year, especially when you have friends around you that care, and honey we do. We might not always show it at times, but the support and love and affection is always there. Ok, enough rambling, I am now going..3 essays to finish before end of May..Oh where is Danny boy when you need him. As always.. Hugs and love esp to Tatiana and Lexa. Jan xxoo

Jan Daniels <seshatgoddess@aol.com>
London, England - Sunday, March 10, 2002, 8:15 AM

Victoria AKA GEKKO_23474 <gekko_23474@stargatesg-1.com>
UK - Sunday, March 10, 2002, 5:35 AM

L. Hemmel <Lami281@aol.com>
Indianapolis, In - Saturday, March 9, 2002, 2:12 PM

Jacquie <black.pearl@paradise.net.nz>
Hastings , New Zealand - Friday, March 8, 2002, 11:31 PM

Ken Curtis <odinson5@attbi.com>
Sammamish, WA, USA - Friday, March 8, 2002, 11:15 PM

Pat

Pat <healy@patch90.fsnet.co.uk>
Dunfermline, scotland - Wednesday, March 6, 2002, 8:17 AM

Martha smith <sophiebelle@earthlink.net>
Canton, Ga., USA - Sunday, September 29, 2002, 11:30 PM

even though i love stargate, i wasnt very upset to see you ascend(you died really), as there are far better characters in the show, i.e the goa'uld - way to go the bad guys !!

melanie <melbotuk@yahoo.co.uk>
wales, Friday, September 20, 2002, 3:55 PM

Charlotte <cha_007_88@hotmail.com>
swansea, wales - Tuesday, September 17, 2002, 3:16 PM

Arthur.

Arthur <alibur@iinet.net.au>
Perth, Western Australia - Thursday, August 29, 2002, 9:31 AM

Vicky Taylor <vckytyl@aol.com>
Martinsburg, West Virginia - Saturday, August 24, 2002, 12:10 PM

Here in Australia, it feels strange knowing that your character is leaving the show. For me, that will not happen for another few weeks. But after reading some of your latest interviews, I want to wish you the best of luck for your future projects.

I would like to know what sort of problems you originally had when trying to develop the scientific side of Daniel Jackson. Although personally, I could probably guess at a few. I am studying a Bachelor of Social Science here at James Cook University, with my major in Archaeology. Speaking of which, I'd better finish here or I'll be late for my lecture.

Once again, best of luck. Hope to see you sometime in the future - whether on Stargate, another show or even touring here in Australia.

Bye!!

PS - to find out more about your fans' reactions, visit the stargate website on www.stargate-sg1.com

Maree van Doorn <Maree.Vandoorn@jcu.edu.au>
Townsville, Queensland/Australia - Thursday, August 22, 2002, 12:50 AM

Terence from Paris in FRANCE

a sad fan who liked daniel jackson...... <dromadaire182@hotmail.com>
Paris, FRANCE - Monday, August 19, 2002, 5:29 AM

First of all, I'm sad to see Michael Shanks leaving the show and with him my most favourite character. I'm stonedead certain, you will see a lot more of my fellow countrymen being cross with TPTB once «Meridian» has been aired in Germany for the first time in September 2002. Stargate is (or better: was) very popular over here - as it is in many areas of Western Europe actually. And why is that?

I somehow doubt it is because of the NID/conspiracy episodes or the war with the Goa'uld story arc and the ever increasing use of special effects. Nor was the introduction of gorgeous young ladies like the «Anise» character of any incentive to tune in. Don't get me wrong - my eyes were pleased but if I wanted to see pretty women I'd turn to other places; no offence intended. Just for the record: I'm an affluent young male and therefore well within the targeting group for the advertising industry.

In the beginning I watched the show because I liked the way how the producers/writers handled the transition from the movie to the new series. The Daniel Jackson character was the most likeable in the movie and soon I found myself enchanted with his portrayal by Michael Shanks. RDA was doing fine too but I must admit having had at first doubts about the Sam Carter character. However, these doubts vanished in season 3. Teal'c is a good and honest chap. I would trust him with my life but somehow he isn't going to make me watch the series.

Originally, I tuned in because I knew RDA and Don Davis (never heard or seen any of the other actors before). Furthermore I was intrigued by the show's approach. Using the Stargate to seek out new life and new civilisations in present day circumstances was an idea I was genuinely interested in. In Star Trek, Jean-Luc Picard was my favourite before he changed important parts of his personality with his appearance on the big screen.

I didn't mind, Stargate was US-centered despite its meaning for the whole planet although I wished TPTB would recognize one day the tens of millions of viewers in Europe. There was a charming and educated fellow in the show who spoke his mind when ethics, moral issues and sometimes even basic human rights were in danger of being sacrified for no convincing reason by the military or political leaders respectively.

With Daniel Jackson I could easily identify myself. Over time, when the exploration issue became less and less important I've drawn joy from the writers efforts to develop the four main characters. In over 100 episodes there is a good chance for writers to do so. And they did. SG-1 managed to become part of the family. Of all the possible interactions between the main characters I was most intrigued by the Jack/Daniel bantering.

For me there was nothing improper the way the writers handled the issue. On the contrary, the more militaristic and showmanshiplike the series became after «Small Victories», the more I appreciated the humour shown in the relationships between Jack and his teammates. That is what kept me watching. With Daniel Jackson gone the show has lost it's appeal to me.

When I first learned Mr Shanks was leaving the show I couldn't believe myself I was reacting so emotionally. I tried to calm myself down with the notion that most probably the actor has nothing in common with the character he is portraying. I still think that is utterly true. However, Michael Shanks triggered something and it isn't only because of his good looks. His acting helped a lot to get me growing fond of Daniel Jackson, in fact watching every scene with him in a state of high excitement. That doesn't happen very often with other actors. Other good looking hunks (e.g. Enterprises Ensign Mayweather or Stargates Jo