DC #347: Tristan Rogers Interview



In 2008 Tristan Rogers won critical acclaim for his return to Port Charles as Robert Scorpio via General Hospital: Night Shift and Daytime Confidential named him our Male Entertainer of 2008.

On today’s show Luke and Regan visit with Rogers about his amazing year and what it was like to portray Robert Scorpio, whose battle with cancer forced him and the fans to accept the reality that he was no longer the indestructible super-agent we’d grown accustomed to seeing on our screens. Rogers shares how seeing his former penthouse recreated on Night Shift was spooky and how it brought back so many memories for  Finola Hughes and himself. We ask Rogers about what it was like to work with Sri Rao and his popular writing team at Night Shift and get his thoughts on what role Rao may yet play in daytime.

We also talk to Rogers about the long-awaited wedding of Robin (Kimberly McCullough) and Patrick (Jason Thompson) on General Hospital, which would not have been complete without Robert there to walk his daughter down the aisle. We ask how important it was for him to be a part of the momentous occasion, what his favorite moments from the wedding were and how sentimental the wedding was for Finola, Kimberly McCullough and himself.

Rogers' online series Tristan Rogers Unscripted gave fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Night Shift rarely seen in daytime and he talks about what it was like to get everyone to appear on the series and how this type of content can help keep fans interested in their shows. The economic crisis facing the country is having an impact on daytime and Rogers discusses what can and needs to be done to help save the genre.

Rogers gives an update on the auctions at TristanRogers.com in support of the charity Project Cuddle and tells us how much money his fans raised for the worthy cause.

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Member since:
15 January 2009
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According to Project Cuddle, they STILL haven't received any of the money raised from tr.com.
Thanks

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7 January 2009
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^^ Tristan said they were still tabulating. It sounds like they did this over the holidays and I'm sure that means a lot of delays with payment and deliveries during Christmas and New Years. I think it was great of Tristan and his site to do that. What a great idea for a great cause !!!

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Yes he did say they were still calculating all the totals and setting up another auction as well.

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7 January 2009
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I can't wait to see what Tristan puts up for auction next!! Tristan is so dedicated to his fans. I just love him !! Thanks Regan and Luke for doing this interview !!

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16 January 2009
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I agree it's great that funds were raised for such a needed organization, but the sales all ended well over a month ago.

Something doesn't sound right.

I also heard that they did the same thing before with a script, and Project Cuddle never saw a penny from it and that the script was given to one of their friends. It may be just one of those evil rumors.

I always look forward to supporting a great organization like Project Cuddle. Maybe it would be best to make my donations private for now on.

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I know about the script you are talking about. It is a nasty rumor and I question your motives for putting it here. If you think that, why don't you go and ask about it on Tristan's forums? I happen to know the script you spoke of went for over $500 it was promptly paid and then the script was privately donated to another fan whom the buyer thought was an exceptional fan of Tristan's. I'm sure Project Cuddle would be proud to take any donation.

I also know why Tristan pulled his auctions from Tristan-Rogers.com to his own site. But I have enough class not to bring that up. Funny how some Tristan fans only post to stir up trouble. But I have all the faith in the world in Tristan, despite your erroneous reports of unsubstantiated and false rumors. I have no faith in you.

If Tristan says they are being tallied. They are being tallied. Unless you are directly calling him unethical and a liar.

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24 December 2008
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What a great interview thanks so much Regan and Luke for doing it, as usual TR was his own candid and witty self. Loved it!

By the way I concur every thing that was said here, if Tristan said that the numbers were being tallied right now, then it's fine by me. I know who won the script that some of you talked about and the money went right to the Project Cuddle funds, nowherelse.

Of course some people that call themselves his fans are always looking to stir some trouble while labeling him a liar and unethical amongst the rest, and they call themselves his fans (they're always the same ones no matter the board), yep, I bet they are Tristan's fans, with fans like these who would need enemies?

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16 January 2009
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Hey hey hey, I only asked a question ! and expressed what I have heard.
You only need to get on the defence if it's true. I have just looked at PC donations I do not see anything from his official site.
Ok last time I will express anything or this topic about this.
And try and calm down sweetheart were all here for the same reason and that is the love of Tristan and to help a good cause.
And the way people steal and cheat people everyday on the net, I rather be cautious. Sorry if I came off other then that.
Sue

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7 January 2009
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I don't think Tristan is responsible for updating the Project Cuddle site. Please don't call me sweetheart and treat me in the same disrespectful manner as you are Tristan. I will always come to Tristan's defense when it comes to people like you who would spread falsities and innuendo based only on spite and agenda. I think we all know the way it can be on the net and the type of people one can encounter there.

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Thanks for the interview DC, it is always great to hear what Tristan has to say. Great job.

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Just heard this, great interview.

As for some of the comments here, some are beign way to sensitive. It is not a crime to ask a question nor is it a crime for people to acuse that person of wrong doing who asked a question, but really, chill out. They asked a question, nobody is spreading false stuff, god lord. Should we tar and feather them too?

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They didn't ask questions. They spread false accusations and some outright lies. Your opinion of my comments doesn't mean a thing to me nor does your "chill out" request. I did ask someone over there at his site and was informed that one buyer waited very late to pay and they almost had to relist that item. I've bought and sold a lot of things on ebay so I know what kind of delays you can run into with getting payment and then getting that payment out of paypal. Through that person at his site I also learned that no one at Project Cuddle had spoken to any fan about these auctions but that Tristan's site and Project Cuddle had been in constant communication about these auctions. So I don't care if you tar and feather them but I would take anything they say based on their agenda with about 10,000 pounds of salt.

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justanidiot, there is no agenda. Nobody is spreading these rumors. I mean a few people answered back without accusing people of wrong doing. That said, don't chill out if you don't want to, I don't care or give a damn.

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Please don't take A questions as accusing someone of something but only asking a question.
I hope this has cleared it up.
Great interview !!!!!

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