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Interview with Russell from SPIKE TV's MURDER

Posted on 08/27/2007 by RealityWanted and Cast InterviewsGeneral News

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Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: How did you get involved with the show?


A. Russell - Murder: Actually I heard about via my agent in Dallas. I have to admit I would not do too many reality shows. I liked the challenge of this one and I liked that fact that the winning team gets to donate 5,000K to a crime victim's charity.



Q. Mark: What was your crash course training like? Did you get any quick lessons from you father prior to the show?A. Russell - Murder: I have to laugh when you ask that question. We were initially set to have one two to four hour training class, but one of the cast member flight's was delayed. So we ended up with a 15 minute crash course which left us with a bit of a deer in the headlights feeling. Even thought it was short, the course helped out a great deal and we soaked up all the information like a sponge.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: Talk to me about the re created crime scenes, how real did they look?


A. Russell - Murder: I don't get shaken up easily, but that crime's scene we so realistic, I had to look closely to see that were not real human bodies. It was incredibly realistic.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: Tommy seemed to pounce on you guys for some of the jokes that were told when you entered the crime scene. Talk to me about that.


A. Russell - Murder: Tommy is a great guy,, at first we butted heads since he found my sense of humor a bit brash; but it not the first time I have heard this. Towards the end of the show he started to appreciate the determination we showed. At one point he admired our absolute passion for justice. I could see Tommy's point of view and wanting us to get the case solved. It's a tough love angle but he was just trying to guide us.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: You had thirty minutes to put your presentation together for Detective Tommy Le Noir. What was that like?


A. Russell - Murder: Our team was all on the same page. We did butt heads a little inside the team, but that was because we were so exhausted at that point and the stress level was so high. We are novices trying to make a huge decision in a short time. We worked as cohesive as possible with limited knowledge, information and limited sleep.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com Do you have a new outlook on police work and solving crimes?


A. Russell - Murder: Yes, after watching the show CSI and participating in MURDER you realize that CSI isn't that realistic, my hats off to the real CSI detectives. I would not want to do this type of work for a living. They have got to have a drive and passion for justice that keeps them going day in and day out.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: What did you walk away from after taking part in the show?


A. Russell - Murder: I have a new appreciation for where my sense of humor is appropriate and where it is not. I also learned a little more about my leadership qualities. It was never decided that I lead the group, but I think I walked away with some leadership experience and it helped with the team synergy. I learned more about my ability to take action and solve problems.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: What is it like to see yourself on TV? It has to be a little surreal and odd?


A. Russell - Murder: I have been on TV before but it's totally strange to see myself on TV, I am my own worst critic.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: Would you do something like this on TV again?


A. Russell - Murder: I might do something like this again, I am not closed to the idea.


Q. Mark - RealityWanted.com: Any final words for fans or the crew?


A. Russell - Murder: I just want to thank everyone at Bunim Murray M production. They were a blast to work with.


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