Anyone who has ever been lucky enough to see Alex O’Loughlin in the flesh knows that the very first time is a special experience. Imagine the effect when he’s sitting just 25 ft. away, right in front of you…
Yesterday was the first day of my trip to LA and what a day it was! Approaching the CBS TV studios via Fairfax for the taping of the Late Late Show, we saw various posters for Whiteout as well as a couple of billboards for Three Rivers.
As the show only has seats for 108 people in the audience, the studio proper is surprisingly small and intimate. The segments aren’t taped in the order that they’re aired. And yesterday, the producers saved the best for last!
When Alex was introduced by Craig and walked in, we stood up and applauded very loudly. I’m not sure he could see us with the spotlights on him, but you can see in the video his cute double take that resulted in a huge smile when it dawned on him.
What you may not see is that Mr. O’Loughlin still gets nervous. There was lots of thumb activity going on, especially in the first minute and he was tapping his right foot to a rhythm that only he could hear. You can see the toe of his boot bobbing up and down on the screen 
Unfortunately, not everything that was taped for the show was actually aired, so here’s a summary of what you missed:
- At one point, Alex mentions the tight scrubs in the original pilot for Three Rivers, that he calls “Star Trek-esque” and “uncomfortable”.
- He also joked about his growing collection of gray hair, mentioning that he was like George Clooney in that context. “The show gave me gray hairs,” he said in reference to Moonlight.
- While joking about a blood clause in his current contract (he’s referred to it before in other interviews), Craig calls him a real vampire, and then asks for confirmation, “Are you still a vampire?” Alex retorts, “I don’t know, ask the ladies,” indicating his fans in the audience.
He remained seated to chat with Craig when the interview was over. When they were done, Alex stood up, hugged Craig goodbye, and turned and walked off, but not before giving us a two-handed wave first and blowing us a kiss!
I had already been warned by Deb that Alex O’Loughlin is even more enchanting in the flesh.
Truer words were never spoken.
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Thank you for the inside scoop on everything Alex! Hope he does more interviews like this. What about Letterman
First I want to say THANK YOU very much for your website. All your intformation is up to date and great. Also thanks for posting that Alex was going to be on the Craig Ferguson show because I was able to get tickets and go as I was in California at that time. I went to the show and got to sit in the front row and yes Alex is as enchanting in person as he is on TV and the movies.
I’m sorry I missed you! We were standing at the front of the line (yep, we were THAT eager
and it was well worth the long wait to see him, wasn’t it?
We really had a great time watching Alex in the flesh, it is unforgettable, I still feel like a dream, and he is more gorgeous in person!
What an awesome experience! I loved the interview, although I did get mad at Craig for talking so much. Fortunately, Alex got the chance to say a few things. Congratulations for seeing him in “the flesh.”
Oh I am so happy that you and all the other Alex fans were there for him! His big smile right before he sat down is amazing! Please get giving us all the mouthwatering details on Alex! Loved the lining in the jacket! He is just ….WOW! Hope you continue to have a great time!
Oh, mizzoH, what an experience!! Thanks so much for sharing it. It seems they cut some very good pieces. Are they crazy? That’s realy bad.
Anyway, it must have been awsome being there. I myself have been smiling all day at work every time I remember the interview (which I of course saw this morning at LLOL before leaving home), Alex’s faces, his boots and his polka dot lined jacket. He’s something else. Just too beautiful!
Thanks again.
Wow and OMG, MizzoH. It must be an awesome experience to see Alex in person and having him wave both hands and blowing a kiss to you ladies (you, Anita and Deb, and some other LLOL friends) before getting off the stage. I’m sure that you and the other ladies still have big smiles on your faces.
I still haven’t seen any Three Rivers billboard in New York City. However, I have seen a very large Whiteout billboard last week.
Thank you again. Have fun seeing Whiteout, attending the Paley festivities and going to the picnic on the beach later this week.
You are making us all very jealous mizz, LOL! It’s really too bad they cut out ANY of Alex’s interview, we all would have enjoyed much more time with him. Glad that you have a day to recover before the next event! Enjoy!!!!!
i definitely agree with Skylar !!! u are making us jealous !!! especially me !!! cause i’m in FRANCE :-s !!! i also would have enjoyed and loved to hear Alex much more !!!! have a great day and thank u onces again !! =D XOXO