The GKA Times:Today we are proud to offer the fans an excellent Q & A session with one of the most well known folks from PR through the years, Paulie "Bulk" Schrier!
On forever red did you actually get to see Austin (Jason) and Selwyn (T.J.) again and how did it feel to see JDF and Jason Narvy after so long
-DekaBreak1000
Paul Schrier: I saw all the boys on the shoot. Great time. Everybody had fun. it was hot hot out there in Palmdale/Lancaster.
They say you did some directing work on the show. Any episodes in particular you can name?
-Rito Revolto
PS:IMDB it, but I did direct ten eps in total, whole or part.
Are you content with your life?
-Silver Green Ranger
PS: Sure, of course. I've been very lucky and had many good times....not abad ride on planet Earth.
Do you think Power Rangers could work in a more teen/adult-oriented medium?
-Silver Green Ranger
PS:Teen, yes...adult...hmmm...maybe, but, it would have to be action,which leads us away from classically adult and serious themes. Think of all the really horrific TV movies with story lines that break your heart, and then add Bulk and Skull. Does that work for you?
Any male co-stars pissed you off or didn't get along with?
-FirePhoenix
PS:Yeah, that Jason Narvy is a real pie hole. Honestly, nope...everything was cool. How did you get the role on Teknoman? Teknoman was a Saban Produced show, aired on UPN. I knew the producer and many of my fellow voice actors. We had a BALL on that show. And I was SKINNY....sweet! 65 episodes.
Which do you prefer, voice acting or actual physical screen time?
-Phantom6
PS:Hmmm, is directing a choice? Either is fine, but both require totally different skill sets.
What is the one, defining moment on Power Rangers where you thought "what the hell?!"
-Charles RB
PS:Sure. The first season on one of the first days of shooting, beforeour rented trailers arrived, the rangers had to change clothes in thebackseat of the costume designer's car on location at Vasquez Rocks(Made famous by EVERYTHING, look it up.)! When I heard that, I uttered those words exactly.
If you could've been any of the other characters, which would you have chosen?
-Charles RB
PS:None but mine. I got the pleasure of creating that character myself,and with Narvy, built Bulk and Skull through great preparation and alove for comedy. Nobody handed Bulk to me...We MADE Bulk...no seriouscharacter development (by the writers) before we started. Ground up.
How did it feel when you got to direct an episode?
-Primo Piccolo
PS:Directing is HARD. Really hard. I mean, super-make-you-cry hard. So,it felt good to finish one...that was the good part of the firstone....getting it over with, and wrapping early, baby!
Was It difficult to change the personality of your character every season?
-Iranger
PS:No, 'cause it was all in there from the very start. In the private moments in the first couple of seasons, you can see the wacky dudeswho emerge later....they're just misunderstood and mean initially.
In the Zeo season finale, Bulk and Skull received their first ever cliff-hanger ending, with the duo accepting an unknown international spy mission in Paris from the mysterious Inspector Cousteau. However, in Turbo, the story line wasn't continued as the characters went back to the junior police patrol with no mention of what happened in Paris (or if they even went). Do you know how the story was originally supposed to be resolved?
In that same finale, Rita and Zedd were also given a cliff-hanger ending by preparing to resume their attacks on earth. However, in the Turbo movie they had apparently retired with Rita blaming their situation on encounter with the Power Rangers (which was never shown in Zeo). Do you know how this ending was originally supposed to be resolved? Was it related to the above Bulk and Skull cliff-hanger?
-Big Smile
PS:Dude. There is no answer I can give you, other than that were manymany writers on the show...and that of course the events that you arelead to believe occured, did occur in our universe...Fanfic writerswould be nearly out of business if we did not leave some things opento question. Between seasons, folks...stuff HAPPENS in the story worldon MMPR...we don't see it, of course...let me call all 430 writers andask them.
What did you think of Countdown to Destruction? (I thought it was great that Bulk and Skull got their first serious moment)
-The Crazy Bastard
-The Crazy Bastard
PS:Well,Narvy did, since he left to start higher ed. And I, frankly, was released when the time came, though I think I was on the Terra Venture for one episode as Rich Genelle....oh I mean, BULK, the bartender.LOL. Show biz...no worries, for real.
Was it great returning in Forever Red and meeting Jason David Frank and Jason Narvy again?
-The Crazy Bastard
PS:Yeah, like he said, twice again. I saw Narvy every 6 months for yearsafter he left for school. And I saw JDF all the time socially...so, no big X-mass prize there. Just old friends making more TV together.
Can you tell us a little bit about each cast from eachseason that you were with?
-The Crazy Bastard
PS:You are crazy, you bastard. Let's see...5 Casts, times 5-7kids....that's more than 20 Rangers, man! I'll grow old and die beforecompleting this task....see my impressions below of the seasonal B&S.
Austin St. John returned midway through Zeo. Was it cool to have him back and be able to interact with him in a different fashion than before, since your character had changed?
-The White Ranger
PS:No change for us, honestly. That question doesn't strike me asapplying to us, because we made the material despite the cast, and reacted very true to character, mostly. It was nice to have the homie around again, totally.
Who was your favorite new cast member to come on the show?
-The White Ranger
PS:No Favs...loved 'em all.
Do you see PR as an outlet for you to break out and do other things, including directing and voiceover work, as well as be involved with your comic book work?
-The White Ranger
PS:Well, I'm a battle worn veteran, and no disrespect to my Military Pals, but show biz is a fight in itself. Nuff said. Great time, and I do still work and get calls from friends to work, but no actives eeking of acting jobs right now (except for Equity Theatre). I have other game afoot.
When did Jason Narvy actually ask to stop doing the trademark Skull Laugh?
-Phantom6
PS:Funny, no...more like he physically ceased to be able to perform it well enough as he matured, God's Honest Truth.
It's pretty well known that Jason Frank and David Yost didn't get along,
-Phantom6
PS:An untrue assumption. Dave and JDF were very different personalities. Yost a studied and experienced actor, and Frank, a green miracle martial artist. They learned from each other, and were better for eachothers' processes.
Was that the only on set friction?
-Phantom6
PS:Spandex, man. Spandex.
How did you and the others get along. You and Jason Narvy looked to be pretty tight, your on screen time was always great.
-Phantom6
PS:All you need is love.
What were some things that now that you are off the show that you can mention to us that went on behind the scenes? (any interesting things)-love? drama? etc?
-NickP20032004
PS:No no Drama, Nick. Sorry man. We did work gruelling hours, under sometimes dangerous conditions, me doing all my own stunt work for years...injuries...loves won and lost. Like any Pirate Ship you can imagine, the drama is on the high seas, not on deck with the crew.
Have you ever seen any new PR seasons since the move to New Zealand?
-Omegaranger468
PS:Of course, Disney and my good friends like Steve A. and Jermaine T.,Anne K. and Doug S., they did GREAT work with the show...and the new team is ROCKING. Don't you think?
Did you enjoy your time on Power Rangers?
-Omegaranger468
PS:E tu, Brutae? OF COURSE.
how long do you think PR will last?
-Omegaranger468
PS:The franchise is 30+ now guys...we may see a legendary show here...oh wait...it IS, hmmm? How COOL is that!?
What did you enjoy being most?
- A bully - Favorite.
- A bully trying to figure out the identities of the Power Rangers-Punk rock rules.
- A Junior Police Patrol officer - fun, a nice change...enter Laurel and Hardy.
-A Detective - And SPY, don't forget. We loved the 007 thing.
- A Chimpanzee - Ode to a spin-off. Nice Directing Myself as a Monkey in ADR. HAHA.
- An alien hunter - odd season, we loved the prof, Jack. Great comrade.
- A Terra Venture adventurer - Hmmm, no opinion.
- A Juice bar owner - One episode...I felt, oh wait, it's gone.
-Playing Monk -----uh, I hope this is the Dude's screen name. I don't remember being a Monk. :)
Were you indeed the voice for Primator (the white gorilla monster in Season 2's The Wannabe Ranger)? He sounds almost exactly like you, but I've never seen a definitive answer either way. -MegaZeo
PS:I think I did do that one, and several others. Misty distance on the subject surrounds us.
Out of all monsters and villains Bulk and Skull ran into, which encounter was your favorite?
-MegaZeo
PS:Goldar rocked. LOVED Diva-Tox.
A lot of the former actors of Power Rangers looked at doing the show as a learning experience, what did you learn from doing such a popular show for so many years? And how do you apply that to your life now?
-Kimberflames
PS:Hmmm, the touchy-feely question. TV is hard to make. Acting on TV is aserious work-out. Acting on TV for 10 years leaves you looking for ajob in a night warehouse. Seriously, QUIET time was sooo nice after I was done with the Rangers. I was on call 24-7 for 8 years....straight. Ring, We need you, Ok, ::roll out of bed::. So I learned alot about TV production on a budget...and did a bunch of theatre on the side, with Narvy. I learned to patient, and observant.
Have you seen the last seasons? If so, what's your personal thought about how Disney manages the series?
-Apocalyspe Ranger
PS:Look above the line. HA - show biz joke.
Did you enjoy the "I'm the [insert color] Ranger!" scene in Countdown to Destruction?
-Apocalyspe Ranger
PS:Yeah...we loved that ep mini series. Fun to shoot in the old Army base at San Pedro...so much history!
Rock and Roll...
-Paulie
On forever red did you actually get to see Austin (Jason) and Selwyn (T.J.) again and how did it feel to see JDF and Jason Narvy after so long
-DekaBreak1000
Paul Schrier: I saw all the boys on the shoot. Great time. Everybody had fun. it was hot hot out there in Palmdale/Lancaster.
They say you did some directing work on the show. Any episodes in particular you can name?
-Rito Revolto
PS:IMDB it, but I did direct ten eps in total, whole or part.
Are you content with your life?
-Silver Green Ranger
PS: Sure, of course. I've been very lucky and had many good times....not abad ride on planet Earth.
Do you think Power Rangers could work in a more teen/adult-oriented medium?
-Silver Green Ranger
PS:Teen, yes...adult...hmmm...maybe, but, it would have to be action,which leads us away from classically adult and serious themes. Think of all the really horrific TV movies with story lines that break your heart, and then add Bulk and Skull. Does that work for you?
Any male co-stars pissed you off or didn't get along with?
-FirePhoenix
PS:Yeah, that Jason Narvy is a real pie hole. Honestly, nope...everything was cool. How did you get the role on Teknoman? Teknoman was a Saban Produced show, aired on UPN. I knew the producer and many of my fellow voice actors. We had a BALL on that show. And I was SKINNY....sweet! 65 episodes.
Which do you prefer, voice acting or actual physical screen time?
-Phantom6
PS:Hmmm, is directing a choice? Either is fine, but both require totally different skill sets.
What is the one, defining moment on Power Rangers where you thought "what the hell?!"
-Charles RB
PS:Sure. The first season on one of the first days of shooting, beforeour rented trailers arrived, the rangers had to change clothes in thebackseat of the costume designer's car on location at Vasquez Rocks(Made famous by EVERYTHING, look it up.)! When I heard that, I uttered those words exactly.
If you could've been any of the other characters, which would you have chosen?
-Charles RB
PS:None but mine. I got the pleasure of creating that character myself,and with Narvy, built Bulk and Skull through great preparation and alove for comedy. Nobody handed Bulk to me...We MADE Bulk...no seriouscharacter development (by the writers) before we started. Ground up.
How did it feel when you got to direct an episode?
-Primo Piccolo
PS:Directing is HARD. Really hard. I mean, super-make-you-cry hard. So,it felt good to finish one...that was the good part of the firstone....getting it over with, and wrapping early, baby!
Was It difficult to change the personality of your character every season?
-Iranger
PS:No, 'cause it was all in there from the very start. In the private moments in the first couple of seasons, you can see the wacky dudeswho emerge later....they're just misunderstood and mean initially.
In the Zeo season finale, Bulk and Skull received their first ever cliff-hanger ending, with the duo accepting an unknown international spy mission in Paris from the mysterious Inspector Cousteau. However, in Turbo, the story line wasn't continued as the characters went back to the junior police patrol with no mention of what happened in Paris (or if they even went). Do you know how the story was originally supposed to be resolved?
In that same finale, Rita and Zedd were also given a cliff-hanger ending by preparing to resume their attacks on earth. However, in the Turbo movie they had apparently retired with Rita blaming their situation on encounter with the Power Rangers (which was never shown in Zeo). Do you know how this ending was originally supposed to be resolved? Was it related to the above Bulk and Skull cliff-hanger?
-Big Smile
PS:Dude. There is no answer I can give you, other than that were manymany writers on the show...and that of course the events that you arelead to believe occured, did occur in our universe...Fanfic writerswould be nearly out of business if we did not leave some things opento question. Between seasons, folks...stuff HAPPENS in the story worldon MMPR...we don't see it, of course...let me call all 430 writers andask them.
What did you think of Countdown to Destruction? (I thought it was great that Bulk and Skull got their first serious moment)
-The Crazy Bastard
PS:Oh, not true. We had serious moments all the time, other than thegape-screaming, running for our lives stuff. :) that was a radical episode series. We enjoyed the fighting...because we trained with Japanese stunt man all the time...
Do you think Jason Narvy made the right decision not to return in PR Lost Galaxy?
-The Crazy Bastard
PS:Well,Narvy did, since he left to start higher ed. And I, frankly, was released when the time came, though I think I was on the Terra Venture for one episode as Rich Genelle....oh I mean, BULK, the bartender.LOL. Show biz...no worries, for real.
Was it great returning in Forever Red and meeting Jason David Frank and Jason Narvy again?
-The Crazy Bastard
PS:Yeah, like he said, twice again. I saw Narvy every 6 months for yearsafter he left for school. And I saw JDF all the time socially...so, no big X-mass prize there. Just old friends making more TV together.
Can you tell us a little bit about each cast from eachseason that you were with?
-The Crazy Bastard
PS:You are crazy, you bastard. Let's see...5 Casts, times 5-7kids....that's more than 20 Rangers, man! I'll grow old and die beforecompleting this task....see my impressions below of the seasonal B&S.
Austin St. John returned midway through Zeo. Was it cool to have him back and be able to interact with him in a different fashion than before, since your character had changed?
-The White Ranger
PS:No change for us, honestly. That question doesn't strike me asapplying to us, because we made the material despite the cast, and reacted very true to character, mostly. It was nice to have the homie around again, totally.
Who was your favorite new cast member to come on the show?
-The White Ranger
PS:No Favs...loved 'em all.
Do you see PR as an outlet for you to break out and do other things, including directing and voiceover work, as well as be involved with your comic book work?
-The White Ranger
PS:Well, I'm a battle worn veteran, and no disrespect to my Military Pals, but show biz is a fight in itself. Nuff said. Great time, and I do still work and get calls from friends to work, but no actives eeking of acting jobs right now (except for Equity Theatre). I have other game afoot.
When did Jason Narvy actually ask to stop doing the trademark Skull Laugh?
-Phantom6
PS:Funny, no...more like he physically ceased to be able to perform it well enough as he matured, God's Honest Truth.
It's pretty well known that Jason Frank and David Yost didn't get along,
-Phantom6
PS:An untrue assumption. Dave and JDF were very different personalities. Yost a studied and experienced actor, and Frank, a green miracle martial artist. They learned from each other, and were better for eachothers' processes.
Was that the only on set friction?
-Phantom6
PS:Spandex, man. Spandex.
How did you and the others get along. You and Jason Narvy looked to be pretty tight, your on screen time was always great.
-Phantom6
PS:All you need is love.
What were some things that now that you are off the show that you can mention to us that went on behind the scenes? (any interesting things)-love? drama? etc?
-NickP20032004
PS:No no Drama, Nick. Sorry man. We did work gruelling hours, under sometimes dangerous conditions, me doing all my own stunt work for years...injuries...loves won and lost. Like any Pirate Ship you can imagine, the drama is on the high seas, not on deck with the crew.
Have you ever seen any new PR seasons since the move to New Zealand?
-Omegaranger468
PS:Of course, Disney and my good friends like Steve A. and Jermaine T.,Anne K. and Doug S., they did GREAT work with the show...and the new team is ROCKING. Don't you think?
Did you enjoy your time on Power Rangers?
-Omegaranger468
PS:E tu, Brutae? OF COURSE.
how long do you think PR will last?
-Omegaranger468
PS:The franchise is 30+ now guys...we may see a legendary show here...oh wait...it IS, hmmm? How COOL is that!?
What did you enjoy being most?
- A bully - Favorite.
- A bully trying to figure out the identities of the Power Rangers-Punk rock rules.
- A Junior Police Patrol officer - fun, a nice change...enter Laurel and Hardy.
-A Detective - And SPY, don't forget. We loved the 007 thing.
- A Chimpanzee - Ode to a spin-off. Nice Directing Myself as a Monkey in ADR. HAHA.
- An alien hunter - odd season, we loved the prof, Jack. Great comrade.
- A Terra Venture adventurer - Hmmm, no opinion.
- A Juice bar owner - One episode...I felt, oh wait, it's gone.
-Playing Monk -----uh, I hope this is the Dude's screen name. I don't remember being a Monk. :)
Were you indeed the voice for Primator (the white gorilla monster in Season 2's The Wannabe Ranger)? He sounds almost exactly like you, but I've never seen a definitive answer either way. -MegaZeo
PS:I think I did do that one, and several others. Misty distance on the subject surrounds us.
Out of all monsters and villains Bulk and Skull ran into, which encounter was your favorite?
-MegaZeo
PS:Goldar rocked. LOVED Diva-Tox.
A lot of the former actors of Power Rangers looked at doing the show as a learning experience, what did you learn from doing such a popular show for so many years? And how do you apply that to your life now?
-Kimberflames
PS:Hmmm, the touchy-feely question. TV is hard to make. Acting on TV is aserious work-out. Acting on TV for 10 years leaves you looking for ajob in a night warehouse. Seriously, QUIET time was sooo nice after I was done with the Rangers. I was on call 24-7 for 8 years....straight. Ring, We need you, Ok, ::roll out of bed::. So I learned alot about TV production on a budget...and did a bunch of theatre on the side, with Narvy. I learned to patient, and observant.
Have you seen the last seasons? If so, what's your personal thought about how Disney manages the series?
-Apocalyspe Ranger
PS:Look above the line. HA - show biz joke.
Did you enjoy the "I'm the [insert color] Ranger!" scene in Countdown to Destruction?
-Apocalyspe Ranger
PS:Yeah...we loved that ep mini series. Fun to shoot in the old Army base at San Pedro...so much history!
Rock and Roll...
-Paulie
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