Franklin's Dad

 Posted on 4/25/1996 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


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Thanks. I'm looking to find a way to bring Franklin's father
back into the storyline now, to help resolve this. (Note: no
suggestions, please.) I think he would tend to fall on the other side,
and it'd be good to show that some people may think that yes, there's a
problem, but you solve that problem from within, not by breaking away.
Could make for some nice drama....

jms



Franklin's Dad

 Posted on 4/27/1996 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


Philip Hornsey <74053.2101@compuserve.com> asks:
> What is B5's status vis-a-vis people coming and going there from
> Earth? If I wanted to go from Earth to B5 what would I have to do?
> Vise-versa, if I wanted to go home to Earth (after the
> deportations were over) could I get a direct fliight and how
> would I be received?

It's very difficult now; you have to go through secondary
routes, and travel papers take forever to get processed.

We'll actually mention this aspect later in the season.

jms



Franklin's Dad

 Posted on 4/29/1996 by J. Michael Straczynski <71016.1644@compuserve.com> to CIS


Michael Grabois <74737.2600@compuserve.com> asks:
> In that outline you have in your computer or wherever (the one
> that's triple encrypted), how much detail do you have the series
> mapped out? Obviously the major points -- who does what to whom,
> and where it happens -- are there, but what about the little
> stuff? Is Season 5 mapped out in great detail or just rough
> outline?

It varies; some aspects are extensively mapped out, some are
left a little open to allow for spontaneity. A lot is in a
triple-encrypted computer file, which I consult as needed; the rest I
carry in my head.

jms