I finally got my new TV Guide and the article about Eric with spoilers begins on page 25, so part of it was left out when the picture and rest of the article was scanned. It starts out like this:
While Eric Szmanda was visiting the island of Kauai this summer, his trip took a CSI-worthy turn when revelers recognized him at a bar. "They were coming up to me being very nice," says the soft-spoken actor, who has been earning accolades for his role as lovable lab technician-turned-investigator Greg Sanders ever since CSI debuted six years ago. But when Szmanda stepped away from the crowd of well-wishers, he says, "A big Samoan woman reached out. I thought she wanted to shake my hand, but she clocked me in the face!"
Why his assailant attacked him is still a mystery, so Szmanda is leaving it up to Hawaii's CSIs to crack the case. But he has a running theory: "Maybe she didn't like my Hollywood kind in her bar, he says.
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The rest of the article was scanned and shown somewhere above so I won't waste space re-printing it. So that explains the rumor of Greg getting "clocked" in the face. It happened in his real life, folks...not make believe.
However, the article states that "His job will get tougher this season when Greg, who usually provides the comic relief, finds himself tested physically and emotionally. "Put in the line of fire against the 'monsters' of Sin City, Greg's life will be on the line," says executive producer Carol Mendelsohn. "The question is, will Greg endure and become a stronger field expert, or fade back into the lab?
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Personally, I hope that the producers don't stick him back in the lab. That would be like clipping his wings so he can't fly anymore. But it will be wonderful, absolutely wonderful to see Greg finally get a juicy role. I can't wait for this season!
Several months ago I hypothesized that since Greg is the only CSI who doesn't carry a gun, it would be great if that would be explored and expanded upon. It would explain why and how Greg will be in physical danger, probably wounded on the job. Then he would have to examine his future as an investigator versus working in the lab, and if he stays out in the field, will he make the decision to carry a weapon. Brass or Sophia would be a great help in teaching him how to use a gun. Just a thought.
While Eric Szmanda was visiting the island of Kauai this summer, his trip took a CSI-worthy turn when revelers recognized him at a bar. "They were coming up to me being very nice," says the soft-spoken actor, who has been earning accolades for his role as lovable lab technician-turned-investigator Greg Sanders ever since CSI debuted six years ago. But when Szmanda stepped away from the crowd of well-wishers, he says, "A big Samoan woman reached out. I thought she wanted to shake my hand, but she clocked me in the face!"
Why his assailant attacked him is still a mystery, so Szmanda is leaving it up to Hawaii's CSIs to crack the case. But he has a running theory: "Maybe she didn't like my Hollywood kind in her bar, he says.
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The rest of the article was scanned and shown somewhere above so I won't waste space re-printing it. So that explains the rumor of Greg getting "clocked" in the face. It happened in his real life, folks...not make believe.
However, the article states that "His job will get tougher this season when Greg, who usually provides the comic relief, finds himself tested physically and emotionally. "Put in the line of fire against the 'monsters' of Sin City, Greg's life will be on the line," says executive producer Carol Mendelsohn. "The question is, will Greg endure and become a stronger field expert, or fade back into the lab?
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Personally, I hope that the producers don't stick him back in the lab. That would be like clipping his wings so he can't fly anymore. But it will be wonderful, absolutely wonderful to see Greg finally get a juicy role. I can't wait for this season!
Several months ago I hypothesized that since Greg is the only CSI who doesn't carry a gun, it would be great if that would be explored and expanded upon. It would explain why and how Greg will be in physical danger, probably wounded on the job. Then he would have to examine his future as an investigator versus working in the lab, and if he stays out in the field, will he make the decision to carry a weapon. Brass or Sophia would be a great help in teaching him how to use a gun. Just a thought.
