a new idea - kinda

[rielle]

and it was 'inspired' by another discussion here. We spent a couple days or so talking about what might have been Ross' favorite color - and being he was an actor first and foremost [imo] my guess would be what he looked best in either on stage or on camera - maybe.
But that's Ross, and this new kinda idea is about our favourite agents,

Artie and James, and not to forget Jeremy and Frank, Colonel Richmond, and others if you're so inclined.

What we're looking at here is a series of completely trivial questions about these characters - but ones I thought might be fun to speculate on:

If you could ask Artemus Gordon what was his favorite color - what would he answer?

What would be his favorite place in the world?

His favorite piece of music? favorite song? favorite artist? favorite book? favorite wine? favorite food? [we know at least one of his favorite foods - but are there others?]

2 questions now on a more intrusive level: What would Artie say is the best thing that ever happened to him? And what was the worst?

and finally a more complicated question but one which has been discussed before as well: If Artie was not or if he was no longer an agent for the President, what would he choose to do?

Now, take these questions and apply them to 'the Colonel' [Richmond only, bc we hardly saw enough of the others]

apply them also to James, to Frank, to Jeremy and ... if you want to, Ned and Bosley.

and if you've got too much time on your hands, the way I do - until Nanowrimo starts - apply the questions to 'the good doctor'.

[California gal]

I'll take a stab at it.

For Artie:

what was his favorite color? I think maybe yellow, or yellow-gold, because he looks well in it. Maroon/wine color might be a second choice.

What would be his favorite place in the world? I'm thinking some place like London or Paris. London because of the literary history; Paris for the art and cuisine.

His favorite piece of music? the one he played at the beginning of Casual Killer I'd guess, though I can't remember the name of it right now.

favorite song? Quite possibly some sentimental ballad from wartime that would reconnect him with his friends from that period.

favorite artist? No real idea, except probably some classical artist

favorite book? I'm not up enough on the literature of the times and can't think of any at the moment. Perhaps Melville. Artie would also enjoy reading scientific tomes.

favorite wine? Anything with good quality

favorite food? Any food prepared well. ;D

What would Artie say is the best thing that ever happened to him? Meeting Jim West, with perhaps reconnecting with Lily second.

And what was the worst? Those few seconds when he thought he had killed Jim (Death Masks)

If Artie was not or if he was no longer an agent for the President, what would he choose to do? Travel, write a book, perhaps become a gentleman farmer. Possibly even go back on the stage temporarily.

For Jim:

what was his favorite color? Blue. He wore blue more frequently than any other color.

What would be his favorite place in the world? A quiet mountain where he could be alone.

His favorite piece of music? I'd say some Mozart--something spirited.

favorite song? Quite possibly some sentimental ballad from wartime that would reconnect him with his friends from that period.

favorite artist? No idea; Rembrandt perhaps because the painting saved his life!

favorite book? I not up enough on the literature of the times and can't think of any at the moment. He seems widely read, from pulp magazines to the classics.

favorite wine? What was the name of that wine in Vicious Valentine? Rothschild 1841?

favorite food? Jim is not the gourmet Artie is, but I suspect he likes good food; he also likes hot dogs!

What would Jim say is the best thing that ever happened to him? Meeting Artemus Gordon, followed by becoming a member of the Secret Service.

And what was the worst? When he thought Artie was dead and buried (Pistoleros).

If Jim was not or if he was no longer an agent for the President, what would he choose to do? I can see Jim owning a ranch and breeding fine horses. Or maybe being a lawman in a small town.

[Nydiva]

I'll give it a shot:

Artie's favorite color - warm tones: golds, browns, some reds

Place - Ah, now I would say New York (well, I would, wouldn't I?). The heart of the theatrical world and a center of diveristy, culture, etc.

Piece of music? Perhaps something by Vivaldi?

Favorite song? not familiar enough with the songs of that time to choose. He did seem fond of Camptown Races, though.

Favorite artist? Someone who does a great study of faces. I'll give him one of my my favorites - Hans Holbein, portrait painter to the court of Henry VIII

Favorite book? Again, not famiiar enough with the literature of the time - but perhaps a collection of Shakespeare's works.

Favorite wine - I'd say Champagne!

Favorite food - Beef stroganoff (we know that) and turkey (he can never get enough). He's also mentioned steak and omelettes.

What would Artie say is the best thing that ever happened to him? And what was the worst? - One of the best has to be the partnership with Jim and the worst would be losing him/his friendship. (And same for Jim.)

If Artie was not or if he was no longer an agent for the President, what would he choose to do - I really think he'd go back to acting and then segue into managing his own company. Or he would open his own consulting detective agency!

I won't get into Jim or the others, but Miguelito is too much of a temptation for me to resist:

Color - gold (as in money) or green (for the fresh new world of nature he always seemed to yearn for)

Place - somewhere in Europe - wherever was the center of scientific research during that period. I'm thinking Germany or England perhaps.

Music and song - folks songs sung by Antoinette

Artist - himself of course, he'd recognize no one else as his equal!

Book - well it's NOT Snow White and the Seven Dwarves! I think something philosophical. Perhaps Thomas More's Utopia.

Wine - Chateau de grand Marguerite (or as close as I can recall the name at the moment)

Food - he has a sweet tooth - chocolate!

The best thing to happen to him - Antoinette

The worst - James West!

Other occupation - Sooooo many things he could be, but I'd like to think he'd use his beautiful voice!

[rielle]

Okay, my turn now

Artie: agree that golden yellow and blue-reds are his favorite colors - at least he wore them a lot, so that's my reasoning, too.

favorite place: Paris, I'd guess or maybe Rome - a cultural center with a lot to see and a lot going on -

favorite wine - a good, dryish red - to complement that stroganoff and I think Artie when he could get it would also like a liqueur - Grande Mariner [sp?] or an Armagnac cognac

favorite music : Vivaldi - full of life and emotion, just like Artie.
favorite song: agree with some of the camp songs from the War

best thing that ever happened to Artie [according to Artie]
partnering with Jim as agents - and also agree, reuniting with Lily

worst thing that ever happened to Artie
losing friends in the War -
believing Jim had been killed in Big Blast and that he'd killed Jim in Death Masks

What would Artie do other than agenting?
Teach 'chemistry' to young agents
Or
yes, return to acting, directing, touring -
and then back to become the Secret Service Director!

Jim:
favorite color - clear royal blue - followed by some shades of teal [the majority of his suits]
favorite place in the world: the middle of a brawl, naturally! - but other than that: I'd say Washington, Denver, or San Francisco - because they're NOT quiet by nature and neither is James T. [jmo]

favorite music: waltzes - because Jim gets to dance with lovely ladies - not sure he could name the waltzes though or the ladies

favorite songs ; agree again here - the camp songs from the War he fought in with Artie.

favorite wine: the wine he mentioned to Emma Valentine
favorite food: [well judging by the 'shrewdness' he shows in Circus of Death - I'd have to say what someone else has paid for, LOL - dang, maybe he IS a Scot after all!
hot dogs, sure, but no, not Chateaubriand - for Jim, that's a poet, not a fancy cut of beef.

best thing that ever happened to Jim
meeting Ulysses Grant and Artemus Gordon

worst ever
losing friends and kin in the War.
believing Artie was dead and gone [Pistoleros]

what Jim West would do other than what he's doing? -
Teach tactics and physical skills to young agents
OR
yes, I agree he'd raise horses - Morabs, maybe or Lusitanos, or dunno, maybe - [as they were beginning to be bred in the 1890s] - Rocky Mountain horses

[California gal]

I debated with myself regarding Jim's favorite place. He does seem to like parties and mingling with beautiful ladies. But I also feel there's a place deep within him that needs and craves solitude sometimes. And of course, that just my opinion.