Criminal Minds Trip Diary, Day Two: Thomas Gibson finished signing autographs for the members of my Yahoo Group and shooting for "Honor Among Thieves" had started. The first scene they were shooting was a very long scene. I can't give anything away about the episode but I need to tell you a few things so you will understand what happened to me later that morning. The scene in question is very long and it ends with Gideon and Reid opening the conference room door and quickly walking down the hall where Gideon goes into his office and Reid continues down the hall. What you also might want to keep in mind is that Mandy Patinkin can run faster than me and that when I say they shoot the same scene over and over I am really serious and......if you are a fan of the show getting stuck in Gideon's office is probably not a bad thing unless you forgot to carry your camera. :)
Trapped by the camera crew!
ReplyDeleteJill, does that mean that the set is laid out as if it were a location? I mean, like a real office with connecting halls and so forth? I always assumed they had individual sets for each primary location, and some hallways and so on.
OOoh, stuck in Gideon's office? Now THAT would be a dream come true. ;-) Only thing to enhance the dream would have been yes, a camera to have with you. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI would imagine being stuck in any part of the set without a camera with you would be horrible.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited about these two episodes you have NOT told us about. lol
I have a vision of you chasing MP down the hall. LOL. I would chase MGG anywhere. Good thing I was not on the set. Just kidding. I would love to be in Gideon's office if only to look around but you took no camera. How dreadfully wrong of you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be able to get a better sense of the set layout. I have the same questions as elizabeth. Could you please give us some more info when you have a moment.
ReplyDeleteSo, tell the truth, Jill, exactly how many sweet little notes did you hide in the office while you were stuck there? We'll have to watch MP every time he opens a drawer or folder or book from now on to see if he finds another one ...
ReplyDeleteI hope that you didn't miss getting pics of MP - but I bet you were excited to be "stuck" in Gideon's office :) Can't wait to hear what happens...
ReplyDeleteI do not know how you were able to keep your mouth shut because I would have shouted out, hey look there is Gideon and Reid. LOL
ReplyDeleteStuck in Gideon's office? Oh, I hope you made the most of it. Looking forward to the rest of the tale.
ReplyDeleteAnd they do have some long tracking shots so I assumed the main set was a fairly big one.
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I would love to be stuck anywhere with Mandy.
ReplyDeleteGood job Thomas. I love that he took the time. How sweet is he!
ReplyDeleteI too would have just be in awe and unable to think to do anything. I am so loving this journal of yours. All my best to you.
ReplyDeleteHow great to watch them actually filming a scene. So cool.
ReplyDeleteShame on you for not having your camera with you at all times. What if you had missed something big. Only teasing you did great. I would have been shaking too much to ever even take a pic.
ReplyDeleteI have tried really hard to make out the people in the conference room and I think I see Gibson and Patinkin.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing experience watching scenes being filmed! I laughed at the "mom" in you putting Garcia's trash can on the floor. ("Those computer geeks, can't clean up their own offices...")
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more info about your "Mandy sighting."
OOO I wonder if Reid and Gideon alone has to do with Reid's "issues" I really hope it does. I can't wait to see how the drug storyline falls into place. The writer's have so much potential to use the drugs to further the other characters not just Reid.
ReplyDeleteJill you can always pretend that every time MP opened the door he was there to greet you; hi honey I'm home...
ReplyDeleteWonder if the slow speed chase on the tv screen was a real one or part of the ep. I guess we will have to wait and see??
Did you have to hold off using the "restroom" during that long scene filming??? NOW THAT WOULD BE A REAL TRAGEDY...MY WORSE NIGHTMARE!!
ReplyDeleteThe can trap me in Gideon's office as much as they like as long as Mandy is in there with me. :)
ReplyDeleteSo what did you do while you were stuck there?
ReplyDeleteI would have hidden notes too. Or written a note to Mandy somewhere in the office. I would have to do something. I am looking forward to reading about your meeting with him.
ReplyDeleteComing out of lurkdom to say I love the pictures and memories you are sharing with us. I am very new to the show and this has been a very exciting adventure for me. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Kentucky
Heh. I'd rather be trapped in Hotch's office. *G* (yeah, yeah, I know, not a big surprise or anything...)
ReplyDeleteLook forward to hearing more about your trip!
This is a great picture. Gives me a feel for the filming. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI have looked at this picture every way possible and I can't make out everyone that is in the room. I love the pic though.
ReplyDeleteOh and do we know the air date yet for this episode?
ReplyDeleteIf had gotten stuck in Gideon's office they would have had to have security remove you. You are such a Gideon lover. LOL. Love ya.
ReplyDeletePlease tell us about getting stuck in Gideon's office. I am dying of curiousity.
ReplyDeleteDitto on the details on Mandy!
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know the date for this episode? I think we have to wait awhile for it.
ReplyDeleteI seriously love this picture because you really get the feel of them filming.
ReplyDeleteI love this. It is like looking at it first hand. Thanks Jill.
ReplyDeleteAmy from NY
Thanks for the preview scene. It sounds great. Can't wait to see the show when it comes on....waiting on pins and needles...
ReplyDeleteBeing stuck without your camera was not good to hear...especially when in Gideon's office...
I am so jealous but in a good way. I am looking forward to this episode and all the future ones.
ReplyDeleteGideon's office would be a great place to be stuck.
ReplyDeleteLOL...that must've been interesting, being stuck there.
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