Review Fix chats with David Fielding, the original Zordon on the hit show, “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,†who discusses his time on the show as well as what he’s up to now, including voice work on an upcoming fan-made MMPR film.
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Review Fix: What are you up to now?
David Fielding: I am currently working as a tech writer and also publishing short stories and working on my superhero novel. I am also providing voice talent for a fan made re-make of MMPR.
Review Fix: What are your fondest memories of working on “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”?
Fielding: Working closely with Tony Oliver, the head writer and recording my lines at the soundstage. I enjoyed getting to see behind the scenes of what it took to put the show together for each episode and also what it was like to work as a voice actor. My character was only filmed once and I provided the voice of Zordon for the first season.
Review Fix: What did you learn about yourself during your time on the show?
Fielding: That I really wasn’t cut out for L.A. I found the city to be too big and busy, plus I was more interested in writing than trying to hustle for parts. I had gone to L.A. to see what it would be like to try and make it in the film/TV industry and I found out rather quickly that I didn’t want to pursue it… It takes a certain personality, someone who is good at selling themselves, and I just didn’t have that skill.
Review Fix: How do you think it prepared you for the future?
Fielding: I guess it prepped me to have a thicker skin when it came to submitting my writing to publishers. To not take rejection as a personal thing, to make adjustments and edits when asked.
Review Fix: How do you want your role to ultimately be remembered?
Fielding: I think the way that Zordon is remembered now is exactly how I want him to be remembered. I have had so many fans tell me he was a force for good, a positive figure, someone who they respected and listened too. I think the writers on the show did a great job with him, and the fans remember him as a mentor and a friend.
Review Fix: Who was your favorite ranger?
Fielding: I wasn’t on the show that long – my face was. I appreciate that my face was kept for the character for as long as he was on the show. If we had been doing the show today, I’m sure I could’ve kept providing the voice as well. Digital recording allows for more freedom and accessibility – you can record just about anywhere and then upload or email the files to the editing bay. As for my favorite Ranger – well, of course I have a great fondness for the original five, but I always identified with Billy the most, the Blue Ranger. Billy was like myself as a teenager, inquisitive but a bit dorky.
Review Fix: What are your goals now? What do you really want to be doing?
Fielding: My goals now revolve around getting published on a regular basis. I am writing a lot and getting some interest in my superhero story. So my goals are to get published and to keep getting published; to continue to entertain, as that is my gift. And one I enjoy sharing with others.
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