Invasion fans, the time has come for you to let out that deep breath you've been holding since you submitted your intelligent and well-written questions to Shaun Cassidy, creator of this underappreciated marvel. And we know these answers aren't all you've been waiting for, so we're happy to bring you some more good news: New episodes of Invasion will resume on Wednesday, April 19! Until then, please enjoy this marvelous feature, which is chock-full of fun stuff to keep you occupied until Invasion's return. Then remember to tune in to ABC on Wednesday, April 19, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT or 9:00 p.m. CT for more Invasion!

How did the idea for Invasion come up?

Watch the news.

How many networks did you pitch the show to before ABC said yes? Or were they the first to see, first to pick up?

They were the one and only and they bought it in the room.

Why Invasion? Are you a sci-fi fan and did the success of Lost open up a door for one of your favorite projects, or did you have several projects on your plate and sci-fi was just the smart way to go last year?

I like blending genres. If this is a sci-fi show, it's also very much a family show and a suspense thriller. It's also even comedic in places, granted darkly comedic.

Do you have the overall concept of the show, what the mystery of the aliens is, or are you flying by the seat of your pants and thinking up the plot lines as you go?

I have everything figured out AND I'm flying by the seat of my pants. I'm a 32 regular, by the way.

One: How do you feel being compared to other supernatural dramas like Threshold, Ghost Whisperer, and so on? Two: Why do you think Invasion has succeeded where others have failed?

I love being compared if we're compared favorably. And if we're successful, I think it's because we try and keep everything within the realm of possibility. The truth is, our show is much more science fact than fiction.

What are some of the fun/tough/interesting things about filming in Florida?

We rarely do.

In what ways has TV changed since you started out in The Hardy Boys and Breaking Away?

Well, The Hardy Boys was cancelled with a rating that is usually reserved for the likes of American Idol these days. Of course, back then there were only three channels. So everything is relative, I guess.

Which do you enjoy more, acting in a show or exec producing?

The last time I acted in a series was 1980, so that should tell you something.

How do you write the scripts? Do you hammer out a draft and then execs give notes, or do you gang-write it, then polish?

We have done it every which way.

Is there one show that you pitched, a pet project that you really liked, but never got made?

Yes. A musical television series I was working on last year that I am still looking forward to making.

The theme of body snatchers is recurrent in cinema but appears new for television drama series. One: How did the idea originate? And which one of the three Body Snatchers movies did you see/do you like? Two: Both American Gothic and Invasion feature a sheriff as the character- and spell-binding factor. Is there a reason?

I have seen pieces of some of the original Body Snatchers on television though I couldn't tell you how the bodies were snatched. As for any similarities between Lucas Buck on American Gothic and Tom Underlay on Invasion, all I can say is that I have an innate distrust of authority.

What are your favorite shows on TV today?

The Simpsons has been my favorite show for many years now. And aside from sports, I like CBS Sunday morning.