LeftPhalange January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 I just want to let you guys know thishttp://www.imdb.com/...=nm_flmg_act_14 exists, and our very own Jimmy D (Rafe) starred in it Why was this allowed to happen. Link to comment
ulkis January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 So in soap Opera Digest Genie Francis apparently says there are certain forces that don't want her at GH. I can only assume this is someone higher up at ABC who doesn't want older people on contract, and/or Tony Geary. Or maybe Genie is just playing the blame game, who knows. Link to comment
Box305 January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 So in soap Opera Digest Genie Francis apparently says there are certain forces that don't want her at GH. I can only assume this is someone higher up at ABC who doesn't want older people on contract, and/or Tony Geary. Or maybe Genie is just playing the blame game, who knows. Well, from seeing how they treat some of the other older actors (non-evil category) I don't doubt there's some truth to what she's saying. Link to comment
jsbt January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 (edited) I have a hard time believing Tony would actively campaign to keep her gone. He's said some stupid shit but he's always seemed somewhat forthright, at least publicly, when it came to any criticism of Genie. He never tolerated it in the public eye, as far as I know. Judging by some stories he'd have been within his right to. Edited January 29, 2015 by jsbt 2 Link to comment
ulkis January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 My first thought was honestly these supposed ABC people who don't want to give people over 50 a contract (supposedly) but a ton of people said Tony Geary so I thought, maybe? But all the other actors seem to love Tony, so yeah I have trouble believing he's exclusively a jerk to Genie too. I dunno. Link to comment
ch1 January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 I can't help but wonder if part of the "love" for certain actors is that they know which side the bread is buttered on. Sort of like LW praising RH to high heaven or all actors wanting to work with MB. 2 Link to comment
TeeVee329 January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 (edited) I'm thinking Frank Valentini. "You won't sit in the box with the other vets on recurring and wait until we call on you? Begone!". Edited January 29, 2015 by TeeVee329 3 Link to comment
ulkis January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 Yeah. Or she's probably asking too much for him. I wonder what too much is for him. Because if it's the same as Michelle Stafford is making . . . Link to comment
jsbt January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 I don't know that I believe Frank is petty enough to keep her off. He knows what Genie Francis means to the show. Would he arbitrarily decide to suddenly use and recast Kevin Collins for a day because recurring Jon Lindstrom had the nerve to take other work? Yes, I think so. Genie, I have my doubts. 2 Link to comment
TeeVee329 January 29, 2015 Share January 29, 2015 I dunno, something must have broke down there given her very hasty exit from the canvas. Link to comment
Stinger97 January 29, 2015 Author Share January 29, 2015 I always hate when actors and actresses are vague when speaking on situations like this. If someone or something is actively keeping you from the show, why not name them? What does she have to lose? Burning bridges at GH? If they don't want her back, that seems like a nonissue. And if she's worried it would cause bigger issues for her in Hollywood in general, that still seems like a stretch. At this point, who's paying attention to the backstage drama at soaps besides us and the five employees keeping Soaps In Depth afloat? 7 Link to comment
dubbel zout January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 "Not wanting her at GH" could mean a number of things: They don't want to give her a contract, they won't give her enough days/decent shooting schedule, she doesn't like the story, etc., etc., etc. I have a very hard time believing TG has enough power to keep her away. The show did just fine when TG was on medical leave for six months. It's not as if Luke makes or breaks the show any longer. 1 Link to comment
SlovakPrincess January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 There's no point in bringing Laura back if they're going to write for her as shittily as they do so many other once-great characters. Luke is ruined at this point, Lulu is not herself anymore, Lucky's not around, and the only way to get ahead in PC is to be an insane villain. Oh, and Nik is ... kinda ruined at this point, too. I never felt like Luke was necessary for the show to work. But then I started watching in the era of Robert/Anna/Frisco/Felicia/Sean/Tiff/Qs etc. 2 Link to comment
Deputy Deputy CoS January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 (edited) It's not as if Luke makes or breaks the show any longer. You wouldn't know that given the fact that he's been chewing up the screen for the past few years, in addition to this Fluke nonsense that is going on its second year. That said, GF's passive aggressiveness doesn't win her any points with me. Spit it out or shut up. I don't think she is bitter about it anymore, if she ever was, but passive aggressive interviews like those aren't a good look for her. Edited January 30, 2015 by Deputy Deputy CoS 1 Link to comment
TeeVee329 January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 (edited) More "shove it, haters!" propaganda from Michael Fairman: http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/general-hospital-dante-takes-a-tumble-fluke-becomes-unhinged-bombs-are-set/2015/01/30/ Whether you love or hate, Fluke, Puke, Luke, whatever you want to call the character, this has truly been a showcase for the extraordinary talents of seven-time Daytime Emmy winner, Anthony Geary. When all is said in done, its hard not to believe his eighth one is about to be added to his record-breaking collection! Edited January 30, 2015 by TeeVee329 5 Link to comment
ulkis January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Oh, please! I love/d Anthony Geary as an actor. Really, I truly do. I think he has probably been one of the greatest actors GH has had, and one of the greatest characters. I loved Luke, even when he was treating my other favorite character like dirt (Nikolas) because the writing and the acting for the character were so good. But he's just plain mediocre this year. Whatever he used to tap in to, he just hasn't been able to access it. So please just stop talking about an Emmy, Michael Fairman, especially now when we just probably had the most embarrassing daytime emmys ever. 9 Link to comment
LeftPhalange January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 I notice Fairman repeatedly prefaces his statements with "Whether you love it or hate it." 4 Link to comment
Sake614 January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Okay the headline alone killed me. 'Fluke BECOMES unhinged?' He's been unhinged since the day this thing started over a year ago! 1 Link to comment
Tiger January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 Oh, please! I love/d Anthony Geary as an actor. Really, I truly do. I think he has probably been one of the greatest actors GH has had, and one of the greatest characters. I loved Luke, even when he was treating my other favorite character like dirt (Nikolas) because the writing and the acting for the character were so good. But he's just plain mediocre this year. Whatever he used to tap in to, he just hasn't been able to access it. So please just stop talking about an Emmy, Michael Fairman, especially now when we just probably had the most embarrassing daytime emmys ever. Tony can act. But his work as Fluke has been laughable. That said, i thought his work on the "I did it my way" episode was embarrasing, and he won an Emmy for that so what do I know. They industry seems to love The Staff, RHo, and "Spencer" too, and I think all three are terrible actors. 6 Link to comment
ulkis January 30, 2015 Share January 30, 2015 I'd have to re-watch the "My Way" stuff, it's been so long now. I remember liking it . . . or at least the stuff when he wasn't singing . . . but the singing itself was terrible schmaltz. I suspect if I went to re-watch now though all I'd be able to concentrate on is Greg Vaughan's greasy ass mop during those episodes. Link to comment
jsbt January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 "My Way" was painful to watch, and deeply embarrassing. 1 Link to comment
Chairperson Meow January 31, 2015 Share January 31, 2015 Tell me he didn't sing "My Way". Link to comment
MichaelaRae February 1, 2015 Share February 1, 2015 Oh, he did. He did. :::shudder twitch shudder twitch::: Link to comment
ulkis February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 http://abc.go.com/shows/general-hospital/news/gh-news/150127-gh-fan-february?om_mid=_BUz3TWB8-DWpmT&om_swid=AAS4dm&cid=emailday_020215 Vote for what character you want to appear for a cameo I think they've already decided to bring back Spencer's mudda and the others are for show. 1 Link to comment
magnolia11 February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 Why does this show hate me so much? Link to comment
TeeVee329 February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 (edited) I think they've already decided to bring back Spencer's mudda and the others are for show. Yup. For what it's worth, I voted for Serena. Also? The graphic on that page is ridiculous. Nathan? Really? Over Dante or Lulu or Liz? Edited February 2, 2015 by TeeVee329 Link to comment
magnolia11 February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 I voted for Stefan, just for the possibility of seeing how the hell they would work him into the Nurses Ball episode. 4 Link to comment
HeatLifer February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 Ron! Stop trying to make Courtney happen! It's not going to happen! 2 Link to comment
OnceSane February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 http://abc.go.com/shows/general-hospital/news/gh-news/150127-gh-fan-february?om_mid=_BUz3TWB8-DWpmT&om_swid=AAS4dm&cid=emailday_020215 Vote for what character you want to appear for a cameo I think they've already decided to bring back Spencer's mudda and the others are for show. IA, TIIC are going to pretend that anyone voted for SWMNBN. Link to comment
TeeVee329 February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 (edited) IA, TIIC are going to pretend that anyone voted for SWMNBN. I assume SWSNBN got three votes - Ron, the actress, and the actress' mom (her dad's a Stefan fan). Edited February 2, 2015 by TeeVee329 2 Link to comment
Chairperson Meow February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 I wish there was a write in. Who gives a fuck about Mike Corbin? No. We don't want to see Sonny's dad. We want the man Sonny killed. By killing off AJ Quartermaine, Ron has inadvertently made him and SK more popular. It's like CM Pun. I do not remember exactly why I like him, just fuck Sonny. Fuck Ron. Viva Los AJ Quartermaine! Link to comment
jsbt February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 (edited) I'm fine with a cameo (and nothing else) for Courtney. I'm not fine with just that for Stephen Nichols, or for Serena Baldwin. The problem is Nicolas Bechtel has thus far shown little acting range for emotion, and the super-campy writing isn't helping him either. They're writing for Sean Hayes. Edited February 2, 2015 by jsbt Link to comment
Harmony233 February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 I'm pretty convinced it will be courtney too.There way too obessed with Spencer. Link to comment
TeeVee329 February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 (edited) No. We don't want to see Sonny's dad. I don't want to see Ron Hale because, if we do, they'll bring back poor Ilene Kristen for some more "You look so familiar!" meta jokes and I am at my limit with those. Edited February 2, 2015 by TeeVee329 Link to comment
Chairperson Meow February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 It won't be a cameo with Hulkamania. Unless she's a ghost. Link to comment
Harmony233 February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 It won't be a cameo with Hulkamania. Unless she's a ghost. Since RC loves to repeat stuff from other shows wonder if it will be like the serena/Dominquie ghost stuff they did on PC lol. Link to comment
Chairperson Meow February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 What lesson shall she teach us? Say your prayers? Eat your vitamins? Link to comment
ulkis February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 I'm fine with a cameo (and nothing else) for Courtney. I'm not fine with just that for Stephen Nichols, or for Serena Baldwin. The problem is Nicolas Bechtel has thus far shown little acting range for emotion, and the super-campy writing isn't helping him either. They're writing for Sean Hayes. I've decided I'm for it if that cameo involves Spencer being given a spanking by him. 3 Link to comment
Tiger February 2, 2015 Share February 2, 2015 . The problem is Nicolas Bechtel has thus far shown little acting range for emotion, . After seeing him on Grey's, the problem is all him. I hate to be so mean about a little kid, but he is just terrible. The Emma & Joss actresses are really good, but the show has got to recast Spencer & Cam. 2 Link to comment
jsbt February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 I got curious so I checked out the Grey's episode on Hulu (how do people watch that show, BTW?). I thought they wrung a fair bit of emotion out of him at the end, but he's very young and has a way to go, and I don't think GH does anything but rush him along and tell him to go big. In fairness, they do that to most adult castmembers. Link to comment
Lillybee February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 He was fine in the little bit he was on in The Red Band Society. He played a sad kid and was understated doing it. Link to comment
Tiger February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 (edited) Cristela Alonzo (ABC's Cristela) is guest staring in the Feb 13th episode as the new ADA. Edited February 3, 2015 by Tiger Link to comment
SlovakPrincess February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 Cristela Alonzo (ABC's Cristela) is guest staring in the Feb 13th episode as the new ADA. Yay, more extraneous characters! Link to comment
TeeVee329 February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 Isn't that the episode with the "Baby Daddy" guest stars too? What the hell, a whole episode of characters talking to these random guest stars about their love lives? Just what all the fans want, Ron! 1 Link to comment
LeftPhalange February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 If GH is going to do crossovers/have guest stars it would make sense to do them with prime time soaps, you know, because the two shows might have the same demographic and GH could possible gain some viewers. Link to comment
ulkis February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 Michael LoganHELP THE NEEDY. Please watch NLG's# show. If you don't we will ALL pay for it.abc.go.com/shows/general-…@ @GeneralHospital ?? Does her show actually affect GH or is it just him begging for his buddy? Link to comment
MSquared February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 ?? Does her show actually affect GH or is it just him begging for his buddy? That make me not want to watch it AND have something happen to the show. Of all the whiney assiness! 1 Link to comment
ulkis February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 I'm not even mad. I would watch if I thought it was the sort of thing that I wasn't gonna cringe through. But it is so not my thing. Link to comment
TeeVee329 February 3, 2015 Share February 3, 2015 In completely unrelated news, is the Serial Drama blog dunzo? Link to comment
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