jsbt September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 I also assume she was calling out both Vanessa and Shell Danielson, who I assume she claims knew all. It seems like she is alleging an abusive relationship with Saban which got her blackballed by his business colleagues like Moonves. Which would not shock me at all. 4 Link to comment
HeatLifer September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 I did find it interesting that she mentioned the name of her character’s abuser on ATWT was Les. 1 Link to comment
30 Helens September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 32 minutes ago, HeatLifer said: I did find it interesting that she mentioned the name of her character’s abuser on ATWT was Les. And her character was named Julie? Hmmm. 2 Link to comment
UYI September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 8 hours ago, ulkis said: As for MB she had a post a couple of months ago that MB and SB made twice as much as her, so in light of her (as she sees it) being forced to retire she just may be pissy with the guy. While I don't think MB or SB ever assaulted anyone there have been reports of them acting rather juvenily. There was the whole thing where they teased teen Lindze Letherman about her big boobs, for instance. That's disgusting and pervy. She's only a few months older than I am! Ugh, poor Lindze. I think she was just shy of 19 when she left the show. 3 Link to comment
Fellaway September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 Thanks @ouinason, @ulkis and @jsbt. It's all making better sense to me now. 9 hours ago, ulkis said: While I don't think MB or SB ever assaulted anyone there have been reports of them acting rather juvenily. There was the whole thing where they teased teen Lindze Letherman about her big boobs, for instance. That? Is disgusting. I've never had a high opinion of either of these guys, on or off screen, but that is particularly skeevy. 3 Link to comment
Sake614 September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Fellaway said: Thanks @ouinason, @ulkis and @jsbt. It's all making better sense to me now. That? Is disgusting. I've never had a high opinion of either of these guys, on or off screen, but that is particularly skeevy. Not to mention, MB has daughters of his own. I don't imagine he'd be happy if someone treated one of his children like that. 2 Link to comment
statsgirl September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Sake614 said: Not to mention, MB has daughters of his own. I don't imagine he'd be happy if someone treated one of his children like that. That's so Sonny. 6 Link to comment
dubbel zout September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 A man shouldn't have to have daughters to know what garbage behavior is. How about you just act like a decent human being? UGH. 19 Link to comment
UYI September 6, 2018 Share September 6, 2018 18 hours ago, jsbt said: I also assume she was calling out both Vanessa and Shell Danielson, who I assume she claims knew all. It seems like she is alleging an abusive relationship with Saban which got her blackballed by his business colleagues like Moonves. Which would not shock me at all. I was the one who mentioned SD, not Sarah. It's totally possible, given her long association with Saban, that Sarah has beef with her too, but so far that's just me thinking out loud and acknowledging her similar GH/Saban connections that Sarah also shares. For all I know Shell has nothing to do with any of this. Link to comment
Hater September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, Fellaway said: Thanks @ouinason, @ulkis and @jsbt. It's all making better sense to me now. That? Is disgusting. I've never had a high opinion of either of these guys, on or off screen, but that is particularly skeevy. There's a long list of comments from Maurice and to a lesser extent Burton that lack professionalism. MB basically telling Marcil she was a bad actress when she started. VM acts like this was AWESOME though, so who knows how it was delivered. Telling LW to "hop on it" during a love scene. Apparently he even needed some time accepting Maura West and her ability to "act." The back handed comments the two use to make about the acting ability of Lisa Vultaggio, now Jonathan Jackson's wife. There's many many many stories. Edited September 7, 2018 by Hater 7 Link to comment
Asp Burger September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 (edited) A lot of actresses (and male actors too), when they start out on soaps, are bad. It's "entry-level" work on television, a step above commercials. Of course not everyone is going to hit the ground running as a master thespian. Demi Moore was terrible as Jackie, but then she was quite creditable in a number of films, beginning just a few years later. Vanessa Marcil wasn't as good as she would get within a couple years. Hayley Erin is much better now than she was when she took over Kiki. These women were all young beauties, of course, who looked right for the parts they had to play, and that's some of the battle. Then, of course, there are young beauties who are still just as bad in middle age. Maybe she could take Benard's remark in stride because it's just the way it is sometimes. I don't know what to think of the Sarah Brown stuff. I'm sorry to hear she's retired from acting, and she's obviously easily inflamed right now about these issues. I just would need more corroboration before buying into her version of reality wholesale. Actresses over 40 never have the easiest row to hoe anyway, and Brown has a somewhat hard look about her. Maybe it's something she's trying to tell herself, that things have become more difficult because of powerful forces working in conspiracy to take her down? I can't imagine she's unique in having a bad relationship with Leslie Moonves. But I don't want to sound dismissive; I really don't know the ins and outs. Edited September 7, 2018 by Asp Burger Link to comment
jsbt September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, UYI said: I was the one who mentioned SD, not Sarah. It's totally possible, given her long association with Saban, that Sarah has beef with her too, but so far that's just me thinking out loud and acknowledging her similar GH/Saban connections that Sarah also shares. For all I know Shell has nothing to do with any of this. I know you mentioned her. What I'm saying is that given the linkages at GH I think it's unlikely to be a coincidence when Sarah claims Vanessa shouted out one of their then-spouses. OTOH it appears Sarah directly addressed Saban's wife, which is not Shell Danielson, so never mind. 5 hours ago, Hater said: Apparently he even needed some time accepting Maura West and her ability to "act." That's a new one on me. Most of the others aren't. Though Sarah was apparently part of the clique openly mocking Lisa Vultaggio back in the day, IIRC. I think Sarah's commentary has grown erratic in the last 24 hours and frankly I'm concerned. But do I doubt that Les Moonves interceded at CBS with her career over a personal vendetta, in this case against his friend and business partner? Absolutely not. The Cold Case debacle stunk at the time; now we know why. We also now know he's done it before, many times. Just ask Janet Jackson or Illeana Douglas. Edited September 7, 2018 by jsbt 5 Link to comment
UYI September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 8 hours ago, Asp Burger said: I don't know what to think of the Sarah Brown stuff. I'm sorry to hear she's retired from acting, and she's obviously easily inflamed right now about these issues. I just would need more corroboration before buying into her version of reality wholesale. Actresses over 40 never have the easiest row to hoe anyway, and Brown has a somewhat hard look about her. Maybe it's something she's trying to tell herself, that things have become more difficult because of powerful forces working in conspiracy to take her down? I can't imagine she's unique in having a bad relationship with Leslie Moonves. But I don't want to sound dismissive; I really don't know the ins and outs. There were a bunch of women who just came forward saying he sexually harassed them, so she's definitely not the only one, even if that's not what she's talking about. Link to comment
UYI September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 11 hours ago, Hater said: MB basically telling Marcil she was a bad actress when she started. VM acts like this was AWESOME though, so who knows how it was delivered. The quote Vanessa has used before is "You're cute, but you suck." Which is pretty fucking rich coming from the guy whose best known roles up to that point were Nico on All My Children and Desi Arnaz in a biopic on him and Lucy. Sonny had barely been expanded as a character when he and Vanessa started working together! Come off it, dude. 7 Link to comment
LexieLily September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 GH had a going away party for Vinessa but they spelled her name wrong on the cake and apparently didn't notice. 9 Link to comment
Hater September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 I thought they wouldn't even give her a cake and a send off, but they managed to screw it up either way! Typical. 11 Link to comment
TeeVee329 September 7, 2018 Share September 7, 2018 Speaking of mistakes made on social media... 6 Link to comment
Popular Post Cheyanne11 September 7, 2018 Popular Post Share September 7, 2018 4 minutes ago, TeeVee329 said: Speaking of mistakes made on social media... Great--now even Drew is keeping secrets from himself. 25 Link to comment
dubbel zout September 8, 2018 Share September 8, 2018 18 hours ago, LexieLily said: GH had a going away party for Vinessa but they spelled her name wrong on the cake and apparently didn't notice. This reminds me of a going-away party given for me where none of the baked goods were anything I'd eat. I was there less than a year, but come on. Nothing chocolate? Poor VA. Someone could have scraped that a into an i. 5 Link to comment
rur September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 On 9/7/2018 at 5:01 PM, LexieLily said: GH had a going away party for Vinessa but they spelled her name wrong on the cake and apparently didn't notice. That cake is just . . . pitiful. Did someone have a 6th grader at home with nothing to do, so the kid got told to make a goodbye cake? 3 Link to comment
Neptune September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 Genie Francis Is Back on Set at GENERAL HOSPITAL — See the First Pics! https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/genie-francis-return-general-hospital-163873 Catching up With GENERAL HOSPITAL's Dominic Zamprogna (EXCLUSIVE) https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/general-hospital-dominic-zamprogna-catching-up-166060 Link to comment
LexieLily September 11, 2018 Share September 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Neptune said: Genie Francis Is Back on Set at GENERAL HOSPITAL — See the First Pics! https://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/genie-francis-return-general-hospital-163873 How far out does GH tape? When will we see Laura again? Link to comment
dubbel zout September 12, 2018 Share September 12, 2018 JJY has turned into SUCH a silver fox, and I love his glasses. (JL is no slouch, either, and KW clearly drinks from the same well as BH and NLG.) 6 Link to comment
ulkis September 13, 2018 Share September 13, 2018 (edited) "FAIRMAN: And as far as Peter goes? KIRSTEN: I have a soft spot for Wes. I really do. FAIRMAN: He’s been given a tough time by many fans of the show on social media. KIRSTEN: He has, and I think that’s unjustified. I have really high expectations for my scene partner, because I know that when I’m going in there, I’ve prepared my dialogue, and I have a good sense of what I am going to bring to the table. You should do that too as my or anybody’s scene partner, because there are lots of soap actors out there who are not working anymore, who would be willing to put that type of work into this part. With Wes, he respects acting so much that never in a million years would he not go to the set with that same mindset – if not more so than I have – and I think we have this mutual respect for each other on that level. We are committed to our scenes, and kind of don’t really care what else is going on in the storyline at that moment. For example, when he tells Maxie that he’s Henrik in the hospital and she is in a wheelchair, there were four or five other people in that scene who didn’t have dialogue, so there was chatting and laughing going on. He just completely zoned in to what he was doing. He just completely zoned in to what he was doing. He was able to bring emotion and cry. I texted him and was like, “I don’t even think I’m going to be noticed in those scenes. Great job! It’s good, because I didn’t like the way I looked in the wheelchair!” I just adore him, and he and Laura Wright (Carly) could not be a cuter couple with each other. She’s happy. They both are very happy, and they both are genuinely good people, and to anyone who has anything to say about the reason why Wes was hired, or his part in the show, I’ll say that he has a better work ethic than a lot of people who I have had the opportunity to work with throughout my career. He’s earned his place on the show, and if people just gave him a chance and step back from what they know goes on behind the scenes as far as his relationship Laura, they’ll be able to see how talented he is." He does get a lot of flack, but he's just not that great. I think maybe if it weren't such a big role he wouldn't get as much shit. Edited September 13, 2018 by ulkis 3 Link to comment
dubbel zout September 13, 2018 Share September 13, 2018 Wow, he prepares for his scenes. That should be the bare minimum, though I know for GH it's the exception rather than the rule. 16 minutes ago, ulkis said: I think maybe if it weren't such a big role he wouldn't get as much shit. And if he hadn't been jammed down our throats. The business with Liesl holding him hostage went on way too long. 8 Link to comment
Cheyanne11 September 13, 2018 Share September 13, 2018 Quote I just adore him, and he and Laura Wright (Carly) could not be a cuter couple with each other. She’s happy. They both are very happy, and they both are genuinely good people, and to anyone who has anything to say about the reason why Wes was hired, or his part in the show, I’ll say that he has a better work ethic than a lot of people who I have had the opportunity to work with throughout my career. He’s earned his place on the show, and if people just gave him a chance and step back from what they know goes on behind the scenes as far as his relationship Laura, they’ll be able to see how talented he is." And yet Kirsten is using "Laura's happy" as one of her reasons why he should be accepted. But, wait, no, accept him because he's talented, not because of that. Word salad, Kirsten, word salad. 9 Link to comment
TeeVee329 September 13, 2018 Share September 13, 2018 I don't begrudge WR and LW their real-world happiness, but that's not a reason fans should accept a character they don't like, it's just not. 18 Link to comment
LexieLily September 13, 2018 Share September 13, 2018 For wanting to push back on the "he wasn't hired because he is our leading lady's boyfriend, really he wasn't" theories, Frank and everyone sure do talk about it a lot, don't they? 8 Link to comment
FilmTVGeek80 September 13, 2018 Share September 13, 2018 30 minutes ago, Cheyanne11 said: And yet Kirsten is using "Laura's happy" as one of her reasons why he should be accepted. But, wait, no, accept him because he's talented, not because of that. Word salad, Kirsten, word salad. I don't think that's what she's saying at all. She didn't say he and Laura are a cute couple so fans should accept. She was just saying that they're a cute couple to her. 29 minutes ago, TeeVee329 said: I don't begrudge WR and LW their real-world happiness, but that's not a reason fans should accept a character they don't like, it's just not. And hating on him simply because of who the actor is dating in real life is a lame reason to hate a character/actor IMO. 8 Link to comment
Oracle42 September 14, 2018 Share September 14, 2018 6 hours ago, ulkis said: He does get a lot of flack, but he's just not that great. I think maybe if it weren't such a big role he wouldn't get as much shit. This. It's good that he's prepared and focused - but he's not charismatic and he's not particularly interesting. He's the soap male equivalent of unflavored tofu. 7 Link to comment
TeeVee329 September 14, 2018 Share September 14, 2018 (edited) And the character's foundation was flawed from the start. Fans were never going to be happy about FS with Anna, even if he wasn't played by LWB. Edited September 14, 2018 by TeeVee329 11 Link to comment
JeezumCrow September 14, 2018 Share September 14, 2018 55 minutes ago, Oracle42 said: This. It's good that he's prepared and focused - but he's not charismatic and he's not particularly interesting. He's the soap male equivalent of unflavored tofu. This. And there’s no way I believe that the child of Anna Devane and Cesar Faison could ever be so completely devoid of charisma. Cheers to LWB for doing his job, but the casting department is slacking big time on this one. I won’t pretend I like the idea of the character in any way, but it feels particularly offensive that he’s such a whispery wet blanket. 8 Link to comment
General Days September 14, 2018 Share September 14, 2018 19 hours ago, FilmTVGeek80 said: I don't think that's what she's saying at all. She didn't say he and Laura are a cute couple so fans should accept. She was just saying that they're a cute couple to her. And hating on him simply because of who the actor is dating in real life is a lame reason to hate a character/actor IMO. 15 hours ago, Oracle42 said: This. It's good that he's prepared and focused - but he's not charismatic and he's not particularly interesting. He's the soap male equivalent of unflavored tofu. 14 hours ago, TeeVee329 said: And the character's foundation was flawed from the start. Fans were never going to be happy about FS with Anna, even if he wasn't played by LWB. I don't know if Wes Ramsey is good or not. They had him tied to a bed for 94 weeks, to give Obrecht and Nina time to chew the scenery (like the never get to do that in ordinary settings), and the Boy Scout storyline only made it worse. I don't care whose lover he is in real life. If they want the character to be accepted, they need to write him in a way that's more sympathetic. We already take Obrecht with a grain (shaker) of salt. I mean, the woman's done way worse than tie someone to a bed, and Nina's always unhinged (although I think we're supposed to see her as wise in her unhinge-ment). Obrecht was complicit in Robin Scorpio being missing for years. Don't expect me to break into tears on Peter's behalf, Kirsten Storms, or on Ramsey's. I'm always going to hate that Anna and Faison had a retconned son. They can't change that now. What they could change is to not write him as an utter douche to Anna. Simmering resentment would be one thing (and reasonable), as would struggling to come to accept the truth, a profound lack of trust, or being unable to connect with her, but Peter August is an adult, and they're writing him like a troubled teen, complete with a crush on his late brother's girl. Adults can understand the explanation, "I thought I gave you up for adoption to a good family, to protect you from your other biological parent whom you already know to be a monster." Adoption hasn't been a rare, unspoken-of thing for the lifespan of Peter August, so his utter villainizing of Anna Fucking Devane is always going to be odious to watch. Not in a JR Ewing love-to-hate way. In a don't serve me shit and tell me it's chocolate way. Make the character matter, and I'll probably be able to appreciate Wes Ramsey's portrayal of him. 3 Link to comment
Gam2 September 14, 2018 Share September 14, 2018 I will never believe or understand that lame story about how Anna conceived Peter with Cesar. Never. Makes me sick for Anna, Robin, Robert and Peter. 2 Link to comment
WendyCR72 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 3 hours ago, Gam2 said: I will never believe or understand that lame story about how Anna conceived Peter with Cesar. Never. Makes me sick for Anna, Robin, Robert and Peter. I deny this story. I deny Peter. It's just gross. 12 Link to comment
Sake614 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 Oh dear God...MB has been cast to play John Gotti in a Lifetime move. from soap central: there are certain actors who just ooze what it takes to realistically play mob characters and general Hospital’s Maurice Benard is right up there on the list alongside greats like marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Fans have always wanted to see him tackle the part of a mobster outside of Port Charles, and they’re about to get their wish. Sorry Mo, but you can’t hold a candle to the real John Gotti! 2 Link to comment
GHScorpiosRule September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 37 minutes ago, Sake614 said: Oh dear God...MB has been cast to play John Gotti in a Lifetime move. from soap central: there are certain actors who just ooze what it takes to realistically play mob characters and general Hospital’s Maurice Benard is right up there on the list alongside greats like marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Fans have always wanted to see him tackle the part of a mobster outside of Port Charles, and they’re about to get their wish. Sorry Mo, but you can’t hold a candle to the real John Gotti! ???????????? Armand Assante already PLAYED Gotti in a television movie. And I believe John Travolta is playing him for the big screen? What kind of CRACK are they smoking at Lifetme??? 8 Link to comment
tveyeonyou September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Sake614 said: Oh dear God...MB has been cast to play John Gotti in a Lifetime move. from soap central: there are certain actors who just ooze what it takes to realistically play mob characters and general Hospital’s Maurice Benard is right up there on the list alongside greats like marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. Fans have always wanted to see him tackle the part of a mobster outside of Port Charles, and they’re about to get their wish. Sorry Mo, but you can’t hold a candle to the real John Gotti! Just read this entire comment out loud to Mr TVEye and after making a face of disgust he said and I quote "who did he blow?". 8 Link to comment
rur September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 He actually played a gangster type a couple years ago in a small part on, I think, Castle. I had been looking forward to it because I wanted to see what he could do in a different part on another show. Essentially, he was just Sonny in another show -- tics and all. 1 Link to comment
Sake614 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 He actually played a cop in another (I think) lifetime movie. He was still Sonny. The man has no range. 6 Link to comment
In2You September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 Most of the actors on this show have no range and only know how to play the same character. MB as Gotti is ridiculous he doesn't look like him and he won't be able to embody the role. 1 Link to comment
Hater September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 John Gotti was a menacing and brutal person. Maurice hasn't acted in 20 years. Travolta was horrible as Gotti but I can't imagine Maurice doing anything better with the slurring and forgetting his lines. 5 Link to comment
WendyCR72 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 5 hours ago, GHScorpiosRule said: What kind of CRACK are they smoking at Lifetme The "we have no budget, but we want to jump on the Gotti bandwagon!" stuff. 7 Link to comment
Sake614 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, In2You said: he won't be able to embody the role He certainly can’t wear clothes the way Gotti did, that man was always impeccably dressed from head to toe. He had a presence. He commanded respect just by the way he carried himself. MB doesn’t possess any of those qualities. He seems like a really nice guy IRL but I don’t see him as an effective John Gotti. Or an effective anything for that matter. Edited September 15, 2018 by Sake614 Link to comment
Sake614 September 15, 2018 Share September 15, 2018 https://michaelfairmantv.com/general-hospitals-max-gail-opens-up-on-portraying-mikes-battle-with-alzheimers-making-a-difference-in-peoples-lives/2018/09/14/ nice interview with. Max Gail. But I had to laugh when he said MB has ‘oresence’ Since I just got done saying he doesn’t lol! 1 Link to comment
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