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That's a sweet story about his mother. We always need more stories about the generational power of soaps.

There's that whole Bachelor ecosystem, they go on all the reality shows (even ones not run by ABC/Disney), but I don't know either. Mulcahey did work hard to make Nina a more vital player. It's a shame. I agree they may as well write her out at this point if this is the best they can do.

He was the runner up on the Golden Bachelorette. The Golden Bachelor was a hit (although that was also during the strike), so I guess it shows some support ABC still has for GH to have the current one appear, but I agree it's a huge waste of talent. Why this regime doesn't want to use Cynthia Watros I don't know. (I do think they use Maura, somewhat - it's just nothing with that character ever really makes a lot of sense) Interestingly he had actually jokingly asked a Bachelor producer about being on GH, because he used to watch in college. And then a few weeks later Valentini and Dominic Nuzzi got in touch. At least he does seem to have some respect for the show, I guess. See Golden Bachelorette's Guy Gansert on 'General Hospital' (Exclusive)

I hope it works out better than most of Griffith's choices have, as Flynn would be an asset to Y&R.

Starting at around 8 minutes into this you get some glimpses of AW's backstage, including Ann Wedgworth and maybe Jordan Charney rehearsing. And a brief, beautiful moment where the camera pans over the cast portraits that lined one of the walls. So powerful to get this short glimpse of the factory of legends. That part of the footage would have to be from 1967 - not sure if the Search material is. @Vee @Paul Raven @slick jones @Reverend Ruthledge @FrenchFan @MissPalmer @vetsoapfan @Maxim @Melroser @Contessa Donatella @watson71 @Mona Kane Croft @Xanthe @SoapDope @chrisml @Efulton @VelekaCarruthers @Soaplovers @mikeaw1978

I got the sense it was more implying Flynn knows DAYS is almost done and is moving elsewhere, as Wright did. So that's where I think if he was, I wish he'd gotten a role that will likely last a year and change at most given Y&R's path with new hires.

Sorry, I didn't mean Y&R would be canceled, I meant I don't know if his part on the show will last longer than a year, maybe a year and a half. Most don't for new high-profile hires.

Thank you as always @slick jones

Not to mention Jamey Giddens. They will always be a cloud over that show for me, such toxicity rewarded. I could believe that. I have seen some claims this is like when Laura Wright left GL for GH, but Carly was a very sure character (even if the actress before Wright had not lasted long). Going to Y&R for a role that may not last even the lifespan of DAYS (even if DAYS just has a year or two left) isn't exactly the same.

Peacock itself is a site that is straining to survive, so I'm not sure how much that matters. I do hope DAYS can survive. It has survived so many death sentences. If they need budget cuts, I could give them about 5-10 names right off the bat. I also wouldn't be surprised if Steve and Kayla go again, as they always seem to do when the budget craters.

I would say that's not a bad idea, but I think Kristina is just beyond repair and needs to go for a few years.

I don't think it's that different from when the show would have so many bands pop in and out of Luke's club (not BB King, of course - I mean some of the dregs by the end of the decade or the start of the next one), just publicity for a different era. More people probably follow Golden Bachelor, or Stephen A Smith, than follow GH right now. Still, it doesn't improve the show. Is it just me or are most of the comments on that video some kind of bots?

Thank you for being kind and replying. I had forgotten about that character. (wish they'd had Kathleen come back to visit at that point) Watching the credits again, the differences aren't as strong - the late '80s differences are the starkest.

Thanks. I don't really watch enough to know of Audra but I do appreciate the Diane return. Those stories were so gruesome...and the rape story took place in the Horton living room.

This is an episode which used to be on Youtube. I looked and looked and didn't see it at present (if I missed it, my apologies). My copy did not have a date, although I am guessing someone here probably knew it. I didn't feel like going through all the posts so luckily the great Loving blog helped due to their listing the date as sometime in October. Recap: October [date unknown], 1987 – Loving (1983-1995)

I'm trying to remember who the last popular new character (or recast) on Y&R was.

If Chad was still in the thick of story, I could see it. As of now they might feel the character is fine to go.

He would fit more as Billy, yes.

This is indeed a surprise. I guess this means Abigail will stay dead. I wonder if Chad will leave with Annalyne McCord (sorry if that is misspelled), or if he will leave to go find Abigail on some tip, like when Josh Lewis left GL in 1990. Billy was one of the best younger actors on DAYS. He's going to be a loss for them. I doubt he will get anything of value at Y&R these days. I just hope he isn't as miscast and dead inside as the likes of Jason Thompson.

That's a great idea - seeing Benjamin as Silas again would have been fascinating. Geez I had totally forgotten Pilgrim was tied to that mess.

"Men you can't resist." Well, Karen resisted one of them...

Sadly, no one. Jackie Zeman had such a special spark about her, even as the last 20-25 years of the character didn't know how to use her. So hard to replace. Sometimes I wonder if the grueling and confusing taping schedule makes that spark very difficult for younger actors to have, compared to some of the '80s or the '90s.

I think they used to - not so much since the '90s. I do think Alexa brings some of that back.

I'm so glad Heather gets to exercise all her creative pursuits. I just wish it was with a character I gave a damn about and on a show I wanted to watch.