This rumor about SD being cast as Ed was probably started by the same fans who started that rumor about SD being Mickey.

Yeah, both are equally absurd.

OK, where is GL suddenly getting all this money? I definitely don't believe this rumor, but even if it were true, I think SD would be miscast as Ed, just like he would be as Mickey on DAYS.

Guiding LIght is suddenly getting the money because they saved money. Last year it was stated in an article and Ellen Wheeler said that they had saved enough on firings, savings in the budged, and casting newbies to offer three of their recurring stars contracts.

Those stars were Beth Chamberlin, Liz Keifer, and Michael O'Leary. Only O'Leary took the offer and the other 2 stayed on recurring.

They haven't done any hiring except for the actress who plays Ava since then for contract roles and now Damon. I know they are putting out a lot on the 70th and the In The Light campaign.

GL is the only one of the shows that we have heard anything about saving money.

Considering that only Chamberlin has been used a lot of the recurring stars, I am sure some of that surplus money is still sitting there.

Even with all the money they've been saving, I still don't see GL being able to afford Stuart Damon.

Even with all the money they've been saving, I still don't see GL being able to afford Stuart Damon.

I don't see SD not taking a job because they wouldn't be able to pay him as much as he was making on GH. He seems like a person who would take a job if he knew he was going to be given a good story.

Edited February 17, 200718 yr by dawn9476

I don't see SD not taking a job because they wouldn't be able to pay him as much as he was making on GH. He seems like a person who would take a job if he knew he was going to be given a good story.

I agree and at the age that SD and even Julia Barr are as long as it is contract is all that matters to them - esp. if they want to work in soaps. Soaps just aren't hiring people their age and if they get a chance to work they will. Any job at a certain point is better than no job at all.

Even right now guest starring roles in primetime will not support his family, and Broadway and plays still don't pay even what most soap stars make.

So I think if they offered him a contract - even one like they offered Michael O'Leary - Damon would probably take it.

I agree and at the age that SD and even Julia Barr are as long as it is contract is all that matters to them - esp. if they want to work in soaps. Soaps just aren't hiring people their age and if they get a chance to work they will. Any job at a certain point is better than no job at all.

Even right now guest starring roles in primetime will not support his family, and Broadway and plays still don't pay even what most soap stars make.

So I think if they offered him a contract - even one like they offered Michael O'Leary - Damon would probably take it.

Even big time movie stars take pay cuts. Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt took pay cuts to do Ocean's 11. If they really believe in the project, a lot of movie stars take pay cuts just to work on it.

For all the reasons Steve answered, PLUS:

They are no longer paying the high salaries of Tom P. and Stephanie G.

That had to free up a nice little chunk of pocket change!!!

For all the reasons Steve answered, PLUS:

They are no longer paying the high salaries of Tom P. and Stephanie G.

That had to free up a nice little chunk of pocket change!!!

Would Tom P. really be making a lot if he had only been there for two years? I know he brought a lot to the show and was a fan favorite but would he really make that much? And considering that Steph G. was only there two years longer than Tom P., I don't think she was making that much either. Plus, the way that GL used them a lot and they got a big chunck of airtime also means that they were not being paid as much as the other vets on the show which is why they were used a lot more. This isn't primetime. I don't think you get a pay boost for being popular with the fans.

Edited February 17, 200718 yr by dawn9476

Well GL did have to lure them into staying past their original contract dates. I am not saying it's a high salary, but take into consideration both salaries, the lure to get them to stay. It's just a thought and there is money of course.

For all the reasons Steve answered, PLUS:

They are no longer paying the high salaries of Tom P. and Stephanie G.

That had to free up a nice little chunk of pocket change!!!

I highly doubt Stephanie G. was paid a lot. Tom P. probably more but not a high salary.

I still think SD would make a better Mike and, quite honestly, Mike is more needed on the canvas. Without Holly, Michelle, bringing back Ed would just be silly. Then, they can get a new Hope.

I agree that Mike would be a better option and a better fit for Damon. There's more options for the character of Mike. As nice as it would be to have Ed back, what's the point without Holly, Michelle, etc.

I didn't watch when Mike was on. I really don't see him as a fir for Ed. If he fits as Mike, I would be all for it.