Y&R Discussion Thread: Week of May 28th
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I feel like Kelly's recent Variety interview confirmed for me that the tabloids no longer have any power over the media. Kathy Lee was raked over the coals by the tabloids. There were weekly covers with unflattering photos of her yelling. And for what? She was a perky host with a successful commercial career who built two live-in health clinics for people with AIDS. In retrospect, we know that the constant cruise commercials and KMart clothes were probably used to supplement her lack of income from Live. When she was involved in a child labor scandal, her response changed the industry and she replied immediately. When her husband publically cheated with an airline hostess, she stayed on the air and maintained her composure. Yet, she was the punching bag of the National Inquirer for years. Kelly learned from Kathy Lee's experience and avoided tabloid drama. She would appear occasionally, but there wasn't much traction, nor fodder for trash media critiques. However, 20 years ago, this interview would have made her a front-page staple. The tabs hate whenever a woman expresses a need for equity in pay. They would have dragged her as an avarice villain who forced her co-stars out of their jobs, rather than recognizing her as one of the longest-running daytime hosts (Regis hosted for 22 years, and Kelly has been there for 23) who deserves some respect. -
Well given the rumors I can see why. Monyetta (and foine Heath) supposingly stepped up. And then new girl Courtney was gunning for that peach. Surprised she did not get 7th Housewife place. I don't think the FOHs on RHOA have been this important since Season 6.
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Ryan's Hope had to endure a lot of recasts, but I found the ones I saw mostly worked. Mary Ryan - Of course Kate Mulgrew was a star in the role, but I feel like had they stuck with Mary Carney, they would've been fine. I guess the pressure of recasting such an important character got to them which is what led to Kathleen Tolan who was dreadful and probably killed any interest in the character. Nicolette Goulet was fine, but I was over Mary at that point. Siobhan Ryan - Sarah Felder was EXCELLENT and should've never been fired for such stupid reasons, but I loved Ann Gillespie in the role. Marg Helgenberger was loved in the role (although not a personal favorite). I also though the last Siobhan (Barbara Blackburn) was good she just needed more time. Frank Ryan - This was probably their most successfully recast role. I always liked Frank regardless of who played him. Daniel Hugh Kelly was my favorite, but they were all good. I know the original gets mixed reviews, but I didn't mind him either. The only Ryan kid they absolutely could not recast was Pat. None of the recasts felt like the same character to me. It wasn't that they were bad actors, but they weren't Pat.
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