This reeks of the bigger problem DAYS has - I'm so distrusting of TPTB's in terms of firings and deaths and well pretty much everything. I no longer take their firings or deaths seriously, it's a big whatever. Therefore something like this has absolutely no impact on me because I don't buy it, by the time I buy it - it won't much matter. DAYS slowly but brilliantly murdered the trust between the show and the audience and that's part of the reason it's having such a horrible time getting back up.

Remember last year when Trevor St. John gave an exit interview, and it was a bunch of crap? I think this is a similar case, because Corday/Scott/Sony/NBC haven't officially announced that he was fired or that his contract wasn't renewed.

One. I don't think the story is over for John Black. Two. I don't believe this AT ALL. 3. Hogan and ES are running this show now (hopefully) and the quality has once again improved.

I'm just going to sit back, watch Days, and see what unfolds before I fly off the handle.

He was always a fave, and good for him for being able to put things into perspective and move on.

Reading this made me sad because, even though I gave up on DAYS years ago, I've always hoped that it would pick itself up and become enjoyable again. I guess this cements it for me: this will be the next soap to go.

Remember last year when Trevor St. John gave an exit interview, and it was a bunch of crap? I think this is a similar case, because Corday/Scott/Sony/NBC haven't officially announced that he was fired or that his contract wasn't renewed.

I was about to say the same thing. People were all up in arms about Trevor "leaving" only for it to be bullshit. I think DAYS is pulling a fast one on us.

I was about to say the same thing. People were all up in arms about Trevor "leaving" only for it to be bullshit. I think DAYS is pulling a fast one on us.

So do I. The TSJ interview is a good example. This Drake interview doesn't feel complete. His answers are short and there isn't that much reflection there. It all feels rather cliche, almost intentional. I just feel like there is more here.

Also, I don't blame Hogan and Meg for J&M not being a part of this story. The phasing out of J&M began prior to Hogan and only got worse under Hogan. In June and July, J&M were actually getting material (a good example is the adventure to find Tony). They didn't get anything after that, which is weird. Hogan is not perfect but there is no way he would disregard that much history by not even doing anything to acknowledge J&M's history with Stefano. The man knows the history. He doesn't apply it well but he knows it and looks into it so there is no way I buy him being responsible for them not being a bigger part of this.

Maybe I'm thinking of something different, but since TSJ's contract was up this past Spring I'll say: did you forget the month he was off the air, and how the storylines did work because he was gone (completely missing Evangeline's coma and exit)? That's because it took so long for him to re-sign his contract, and another actress actually did leave.

I believe that the majority of people--I'm not talking about businesses, but people like Drake--are honest (and according to psychology, they are). If he says that he has left, if he says that he's got new management and is looking at new opportunities, then he probably is.

Edited October 10, 200718 yr by c0rinne

The fact of the matter is, the new regime means business. The minute that Y&R's casting director came on board, I figured that the people who couldn't act would be weeded out. Sorry, Drake is one of them. He is just...awful. REALLY bad. And its even worse that after 21 years, he's just as bad as ever. No improvement. Its sad.

Trevor, Drake, Marcus (i'm assuming hes gone soon), BYE BYE!

Its nice to see that even small parts like Lauren and Morgan are now played by people with actual skill.

Who woulda thunkit?

im actually happy he is gone. I like DH but... Joh has tied Marlena down for years. Hoepfully now we get to see her shine

Edited October 10, 200718 yr by JackPeyton

Updated with the SOD Articles. I just had to read the actors' reaction.

Next week is going to really sad/good.

It all looks amazing!! Dee is going to rock!!

I still think there is more to this. Corday comments in the Marlena specific article but neither he, Hogan, or Ed say anything in the actual death article. It's weird.

im sorry, but i dont see this killing days.

as of right now days is done in 2009 anyways.... so why not pull out the stops and go there. balls to the wall if you will. i could see EDd Scott having the happen and keeping it real, and i hope so.

im looking forward to this and hope dee hall becomes the star of the show once again.

tho i am kinda suprised because i figured ES would make JohnMar like Victor/Nikki

Maybe I'm thinking of something different, but since TSJ's contract was up this past Spring I'll say: did you forget the month he was off the air, and how the storylines did work because he was gone (completely missing Evangeline's coma and exit)? That's because it took so long for him to re-sign his contract, and another actress actually did leave.

Trevor's "exit" interview was done in April or May of 2006, before the execution storyline. They did the "exit" interview to throw everyone off to the conclusion of Todd's execution.

His contract wasn't up for negotiation in 06.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n202/fr...DAYSMarlena.jpg

EEEEKK!! omg. i cant wait to see DH rock these scenes.

Man, I am not sad about him going because I have never been a huge fan of him especially after all this identity crap, and Drake's acting isn't too good, and I was and even am now a bit excited but at the same time after just seeing that article it still is a bit hard if that makes sense.

Next week will be emotional.