Why should Jared and Charlie have short term contracts? They've been positioned as long term players for a long time to come.

In a small but defiant voice I say...

I LIKE Madame Delphina! Roxy can't be the only color on that show! She's such a "Oh, honey, this is it. Deal with it" kinda gal. I like those drive-by predictions.

I like her too, but wouldn't recurring have been sufficient? Oh well, guess well see how it goes.

Why should Jared and Charlie have short term contracts? They've been positioned as long term players for a long time to come.

I know they have, leevo64; in the long run, however, I don't believe that will do either Jared or Charlie any favors. Honestly, as soon as Jared was outed as a fraud, I was ready emotionally to say goodbye to him and to his dad.

I know they have, leevo64; in the long run, however, I don't believe that will do either Jared or Charlie any favors. Honestly, as soon as Jared was outed as a fraud, I was ready emotionally to say goodbye to him and to his dad.

Jared is too yummy. I think he looks amazing in those pictures. I am not emotionally ready to say goodbye. I am emotionally ready for him to stop feeling sorry for himself though.

In a small but defiant voice I say...

I LIKE Madame Delphina! Roxy can't be the only color on that show! She's such a "Oh, honey, this is it. Deal with it" kinda gal. I like those drive-by predictions.

But Roxy ISN'T on contract... That's where it worries me--cuz she deserves one far more... I love Lea, I like Delphina (though she does seem a bit forced into the story so far to me...) but

But Roxy ISN'T on contract... That's where it worries me--cuz she deserves one far more... I love Lea, I like Delphina (though she does seem a bit forced into the story so far to me...) but

I hadn't thought about that, but I completely agree. I don't think Roxy's been taping much, and that is disappointing. I was hoping they were developing more story for her and Rex.

I love that Ron Carlivati is often pictured at the studio. Does anyone ever remember seeing Dena Higley photographed outside the studio with the talent? I don't recall.

I love that Ron Carlivati is often pictured at the studio. Does anyone ever remember seeing Dena Higley photographed outside the studio with the talent? I don't recall.

No, that's because she was always in L.A., and has commented that she never watched the show before or while she was writing it.

Explains so much doesn't it?

And Ron is cool....he really seems to care about the show, which is one of the reasons I think he is so good.

You two make excellent points (and actually, All My Shadows, I can think of several on the canvas right now who should have short-term contracts...like David, and Jared, and Charlie, and Gigi, and Brody, and Jonas, and even Tina (and Cain) and possibly Marty).

I don't know how much I agree with you on some of those names. David could use a short-term contract, but I don't see a need for it. Tuc Watkins has shown his dedication to the show enough for them to know that he's gonna be around for whatever they have planned for David's current stay in Llanview. Jared, Charlie, Gigi, and Brody, on the other hand, are being developed as characters who are going to stick around. They were all eased into the show's canvas over several months and all of them are in storylines with more prominent characters, so I see no reason why any of them should hit the bricks any time soon.

ABC seems to do this sort of thing often, likely as a means of making sure that a certain actor, or actors, are available throughout the duration of a particular storyline. That is most likely what has happened here.

Right. I remember during the Michael Cambias rape hearing/murder trial on AMC back in summer/fall 2003, the folks who played Michael's lawyer, the new assistant DA, and the judge were all on contract but their roles never expanded beyond the courtroom proceedings.

No, that's because she was always in L.A., and has commented that she never watched the show before or while she was writing it.

Explains so much doesn't it?

And Ron is cool....he really seems to care about the show, which is one of the reasons I think he is so good.

I actually knew that, but I love hearing the same reaction from others. LOL. While I've been somewhat disappointed with RC the last few weeks, it's clear he loves and respects the genre. His enthusiasm for his work is evident. Dena embodies what I find most disturbing about the industry. It has no self respect. The she never watched the finished product is insulting to her audience IMO.

I dont get why people get worked up over who is on contract and who is not when they're still regularly appearing on the show. Obviously, the people like Andrea, Ileen and Cat dont have a problem with the no contract status or they would refuse to do shows. Its very possible they are happy without a contract, and happy they have the freedom to persue whatever projects come their way. So maybe we should be happy they are appearing at all, and still in storylines, instead of complaining because someone else has been brought in.

Edited July 4, 200817 yr by Drew

If Lea DeLaria(Delphina) is on contract, it's stupid and ridiculous. Ilene Kristen(Roxy) and Patricia Mauceri(Carlotta) and not to mention Pat Elliott(Renée) & Pamela Payton-Wright(Addie) should be a swell.

Kinda glad that Justis Bolding is still on ONE LIFE as Sarah. She's really proven she's a good actress IMHO during Nash's death and Tina's return. I think there's room for improvement and maybe she'll get even better. Brandon Buddy(Cole) was pretty mediocre at first, but now he's doing some very good work.

Edited July 4, 200817 yr by Mulder

I dont get why people get worked up over who is on contract and who is not when they're still regularly appearing on the show. Obviously, the people like Andrea, Ileen and Cat dont have a problem with the no contract status or they would refuse to do shows. Its very possible they are happy without a contract, and happy they have the freedom to persue whatever projects come their way. So maybe we should be happy they are appearing at all, and still in storylines, instead of complaining because someone else has been brought in.

Well said I totally agree, and IF Lea Delaria is on contract it's probably a short term contract anyway . What's the big deal ?

I dont get why people get worked up over who is on contract and who is not when they're still regularly appearing on the show. Obviously, the people like Andrea, Ileen and Cat dont have a problem with the no contract status or they would refuse to do shows. Its very possible they are happy without a contract, and happy they have the freedom to persue whatever projects come their way. So maybe we should be happy they are appearing at all, and still in storylines, instead of complaining because someone else has been brought in.

Ilene did complain to the press when she was taken off, but you're right for the most part I agree But in her case she wasn't (Andrea is on a limited contract isn't she? But she was happy ot be off contract on Passions for years)

Mulder I agree that Justus has proven herself as Sarah to me--nwo that she has the material. Recasting her now seems pointless to me (though I have a feeling it's gonna happen)

"Right. I remember during the Michael Cambias rape hearing/murder trial on AMC back in summer/fall 2003, the folks who played Michael's lawyer, the new assistant DA, and the judge were all on contract but their roles never expanded beyond the courtroom proceedings."

Right--Dac whoever, from Sunset Beach now with hideous long hair was the lawyer I think. However they did seem to want to put him into the Pine Valley canvas-I thought they were looking to match him with poor Simone--there were hints at it and then he just disappeared (and I can't say, compared to other characters who have disappeared, he was missed).

It's not about her being on contract for me, it's her being there at all. She's a tired cliche, what is she gonna be, perpetual foreshadower? Whatever to that, it's dull, boring and trite.

Edited July 4, 200817 yr by Darn