Ur very right but then again who hired these lame writers? Corday? I got a zillion ideas for the duo.

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Sorry, folks.

Ken's going to be interviewed in the next issue. HAH! I can't wait to hear that load of cr@p.

Yeah, can you imagine the spin? And of course in the brief quote that he gave, he seems to indicate that it isn't forever.

Somwhere, Bill and Susan Hayes are laughing their asses off, hoping Marlena and John get sent on the same cruise they did. just kidding lol

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I never thought I would see the day. Now that this is very much a reality, I don't know what DAYS can do to rebound. This could be it. And why? When GL is much lower in ratings and critical appeal. Does NBC really want to kill their daytime lineup forever.

Wow, soaps were once the most stable job for an actor. I cannot see this being the case with the industry becoming smaller and smaller.

Financially, this is a smart decision. They will be saving millions of dollars without Hogestyn and Hall, but will the fan backlash be too much?

They could also save money by cutting useless newbie's and actors who get paid less

This is just silly.

Why did they go through all that BS about killing John off and bringing him back from the dead AGAIN to start a DiMera story, only to fire the both of them months later?

He should have just stayed dead!

This show should just go into cancellation. Ken Corday has financially ruined this show, and now what is left? The Younget Set?

They could also save money by cutting useless newbie's and actors who get paid less

I don't know. They'd have to fire a great deal of the newbie actors to match Hogestyn and Hall's salaries. And after they did that, DAYS would have about 10 characters left.

Too bad I don't believe in major DAYS firings even under dire circumstances like these (needing to cut the budget quickly) anymore, otherwise this would have had more of an oh sh*t impact on me. I'm sure both will be back by next summer.

This is just silly.

Why did they go through all that BS about killing John off and bringing him back from the dead AGAIN to start a DiMera story, only to fire the both of them months later?

I think TPTB thought bringing John back from the dead would be a great idea that would please fans and make people start watching again. Unforunately, it did nothing for the ratings and fans are still not happy with John and Marlena's storyline. Blame the writing, I guess.

But I can almost assure you, I don't think Corday ever thought he was going to have to release Hall and Hogestyn when he decided to bring Hogestyn back at the end of last year.

yeahh they will save money but the show cannot survive on younger cheaper actors and actresses...doesnt anyone remember the dreaded TOm Langon years....kids kids kids ill be turning to whatever show Deidri Hall lands on...maybe YR and she can fight with Ashley.

I guess you can compare these upcoming cast cuts to what happened in the 80s. Budgets get cut, causing a lot of actors that make a lot to be released. Hogestyn and Hall are the new Bill and Susan Hayes.

I guess you can compare these upcoming cast cuts to what happened in the 80s.

Not really. You see, the show lasted another 28 years after 1980. Today's show will not last 28 months. I don't think it will even last 18 months.

Your attempt to put a calm face on this is adorable, but misguided. There's no way out for this show as long as Ken Corday is in charge.

WTF?! Not my Deidre!!!

Screw you Days - I will never forgive you for this. NEVER! Thank God I haven't watched a full episode of Days in MONTHS. I have no intention of tuning it at all.

Not really. You see, the show lasted another 28 years after 1980. Today's show will not last 28 months. I don't think it will even last 18 months.

Your attempt to put a calm face on this is adorable, but misguided. There's no way out for this show as long as Ken Corday is in charge.

There are so many variables involved here that we don't know about. Do I think that firing Dee and Drake is going to hurt the ratings? No. Say you cut not only Dee and Drake, but also Stephen and Mary Beth. Do I think that will hurt the ratings? no. If somehow that gets the budget back in line and they are able to build a new generation of characters, I believe the show can survive. But if NBC is intent on really ending the show, then it will be all for nothing. If we can only hear one NBC exec say, that if the show becomes profitable again, it will stay on the air. There is still lots of story for lots of current characters. The problem is Dena, Ken and NBC

If somehow that gets the budget back in line and they are able to build a new generation of characters, I believe the show can survive.

And who will be left with that new generation that is over 35? Bo and Hope? Maybe? If their guarantees aren't slashed (again)? Stefano, who won't know any of those people? One old guard couple left is not enough of a foundation. And Sami and Lucas aren't going to work as tentpoles either, at least not in their current state.

But if NBC is intent on really ending the show, then it will be all for nothing. If we can only hear one NBC exec say, that if the show becomes profitable again, it will stay on the air. There is still lots of story for lots of current characters. The problem is Dena, Ken and NBC

I can't blame NBC for being disgusted anymore. Ken Corday could have prevented this from happening a long time ago.