Members marceline Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 So we're supposed to believe that Jamie Luner as a character that went to high school with MEK, Debbie and Darnell? Sure. Why not. Have at it. And honestly soap writers need to realize that there are other careers besides lawyer, doctor, cop and "business tycoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members You're Soaking in it Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 Carrie Genzel played Skye for a year and a half - from Spring of 1996 to the Fall of 1997. And Behr was long gone from AMC when Genzel was let go. In fact, Francesca James had just taken over as EP when Genzel debuted. I'm not a big fan of Genzel or anything... just wanted to clarify those events. As for Luner, I was actually bothered by the idea of her playing Skye.... and am, to my surprise, a bit LESS bothered at the idea of her playing Liza. I have ZERO worries about her "appearing too young." Luner has never appeared young to me by any stretch of the imagination. If she really was born in '71 (and I have serious doubts about that), I think she has always skewed older in her looks and delivery. And I'll tell you this... her voice and Marcy Walker's voice, as distinctive as they sound, are actually pretty similar to eachother. If Luner goes blonde, the physical transition will be a lot easier. Beyond that, we'll have to wait and see. I'm curious how she'll do it. As I mentioned in the other thread, it's ironic that Luner replaced (quite unsuccessfully) Ally Walker as the lead in the TV series, Profiler. Those two actresses couldn't have been more different... Yet, here's Luner assuming Marcy's role today, while Ally Walker was a near-recast-for / eventual-co-star-of Marcy from their days on Santa Barbara. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JackPeyton Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 i dont think the hair color should be an issue - if Liza changed and became a lawyer why not dye her hair? lol. that said, it is an odd choice. really odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NYC123 Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 WTF!? I wanted Marcy Walker to come back as Liza... But I will see how Jamie is as Liza. I am willing to give her a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marla0518 Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 as long as she does not talk in that fact southern accent she used on Savannah when she was portraying Peyton Richards Massick I will give her a try as Liza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bellcurve Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 LOL! What the hell is wrong with AMC?! I agree with the consensus, she should have been a recast for Skye. Unless they plan on bringing Robin Christopher back. LOL. I love you Vee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juniorz1 Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 Agreed. This recast makes absolutely no sense. Looks like those who were dreaming of Mary Beth Evans as Liza can continue dreaming. I would have much rather seen Marcia McCabe take on the role. Sure does suck for us! I miss her, but understand she's happy with her life now. Co-sign. I LOVED Carrie Genzel as Skye! She is love. Genzel appeared for much longer than six months, as has been previously pointed out. Still love her & wish she'd return to daytime. I'd LOVE to see her as Victoria on Y&R. I'm right there with ya, but what can you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alwaysAMC Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 I won't judge until I see her on my screen.....but right now, I'm really wondering how she is/can be/will be Liza! I've never seen this actress perform, but by looks alone, I see a Skye or even Dixie, but Liza? Hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tina m Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 Wow. I can not picture her as Liza. At all. Very strange. Quick question to the AMC history buffs - was Marcy Walker the ONLY Liza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juniorz1 Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 No. Alice Haining (sp?) briefly played the part in 83 or 84, when Marcy left the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carolyn1980 Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 Behr/James, doesn't matter who said it....it was said, lol, in print. That Genzel was dumped because the audience wouldn't accept anyone other than Christopher in the part. (Like I said, I know Genzel has fans, but that was the reasoning given by the EP at the time for firing her). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vee Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 Well, that didn't work...fine, here's a link. Jamie Luner gets jobbed by Rena Sofer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AMCHistory Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 Here is what happened to Carrie as Skye in her own words: You can read her whole interview with me HERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr Neil Curtis Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 You are so right Junior, It was only our dream! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LoyaltoAMC Posted March 17, 2009 Members Share Posted March 17, 2009 On the plus side, besides hopefully meaning appearances for Jen Bassey, Liza's return should increase airtime for Debbi and Darnell and give them something more substantial to do than just play town docter and police chief. I will be very disappointed if the show doesn't tap into Liza's rich history with these characters, especially Jesse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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