Members DaytimeFan Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 I start this thread in support of Jess Walton, the 22 year veteran of Y&R, who has engaged in acrimonious contract negotiations with SONY. I ask that anyone who supports Jess add something to this thread to let SONY know that if Jess goes...well you know the rest. Whose with me!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'll add my support. Jess is so ridiculously undervalued compared to her contributions to the show. She has chemistry with everyone. She adds nuance to every line. She is equally amazing at comedy and at drama. She's been given so many stories which talent like herself and Jeanne Cooper have dragged through by the skin of their teeth. I can think of plenty of people who should take a pay cut (or just be outright fired) before Jess. I know no soap is about one actor, but I know Y&R won't be quite the same for me without Jess Walton as Jill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rakesh Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 I support Jess' decision 100%! I was shocked when I found out Jess walked out because she's being force to take a pay cut. Shame on Sony/CBS/Maria for allowing this. I would expect something like this on ABC but not on a Bell soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YRBB Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 I absolutely support her! She is an amazing talent, and should be on Y&R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rangethatrover Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 If SONY is going to screw over Jess Walton and/or relegate this character of Jill to the backburner- they are making a huge mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkH Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 I am in support. I have already written CBS at http://www.cbs.com/info/user_services/fb_global_form.shtml. But I suspect this is not enough, since the message needs to go to Bell/Sony. Please, someone, give us the necessary contact information. Would it help to send support to the mags, etc.? Here is contact info for that that I have: WRITE OR EMAIL CBS Barbara Bloom Senior Vice-President, Daytime Programs CBS Television 7800 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Richard Mensing CBS Daytime NY 51 W 52nd St., Suite #586 New York, NY 10019 CBS Feedback http://www.cbs.com/info/user_services/fb_global_form.shtml CBS Audience Services: 212-975-3247 [email protected] WRITE TO THE PRODUCTION COMPANY Televest Daytime Programs/Procter & Gamble Productions World Wide Plaza 825 8th Avenue New York, NY 10019 WRITE OR EMAIL THE SOAP PRESS Soap Opera Digest 261 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Email SOD's SOUND OFF [email protected] [email protected] Soaps In Depth 270 Sylvan Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Email CBS Soaps In Depth: Speak Out! [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Soap Opera Weekly 261 Madison Avenue 9th flr New York, NY 10016 Email SOW's PUBLIC OPINION [email protected] Cindi Rinehart [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaytimeFan Posted March 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 Bell-Phillip Television 7800 Beverly Blvd. Rm. 3771 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Sony Pictures TV/Bell Dramatic Serial Co. 7800 Beverly Blvd. Suite 3305 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkH Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 The other old email address I have is [email protected] Let me say something: In 36 years, I have not been an activist. I even let my beloved Heather Tom go without protest. (Although I did blog my lament about Don Diamont leaving). I also know Jill can be successfully recast. The role is proof of that. But why squander 22 years of history (and flashbacks) at a pivotal time in story? I'd like to urge both the actress and the production company to work together in good faith...keep Jess at her current per-episode rate, off contract, for a maximum of 30 days while both sides take a deep breath and come to a meeting of the minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dm. Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 I definitely support her! We can't lose her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CSF Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 I support Jess 100%. She is a phenomenal actress and does not deserve to be thrown under the bus by Sony. They should evaluate many others on contract at Y&R and reconsider their salary before they try to force Walton into a pay cut. Shame on Sony. I hope MAB and Rauch are backing her. If not, shame on them as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sony is not the one that handles the contracts at Y&R. I know writer's get paid from the Bell Dramatic Serial Company, and actors do as well. Eileen Davidson said her contract was handled directly by the Bells when she came back to Y&R. Sony only aides in overall production costs, other than that, nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Adam Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 Jess Walton is a key part of the fabric of this show! We can't lose her! Sony, CBS and the Bells: give her the respect she deserves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members detroitpiston Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 Co-Signing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sapounopera Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 Two days ago people on this board were asking us to pray for (the lovely and very talented) Jess Walton who was dealing with a serious health problem. And they seemed to have some backstage info.. Now all of the sudden this is a money thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sylph Posted March 30, 2009 Members Share Posted March 30, 2009 LMAO at all the Walton avatars! And from you, Alvin! The prayers have been answered. It was — both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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