Members EricMontreal22 Posted September 30, 2011 Members Share Posted September 30, 2011 It also means, if all the gossip is right, they do believe OLTL is in a better place right now and needs less work--so it's easier to quickly sign these deals. AMC, again if true, it's not nearly as much and more thought has to go into it (ie actors not wanting to sign till they know who's in charge and writing, etc--for OLTL actors, at this time it's basically implied that it'll be pretty much the same, so it's a much easier decision for actors to agree). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragonflies Posted September 30, 2011 Members Share Posted September 30, 2011 It does seem like alot of AMC actors are hesitating, yet OLTL actors seem to be jumping on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted September 30, 2011 Members Share Posted September 30, 2011 While I basically agree with all of this, I do think it would be smarter to launch both at once--I think two shows will bring more people, and even get AMC fans who don't watch OLTL to watch OLTL and vice versa, as well as starting off the Online Network with more than just one show. As a package they feel a lot stronger to me (I even wonder if just one of the soaps had been canceled, if PP would have picked it up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaneAusten Posted September 30, 2011 Members Share Posted September 30, 2011 I think a lot is burnout to be honest and upheaval in their lives and having been lied to. Plus I dont think people like Budig and Minshew are really that interested and I don't think those that still live in NY like TK or Minshew want to continue to commute extensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 The OLTL actors have fewer options. Sorry but it's true. In fact I dare say that with the exception of Sean Ringgold and Ted King, none of the OLTL actors who have signed with PP have anything approaching viable TV/film careers. They are pretty much the TV equivalents of Walmart greeters. I'm not saying it's right. In a just world Jerry Ver Dorn would be turning away offers but it's no different than noting that Chrishell Stause's perky boobs are an asset for her: reality isn't optional. ITA with all of this. I'm just saying that if PP decides to play favorites that's not necessarily bad for AMC. Somewhere in the last couple of years a group of OLTL fans decided to buy into the red-headed stepchild bullshit propagated by "bloggers with agendas." I'm hoping that those of us who still want the best for AMC won't fall into that same trap. Come January, Viki Buchanan's success is also good for Erica Kane and I'm willing to bet SuLu wants nothing but the best for Slezak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 Yes, definitely--and I can see it being an easy trap for fans to fall into, but you're precisely right. And it is true--as some OLTL fans actually said back when there was speculation AMC would go online immediately after the finale, there is something to be said for whichever show airs later learning from some of the sure to be bumps and bruises here will be when going online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 I was surprised to read earlier that Josh Kelley - who has worked a fair amount in primetime and has a pilot for MTV - said he wants to do that and try to do PP. If that does happen I wonder if it will mean other actors would also be allowed to do outside projects. That may get more AMC people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 He's young, his boobs are still perky and he can still take risks with his career. More power to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 True. I was just thinking of the rumors that PP would only want actors to do projects for PP-owned shows. If that turns out not to be true then I think more actors would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 OLTL's success will be great for AMC and the success of either show will make it that much more possible that PP will develop a new soap. It's a win/win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ryan Chamberlain Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 So, who's in for OLTL? (not speculation...but a done deal) I've only heard so far about Michael Easton (yay! McBain!) Erica Slezak Kassie DePaiva Sean Ringold Ted King I've heard speculations on Melissa Archer Jerry verDorn Who else is a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Eric83 Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 ErikaSlezak, Michael Easton, Kassie DePaiva, Ted King, Melissa Archer, Jerry Ver Dorn, Kelly Missal, Andrew Trischetta, and Sean Ringgold are all done deals, Hey Carl, could you tell me where you read the info on Josh Kelly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 But what would happen to Shack?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MontyB Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 Hmm, since Shane knows Jack was the catalyst in his mother's death, I don't think Shane would ever want to "shack" up with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted October 1, 2011 Members Share Posted October 1, 2011 That list is so damn random, lol. What are these people doing? Hitting up actors outside the studio on their lunch breaks? SHUT UP! SHACK IS MAGIC YOU HATER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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