What's the point if they even pay or not, shouldn't the point be they cater to his schedule of living in TN and flying in and out? Something GH wasn't willing to do for him.

What's the point if they even pay or not, shouldn't the point be they cater to his schedule of living in TN and flying in and out? Something GH wasn't willing to do for him.

But what does any of that have to do with BM wanting random outs in his contract where he could up and leave the show for weeks on end halting story? All while still be paid as if he's working consistently. The point is that its not the same thing.

Maybe they're stretching the truth, maybe they're not. That's not the point. What matters here is he's a "journalist" being wildly unprofessional in a public forum, ranting and raving and trying to take a scalp for Billy "The Killer" Miller's honor.

LMAO! This is why being a "journalist" and being a super fan does not mix.

LMAO! This is why being a "journalist" and being a super fan does not mix.

You mean they are not the same thing?!

All that Giddens is proving is that he cannot be gracious when he's in the wrong. This is just so damn ridiculous and proves why the so called "soap press" has turned into a complete joke.

Now, none of this has nothing to do with Billy Miller leaving the show and being replaced by the original portrayer of Billy Abbott, David Tom. I think that's pretty fantastic that YR wanted to give Tom another chance in the role. It's been clear, for years that Miller has been itching to leave daytime and that it was just something he was doing to get a check. I don't fault him for that, but he has to make a clean break and actually put himself out there, without the security net of daytime.

Yeah, the craziness over Billy Miller is just insane. Say they took the deal and he books a primetime pilot in 3 months, then what? I understand many think he's amazing, but he doesn't want to be there. Period. He was basically saying "I'll collect a paycheck until I get the job I REALLY want." How can you write around that? And then what the hell do they do? Since David Tom was available, they had to take this. It would've been stupid not to.

Yeah, the craziness over Billy Miller is just insane. Say they took the deal and he books a primetime pilot in 3 months, then what? I understand many think he's amazing, but he doesn't want to be there. Period. He was basically saying "I'll collect a paycheck until I get the job I REALLY want." How can you write around that? And then what the hell do they do? Since David Tom was available, they had to take this. It would've been stupid not to.

Yes. It's been clear that Miller has had these "perks", in order to keep him on the show, but it doesn't help in storyline or character development, when the actor contracted to portray that character is actively looking for another job outside of that position. Sometimes, I just don't get the outrage directed towards these folks in charge. Especially, when it has nothing to do about the writing or storyline development.

How long did folks expect for Miller to continue in the role, when each and every time his contract is up for renewal, he talks about wanting to do primetime? He's had it pretty damn easy for the past couple of years, but it was time for this part of his professional life to make a break.

Hell, he might not actually be able to book a pilot OR have that pilot lead to an actual full series run on ANY network, but at least he'll have truly taken a shot at what he's said he's wanted to pursue.

Yes. It's been clear that Miller has had these "perks", in order to keep him on the show, but it doesn't help in storyline or character development, when the actor contracted to portray that character is actively looking for another job outside of that position. Sometimes, I just don't get the outrage directed towards these folks in charge. Especially, when it has nothing to do about the writing or storyline development.

How long did folks expect for Miller to continue in the role, when each and every time his contract is up for renewal, he talks about wanting to do primetime? He's had it pretty damn easy for the past couple of years, but it was time for this part of his professional life to make a break.

Hell, he might not actually be able to book a pilot OR have that pilot lead to an actual full series run on ANY network, but at least he'll have truly taken a shot at what he's said he's wanted to pursue.

Can I get an AMEN!

well, I've always thought David Tom could act circles around Billy Miller, but what does he look like, now? Last time I seen him was on OLTL, and he looked a sloppy M-E-S-S.

anyway, I hope this means Ashley Bashioum/Mac is coming back, too. Now would be a REALLY good time to bring back Mac w/ Kay being dead, and also rekindle Mac+Billy (complete with flashback footage...)

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Edited November 19, 201312 yr by ChitHappens

You mean they are not the same thing?!

LOL! In the daytime community it sure seems to be.

It's social media. People don't understand boundaries anymore, they just think it's "keeping it real." They have no understanding of the difference between how you conduct yourself among friends vs. in the public eye, in your chosen profession.

This started with some of the film sites long ago - people wanting to be taken seriously and genuflected to as legitimate new media, but not being mature or experienced enough to understand the boundaries or cognitive separation. They'd have people acting a fool in public, then turn around and go "tee-hee, don't blame me, I'm just a film nerd, not a journalist." Then a week later, they're banging the drum demanding respect for the new journalism. This has trickled down to politics of late as well.

Most entertainment journalism is dead. These people are not the heirs. It's just cosplay. They're not going to get a job with any major site or publication, either. A lot of those big sites have their own brand of higher-class neurotics.

Thank you for this. I didn't know how to put it in words. Social media has really opened the cages and let the beasts out.

Wasn't Tom on OLTL years ago?

Maybe things have got better for him, in his personal life, so that he can continue with his professional career as an actor?

As for AB, isn't she in another professional tract (medical career)? If she hasn't been involved in anything acting wise in years, why would she come back as Mac now? She didn't even come back for Kay's funeral. Does anybody know if AB wants to pursue acting again?

well, I've always thought David Tom could act circles around Billy Miller, but what does he look like, now? Last time I seen him was on OLTL, and he looked a sloppy M-E-S-S.

anyway, I hope this means Ashley Bashioum/Mac is coming back, too. Now would be a REALLY good time to bring back Mac w/ Kay being dead, and also rekindle Mac+Billy (complete with flashback footage...)

Well then it will be a realistic transition as Billy Miller looks a greasy sloppy mess. I was happy he cut his hair.

This is a surprise. This has got to be the end of Billy and Victoria. Heinle looks so much older than Tom.

I guess I wasn't the only one thinking this.

I do like the time that David Tom was playing Billy though.

Edited November 19, 201312 yr by DramatistDreamer