Because he cannot get a regular gig in primetime, and won't.

See, I don't buy that. Miller never tried. For most soap actors, it takes years to audition and get regular roles. Miller could have used those guest roles as a jumping off point. It is probably too late for him. He will be stuck doing guest roles until he done with acting.

See, I don't buy that. Miller never tried. For most soap actors, it takes years to audition and get regular roles. Miller could have used those guest roles as a jumping off point. It is probably too late for him. He will be stuck doing guest roles until he done with acting.

How do you know he didn't try? Seems like every year he was on Y&R it was rumored he would leave if they didn't give him outs. I thought that was even why he left OLTL. IDK, I just think it's very likely he's been auditioning all this time, otherwise he would have settled into being a soap star and collecting that steady paycheck until the gravy train runs dry.

Have you all seen David Tom recently? He definitely looks at least as old or older than AH

How do you know he didn't try? Seems like every year he was on Y&R it was rumored he would leave if they didn't give him outs. I thought that was even why he left OLTL. IDK, I just think it's very likely he's been auditioning all this time, otherwise he would have settled into being a soap star and collecting that steady paycheck until the gravy train runs dry.

"Trying" means leaving the soap, not auditioning during free time. Again it takes years for most soap actors to get regular prime time roles after leaving. Too many soap actors love to audition when they have free time and are shocked when all they get is guest jigs. With the bias against soap actors, they have to pay their dues outside the industry.

Regardless, Miller made his choice and now he will have to find.

See, I don't buy that. Miller never tried. For most soap actors, it takes years to audition and get regular roles. Miller could have used those guest roles as a jumping off point. It is probably too late for him. He will be stuck doing guest roles until he done with acting.

I thought he always auditioned for pilot season...he and the martyr.

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Wow, I thought this was an early April Fool's.

I was secretly, childishly holding out for Heather Tom's return as Victoria, and this sticks a fork in that, even if Billy/Victoria split. (Well, assuming DT sticks around.)

Miller had a recurring role on Ringer. Not that Ringer was popular, but it could have been a stepping stone. Presumably, the stones weren't there.

"Trying" means leaving the soap, not auditioning during free time. Again it takes years for most soap actors to get regular prime time roles after leaving. Too many soap actors love to audition when they have free time and are shocked when all they get is guest jigs. With the bias against soap actors, they have to pay their dues outside the industry.

Regardless, Miller made his choice and now he will have to find.

He tried when he was younger and he was out auditioning every pilot season. He tried while using Y&R as a safety net.

And it was really obvious Y&R was nothing but I safety net to him. One board I was on used to joke about if BM would actually be sober for the days seasons.

"Trying" means leaving the soap, not auditioning during free time. Again it takes years for most soap actors to get regular prime time roles after leaving. Too many soap actors love to audition when they have free time and are shocked when all they get is guest jigs. With the bias against soap actors, they have to pay their dues outside the industry.

Regardless, Miller made his choice and now he will have to find.

I don't think he had any intention of leaving this time...he played hardball and lost. He isn't the first and won't be the last.

I thought he always auditioned for pilot season...he and the martyr.

You are making my point. I can count on one hand the number of soap actors who have gotten regular roles auditioning during pilot season. It has gotten even harder now that so many movie stars are going to tv to get regular work. Right now, when I look at the soap actors who have gotten regular prime time roles to a person they have been off the soaps for several years during which time they auditioned like crazy and did guest spots.

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"Trying" means leaving the soap, not auditioning during free time. Again it takes years for most soap actors to get regular prime time roles after leaving. Too many soap actors love to audition when they have free time and are shocked when all they get is guest jigs. With the bias against soap actors, they have to pay their dues outside the industry.

Regardless, Miller made his choice and now he will have to find.

Miller was not willing to take that leap and would hold YR hostage as long as TPTB allowed him to. YR was his safety net and he wanted to come and go as he saw fit hoping THAT gig would pop up. How do you write a show that way? Either take the leap and leave or sign with YR on the dotted line. What Billy was offering was not in the best interest of YR.

Miller had a recurring role on Ringer. Not that Ringer was popular, but it could have been a stepping stone. Presumably, the stones weren't there.

Right...he has had opportunities.

Have you all seen David Tom recently? He definitely looks at least as old or older than AH

No, he doesn't. He was on an episode of 90210 last year and looks far younger than Amelia Heinle.

You are making my point. I can count on one hand the number of soap actors who have gotten regular roles auditioning during pilot season. It has gotten even harder now that so many movie stars are going to tv to get regular work. Right now, when I look at the soap actors who have gotten regular jigs to a person they have been off the soaps for several years during which time they auditioned like crazy and did guest spots.

But he would auditioning when his contract was about to be up. The casting directors wouldn't know at the time of auditions if he was currently still on contract. His resume wouldn't say the years he was on the show.

And it doesn't take everyone years to get a regular role upon leaving a soap . Ask Graz he's one his second pilot since leaving Y&R.

Miller had a recurring role on Ringer. Not that Ringer was popular, but it could have been a stepping stone. Presumably, the stones weren't there.

I actually thought it might happen then too. I could sort of see BM on the CW. I guess you never know, maybe it could still happen for him, but I'll admit it would surprise me.