When was the last time we heard "The role of ...is being played by..." in a soap?

[Aback]

Thanks Mickey! I was so curious to see that. WOW, it looks like a lot of fun! I never knew the writers could play with things like this.

[Aback]

They really did not need a V.O. for this. I mean, I love VOs as the next person but when they're unnecessary they can be distracting. That clip also reminded me how they killed off Darla to make room for Donna (still hate this) and it also reminded me that I do NOT miss Nick. LOL

[Mickey Valez]

Strangely. B&B seemed to find it necessary to do a VO for Heather Toms arrival and Jennifer Gareis. Their respective characters have been away for so long. Did they do a VO when Thorsten Kaye came as Ridge?

[Aback]

Now that you make me think about it, no they didn't! WTF?!

[YRBB]

A VO wasn't necessary for Ridge. Eric turned around and helpfully proclaimed: "RIDGE!" Cut to TK's face. I think the audience got it

[Aback]

Of course we got it, but we were just discussing that they did a VO for Donna and Katie when it wasn't really necessary so I kinda figured B&B was obsessed with VOs and would do them at all costs

[YRBB]

lmao I know, I know, I'm just teasing. It's true though, I expected it too. Maybe we're seeing the devastating effect of budget cuts?

[Aback]

ROTFL! I think it might also have to do with Brad having a chip on his shoulder where Ronn Moss is concerned.

OT: About budget cuts-- I wonder if with the ratings rising, we will see more money being spent on the production quality of these shows like they did once... One can always dream

[Mickey Valez]

Trying to find more funny scenes with a serious VO...I remember Sarah Buxton mentioning Caitlin looking different after the VO on Sunset Beach. Was that correct?

[YRBB]

Agreed. I wouldn't be surprised if he just didn't want to bring up/acknowledge the previous actor.

[Nate4]

Girl, NOTHING beats Demon Elf hypnotizing the whole town to go crazy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZN303mDGfM

[AlexElizabeth]

HAHAHAHAHAHA at 30 seconds in when that dude comes in and punches the Eric Martsolf character. Nice cartoon sound effect for the punching. I'm nearly in tears over this crap!

[Mickey Valez]

Did DAYS do the announcement through subtitles ? I remember that with the shock switcheroo of Jennifer (Stephanie Cameron taking over from Reeves). Speaking of Jennifer, what about another midscene recast in the bathroom with Jack!?

[Aback]

I'd love to see those!

[cassadine1991]

Which Jack?? Wilder or Valley?