What character was a favorite of yours until the actor playing the role ruined it for you?

[Dan]

To be honest, I'm not sure. But these are the Emmys. Sometimes shouty works (see Kim Zimmer, Jordi Vilisuso(sp?), Tom Pelphrey, etc.). 

[Soapsuds]

I had forgotten that Jordi won an Emmy. Talk about miracles.

[P.J.]

Well, four of the six were in the supporting category---where sometimes "shouty" does get more recognition. Not to mention he was on Santa Barbara, which was a critical darling at the time.

 

There's no denying Deas' talent, but all that bluster wears you out after a while.

[Gray Bunny]

 

Aw that's too bad. Both would've been great to see back. 

 

That said, in hindsight, Laura Wright made the right decision to jump ship to GH in 2005. 8 years after GL's cancellation and she still has her soap job. 

[Khan]

Honestly, should I feel bad that I count Justin Deas (as well as his wife, Margaret Colin) among my all-time faves?

[katie_9918]

 

I don't think you should.

 

When he dialed it back, I thought some of his performances in the roles I've seen (Bucky and Buzz) were masterful. 

 

Unfortunately, he got more and more over the top in the last decade of GL. But I felt his Emmy wins were more legitimately earned than, say, Natalia Livingston or Tom Pelphrey or half of Anthony Geary's.

[SteelCity]

Is there another actress (Heather Tom not included) you'd prefer for Victoria?

[Soapsuds]

I hadn't thought about it until you mentioned. Maybe Heather Rattray(ex-Lily ATWT).

[titan1978]

They have the right actress already.  Unfortunately she's playing Phyllis.

 

 

[Soapsuds]

Same

[vetsoapfan]

 

I was never able to accept KMH as Emily. I always found her cold and off-putting.

[Chris B]

 

Maura West should've been a Grace recast. She had wonderful chemistry with Joshua Morrow and that role actually makes sense for her. Having her as Diane made ZERO sense. I only accept Alex Donnelly in that role. Susan Walters was fine, but she was no Diane. 

[Soapsuds]

I actually preferred Susan Walters over Donnelly. I liked Donnelly at the beginning of her run but when she later returned I found her version of Diane rather dull.

[Soaplovers]

Maura west shouldn't habe been at y and R period.  Not a bad actress...but she just didn't fit on the show at all.

 

I liked KMH as Emily..but I always viewed her as a different character entitely...and I think that helped.

 

Donna on Bold and the beautiful....the original Donna was better then the Donna they have now.

[Soapsuds]

I thought JG was a total miscast as Donna. I preferred the original Donna as well.