Y&R: December 2016 Discussion Thread

[ryanc]

I've always saw Billy as a bad boy and black sheep on the Abbott family so for me, JT fits that role perfectly. BJ was probably the worst Billy recast out of them all in my opinion..

[JONNYSBRO]

David Tom stunk in his return. I think JT has been great. Very good recast. Another thing JFP gave us was three of besr recasts in Gina T, Justin Hartley and JT. A perfect example of former daytime stars working. JFP wasnt half bad now u think of it.

[GMac]

Rumor has it, JFP wanted Kelly Sullivan as Phyllis.  That would have been a train wreck.  Now for rest of her recast story...

 

RA as Noah = fail.  I think RA is adorable, but he's not Noah

MO as Abby = fail.

HK as Summer = fail.

BJ "Grandpa" as Billy = complete failure.

 

not a recast but

 

SB as Dylan = fail.  I have only now started to like him a little thanks to SS/KA

 

DT is Billy.  Period.

 

 

[cassadine1991]

David Tom didn't "stink" as you say it. There were other factors involved.

 

Robert Adamson should've played Scotty Grainger

[Vee]

All he does is find the most unpopular position and support it to get attention. The more attention you give him the more he will post. Stop responding just to feel cool.

[GMac]

 

Agreed 

 

 

I see what you're saying.  But in my defense, I've had a couple glasses of wine lol. And it's annoying.  I stopped caring about being "cool" years ago...

 

 

[Vee]

You are never going to get a conversation out of him. Ignore him.

[GMac]

 

👌 will do :-) 

[JONNYSBRO]

Bye why are u still responding. I mean u hate my guts. 

[Ponds]

I hate your spelling and punctuation too!

[mr. sweet]

 

I love JT in the role and think he is very well in character. Billy has always been arrogant and self-absorbed. David Tom started the show like that. Yes, Mac softened him but he was still a spoiled jerk. BM started off as a jerk and remained like that for a long time: think about his time with Sharon and Chloe. Let's face it, Billy was always a bit of a jerk.

 

The worst recast was not BJ but that kid who was playing Billy during the time John died. I honestly think that was the worst actor to hit Y&R. I kept thinking how on earth did that guy pass his audition? He was so bad. haha

 

@Darn made a comment about Billy's vanilla bean penis with all the women on the show, but damn. I never thought about it before, but he's scored with many of the current women on the show: Chloe, Victoria, Chelsea, Lily, Sharon, Phyllis. So even if he were to move on with someone else, chances are he'll already have a shared history with them. I never realized this until now.  

[edgeofnik]

DT wasn't given a real chance to be Billy again. I think DT/EH would've worked. Anyway, JT has done a fine job with Billy and he blends well with the Abbott family and especially with JW. I'm looking forward to the Bella reveal and how they decide to play that. 

[ranger1rg]

If you're going to write business stories, write them properly.

 

Evicting B&S from Jabot makes no sense unless a loophole exists -- and that should be explained. Don't half-ass this stuff. Why aren't lawyers working overtime to stop this instead of us watching 3 characters call someone on their cell?

 

GC Buzz: if it gets millions of viewers, why aren't candidates lining up nationwide for the opening? Instead we get Devon acting as if his only choice is Mariah. Ridiculous. And Mariah is such a catch she gets to wear her own clothes on the air? Last time I looked, Mariah was pretty much unemployed. I don't think her closet is full.

 

Neil giving advice to Devon about keeping a marriage alive? GMAFB. Btw, I do t feel Bryton is invested in his character. I don't feel this supposed love he has for Hilary at all, or that he cares about GC Buzz, for that matter.

[DeeeDee]

 

Almost 20 years later Billy & JT have totally switched places.

 

Billy sleeps his way through town & constantly gets into trouble while JT is Mr. Mom to his wife & two kids.

[KMan101]

David Tom was doomed from the start thanks to Miller stans and their obsession with him. Miller has always been a very average actor. He actually works better as Jason over on GH because the character just isn't very deep anymore. He mumbles and relies on some charm that he has to carry him. Not to mention it didn't help that Amelia was basically having a meltdown over the recast. And it sucks that the characters of Billy and Victoria are now stuck in the hell that is their relationship. They should have moved them on to other people but nooooo. It's the show's fault and less about Tom. He's more than capable. I still feel bad for him over it all. And maybe he was a tad rusty in the acting department but you can't tell me with a straight face that Miller has more range than Tom.

 

That being said, I've never enjoyed the fact that they turned Billy into, basically a loser who Victor demeans at every turn. His "Billy Boy" is so cringeworthy. They didn't do the character of Billy any favors. And with Thompson in the role, Billy as a drunken loser who sleeps around doesn't work anymore.