DAYS: September 2024 Discussion Thread

[Contessa Donatella]

Indeed, he was. I just didn't expect it. I was in for one of those "rude awakenings"!!!! 

 

What an idea?!!! You actually expect him to take responsibility for his actions. OH MY. 

[TEdgeofNight]

Billy Flynn comes off as arrogant in the Michael Fairman interview. But then again, he’s always arrogant. Leave the show Billy if they are not writing what you want. You have that choice yet you remain year after year. I’m intrigued by the Abby storyline. I love it! 

[j swift]

I agree with @TEdgeofNightfrom this angle, either promote your show or don't, but to use an interview to air personal grievances, feels unprofessional. 

There are teams of people who rely on the production for their livelihood, and putting the popularity of your own story above the needs of others, feels like poor form.

Edited September 2, 2024 by j swift

[carolineg]

I've always gotten the sense BF was arrogant, but moreso a few years ago.   He seems a bit more chill now, but I never forgot his social media rant about how great it was that both him and Marci Miller were nominated for Lead Actor/Actress and how rare that is for young people on Days.  Considering there are only four soaps left I wasn't that impressed.   IIRC, he really was defending MM and her haters and it was probably a nice gesture.  It just came off very arrogant.

[j swift]

And where was his outrage when his female co-stars were being asked to take paycuts and being harassed?  If an actor feels that they have to complain to the press, at least make it about a larger issue than a temporary plot contrivance.  Because while he's blaming for the writer for not focusing on the character of Abby, did he ever consider whether his scene partner wanted to settle for less money than him?

[Contessa Donatella]

When I think in those terms, I think of one Tony Geary. And, Billy Flynn ain't got nuttin' on that!!!

[carolineg]

You know I am no TG stan, but at least TG/Luke was a household name and help save GH.  Not saying he's right, but BF doesn't have anything on that sort of importance in the soap world.  

Tbh, I think both are obnoxious though.

[Contessa Donatella]

All true. And, as fans, aren't we lucky to have Best Actor level people who also happen to be obnoxious?!!! In the wake of Ron being gone, as actors are in podcasts & Q&As & interviews, I just want to hear more more more. Spill all the tea you have to spill! 

[Soapsuds]

And Marci is such a bland actress.

[j swift]

To me, Tony Geary was just as offensive.  He literally became a star off the back of his 19-year-old co-star.  Yet, he never spoke out, over more than thirty years, about her mistreatment by production and the network.  The only times he came forward to speak his mind is when his middle-aged, balding, blowhard character lost his edge. 

Accepting the opinions of these hacks about the writing that has kept them employed long beyond their sell-by date, while their female costars are being under-compensated and harassed, is way off. 

And blaming the creativity of the writer, when the production could not accommodate the professional desires of Ms. Miller to go off contract, probably because she wasn't being paid the same rate as her male peers, feels like a selfish distortion of the truth. 

Edited September 2, 2024 by j swift

[Contessa Donatella]

It's quite true that Tony Geary offended me. He had the audacity to object to their being stage directions in his scripts. To his way of thinking, he, the almighty actor that he seems to think he is, is the be-all and end-all, the absolute final arbiter of what he would be doing onscreen. Apparently the script should be the words he was to say, that alone, and NO MORE. And, of course, he is quick to point out that he negotiated to be able to change those very words, giving up money in favor of this creative autonomy. I could not help thinking what an amazing career soaps had afforded him and yet, he shows absolutely no appreciation for the genre in any way. He started out many years ago saying he hated soaps & apparently after a lifetime doing them & only them, he still despises them. As one who is an avid fan, I feel insulted. So if you ever find yourself in the position of writing a script for Mr. Geary, remember, do not tell him to move or to pick something up. Just words, please. 

[John]

The story that saved GH was the David Hamilton story that featured Laura, Scott, Lesley, Rick & David. That story is what brought the ratings up. This was early 1978. Luke didn't show up until November 20th  1978

[carolineg]

The fact that there are other stories that obviously help GH's ratings isn't really my point.  Tony Geary/Luke is just a much bigger actor/character than Billy Flynn/Chad #2.  I am not defending either of them.  I just think Tony Geary at least has enough experience and hardware to back up his opinions even if I don't agree with his takes.  Billy Flynn and Tony Geary will never be on the same level popularity or recognition wise.  It's just the way it is in 2024.

[Taoboi]

Oh to see it in real time...lol.

 

At this point in RC's career...it would take a miracle. 

[Contessa Donatella]

Here is the petard you hung yourself on. However, even if we abandon Yoda speak, technically Luke DID help. So in that way, TG, as much as we might enjoy taking pot shots at him, means what he says & says what he means, which today, here, is an admirable asset.