DAYS: September 2024 Discussion Thread

[Taoboi]

Same.

[Contessa Donatella]

And, if he is as retired as I suspect he is, said career may be over & done with, with only the time from now to May, as remainder, balance, what's left is ?? UGH. 

[Taoboi]

Indeed.

[j swift]

Agreed

The issue (for me), is that these guys will throw a writer under the bus at the drop of a hat (excuse the mixed metaphor).  But, they never acknowledge or express appreciation for their female co-stars who have been treated poorly professionally, not just creatively.  Like, I'm supposed to feel sorry that their sagging, crusty, behinds aren't inspiring as romantic leads, when their scene partners are being asked to amend their contracts for less money and screen time. 

If either actor had any talent beyond their current role, they would've jumped ship in a heartbeat.  So, I would appreciate it if they keep their yaps shut with regard to matters of taste when doing promotion. And not speak up, unless it is to support the women (and gay men) who helped make them a success. 

They can “spill tea” backstage, or after they leave, but not while promoting their show, which provides jobs for many of their co-workers. 

Edited September 2, 2024 by j swift

[Bright Eyes]

I can agree with you in theory, but specific to Billy Flynn, the man has one of the best behinds in Daytime. 

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[j swift]

7/10 @Bright Eyes 

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Edited September 2, 2024 by j swift

[Maxim]

That's the only thing that this show is good for! 

[Antoyne]

So now actors can’t dislike their writing? Alrighty then.

[Maxim]

Yup... If it's the opposite situation, they call them writer's pets (I hate this word when spoken of talent) most of the time.  But when actors say something negative... it's like - Ugh, this is so unprofessional.

Btw - it's not unprofessional. Writers are not the only ones creating this show. Actors are part of the final product and they have the right to comment and give their opinion. Anyone who takes part in the finished product, from the writer, to the makeup artist, has a say and can give their opinion.  People should talk more... this should not be the exception. People should not be waiting years and years till someone says it and it's "tea". Writers and producers should not feel like Gods.  It's not the 80s anymore.

 

 

 

Edited September 2, 2024 by Maxim

[j swift]

Thank you for agreeing with me, I spent three post trying to explain myself, but you artfully put it so succinctly.  I appreciate it.

I believe, and this is only my opinion, that it is unprofessional when it is under the guise of promoting your show.  An interview with Michael Fairman, or other soap social media outlets, are meant to attract viewership, not air grievances. 

Edited September 2, 2024 by j swift

[AbcNbc247]

Both sides can be argued pretty well, but I can see why the actors would want to speak out against a head writer who was clearly letting his biases write the show for him.

That’s unprofessional as well.

Zach Tinker, Suzanne Rogers and now Billy Flynn have all spoken out and I hope more actors follow them.

Edited September 2, 2024 by AbcNbc247

[Contessa Donatella]

I don't care what it is called. I have nothing against tea, of any kind. I just want there to be more of it. As long as an attempt is made to be "constructive" I think you are on the right side of daylight. Which is exactly where you wanna be.

[Liberty City]

CHASS!

[j swift]

Obviously, my actual point was in opposition to actors choosing only to speak out about creative issues, while remaining mum on the professional issues facing their female co-stars.  Because it is ridiculous to be more offended about the fictional Body & Soul, than the allegation that only women have been asked to take a pay cut.

@AbcNbc247, arguably, Suzanne Rogers was speaking out against the Scabs, because Maggie smartened up to Konstantin as soon as Ron returned. 

Edited September 3, 2024 by j swift

[Liberty City]

If I remember correctly, I think he even mentioned him leaving was what he needed to do because of his behaviour surrounding Chad and how he was coming off, and that he needed the time away that he had.

From Soap Opera Digest, via Soaps.com:

❝ Because he was afraid to lose everything he had during his initial run as Chad, Flynn recalled trying to control everything, which eventually trickled down from work to other parts of his life. So, during his time away from Salem, “I just focused on myself. There were so many parts of myself that I’d forgotten and I just got in touch with that again.” Those things included boxing, jiu-jitsu, and his wife – all of which he reported makes him better at his job. “Now, I’m in great shape. I’m super-clear-headed. I have perspective on what’s important. I’m a better actor now.”

Now that he’s back, he’s learned not to take from his personal life to help tell Chad’s story. Describing that approach as “cutting yourself over and over again,” Flynn said, “Chad is a character that has been through so much and I was going through so much in my life. I just never got out of it. I’ve had so much grief and so much depression I was doing things in my off time to cope that weren’t healthy for me.”

Instead, he’s learned he can access the feelings needed to portray Chad without being in it. Admitting he was a little nervous approaching the work in a new way, he relayed, “After the first day, I was like, ‘Oh, okay, I can do this. I can do it in a safe and healthy way. I can still tell the story. I still feel good about my work. It feels good.’” ❞