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Dena Higley QUITS — SUDS REPORT EXCLUSIVE; Breaking News — TVGC; ATWT actor FIRED
Topic Started: Jul 26 2008, 06:10 PM (133,455 Views)
Mason


My guess earlier was that Drake and Deidre had been let go, but if it's more than just major cast firings, I guess that's too simple, LoL.
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Killing off characters and letting actors go is not as scandalous IMO and it is something DAYS un-does as much as they do. They could easily kill Hope and bring her back. They've done it what 5 times already?
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Mason
Jul 27 2008, 08:11 PM
My guess earlier was that Drake and Deidre had been let go, but if it's more than just major cast firings, I guess that's too simple, LoL.
I don't think this has to do with casting at all. I think it has to do with the writers and executives.

Could this involve the WGA investigation of Higley? Perhaps that's why she had to quit -- they forced her hand. Then maybe they told Corday that he'd have to pay Hogan a hefty paycheck for the way he fucked him over and Corday told the WGA to kiss his ass. So now the WGA is blacklisting Days, Sony is pissed and the show no longer has a writing team, LoL. Meanwhile, Corday's being forced to pay up for the measures he took during the writers strike and there's not enough money in the budget to cover the cost.
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Ridge
Jul 27 2008, 08:16 PM
Killing off characters and letting actors go is not as scandalous IMO and it is something DAYS un-does as much as they do. They could easily kill Hope and bring her back. They've done it what 5 times already?
Okay.Guess you're right.It has to be something pretty messy if Days can not recover from it :omg:
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I sticking with the Deidre theory ... for one it would be a major coo for Y&R and it would draw Deidre's huge fanbase to watch Y&R. Dee's contract is up soon. Dee's was somewhat back burned and back in May she seemed not too happy about it. TB who was supposed to play a short term role - says they left the door open for her. The actress who played Victor's new wife is suddenly fired from YR, shortly after Hogan arrives on the scene as new writer for Y&R. We have Drake ranting and raving how nice it was to play opposite a new actress...
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Hi everyone. Long time reader, first time poster (how cliche is that?). But I just had to jump in with my theory.

Ok, what if Dena wanted to write a story about a couple of characters becoming a couple, a same sex couple. Ed Scott said no to it, thus making Dena finally give up. The irony is that one of the actors in the story is actually gay. However, I don't know how this would affect Y&R. And I don't know how this shake the soap world. But after the last couple of comments by Nelson it had me wondering.
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Kenny
Jul 27 2008, 08:16 PM
Mason
Jul 27 2008, 08:11 PM
My guess earlier was that Drake and Deidre had been let go, but if it's more than just major cast firings, I guess that's too simple, LoL.
I don't think this has to do with casting at all. I think it has to do with the writers and executives.

Could this involved the WGA investigation of Higley? Perhaps that's why she had to quit -- they forced her hand. Then maybe they told Corday that he'd have to pay Hogan a hefty paycheck for the way he fucked him over and Corday told the WGA to kiss his ass. So now the WGA is blacklisting Days, Sony is pissed and the show no longer has a writing team, LoL. Meanwhile, Corday's being forced to pay up for the measures he took during the writers strike and there's not enough money in the budget to cover the cost.
The ONLY thing I disagree with in that theory is the Hogan part, because he's not a full member of the WGA anymore.
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cjknick
Jul 27 2008, 08:18 PM
I sticking with the Deidre theory ... for one it would be a major coo for Y&R and it would draw Deidre's huge fanbase to watch Y&R. Dee's contract is up soon. Dee's was somewhat back burned and back in May she seemed not too happy about it. TB who was supposed to play a short term role - says they left the door open for her. The actress who played Victor's new wife is suddenly fired from YR, shortly after Hogan arrives on the scene as new writer for Y&R. We have Drake ranting and raving how nice it was to play opposite a new actress...
I"m with you, CJ.
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Emma Frost
Jul 27 2008, 08:21 PM
Hi everyone. Long time reader, first time poster (how cliche is that?). But I just had to jump in with my theory.

Ok, what if Dena wanted to write a story about a couple of characters becoming a couple, a same sex couple. Ed Scott said no to it, thus making Dena finally give up. The irony is that one of the actors in the story is actually gay. However, I don't know how this would affect Y&R. And I don't know how this shake the soap world. But after the last couple of comments by Nelson it had me wondering.
Which Days actor is gay? I think it could be an interesting s/l but I supposed they don't want to seem like they are a copy cat.
Edited by cjknick, Jul 27 2008, 08:25 PM.
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cjknick
Jul 27 2008, 08:23 PM
Emma Frost
Jul 27 2008, 08:21 PM
Hi everyone. Long time reader, first time poster (how cliche is that?). But I just had to jump in with my theory.

Ok, what if Dena wanted to write a story about a couple of characters becoming a couple, a same sex couple. Ed Scott said no to it, thus making Dena finally give up. The irony is that one of the actors in the story is actually gay. However, I don't know how this would affect Y&R. And I don't know how this shake the soap world. But after the last couple of comments by Nelson it had me wondering.
Which Days actor is gay?
I've heard rumors about a few of them, but I don't know for sure. So I can't say any name. It could be shocking because no one would ever guess it is that person. Mind you this is just a guess, I have no evidence - nothing. Just what I have been reading here for what it isn't and trying to come up with anything.
Edited by Emma Frost, Jul 27 2008, 08:29 PM.
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And remember, while I am not sure if Hogan/MAB or JG would remember this or not, Deidre WAS on Y&R back in the seventies.
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If there are any humongous news updates on this can we edit the first post???
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I really think that the worst thing possible for Days, other than cancellation, were to have Deidre jump ship and go over to Y&R. I could so see this happening ... Watch they will notify the cast and crew tomorrow - they will say we have good news and we have some bad news. The good news is we are being renewed .... the bad news Deidre is going to Y&R!
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Emma Frost
Jul 27 2008, 08:21 PM
Hi everyone. Long time reader, first time poster (how cliche is that?). But I just had to jump in with my theory.

Ok, what if Dena wanted to write a story about a couple of characters becoming a couple, a same sex couple. Ed Scott said no to it, thus making Dena finally give up. The irony is that one of the actors in the story is actually gay. However, I don't know how this would affect Y&R. And I don't know how this shake the soap world. But after the last couple of comments by Nelson it had me wondering.
Glad to have you posting, Emma! :)
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Kenny
Jul 27 2008, 08:16 PM
Mason
Jul 27 2008, 08:11 PM
My guess earlier was that Drake and Deidre had been let go, but if it's more than just major cast firings, I guess that's too simple, LoL.
I don't think this has to do with casting at all. I think it has to do with the writers and executives.

Could this involve the WGA investigation of Higley? Perhaps that's why she had to quit -- they forced her hand. Then maybe they told Corday that he'd have to pay Hogan a hefty paycheck for the way he fucked him over and Corday told the WGA to kiss his ass. So now the WGA is blacklisting Days, Sony is pissed and the show no longer has a writing team, LoL. Meanwhile, Corday's being forced to pay up for the measures he took during the writers strike and there's not enough money in the budget to cover the cost.
But how would Days not recover from that? Many have been waiting for a repirmand for a while.
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I love Dee. I really do. However, if this her jumping ship, I'm not sure it would be that big of a deal behind the scenes. Yes, I'm sure she is loved but I don't see that leading to a massive exodus. It would be a big deal to the media and to many fans though no doubt.

I do think this is bigger then someone leaving. It has to be. It can't be that simple.
Edited by PhoenixRising05, Jul 27 2008, 08:42 PM.
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Jul 27 2008, 08:40 PM
But how would Days not recover from that? Many have been waiting for a repirmand for a while.
Well... financially.
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Well, I agree with those saying that it probably has nothing to do with casting since that really wouldn't impact Y&R in the slightest.

I suspect the fallout from the writer's strike is somehow part of it and I suspect that even after the story breaks, we won't understand the full extent of what and why. I've been speculating a whole bunch of things today just for fun and my latest theory involves Days bringing Hogan back to be co-Head Writer along with Higley. So, Higley stays, Hogan returns and Ed Scott quits because the whole thing is so ridiculous and he finally decides that he no longer wants to be part of the circus that has become the politics of DOOL. This would impact both Days and Y&R and would be quite ironic IMO. I'm not sure I'd call this scenario a sad, sad day for daytime though - for Days, yes, for daytime, not so much.

As for the ugliness...not really sure - maybe Corday's lawyers found some loophole that meant that Hogan was still on contract with Days and maybe Higley did try to quit but the same lawyers threatened to sue her if she didn't show up for work tomorrow.

IMO, the waiting until 9am Pacific most likely has to do with the fact that whatever happened, transpired after taping finished on Friday so they want to inform cast and crew before the news is made public.
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I'm still curious about which ATWT actor has been fired. Will that info be revealed tomorrow too?
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powermouse
Jul 27 2008, 08:45 PM
Well, I agree with those saying that it probably has nothing to do with casting since that really wouldn't impact Y&R in the slightest.

I suspect the fallout from the writer's strike is somehow part of it and I suspect that even after the story breaks, we won't understand the full extent of what and why. I've been speculating a whole bunch of things today just for fun and my latest theory involves Days bringing Hogan back to be co-Head Writer along with Higley. So, Higley stays, Hogan returns and Ed Scott quits because the whole thing is so ridiculous and he finally decides that he no longer wants to be part of the circus that has become the politics of DOOL. This would impact both Days and Y&R and would be quite ironic IMO. I'm not sure I'd call this scenario a sad, sad day for daytime though - for Days, yes, for daytime, not so much.

As for the ugliness...not really sure - maybe Corday's lawyers found some loophole that meant that Hogan was still on contract with Days and maybe Higley did try to quit but the same lawyers threatened to sue her if she didn't show up for work tomorrow.

IMO, the waiting until 9am Pacific most likely has to do with the fact that whatever happened, transpired after taping finished on Friday so they want to inform cast and crew before the news is made public.
If Corday did not know that he was still paying Hogan, he's more foolish than I thought.

He is paying like, four HWs right now, maybe five? And maybe even SIX if Higley's replaced with someone other than RD(or five if he's not paying Meg Kelly anymore, not sure about her). JER's contract doesn't expire for another year, and I have no clue when Hogan/Meg's would expire, or Dena/Rick's for that matter.
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