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SOD interview with Peter Reckell; August 6th issue
Topic Started: Jul 26 2012, 01:14 PM (10,503 Views)
Ellie


The new Soap Opera Digest features an interview with Peter Reckell, where he discusses his departure from Days. Some tidbits:

- Reckell says that Corday has said the door is always open for him to return.

- Asked why he is leaving, Reckell responds that when he joined Days, some of the people who were the age he is now stepped aside and let younger actors be more central, and now there are talented young actors at Days doing the storylines. He adds that he wants to spend more time with his wife and daughter.

- He says he bought a house in Portland OR a few years back, but since the economy was not doing well after that, he felt he had to work a bit more to be financially secure before retirement.

- Reckell was asked if money played a factor. He says "No", but then goes on to say that he'd signed a two-year contract the last time he signed, and "I got one year into it and they wanted to make some changes". He says this was understandable and that he supports the show. He adds that "storyline wasn't going to get off the back burner for me." He says that if his contract hadn't been changed, then he wouldn't have been able to leave (on a legal basis).

- He had a long talk with Ken where they both cried, but Ken understood Peter's point of view. Peter again said that "once you get to a certain age, they kind of put you out to pasture", and he'd rather be vital in his daughter's life than not vital on the show.

Reckell continues by discussing his immediate plans, which include travel, and reminiscing extensively about the history of the show and all those he's worked with. He also thanks the fans and credits them for keeping Bo on the air at times when he feels the production team didn't want to. For the full interview, be sure to pick up the new Digest!

Update: In reading it again I see that it says Corday told Reckell that they're not going to kill Bo or recast.
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lysie


I hate this show.
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Ellie
Jul 26 2012, 01:14 PM
Reckell continues by discussing his immediate plans, which include travel, and reminiscing extensively
I'm going to miss Peter very much, but this made me laugh!
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Ellie


What made me laugh was the "No" to their question about money and then the contract discussion. Believe me, I understand why he's leaving, but I think it's a little disingenuous to pretend money isn't involved.
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Not surprised by what he said about Corday. He seems to have excellent relationships with actors.

I love what Reckell said about stepping aside for the young talent, like previous actors did for him in the past. Who knows if that's entirely true or not, but I did like that. But then again, I'm a firm believer of the "passing of the torch" scenario.

Sounds like Corday is stuck with decisions being made above him (NBC and/or Sony). I'm sure Corday would love to feature Bo as the hero he's been since 1983, but TPTB no longer want to see him in that role. Understandable, but from a fan point of view, it sucks. Salem without Bo is going to be so weird.
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Doreen316


thanks for posting Ellie! I am so sad Peter will be gone. Can't imagine Days without Bo :( screw some of the other actors / characters (get rid of anything Hernandi). this is going to piss a lot of long time viewers off. So what if they lose some of the new fans.. does anyone really watch this show for the younger crowd or for Rafe / GG? get rid of them and actually write a good story for Bo and there'd be no issues. Instead we have Stuper Lunk and Nichoe all up in every storyline sucking the life out of the show. Sorry mini rant. I am going to miss Bo so much!! :(
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DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:22 PM
Not surprised by what he said about Corday. He seems to have excellent relationships with actors.

I love what Reckell said about stepping aside for the young talent, like previous actors did for him in the past. Who knows if that's entirely true or not, but I did like that. But then again, I'm a firm believer of the "passing of the torch" scenario.

Sounds like Corday is stuck with decisions being made above him (NBC and/or Sony). I'm sure Corday would love to feature Bo as the hero he's been since 1983, but TPTB no longer want to see him in that role. Understandable, but from a fan point of view, it sucks. Salem without Bo is going to be so weird.
I'm sure it's true, there's just not any talent there for him to step aside for.
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Until next time Beauregard Aurelius Brady. Peter Reckell is the only Bo I like so no recasting. You hear me Corday :toetap:
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I am so sorry to see Peter go. I can totally trace my predilection for long-haired bad boys back to him. I am really happy for him though. It sounds like his priorities are in the right place, so why be relegated to second tier when there's a whole beautiful life out there to be lived? Godspeed, Bo Brady. I hope they give you a send off worthy of you.
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lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:22 PM
Not surprised by what he said about Corday. He seems to have excellent relationships with actors.

I love what Reckell said about stepping aside for the young talent, like previous actors did for him in the past. Who knows if that's entirely true or not, but I did like that. But then again, I'm a firm believer of the "passing of the torch" scenario.

Sounds like Corday is stuck with decisions being made above him (NBC and/or Sony). I'm sure Corday would love to feature Bo as the hero he's been since 1983, but TPTB no longer want to see him in that role. Understandable, but from a fan point of view, it sucks. Salem without Bo is going to be so weird.
I'm sure it's true, there's just not any talent there for him to step aside for.
Well I disagree about that. DAYS has young talent. Massey, Mansi, Smith and Berris are very talented actors. Deidrick can be decent, especially when he's in scenes with older/experienced actors. I even think Yancey has potential with better writing. The writing seems to be the biggest problem these younger talents face. Their characters are so ill-written, that even if they do have the talent, it's hard to pull the character off, the way Reckell was able to back in the 80s with Bo when he first arrived.

The young talent is there to "take the torch." However, the writing needs to improved to make it work.
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DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:32 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:22 PM
Not surprised by what he said about Corday. He seems to have excellent relationships with actors.

I love what Reckell said about stepping aside for the young talent, like previous actors did for him in the past. Who knows if that's entirely true or not, but I did like that. But then again, I'm a firm believer of the "passing of the torch" scenario.

Sounds like Corday is stuck with decisions being made above him (NBC and/or Sony). I'm sure Corday would love to feature Bo as the hero he's been since 1983, but TPTB no longer want to see him in that role. Understandable, but from a fan point of view, it sucks. Salem without Bo is going to be so weird.
I'm sure it's true, there's just not any talent there for him to step aside for.
Well I disagree about that. DAYS has young talent. Massey, Mansi, Smith and Berris are very talented actors. Deidrick can be decent, especially when he's in scenes with older/experienced actors. I even think Yancey has potential with better writing. The writing seems to be the biggest problem these younger talents face. Their characters are so ill-written, that even if they do have the talent, it's hard to pull the character off, the way Reckell was able to back in the 80s with Bo when he first arrived.

The young talent is there to "take the torch." However, the writing needs to improved to make it work.
I don't believe for a minute that he's passing it to any of those people.
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Come on Ron, We are counting on YOU !!

I hate this show with every passing day.

It certainly seems that he's making room for mooooooore Rafe. Rafe is the good guy younger version of Bo...more story for him equals less for Bo....
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Dreamer
Gone, But Not Forgotten!

From the sounds of it, PR is leaning on the '"I am too old bit", and leaving to making room for the young ones, over the $$$ issue and possible contract concerns. MA and PR are getting tossed for much the same reason. Rafe and Dan could never fill their shoes.
DAYS has really missed the boat on this one, I much prefer that the Brady & Deveraux families stay in tack and the aura of family generations are represented and explored. What will we be left with? Not one solid family in Salem. Abe is alone, Jen is alone, Kayla is alone, Hope is alone, Sami will be in between men, Nicole a single parent. EJ is parentless & woman less. Brady will be alone. Kate will be alone. Only Jarlena & Magster will be the ones ones still together and IMO, Magster should have been the ones to get tossed, they are so distantly related to most of the current characters, they do not represent a family unit on any front. I am beyond dissappointed with this shitastic show. Cliffhanger or not.
Edited by Dreamer, Jul 26 2012, 01:39 PM.
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I love PR, but there seem to be some "sour grapes" here about money and "back burner" storylines. Does this mean Hope has no storyline coming up either. Ugh...
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lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:34 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:32 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:22 PM
Not surprised by what he said about Corday. He seems to have excellent relationships with actors.

I love what Reckell said about stepping aside for the young talent, like previous actors did for him in the past. Who knows if that's entirely true or not, but I did like that. But then again, I'm a firm believer of the "passing of the torch" scenario.

Sounds like Corday is stuck with decisions being made above him (NBC and/or Sony). I'm sure Corday would love to feature Bo as the hero he's been since 1983, but TPTB no longer want to see him in that role. Understandable, but from a fan point of view, it sucks. Salem without Bo is going to be so weird.
I'm sure it's true, there's just not any talent there for him to step aside for.
Well I disagree about that. DAYS has young talent. Massey, Mansi, Smith and Berris are very talented actors. Deidrick can be decent, especially when he's in scenes with older/experienced actors. I even think Yancey has potential with better writing. The writing seems to be the biggest problem these younger talents face. Their characters are so ill-written, that even if they do have the talent, it's hard to pull the character off, the way Reckell was able to back in the 80s with Bo when he first arrived.

The young talent is there to "take the torch." However, the writing needs to improved to make it work.
I don't believe for a minute that he's passing it to any of those people.
Well I'm not quite sure who else he would be talking about. Sure, there are Sweeney, Zucker, Scott, etc. but they should be gearing up to pass the torches themselves soon.
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lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:22 PM
Not surprised by what he said about Corday. He seems to have excellent relationships with actors.

I love what Reckell said about stepping aside for the young talent, like previous actors did for him in the past. Who knows if that's entirely true or not, but I did like that. But then again, I'm a firm believer of the "passing of the torch" scenario.

Sounds like Corday is stuck with decisions being made above him (NBC and/or Sony). I'm sure Corday would love to feature Bo as the hero he's been since 1983, but TPTB no longer want to see him in that role. Understandable, but from a fan point of view, it sucks. Salem without Bo is going to be so weird.
I'm sure it's true, there's just not any talent there for him to step aside for.

Exactly!
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lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:34 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:32 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:22 PM
Not surprised by what he said about Corday. He seems to have excellent relationships with actors.

I love what Reckell said about stepping aside for the young talent, like previous actors did for him in the past. Who knows if that's entirely true or not, but I did like that. But then again, I'm a firm believer of the "passing of the torch" scenario.

Sounds like Corday is stuck with decisions being made above him (NBC and/or Sony). I'm sure Corday would love to feature Bo as the hero he's been since 1983, but TPTB no longer want to see him in that role. Understandable, but from a fan point of view, it sucks. Salem without Bo is going to be so weird.
I'm sure it's true, there's just not any talent there for him to step aside for.
Well I disagree about that. DAYS has young talent. Massey, Mansi, Smith and Berris are very talented actors. Deidrick can be decent, especially when he's in scenes with older/experienced actors. I even think Yancey has potential with better writing. The writing seems to be the biggest problem these younger talents face. Their characters are so ill-written, that even if they do have the talent, it's hard to pull the character off, the way Reckell was able to back in the 80s with Bo when he first arrived.

The young talent is there to "take the torch." However, the writing needs to improved to make it work.
I don't believe for a minute that he's passing it to any of those people.
agreed! TPTB have pushed the vets to the side to put the never-ending Sami & her various men saga front & center.

As a Bope fan, I'm gonna be really ticked if John & Marlena get a frontburner storyline as a result of Kristen's return, since that goes against Peter's stepping aside for the younger group. It's ridiculous that Bo & Hope (since they tend to come as a set) are being sidelined for no real reason, but not surprising. Tomlin hates those 2 characters. I'm sure he'll have Hope be a second Roman in no time.

When Peter started on Days, the older set still had stories, though smaller in scale, and were vital to the stories the younger sets were in. Maggie & Mickey were always wrapped up in Melissa's story, Doug, Julie, Tom, & Alice were wrapped up in Bo & Hope's. Shawn & Caroline were in the middle of Kimberly's story when she first arrived. Mickey & Maggie broke up & then got back together, Doug & Julie had their own problems & then seemed to resolve them, Shawn & Caroline had Victor & the truth about Bo's paternity come between them.
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Jul 26 2012, 01:42 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:34 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 01:32 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM

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Well I disagree about that. DAYS has young talent. Massey, Mansi, Smith and Berris are very talented actors. Deidrick can be decent, especially when he's in scenes with older/experienced actors. I even think Yancey has potential with better writing. The writing seems to be the biggest problem these younger talents face. Their characters are so ill-written, that even if they do have the talent, it's hard to pull the character off, the way Reckell was able to back in the 80s with Bo when he first arrived.

The young talent is there to "take the torch." However, the writing needs to improved to make it work.
I don't believe for a minute that he's passing it to any of those people.
Well I'm not quite sure who else he would be talking about. Sure, there are Sweeney, Zucker, Scott, etc. but they should be gearing up to pass the torches themselves soon.
Yep. That's what I said last week.
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Jul 26 2012, 01:45 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:34 PM
DrewHamilton
Jul 26 2012, 01:32 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM

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Well I disagree about that. DAYS has young talent. Massey, Mansi, Smith and Berris are very talented actors. Deidrick can be decent, especially when he's in scenes with older/experienced actors. I even think Yancey has potential with better writing. The writing seems to be the biggest problem these younger talents face. Their characters are so ill-written, that even if they do have the talent, it's hard to pull the character off, the way Reckell was able to back in the 80s with Bo when he first arrived.

The young talent is there to "take the torch." However, the writing needs to improved to make it work.
I don't believe for a minute that he's passing it to any of those people.
agreed! TPTB have pushed the vets to the side to put the never-ending Sami & her various men saga front & center.

As a Bope fan, I'm gonna be really ticked if John & Marlena get a frontburner storyline as a result of Kristen's return, since that goes against Peter's stepping aside for the younger group. It's ridiculous that Bo & Hope (since they tend to come as a set) are being sidelined for no real reason, but not surprising. Tomlin hates those 2 characters. I'm sure he'll have Hope be a second Roman in no time.

When Peter started on Days, the older set still had stories, though smaller in scale, and were vital to the stories the younger sets were in. Maggie & Mickey were always wrapped up in Melissa's story, Doug, Julie, Tom, & Alice were wrapped up in Bo & Hope's. Shawn & Caroline were in the middle of Kimberly's story when she first arrived. Mickey & Maggie broke up & then got back together, Doug & Julie had their own problems & then seemed to resolve them, Shawn & Caroline had Victor & the truth about Bo's paternity come between them.
Supergirl, you are SO right. The key to great storytelling is involving the younger set with the vets. Alice, Tom, Doug and Julie always added nice dimension and depth to Bo and Hope's storylines. These "new" writers really need to work to make the storylines more inclusive and celebrate the vets, especially Doug, Julie and Maggie.

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Jul 26 2012, 01:42 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:34 PM
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Jul 26 2012, 01:32 PM
lysie
Jul 26 2012, 01:24 PM

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Well I disagree about that. DAYS has young talent. Massey, Mansi, Smith and Berris are very talented actors. Deidrick can be decent, especially when he's in scenes with older/experienced actors. I even think Yancey has potential with better writing. The writing seems to be the biggest problem these younger talents face. Their characters are so ill-written, that even if they do have the talent, it's hard to pull the character off, the way Reckell was able to back in the 80s with Bo when he first arrived.

The young talent is there to "take the torch." However, the writing needs to improved to make it work.
I don't believe for a minute that he's passing it to any of those people.
Well I'm not quite sure who else he would be talking about. Sure, there are Sweeney, Zucker, Scott, etc. but they should be gearing up to pass the torches themselves soon.
Ali, James, & Galen getting set to pass the torch? not gonna happen any time soon. ESPECIALLY not with Ali being NBC's pet. They're loving being front & center & working almost non-stop. James was praising Tomlin about where he was taking EJ (& it's evident from the rewrites that Tomlin's putting him front & center & in almost every episode). TPTB should be ashamed of themselves for letting them be so much in the spotlight that staples such as Peter feel as though they are no longer vital or useful on the show & leave.
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