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ALI SWEENEY LEAVING DAYS!; *FIRST POST UPDATED with SOD summary*
Topic Started: Jan 21 2014, 12:22 AM (62,192 Views)
crookedhalo


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Jan 21 2014, 05:25 PM
crookedhalo
Jan 21 2014, 05:18 PM
six
Jan 21 2014, 05:08 PM
Has anyone said the show wouldn't survive without her? Because there's a difference between saying that and wondering if she's leaving because the show isn't going to be around much longer.
Melissa Reeves did the same thing, you know, she left the show to spend time with her children. I can see AS doing that, and maybe, like MR, returning later on. This show, IMO, has been needing a Sami break, I'm happy to see it. What I wanted for Sami was a return to her former strength before the incident, but she seems to dwindle further and further down into a character I just don't care to see anymore. I think the show will continue on and maybe we'll see what this show could really become.
MR isn't AS. The woman was around for 21 uninterrupted years. She taped extra scenes so she'd still be around during her maternity leave. We've seen her take on more and more projects over the years without ever quitting any of them. Maybe she has decided it's time and there's no deeper issues at play. Time will tell, but there's a reason a lot of people assumed she'd be there until the end.
(needle pulling thread)

if the show comes to an end, so shall it be... but I think it will be a great waste of great actors that could make this show fly and fly wonderfully. To me AS is like and 80 yr old hooker, overused. I pick up a mag and see her on it, and think, ugh! Maybe she's got something more she wants to do, there can't be life after DOOL, and DOOL can't have life after her. Maybe, this is just not something she wants to do anymore, I can't blame her, a great actress has to expand her horizon. Even some of the greatest actors go out on top, my favorite being TS from Monk, he just needed a change. Can't she need one? I don't think Sami is no Jen as much as Jen is no Hope and Hope is no Nicole... but still they are all actresses playing a part. You know KA played on Falcon Crest as well as stints on other sitcoms.
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Jan 21 2014, 05:25 PM
crookedhalo
Jan 21 2014, 05:18 PM
six
Jan 21 2014, 05:08 PM
Has anyone said the show wouldn't survive without her? Because there's a difference between saying that and wondering if she's leaving because the show isn't going to be around much longer.
Melissa Reeves did the same thing, you know, she left the show to spend time with her children. I can see AS doing that, and maybe, like MR, returning later on. This show, IMO, has been needing a Sami break, I'm happy to see it. What I wanted for Sami was a return to her former strength before the incident, but she seems to dwindle further and further down into a character I just don't care to see anymore. I think the show will continue on and maybe we'll see what this show could really become.
MR isn't AS. The woman was around for 21 uninterrupted years. She taped extra scenes so she'd still be around during her maternity leave. We've seen her take on more and more projects over the years without ever quitting any of them. Maybe she has decided it's time and there's no deeper issues at play. Time will tell, but there's a reason a lot of people assumed she'd be there until the end.
Maybe her kids wished she wasted 10 of those years on them?!
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Jan 21 2014, 05:40 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 05:32 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 05:18 PM
Does anyone think that they will recast the role?
I absolutely don't see them re-casting Sami.
I'll miss the character of Sami, they'll need to replace a bad girl, troublemaker.
I think that's what they are trying to do with Theresa and maybe even Abby. It's too bad because they have a natural in Ciara but if the show lasts I hope they take her darker because that little girl is too creepy to waste on simple boyfriend stealing.
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crookedhalo


The last time I really liked Sami is when she was with Lucas, and I haven't liked her since... couplings yes, but her no...

IMHO she got stuck in a storyline, and something great in her..."Sami Brady" drowned. And maybe, just maybe, she's fallen into to the Peter Falk scenerio, of her fans not being able to see past her role as Sami Brady.
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Jan 21 2014, 05:46 PM
salem_viewer
Jan 21 2014, 05:40 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 05:32 PM
salem_viewer
Jan 21 2014, 05:18 PM
Does anyone think that they will recast the role?
I absolutely don't see them re-casting Sami.
I'll miss the character of Sami, they'll need to replace a bad girl, troublemaker.
I think that's what they are trying to do with Theresa and maybe even Abby. It's too bad because they have a natural in Ciara but if the show lasts I hope they take her darker because that little girl is too creepy to waste on simple boyfriend stealing.
I think both Theresa and Abby need tweeking, I could see Sheryl going somewhere. There's something there I like.
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Jan 21 2014, 05:46 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 05:40 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 05:32 PM
salem_viewer
Jan 21 2014, 05:18 PM
Does anyone think that they will recast the role?
I absolutely don't see them re-casting Sami.
I'll miss the character of Sami, they'll need to replace a bad girl, troublemaker.
I think that's what they are trying to do with Theresa and maybe even Abby. It's too bad because they have a natural in Ciara but if the show lasts I hope they take her darker because that little girl is too creepy to waste on simple boyfriend stealing.[/quote

I will really miss the character Sami's antics, and messes she gets into, it's a big void to fill. Ciara has it, Theresa yes, Abby I'm still not sure of. Love Sweeney, but the show must go on.

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Well, this isn't what I was expecting. Anyways, thinking back to last year certain things on screen and behind the scenes are making a bit more sense to me.

Old school Sami was always one of my favs, even if she made me scream at times. I've shipped almost all her ships at one time or another. I always wanted her to get the guy. Once I saw EJami there was no turning back. I jumped from my GA viewership to a spoiler-seekin, message board-posting, event-attending soapy fan.

This news would have devastated me a few years ago. Now? Not as much but it does make me sad. Days just won't be the same without Sami.

I'm happy for AS. If she is indeed leaving for more time with family, more power to her. And if she's leaving to pursue other opportunities, than more power to her on that.

I wish her the all the best.
Edited by spartan, Jan 21 2014, 05:54 PM.
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Recasting Sami would be a MASSIVE fuck up on DAYS part....so I hope they don't go that route....that being said...this IS DAYS we are talking about ;)
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I hope they can use this time to write the Sami character a good ending, but also groom the path for some newbies to take the helm... Sami character traits are needed..
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Who knows what JS will do but if I was a betting woman.....my money is on his leaving this time around.

If he doesn't leave though, can we get the EJucas 'Odd Couple' roommate situation? Two single dads raising kids, snarking at each other, dating again, etc? Yeah. I'd watch that.

I'm undecided on how I'd like Sami's departure to be written. I'm leaning towards soapy death of some sort to propel other stories on canvas. A Sami Brady death would have a huge impact on many different characters.
Edited by spartan, Jan 21 2014, 05:59 PM.
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Jan 21 2014, 05:52 PM
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I'll miss the character of Sami, they'll need to replace a bad girl, troublemaker.
I think that's what they are trying to do with Theresa and maybe even Abby. It's too bad because they have a natural in Ciara but if the show lasts I hope they take her darker because that little girl is too creepy to waste on simple boyfriend stealing.[/quote

I will really miss the character Sami's antics, and messes she gets into, it's a big void to fill. Ciara has it, Theresa yes, Abby I'm still not sure of. Love Sweeney, but the show must go on.

Ciara has her own special brand that is unique for her and would work. Theresa and Abby are a no, imo. They are bland and pale imitations at best.
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crookedhalo
Jan 21 2014, 05:44 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 05:25 PM
crookedhalo
Jan 21 2014, 05:18 PM
six
Jan 21 2014, 05:08 PM
Has anyone said the show wouldn't survive without her? Because there's a difference between saying that and wondering if she's leaving because the show isn't going to be around much longer.
Melissa Reeves did the same thing, you know, she left the show to spend time with her children. I can see AS doing that, and maybe, like MR, returning later on. This show, IMO, has been needing a Sami break, I'm happy to see it. What I wanted for Sami was a return to her former strength before the incident, but she seems to dwindle further and further down into a character I just don't care to see anymore. I think the show will continue on and maybe we'll see what this show could really become.
MR isn't AS. The woman was around for 21 uninterrupted years. She taped extra scenes so she'd still be around during her maternity leave. We've seen her take on more and more projects over the years without ever quitting any of them. Maybe she has decided it's time and there's no deeper issues at play. Time will tell, but there's a reason a lot of people assumed she'd be there until the end.
(needle pulling thread)

if the show comes to an end, so shall it be... but I think it will be a great waste of great actors that could make this show fly and fly wonderfully. To me AS is like and 80 yr old hooker, overused. I pick up a mag and see her on it, and think, ugh! Maybe she's got something more she wants to do, there can't be life after DOOL, and DOOL can't have life after her. Maybe, this is just not something she wants to do anymore, I can't blame her, a great actress has to expand her horizon. Even some of the greatest actors go out on top, my favorite being TS from Monk, he just needed a change. Can't she need one? I don't think Sami is no Jen as much as Jen is no Hope and Hope is no Nicole... but still they are all actresses playing a part. You know KA played on Falcon Crest as well as stints on other sitcoms.
Of course she could need a change. Nobody is saying that she doesn't or that she shouldn't leave if that's what she wants. Your points about the other actresses, similes about hookers etc. seem to be unrelated to the point I'm trying to get across, but oh well.
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Thumbs Up If Your Glad That Sami Is Leaving or Thumbs Down Ur Not!
Edited by LovingDays, Jan 21 2014, 06:07 PM.
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I've prayed for the day Sami was gone.
And the only thing I'm disappointed about is that I have to wait another year for it to happen.
Sorry, not sorry, but Sami has ruined the show for me.
Now if only they would make Sydney Nicole's now that Sami will be gone.

Now bring back Bo, the hero and patriarch, and Philip and I'll be one happy woman.
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Lol, there's no way they recast Sami. They won't even recast nobody roles like Chad and Nathan, there's no way they recast the role of Samantha Gene Brady. Say what you want about the woman, but that role belongs to Alison Sweeney. I don't care for her but even I'd be pissed if they tried to recast.
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Jan 21 2014, 12:31 AM
Earlier in the daily thread I said that I couldn't imagine what would ever make me watch this show regularly again. I now know the answer to that question.
That's kind of how I feel. I can think of only a few things that would lure me back, but this might just be one of them.

It's such a shame, though, that it didn't happen like 6 years sooner -- when I might have actually missed Sami.
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Jan 21 2014, 06:36 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 12:31 AM
Earlier in the daily thread I said that I couldn't imagine what would ever make me watch this show regularly again. I now know the answer to that question.
That's kind of how I feel. I can think of only a few things that would lure me back, but this might just be one of them.

It's such a shame, though, that it didn't happen like 6 years sooner -- when I might have actually missed Sami.
Can you imagine how different the boards would have been over all of those years? People might have actually been crying out for AS's return (ala MM, JKJ etc) rather than fighting over how much power she had behind the scenes and whether she should be with Lucas, EJ or Rafe. Page counts would probably have been much lower, lol.
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Jan 21 2014, 05:46 PM
salem_viewer
Jan 21 2014, 05:40 PM
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Jan 21 2014, 05:32 PM
salem_viewer
Jan 21 2014, 05:18 PM
Does anyone think that they will recast the role?
I absolutely don't see them re-casting Sami.
I'll miss the character of Sami, they'll need to replace a bad girl, troublemaker.
I think that's what they are trying to do with Theresa and maybe even Abby. It's too bad because they have a natural in Ciara but if the show lasts I hope they take her darker because that little girl is too creepy to waste on simple boyfriend stealing.
I definitely see Theresa as Sami's successor. She's even got herself a hot frenemy that she alternately schemes with or blackmails.

Abby, not so much. She does way too much hand-wringing to ever be a bad girl. The only thing she may inherit from Sami is EJ's penis.
Edited by tomsawyer, Jan 21 2014, 06:47 PM.
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Look, love AS or hate her, she has been a big part of Days history. And considering she started when she was just a teenager, many fans feel like they grew up with her. I get that. And I do think she deserves a big send off with ALL CHARACTERS still on the show, not just her revolving set of lovers. Marlena, Roman (ugh), Eric, Will and Caroline. On the other side, I would look especially forward to goodbye scenes with Kate and Nicole, their shared history is painful and each have done bad things to each other but at times the women have put aside their attitudes for the shared interests and can't wait to see that. Of course, all of this is months down the road.

As for the renewal, I doubt AS knows anymore than what TPTB know. Even if renewal is still not concrete, the show must move forward and in order to get renewed I'm sure they have to prove the strong storylines they have been having this last year will continue into next. Ali's announcement is probably because she does want to see a real send off for her character, especially after the God awful way PR was sent off. Whether this will have an impact on Days renewal, I don't know. Sure she's one of the most visible faces on the show but they could sell it that now their budget will be freed up to do more and most of the kudos the show has gotten in the last few months has been over other character/actors.

As for me, I used to love the character of Sami pre2007. Up until then, she was basically the underdog who was a loser in love but still kept trying. She made bad mistakes and choices but she usually took her punishment and went on from there. The problem I have with her is she no longer can handle situations on her own. EJ, Rafe or Lucas will step up to bat and "help her" with the situation. I don't begrudge Sami being saved from time to time, but every storyline is OTT, extreme situations that usually mean life or death. I grew tired of that a long time ago. Since the show has actually setup for " all her men" to have their own love interests separate from her, what I want to see is Sami should realize that her life is screwed up but the common denominator through everything has been her. She can step up and try to get her life back together on her own. I doubt that will happen, but I think that's one way they could really "save" the Sami Brady character and give her an ending with dignity.
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Mitchapalooza
Jan 21 2014, 05:54 PM
Recasting Sami would be a MASSIVE fuck up on DAYS part....so I hope they don't go that route....that being said...this IS DAYS we are talking about ;)
I agree, Days can't recast Sami. It would be a disaster. After 21 years, Allison Sweeney is a Daytime icon. Sami is her role. The writers really should either send her off to jail or kill her off. They can always bring her back when she wants to return.
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