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JAMES SCOTT DONE TAPING DAYS!
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May 4 2014, 03:11 PM
I don't understand the point of bringing past or new characters when they don't know what to do with the current cast. I think they need to get new writers before they bring back characters.
They need to downgrade the current writers and make Lorraine Broderick the Head Writer. I'm not sure if its because of the upcoming exits that these past couple of months have been dull or Broderick lost her reign that she had in most of 2013, but this show for the most part in 2014 has been boring. Most of the stories have been poorly executed and feel like filler. The current Liam storyline just proves that.
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May 4 2014, 03:06 PM
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May 4 2014, 07:22 AM
You know, I have absolutely no desires to see back characters like Shawn, Belle, Philip or Chloe... To me, they're remnants of years past and the times have changed. I don't think people want to see that kind of "puppy love" storytelling anymore, I mean just look at Dannifer and Jafe...... there's absolutely nothing there. And I don't think that they should change their personalities either. I mean, all those people are years apart from EJ and Sami, and whilst I know some people would want it that way and like that, I really don't think I could or would. I want to be able to identify with my characters ans see some flaws, and layers and grey, I don't even mind the "black".... I mean that's why I've liked characters like EJ and Sami.... they can never be perfect nor can they be the all hailed saints that people like Dannifer are........................... just my opinion.
Remnants of Days past? Really? Kristen. Eve.

I'm not a big fan of the last blast crew but I think they're pretty important to the show. They're old enough now that the puppy love thing should be done. I'd accept recasts of all of them, too, but they're the ones the show should have been focusing on for the last few years anyway. They're the right age and they still have good familial connections on canvas.
Lol. Firstly, Kristen as a character is hardly similar to Belle, Shawn, Phillip or Chloe. And thank God for that. Secondly, are you assuming that I'm an Eve fan? Because we really don't know that until she's arrived. Thirdly, did I not say it was my opinion? I think I did.
No. I'm not assuming anything. It was a commentary on "Days past." If days can bring back characters that have been gone as long as those two, Shawn and Belle are nothing. Heck, we can even add Carlu, Vivian, Justin, Adrienne, Steve, and Kayla to that list. At the the last blast crew would be the right focal age. And while they're years away from EJ in a sense, they're actually right at the age EJ and co were when they took over the show. Hopefully they don't try to replace EJ and Sami with people the exact same age. And trust, I understand about not liking/wanting the characters, but the days past comment makes no sense to me at all.
Yes, but what I meant was that in the height of their popularity they were very different characters from Sami and EJ and the times were different altogether. We don't have that kind of "supercouple is the be all end all" type of culture anymore, on any soap really. And I think that's quite oaky, I don't really see much need for that either. If there are some supercouples left they're probably on the backburner and on the older side, such as Doug and Julie on this show. I also don't see them returning to that type of culture anytime soon, either. I don't think it would make sense to bring a couple like Shawn and Belle on, or Philip and whomever. Also, if you say that they don't have to be like what they were back then, then what difference does it make in the first place then? I mean, if they don't have the same characteristics than they did back then, what would be the point of bringing them back, at the same right they could develop other characters. I mean, I for one hated Chloe's "bitchy" streak, especially the way she was the last time she was here last year. That wasn't at all who I thought that character should be, and I certainly would never want that character back. But then again, would I want back the Ghoul Girl Opera Singer? No. I just don't think there's any way to win there.
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May 4 2014, 04:03 PM
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May 4 2014, 02:31 PM
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May 4 2014, 02:17 PM
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May 4 2014, 09:40 AM

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Thats exactly right regarding her breasts. Certain things are out of bounds between actors. What James did was tantamount to sexual harrassment. If allison was okay with it,she either has no self respect or theres something going on between them.
that was one instance out of a billion and he probably touched them by mistake. tell the moral police to stand down.

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I seriously doubt it was an "accident." Makes me wonder if that has anything to do with AS's desire to depart.
really you think so??

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May 4 2014, 04:41 PM
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May 4 2014, 03:06 PM
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May 4 2014, 09:47 AM

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Lol. Firstly, Kristen as a character is hardly similar to Belle, Shawn, Phillip or Chloe. And thank God for that. Secondly, are you assuming that I'm an Eve fan? Because we really don't know that until she's arrived. Thirdly, did I not say it was my opinion? I think I did.
No. I'm not assuming anything. It was a commentary on "Days past." If days can bring back characters that have been gone as long as those two, Shawn and Belle are nothing. Heck, we can even add Carlu, Vivian, Justin, Adrienne, Steve, and Kayla to that list. At the the last blast crew would be the right focal age. And while they're years away from EJ in a sense, they're actually right at the age EJ and co were when they took over the show. Hopefully they don't try to replace EJ and Sami with people the exact same age. And trust, I understand about not liking/wanting the characters, but the days past comment makes no sense to me at all.
Yes, but what I meant was that in the height of their popularity they were very different characters from Sami and EJ and the times were different altogether. We don't have that kind of "supercouple is the be all end all" type of culture anymore, on any soap really. And I think that's quite oaky, I don't really see much need for that either. If there are some supercouples left they're probably on the backburner and on the older side, such as Doug and Julie on this show. I also don't see them returning to that type of culture anytime soon, either. I don't think it would make sense to bring a couple like Shawn and Belle on, or Philip and whomever. Also, if you say that they don't have to be like what they were back then, then what difference does it make in the first place then? I mean, if they don't have the same characteristics than they did back then, what would be the point of bringing them back, at the same right they could develop other characters. I mean, I for one hated Chloe's "bitchy" streak, especially the way she was the last time she was here last year. That wasn't at all who I thought that character should be, and I certainly would never want that character back. But then again, would I want back the Ghoul Girl Opera Singer? No. I just don't think there's any way to win there.
I could see what you're saying about Shawn and Belle maybe, but what are you talking about with Philip? He is nothing like the character you describe. He was basically a very very much better version of EJ because he was a well-defined character.
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I would love to see some characters return, especially for the 50th next year, but they do have people now who could drive story. Judi Evans, Wally Kurth, Mary Beth Evans, Deidre Hall, and Bryan Dattilo should all be given more material.
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May 4 2014, 04:24 PM
I bought NB's e-magazine because he had an interview with JS. James said he made the decision almost a year ago and that he felt he needed a break. Ken Corday of course told him the door was open for him to return in the future.
JMO, but I have always thought that, even tho JS and AS had not told them yet, the powers that be knew that when they each signed their last contract, that would no doubt be their last with Days which is why they chose to go with Ejami, lock stock and barrel.
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May 4 2014, 04:56 PM
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May 4 2014, 04:24 PM
I bought NB's e-magazine because he had an interview with JS. James said he made the decision almost a year ago and that he felt he needed a break. Ken Corday of course told him the door was open for him to return in the future.
JMO, but I have always thought that, even tho JS and AS had not told them yet, the powers that be knew that when they each signed their last contract, that would no doubt be their last with Days which is why they chose to go with Ejami, lock stock and barrel.
I have to see how their last stories play out, but I don't see the point of doing EJabby if they knew that James Scott was leaving. This affair is starting to seem beyond pointless. The reunion is going to be rushed too unless the reveal happens very soon.
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May 4 2014, 04:41 PM
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May 4 2014, 03:06 PM
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May 4 2014, 02:57 PM
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May 4 2014, 09:47 AM

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Lol. Firstly, Kristen as a character is hardly similar to Belle, Shawn, Phillip or Chloe. And thank God for that. Secondly, are you assuming that I'm an Eve fan? Because we really don't know that until she's arrived. Thirdly, did I not say it was my opinion? I think I did.
No. I'm not assuming anything. It was a commentary on "Days past." If days can bring back characters that have been gone as long as those two, Shawn and Belle are nothing. Heck, we can even add Carlu, Vivian, Justin, Adrienne, Steve, and Kayla to that list. At the the last blast crew would be the right focal age. And while they're years away from EJ in a sense, they're actually right at the age EJ and co were when they took over the show. Hopefully they don't try to replace EJ and Sami with people the exact same age. And trust, I understand about not liking/wanting the characters, but the days past comment makes no sense to me at all.
Yes, but what I meant was that in the height of their popularity they were very different characters from Sami and EJ and the times were different altogether. We don't have that kind of "supercouple is the be all end all" type of culture anymore, on any soap really. And I think that's quite oaky, I don't really see much need for that either. If there are some supercouples left they're probably on the backburner and on the older side, such as Doug and Julie on this show. I also don't see them returning to that type of culture anytime soon, either. I don't think it would make sense to bring a couple like Shawn and Belle on, or Philip and whomever. Also, if you say that they don't have to be like what they were back then, then what difference does it make in the first place then? I mean, if they don't have the same characteristics than they did back then, what would be the point of bringing them back, at the same right they could develop other characters. I mean, I for one hated Chloe's "bitchy" streak, especially the way she was the last time she was here last year. That wasn't at all who I thought that character should be, and I certainly would never want that character back. But then again, would I want back the Ghoul Girl Opera Singer? No. I just don't think there's any way to win there.
None of this is even close to what I'm saying so I'm hesitant to respond. Was I even the one that said they didn't have to be like they were before? I mean, I certainly would accept recasts and I don't think their relationship dynamics would have to be the same and since it's been several years u would expect them to have grown up some, but I don't think I actually said that . I agree about that kind of couple writing and that's actually why I'd want them to return. That was what killed them last time IMO, so now that they're not doing that I think the characters might stand a better chance. But I honestly have no idea how you got here from my post.
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May 4 2014, 04:59 PM
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May 4 2014, 04:56 PM
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May 4 2014, 04:24 PM
I bought NB's e-magazine because he had an interview with JS. James said he made the decision almost a year ago and that he felt he needed a break. Ken Corday of course told him the door was open for him to return in the future.
JMO, but I have always thought that, even tho JS and AS had not told them yet, the powers that be knew that when they each signed their last contract, that would no doubt be their last with Days which is why they chose to go with Ejami, lock stock and barrel.
I have to see how their last stories play out, but I don't see the point of doing EJabby if they knew that James Scott was leaving. This affair is starting to seem beyond pointless. The reunion is going to be rushed too unless the reveal happens very soon.
Unless the wanted to give Sami one last chance to have sex with Lucas or Rafe before she leaves.
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May 4 2014, 04:59 PM
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May 4 2014, 04:24 PM
I bought NB's e-magazine because he had an interview with JS. James said he made the decision almost a year ago and that he felt he needed a break. Ken Corday of course told him the door was open for him to return in the future.
JMO, but I have always thought that, even tho JS and AS had not told them yet, the powers that be knew that when they each signed their last contract, that would no doubt be their last with Days which is why they chose to go with Ejami, lock stock and barrel.
I have to see how their last stories play out, but I don't see the point of doing EJabby if they knew that James Scott was leaving. This affair is starting to seem beyond pointless. The reunion is going to be rushed too unless the reveal happens very soon.
They might have been trying to change his mind. Until that happened, EJ really hadn't done anything active onscreen in a while. Of course, based on his comments, they chose the wrong way to go if they were trying to keep him, so maybe not.
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About promoting a new actor to "leading man" after James leaves, I don't know who they can promote.

1) Galen is not a strong actor IMO. I think he can spark with the right leading lady, but Days hasn't found him one. Which is odd, because he was great on Passions opposite the actresses who played Sheridan and Fancy. Maybe one of them should be hired.

2) Greg Vaughan is a strong actor, BUT the character of Eric is dull and boring. You can't be a main leading man when your character is like sominex. GV could be a mesmerizing leading man, but the writing for him as a vanilla choir boy really limits him.

3) Eric Martsolf may not be the strongest actor, but he is really charismatic which makes Brady interesting. The problem is, again, the writing of Brady as a dumbass most of the time. He really clicks with Eileen, but what can you do when she's not around 9 months out of the year. They need to find him another strong screen partner.

The show really sucks when it comes to leading ladies, too. You will always have Marlena, Hope, and Jennifer, but you need to build for the future, too. AZ is a strong leading lady, but her pairing with Eric sucks, as does the writing for her lately. Kate Mansi is great, but I don't see her sticking around once her contract is up. And Jordan couldn't be more boring.

I want Marlena to have one if her daughters back, so I hope they can bring back Martha's Belle, Jay's Philip, and a recast Shawn.

A Shawn/Belle/Philip triangle could really set this show on fire for years to come.
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May 3 2014, 07:01 PM
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May 3 2014, 06:36 PM
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I think it's pretty lame that a character like EJ Dimera would get a HEA with anyone. He is the son of Stefano Dimera & should get a proper Dimera exit. I will be SO annoyed if EJ's exit is all sunshine & roses. :eyeroll:
It would be nice if he actually had to pay for one of his many criminal, murderous acts.
They certainly don't deserve a happy ending, they deserve a twisted ending like their history. Maybe Sami will be the one to send him to prison and then leave town with the kids after she finds out about Ejabby.
All I am really really certain about is that she'll leave town so that they can simply have her return in a year or so. :tears:
Edited by Rosebud, May 4 2014, 09:45 PM.
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May 3 2014, 08:37 AM
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May 2 2014, 11:14 PM
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I read this on OhNoTheyDidn't and almost got whiplash as I added a tab to come here. Holy crap! I guess James felt like he couldn't function without Alison on the show? EJ has never been an entity without her though, nearly every storyline he's had has come back to Sami, even when they were apart. I'm not sorry to see him go and I don't mind that he's leaving, I'm just annoyed that we'll never know if EJ could be a viable character without Samanther. There are so many places they could have taken the character with her gone.
I'm surprised he didn't stay because it would have been a great way for him to depict Ej without Sami in his life...something new.....hope he doesn't live to regret that decision
1. The show clearly loves him, so I'm sure he can come back any time he feels like he'd like to see what EJ would be like without Sami.

2. I know a lot of people were interested in seeing a post-Sami EJ, but there's never been any reason to think that JS was one of them. In fact, there have been numerous reasons to think that he wasn't one of them.

On another topic, I don't think Days knew he was leaving when they wrote the affair. Or if they did, they're not doing a great job with planning for his exit (since we should already have a new replacement bad guy/crime family on canvas, so we'll be used to them by the time EJ is written out).

I really hope that Days doesn't try and have BD take over the leading male role. Just no. I'd like to be able to watch this show in the future.
Just yes. I could barely watch it for the last 7 years, so I hope they do so I can enjoy it, perhaps a bit more consistently and without fingers in front of my eyes, once again. ;)
Edited by elci525, May 4 2014, 05:57 PM.
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May 3 2014, 03:38 PM
They need to do something and fast - cause if they think Dannifer is going to do anything for the ratings, they've been in a tent in Peru. :joint: :hypnotize:
Would love to see Belle, Claire, Shawn and Carrie return. Get John and Marlena back together for keeps and give them their home back. Make the Blacks an important Salem family and maybe give us back Basic Black. And finally could we find out who John Black really is? Lots of good story if only the writers would invest some time and energy into these characters. Just ready for something besides the DiMera and Hernandez families and Dannifer.
I'm all for this, sans Basic Black. John needs to be a cop again. It never made sense that he be in the fashion business :rolleyes: let Brady do the basic black thing--he doesn't have any kind of compelling history that makes him unsuited for it, unlike John.
Basic Black was just a front for John's ISA business.
Yea, it was back in the early 2000's, but not now anymore.
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I think it's pretty lame that a character like EJ Dimera would get a HEA with anyone. He is the son of Stefano Dimera & should get a proper Dimera exit. I will be SO annoyed if EJ's exit is all sunshine & roses. :eyeroll:
It would be nice if he actually had to pay for one of his many criminal, murderous acts.
Sami too!!
I really wish everyone would find out about what Sami/Stan did to John.
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I bought NB's e-magazine because he had an interview with JS. James said he made the decision almost a year ago and that he felt he needed a break. Ken Corday of course told him the door was open for him to return in the future.
JMO, but I have always thought that, even tho JS and AS had not told them yet, the powers that be knew that when they each signed their last contract, that would no doubt be their last with Days which is why they chose to go with Ejami, lock stock and barrel.
I have to see how their last stories play out, but I don't see the point of doing EJabby if they knew that James Scott was leaving. This affair is starting to seem beyond pointless. The reunion is going to be rushed too unless the reveal happens very soon.
They might have been trying to change his mind. Until that happened, EJ really hadn't done anything active onscreen in a while. Of course, based on his comments, they chose the wrong way to go if they were trying to keep him, so maybe not.
I could see this. EJ has pretty much been an afterthought. Just a little part in every story, but never his own story. That probably got frustrating for James Scott. But I guess they should have listened to him talk since he's obsessed with EJami. THey should have had him bowing down and kissing Sami's feet and worshipping her since I guess that's what JS wants to play. I have a feeling they are going to get a very happy and super lame exit to try to entice JS to come back.
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May 3 2014, 09:53 AM
Maybe some were hoping to see Ej have an existence outside of Sami's orbit. Not all Ej fans want to watch Ejami. Which is sad because I believe tptb fell for the fans who claimed that. I do think the show will be fine, I just don't feel interested enough to watch anymore.
By the same token it was hard for some Sami fans to watch Ejami.

I was hoping for Sami to have an exit that didn't revolve around EJ but I think with James leaving now, I am positive he will get what he wants, which is for Ej and Sami to have their happy ending. I guess this affair business made me foolishly think that might not happen.
I think it's pretty lame that a character like EJ Dimera would get a HEA with anyone. He is the son of Stefano Dimera & should get a proper Dimera exit. I will be SO annoyed if EJ's exit is all sunshine & roses. :eyeroll:
THANK YOU. This has been bugging me. People seriously want EJ and Sami to have a "Happily Ever After"? The man who shot John Black in the head and the woman who tried to pass her sister's husband off as her baby's father? A happy ending? Where is the fun in that? This is a soap opera for crying out loud!

Soap characters can live happily ever after in the finale when the series ends. Until then, make them suffer.
He also stole John's f-ing kidney!
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May 3 2014, 10:35 PM
Murder/Suicide sounds good to me. Five to seven years ago I maybe would have found this couple slightly interesting, but the writing for them has ruined any possibility for that. That being said, IMO, JS is pretty, has an extremely sexy accent, but I won't miss his acting.
Am I the only one that finds his accent annoying? And I usually adore British accents! It seems like he talks with his teeth clenched.
Edited by Rosebud, May 4 2014, 06:04 PM.
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I bought NB's e-magazine because he had an interview with JS. James said he made the decision almost a year ago and that he felt he needed a break. Ken Corday of course told him the door was open for him to return in the future.
JMO, but I have always thought that, even tho JS and AS had not told them yet, the powers that be knew that when they each signed their last contract, that would no doubt be their last with Days which is why they chose to go with Ejami, lock stock and barrel.
I have to see how their last stories play out, but I don't see the point of doing EJabby if they knew that James Scott was leaving. This affair is starting to seem beyond pointless. The reunion is going to be rushed too unless the reveal happens very soon.
Maybe this was meant to be EJ's exit story. Or more likely, it sounded good to them, so they wrote it.
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James Scott brought a lot to the DAYS canvas, and that should be recognized. And I truly empathize with all his fans for I understand how crushing it is when your favorite leaves (still sniffling over Matt Ashford's multiple departures to this day). Good luck, JS, to all your future endeavors.
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