Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]



Hello, soap fans -- and welcome to Daytime Royalty!

For those unfamiliar, we are an uncensored community for fans and lovers of the daytime genre. We have a no-holds-barred atmosphere in regards to the shows, writers, actors etc. but we do not allow member suffering succotash in any form.

You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.

Join our community!

If you're already a member, please log in to your account to access all of our features.

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
Who/what would you cut to save money?
Topic Started: Feb 12 2016, 12:18 AM (8,209 Views)
DaysRMJfan


#1 Kate
#2 Hope
#3 Chabby
#Nicole

How about cutting characters and bring back Sheri Anderson! (sorry.... couldn't help it)

Anyway.... seriously Chad. Turn to the dark side already!

Would love to see a more in-depth story for John and Marlena... you know... John on a dangerous mission and Marlena by his side "helping"! Might sound like a re-do, but they are at their best when deeply involved in danger! I just want airtime!

I like Eduardo, Lani and Deimos, but come on Days.... make their stories juicy! Deimos' history with Victor... I have a feeling something very unexpected and shocking is coming.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
lysie


Kate
Nicole
Brady
Theresa
Victor
Maggie
Abe
Caroline
Abe
Roman
Lani
Fynn
Online Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
JTClassicSoaps
Member Avatar
J&M and Family Fanatic!

Basically my perfect show would be John, Marlena, Carrie/Austin, Sami/Lucas, Eric/Nicole, Belle/Shawn/Chloe/Philip with an assist from : Doug, Julie (A returned David and Scotty Banning), Jennifer, Jack, Chabby, Abe, Theo, recast Lani, returned Brandon, Hope (in a different story), Steve, Kayla, Joey, Claire and maybe 3-4 new (diverse) characters to interact with my main cast. Everyone not listed can go, but I might keep Deimos as the new main villain.
Edited by JTClassicSoaps, Feb 12 2016, 02:53 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
AllmyDaysatGh
Member Avatar


CUT Rafe, Brady, Theresa, & Nicole.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
lysie


Oh and I completely forgot to list the Hernandezes. I like Eduardo, but if Rafe isn't going to be written this way, the whole family can pay the consequences with him.
Online Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
cord08
Member Avatar


lysie
Feb 12 2016, 02:50 PM
Kate
Nicole
Brady
Theresa
Victor
Maggie
Abe
Caroline
Abe
Roman
Lani
Fynn
Poor Abe gets the ax twice. ;)

I pretty much agree with this list, though. I would also add Fynn and Lani (or at least recast).

Since writers seem to be on the chopping block, too, I would cut these script people:

- Mark Higley
- Melissa Salmons
- David Cherill
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
KLK
Member Avatar


My cut list ..

Theresa as currently written, I'd keep her if she'd go back to being the troublemaking bitch
Fynn
Rafe (I don't hate him but I can't stand Rope, and I've yet to have liked any of his pairings)
Kate
I wouldn't recast Abby when KM leaves
Lani
Andre
Belle
Shawn

Recurring ..
Roman
Abe
Caroline
Maggie

I'd bring back GV's Eric
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Inara Serra
Member Avatar
Anyway, this works fine. Honey, you look horrific.

CUTS:

Lani - boring
Fynn - Dan Jr.
Kate - serves no purpose
Brady - severely overused and written as a blithering idiot for too long
Theresa - her insta-redemption has pretty much destroyed her and she looks like a 4-year old next to EM

Murder Park - enough with the plastic greenery bring back the pier set (either the old one or the newer one used with Lucas/Adrienne)
Club TBD - ugly as shit wallpaper, bring back the coffee shop and a nice restaurant set

MOVE TO (OR LEAVE AS) RECURRING:

Roman, Caroline, Abe, Justin, Adrienne, Maggie

FIX THE MESS (or get rid of them):

Shawn, Belle, Philip, New Teen Scene

Bring back GV as Eric Brady, give BD a contract and move Lucas up into leading man category

Stop bringing on new characters with no plan of how to integrate them on canvas - if you are going to spend money on a "known actor" then have some damn clue how you are going to weave them in instead of plopping them down in the middle of HTS like they apparated from Diagon Alley and an instant history and stop making them all related in some fashion (I don't mind that Paul is John's son but it wasn't necessary - they could have bonded over their love of baseball).

Don't waste precious location or song royalties money on failed story lines!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
lysie


cord08
Feb 12 2016, 03:12 PM
lysie
Feb 12 2016, 02:50 PM
Kate
Nicole
Brady
Theresa
Victor
Maggie
Abe
Caroline
Abe
Roman
Lani
Fynn
Poor Abe gets the ax twice. ;)

I pretty much agree with this list, though. I would also add Fynn and Lani (or at least recast).

Since writers seem to be on the chopping block, too, I would cut these script people:

- Mark Higley
- Melissa Salmons
- David Cherill
He's so forgettable that I forgot I already got rid of him just one name earlier, lol.

David Cherrill was AWFUL during TomSell, but he's actually be pretty good under Griffley. I think I'd prefer a shake up in the breakdown writers.
Online Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DrewHamilton
Member Avatar


I would want to keep a contract cast of about 20 actors.

I would cut:
Ava
Fynn
Deimos
Theresa
Andre
Paul
Summer

Drop to recurring:
Kate
Eduardo
Caroline
Abe
Maggie
Roman

Abigail wouldn't be recast. I'd bring back Stephanie instead.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Bright Eyes
Member Avatar


Brady
Theresa
Belle
Philip
Ciara
Roman

Other than Brady always being a garbage character, the rest are because I have no use for the actors. Of course, I don't think I'd save a penny because I'd want to bring back a million people.
Edited by Bright Eyes, Feb 12 2016, 04:38 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
The Room Stops
Member Avatar


lysie
Feb 12 2016, 02:50 PM
Kate
Nicole
Brady
Theresa
Victor
Maggie
Abe
Caroline
Abe
Roman
Lani
Fynn
Minus Abe, this is my list too. I'd let Nicole stay if they could actually write her better, because I do love her. And also with the addition of Rafe, Chase, Andre, JJ, Eduardo.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
trojangal
Member Avatar


To save $$$ I would
Back-burn Hope- She has been on way too much this year & probably one of the highest paid actors on the show.

Lose EM's version of Brady, not sure if it is the actor or the writers but since he took over the role
but he just adds nothing to Salem.

Victor, Maggie & Caroline the whole serum story-line is stupid & they don't seem to use the characters
in the right scenes. Example: Kayla being kidnapped, where were Caroline's visions?

Roman & Lani can leave they are both a waste of space & I am sure Corday's buddy makes good $ that can be used elsewhere.

I don't mind Rafe & Gabi but I don't think we need Dario ( forever tainted by Melanie) & A is being wasted.

I hate to say this but LK/ Kate needs to go, I love LK but the writers do her no favors.


Edit to add - not a fan of TB's characters on Days whether she plays Ava or Nicole's sister, I don't get her appeal :shrug:
plus I am sure she isn't cheap
Edited by trojangal, Feb 12 2016, 06:19 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
King
Member Avatar



Ava
Fynn
Kayla
Steve
Andre
Ava
Eduardo
Edited by King, Feb 12 2016, 05:39 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
DCgirl
Member Avatar


Awww poor Nicole. lol

I would definitely keep Nicole and bring back Eric and give them a decent storyline. I love Gabi and I don't mind Rafe but please get him away from Hope.

I would cut:

Lani
Fynn
Chase
Roman
Eddie
Ava
Edited by DCgirl, Feb 12 2016, 06:30 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
bygnedys
Member Avatar
Thank you JCP.

Ava is leaving I think, so that leaves another space to pick someone else.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
Restless84
Member Avatar


Brady
Theresa
Nicole* -If they brought back GV, I'd be okay with her staying. I don't know what else to do with her character.
Lani
Fynn
Eduardo
Gabi* -Unless they decide she's a character again, write a personality for her, and give her a purpose other than just standing around and eating frozen yogurt with JJ.
Caroline
Chase
Maggie
Victor
Summer

An Abigail recast is a must for me. :) I also would like them bring back one of Chelsea or Stephanie. I wouldn't mind Max and Frankie too.
Edited by Restless84, Feb 12 2016, 07:26 PM.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
stormechaser
Member Avatar


If they have to bring in new people, why not legacy offspring-especially from the golden age of super couples?
Andrew Donovan, Stephanie Johnson, one of Adrienne's other kids, etc.
Man, that would be some good daytime family drama!!!

I know you need a few new DNA sources brought in since all of Salem can just about trace their linage to the Hortons or the Bradys. But make them relevant and interesting!!!
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
carol3023
Member Avatar


trojangal
Feb 12 2016, 04:55 PM
To save $$$ I would
Back-burn Hope- She has been on way too much this year & probably one of the highest paid actors on the show.

Lose EM's version of Brady, not sure if it is the actor or the writers but since he took over the role
but he just adds nothing to Salem.


Victor, Maggie & Caroline the whole serum story-line is stupid & they don't seem to use the characters
in the right scenes. Example: Kayla being kidnapped, where were Caroline's visions?

Roman & Lani can leave they are both a waste of space & I am sure Corday's buddy makes good $ that can be used elsewhere.

I don't mind Rafe & Gabi but I don't think we need Dario ( forever tainted by Melanie) & A is being wasted.

I hate to say this but LK/ Kate needs to go, I love LK but the writers do her no favors.


Edit to add - not a fan of TB's characters on Days whether she plays Ava or Nicole's sister, I don't get her appeal :shrug:
plus I am sure she isn't cheap
Wow, I agree with this whole post, especially the part in bold. I have NEVER liked EM as Brady. IMO, he is too old for the role and I just don't think he is "Brady".

That being said, my cuts would be:

Dan the 2nd
Lani
Rafe
Maggie
Roman
Ava

Backburn Hope for the next year.
Get rid of EM as Brady and bring a new actor back in about 6 months.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
HollyGolightly
Member Avatar


OUT:
Dario - not needed
Eduardo - not needed
Alma Hernandez(mama) - not needed
Fynn - no need for Daniel 2.0
Roman - not really needed, but we all know that's not going to happen, LOL!
Ava - her return was useless
Summer - no need perpetuating Daniel's memory
Ciara - recast
Lani - recast
Abby - no recast

PENDING:
Rafe
Brady
Theresa
Kate
Belle
Philip

These all depend on how they are going to be written, because I'm not enjoying them right now.

WANTED BACK IN:
Eric
Stephanie - daughter of Steve & Kayla and same age group as Abby
Nathan Horton - replacement doctor and same age group as Stephanie and Chad
Will(Chandler Massey) - if it was in any way possible
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
Go to Next Page
« Previous Topic · DAYS: News, Spoilers & Discussion · Next Topic »
Add Reply