Dateline Port Charles: I Got Plenty o' Nuttin

Can you really not afford $1.99? Why do we have to have all these duplicate threads?

I already miss Jackie Z! (She came from my hometown.)

We run an egalitarian establishment here, R1. You can start a thread for elites only on Manvox. 😉

Vee who is in the biz is planning Bobbie’s funeral. Dumb Dylan who has the scoop is co-HW. Vee is in the biz, you know.

I posted this in the Jackie Zeman is Dead thread but will repeat here:

The production assistant on Monday who was briefing Sasha at Home and Hearth was played by Genie's daughter.

That crackpot Kin Shriner has posted yet again that he’s gone from GH for good. Doesn’t he do this a few times a year? I think he smokes a little too much whacky tobackey.

Nuttin's plenty for me.

For the offspring of 2 very attractive TV stars, Genie's daughter was able to portray a lowly PA surprisingly well

Haley Pulos got a DUI. Swerved into oncoming traffic, Tequila and edibles in vehicle. Combative with police and hospital staff, had to be sedated. Major injuries to other party. She issued lighthearted statement and says she will be back. I know it was announced she was being temporarily recast and now we know why. Wonder if she will be back at all. Where does FV draw the line?

Info on Daily Mail.

This seems a lot more than just showing up for work hungover and is now in Tyler Christopher territory. Hope she gets help, but the show could recast Molly tomorrow and few would notice.

R8 Yeah lol she downplayed it as she was in a "minor car accident" when the temp recast, Holiday Mia Kriegel was announced. She's absolutely nothing like her character, she's been wild for years lol likable girl, just not anything like Molly, at all. Actually, Frank likes any kind of publicity, good or bad, and has let problematic actors continue to stay on at OLTL and GH, only when it got completely out of hand- in other words, when it came down to Frank being in trouble for enabling it, then that's when he draws the line. Frank deals with drama a lot, just as long as it doesn't directly involve him, he's fine.

So apparently, none of the current writers on GH, including Chris, Dan and those under them, are eligible to continue writing without losing their WGA Union benefits. Unless they're willing to lose out on them, an entirely new group of writers are required, which could very well include former OLTL writers. Although Dena Higley was fired by Frank in favor of Ron at OLTL, back in 2007 (she also wrote for DOOL) her name is rumored. Gary Tomlin, who worked for Frank at OLTL and took over when Ron went out striking in 2007/2008, and is still working for him now as a director at GH, is also at risk of losing out on benefits if he were to hw. Therefore, it would have to be someone who's far removed from the Union (like Dena, or other past soap writers) or someone new entirely, who isn't interested in ever joining the Union. It's just a rumor, hopefully it isn't true since Dena is pretty bad lol and as for Ron over at DOOL, he's already striking and has been out there since "day one" so their temp writers are already in place and have already started. They have two writers on their team who aren't associated with the Union, so they might use them, for those if you who watch DOOL. I'm hoping the Dena rumor is fanfiction lol

*For those of you who watch DOOL lol sorry rushing while working as well

"Plenty O Nuttin" 😆

Haley sounds nauseatingly entitled and annoying. She's only recurring, so just ♪Let her go..♪

R14 Lol Frank likes her, and she's a fan favorite. However, she's not up there with him on a Kirsten Storms type level lol so he'd more than likely let her go before Kirsten. Temp Molly also has a following on sm even though that doesn't necessarily mean it'll turn into more viewers, it can't hurt.

Has Cameron Matheson had a face lift?

His face looked different on Monday's show? More youthful and refreshed.

Kin Shriner says they're writing out Scotty.

How are we supposed to know when to believe Kin? He's cried wolf about being sacked more times than I have fingers and toes. He was on Mo's show a while ago and said he has OCD and has to check his Vespa dozens of times after he parks it. Is this repeating of the being sacked story part of his OCD? Repeats it again and again....

Those temp writers must all be non union r11 because the writers guild has said that they intend to go after writers crossing the picket line with legally enforceable actions.

I think Kin is being coy to stir things up again. He's probably going on a temporary hiatus while he and Cody go off to pursue recovery of the Ice Princess from the wreckage area. There's not much else for him to do right now since he and Liesl are in a cooling off period.

R11 That's what I said in the previous thread, the rules are more strict this time so unless you're non-union, they'd have to be prepared to lose our in benefits or their union status if they choose to continue writing. Even Gary Tomlin nor Frank can even write without running the risk of losing out on their benefits too. That's why it would either have to be writers not in the union, or writers who don't care about joining. I don't see any who are already in that feel it would be worth losing their benefits or being subjected to legal action, so a writer can choose to write if they are union, it just isn't worth it in the long run

*Be prepared to lose out on benefits

*Since the other unions are standing in solidarity with the WGA, Frank and Gary are ineligible as well unless they want to lose our in their benefits also is what I meant smh

*Lose out on their benefits

At R21 I meant that for R19 lol today's going pretty rough

This is just me, but I think all the shows could use a couple of months "off" and what better excuse do they have than the writers' strike. I know that Days has an unfair advantage because they have so many episodes in the can and scripts waiting to be filmed. But, and I mean this with all the love in the world, GH could use a rest.

[quote]This is just me, but I think all the shows could use a couple of months "off" and what better excuse do they have than the writers' strike. I know that Days has an unfair advantage because they have so many episodes in the can and scripts waiting to be filmed. But, and I mean this with all the love in the world, GH could use a rest.

They just had that couple of months off back in 2020 during the COVID shutdowns.

The bigger concern is that viewers will get out of the habit of watching if the shows aren't on every week. Therefore, the viewers may not come back if the shows take time off.

And the networks will still have to find something to fill that time slot. What if that replacement show gets higher ratings?

A lot is at risk if the soaps shutdown.

The audience that's left came back after Covid. They will come back again. Show some best of shows. Real best of shows, not stuff from 2 years ago. And everything will be fine. Things like the introduction of Nicholas, BJ's heart, Liz's rape. That sort of thing. People will stick around.

GH should do a time jump. Two years, maybe three. Endless possibilities. Flashbacks to explain how everything came to be.

R26 Looks like the only rest that GH is getting is in their writer's department. The temp writers will probably change things around so who knows, you might end up liking it. Depending on how much they're able to alter, seeing how Frank and the network has final say over the stories. I think it'll be interesting to see a different take on what's going on right now, and how much interference the temp writers will have to deal with.

GH is actually the only soap that is going to have an immediate change, for Josh Griffith and Bill Bell Jr. aren't expected to participate or step down in favor of striking. Ron stated that his episodes that are already written should air well until Christmas, so they won't see anything different this year. Also, if they didn't use temp writers, Peacock could just air classics or shelve them, however it looks like they're going the temp route. GH, on the other hand, should have temp writers in place now since they don't write too far ahead, well at least not as far ahead as DOOL, which is written about seven or eight months ahead of time.

The delivery boy was lovely.

At R31 meant Brad Bell 😆 the weekend can't come fast enough 😁

That stupid cunt Haley Pulos is lucky she’s alive. Dumb bitch cunt. Has Nancy Lee Grahn commented yet?

r33

I 10000% agree... I just realized that tomorrow is Thursday not Friday

Nancy Lee Grahn flaps her choppers over everything. It would be hypocritical for her to not flap her gums over her tv daughter getting an embarassing dui.

R35 Right 😆 I was like damn it's only Wednesday

Well Haley made it to TMZ 😆 just like Steve Burton did when his wife's affair became public. Other than any sort of controversy, they rarely focus on soap stars, unless it's to ask about how long they've been on their shows, like they did with Maurice, then Susan Lucci before him, etc.

Typical hypocrite NLG. She can fuck off now.

Someone asked upthread if Cameron Matheson has had a face lift?

His face definitely looks different, but I think its just Botox injections.

What do others think?

Certainly Botox. CM has worked for years to maintain a low body fat % but he's now at the age where that doesn't do his face any favors.

He should be all natural, like me.

Cameron can sit on my face anytime he wants!

[quote]Well Haley made it to TMZ 😆 just like Steve Burton did when his wife's affair became public.

And Tyler when he had the alcoholic-hitting-bottom episode that they termed "birthday fun" in 2019. TMZ got an earful from NLG over that.

NLG can go fuck the fuck off. Hypocritical cunt.

NLG will probably blame Trump for Haley's DUI.

They need to drop the surrogacy storyline. It won't work with both sisters being recast. No one will be invested.

I'm underwhelmed by Holly actress and zero chemistry with Robert. The age difference is too pronounced now. Robert/Diane are a little better due to their banter but not much. At this point I only enjoy Robert when he's snarking at Anna and Valentin.

R43 Oh you're right they did feature Tyler's alcoholism I had forgot about that, and yeah Nancy didn't hold back either lol she also had a lot to say about Ingo and his behavior, I think that TMZ covered him too, I can't recall if they did or didn't

I'm liking Holly. She's quite refreshing. Adds a different dimension to the show.

I've always liked Holly and Robert together. But I think Robert and Diane have more chemistry. So, in this case, I'm Team Diane.

But I have no objection to Holly and Robert and Diane having a nice love triangle for a while.

Or perhaps Holly can move on and get into a rivalry for a man with Alexis. Gregory seems to have fallen off the face of the Earth since announcing he has ALS, so maybe a new man can come to town for Alexis and Holly to compete over.

Glad it seems like TR is sticking with the show on a somewhat regular basis. But at this point, it obvious that he doesn't have the energy or interest in any romance storyline. He and Diane obviously enjoy working together with their easy banter, but keeping it platonic would probably be best for all involved.

I'm curious to see if any of the couples we have now will be switched around under the temp writers.

Then again, if Frank wants a certain couple then we all know how that goes, like how he shoehorned Michael with Nelle so what am I saying lol he'll override any changes he doesn't like.

I wish they would have the dear, sweet social justice warrior character of Molly killed in a crash caused by an entitled, narcissistic drunk bitch who is more concerned about her $4oo shirt than she is about all the tragedy she has inflicted on others.

The Molly character went downhill for me when she started having face work done. No more bright, cute, precocious nerd, just another trend chasing bimbo wannabe.

Molly went downhill for me when...actually, the character was always pointless. Did Alexis really need a third kid, this one by her stupid pairing with Ric? It was almost as poorly considered as giving Sonny and Carly the spina bifida baby when those characters should have been finished generating new children. With anyone.

But Pullos is a classic example of a soap keeping a cute little kid in a role when she got older and became a so-so young-adult performer. They're not all going to be Jonathan Jackson.

What will GH and Days do if the actors decide to go on strike? Would they attempt to recast the roles with non union actors?

R54 Lol that's because they wanted to capitalize on Alexis/Ric's popularity by giving them a child together, while also giving Sonny another relative. They probably wouldn't have gave Sonny and Carly another baby had Morgan stayed on canvas; they wanted to make sure they had at least their own bio child together, while also honoring Donna Messina. Although it's not always as prevalent now, Molly is from that old school method of popular couples having at least one kid together. We all know Sam is the main Davis girl that gets attention lol Molly barely has any story, same goes for Kristina.

R55 Good question. They can use non union actors, however the stakes are different this time, so any non union actors who cross the picket lines will face penalties for accepting work, just like the writers, so they might be hard pressed to find enough who are willing to be ostracized. What's being said is that SAG-AFTRA wants all unionized workers to stop working, with immediate walkouts, in a form of solidarity. They want to force Hollywood to shut down production since they're able to skate by for awhile without union writers, however not without any actors or directors, for that can cause stoppage as soon as possible, since they only have so many shows/movies already filmed. It would also mean that actors can't promote any upcoming projects in the event of a strike without being penalized.

SAG president Fran Drescher was out picketing with some of the writers and she pretty much stated that the actors demands aren't as detailed as what the writers want, so although she's in support of the writers, for she's one too, she thinks that they'll be able to reach negotiations fairly easier and without striking. Same for the DGA, who are already in negotiations with the studios. Supposedly, the studios are hoping to avert a SAG-AFTRA & DGA walkout, for it'll also give them somewhat more leverage over the writers, seeing how they could come to an agreement with the actors/directors without striking occurring, and not the writers.

I wonder how would the union be able to punish non union actors r57. I've seen some actors especially those who do a lot of background and guest acting work say that they don't believe that Fran Drescher or her negotiators will get actors a fair deal especially them and the many other actors who aren't household names.

R58 They're tactics include finding out who exactly will still take work in the event of a strike, and basically blacklisting from future projects, preventing them from signing with the union and/or keeping them from working with actors who don't cross the picket lines once they're done striking. I do see that happening, in regards to lesser known actors getting the short end of the stick, and I've seen similar instances as well of what you mentioned. I actually think the actors and the directors have a better chance of reaching a deal since their requirements aren't as extensive as the writers, which is pretty much what Fran Drescher alluded to. However, the writers are notoriously underpaid and are pretty much at the bottom of the Hollywood totem pole, so it stands to reason that the actors/directors can most likely get what they want in a more favorable fashion.

Lol meant "Their tactics" smh

Thanks r59.

Shut General Hospital down. End of story.

R61 YW. I think that it'll work out better for the actors and directors, preventing them from striking, jmo

Vee, who’s in the biz, will not allow the actors to strike. Vee is in the biz you know.

Vee who is in the biz will ghost write GH with Dumbass Dylan. Vee is in the biz, you know. The biz! You know!

SAG-AFTRA wants to have a vote on authorizing a strike. That way if when they start negotiating their contract and there is a break down in negotiations, they already have the authorization to strike without having to vote on it. It will be one thing to have in their pocket entering negotiations.

R66 Right that's similar to what happened with the Writer's Guild. So they have until June 7th to vote to authorize SAG members striking, then if a deal isn't reached by June 30th, they'll walk out in July. The DGA hasn't chosen to go that route yet, they're still working out negotiations.

That cunt Strasser just can’t give up JFP. Robin forgets that she admitted on her hotline that she lied about JFP. And Robin publically apologized to JFP for lying. I’d call Robin out for this but she blocked me. Robin is a cunt. Mean woman.

So, what was Jackie Zeman's true cause of death??? WTF is sudden cancer? Made up AF but automatically registers as non-disputed truth by mk'd braindeads naturally. The truth WILL surface!

So apparently, a SAG strike won't affect soap operas, or daytime tv in general, for the most part, since they're protected. The WGA strike is what's affecting soaps and other forms of shows

R69 Jackie Zeman had a procedure which resulted in death. It has happened before.

So if there was a actors strike r70, You are saying that the soap actors who are apart of the actors union don't have to participate in the strike and can cross the picket line?

The fat bitter twitter queens claim that Gary Tomlin is writing GH.

Why would a SAG AFTRA strike not affect soap operas? Please explain.

Yes, Nina! Put a ring on it!

And Dex in a bathhouse tomorrow, his natural habitat!

[quote]And Dex in a bathhouse tomorrow, his natural habitat!

I can do things for him that teen tart Joss can only dream about!

R72 R74 Per SAG-AFTRA, certain programs that are protected by "The Network Code Agreement" are exempt from being penalized for crossing picket lines and are therefore not subjected to following standard unionized procedures. Daytime serials are protected under that code, so their actors aren't expected to participate in any striking.

Here's the direct quote from SAG-AFTRA, regarding who may or may not be affected in case of a walkout:

"What productions would be affected if SAG-AFTRA go on strike?"

"The affected productions include feature films, scripted dramatic television and scripted new media productions produced by AMPTP-represented employers and covered by the Codified Basic Agreement or Television Agreement.

Programs produced under the Network Code agreement would not be affected. This includes daytime serials, talk shows, game shows, variety shows, award shows, and other unscripted productions. Also unaffected are any productions that are not theatrical, new media or television-based in nature, such as commercials."

I'm wondering if that's Kate Mansi making her debut as Kristina, who walks in on Dex in the bathhouse/sauna. It seems that they were flirting with Dex being Sonny's son, then once again they flipped the story and now they might not even know themselves who his parents are. Remember they were going to have Josslyn sleep with her teacher a few years ago then that storyline was scrapped, which was most likely a network mandated decision, since they're Disney lol

Daytime actors WILL strike. Stop spreading untrue shit.

Hamilton Finn IS Lloyd Dobler!

R79 Stop spreading shit you don't know anything about. It's explained clear as day on the SAG-AFTRA website. As a matter of fact, there was a SAG-AFTRA strike in 2000 that didn't effect any of the daytime actors at all, because there is a "Network Code Agreement" which can easily be looked up. Nothing I've ever "spread" on here wasn't the truth, so if you don't like anything I have to say, feel free to block, bitch.

R79 IF any daytime actors strike us because they choose too in solidarity or out of support, they're not obligated to like film or primetime actors since they are exempt from their regulations. Try again 😆 😆

They should have filmed a full frontal version of the Dex/Spencer steam room scene for GH After Dark.

They certainly had the right setup for it, R83. When Spencer first appeared (or should I say "morphed") he was all doe-eyed and soft of gaze as he emerged from the mist, full pouty lips, so receptive and full of promise, towel saucily draped and then.....[insert sad horn and flower wilting or balloon deflating gif]

Does Dool no longer being on a network and now on a streaming service mean they are no longer apart of the Network Code Agreement.

Thank you, Frank.

R85 That's a great question. They're still covered, for the deal was renewed in July 2022 and was agreed upon with the big four networks along with other productions outside of them, which includes programs that fit under that umbrella (soaps, talk shows, game shows, awards shows, variety shows, commercials and reality tv).

Also, DOOL was still on NBC when the deal was ratified, however, if the deal wasn't extended to other productions outside of network tv then that would be a possibility, in regards to striking, except it was extended to cover all programming that fits that mold, regardless of streaming. So DOOL actors are still covered under the Network Code Agreement along with the other soap actors.

Oh, they broke out the steam room set again? But what fun is it without Brook Lynn in her blazer?

LMAO R88

R86, thanks for the photo, but I can't tell who is the top and who is the bottom. Spencer's got the body of a top but the personality of a bottom. With Dex, it's vice versa. And why's isn't the young cop in the scene?

I realize I'm supposed to think Dex has the hotter body, but I much prefer Spencer's. Shame he seems to be prematurely aging in the hair/face (possibly from whatever supplements he's taking to swole up).

I find Dex much more attractive, in body but especially in personality.

I’m a Spencer guy but was really taken aback by how hot it was to see them half-dressed and sweaty together.

Of course the show is going to make them long-lost half brothers now.

R93 🤔 oh wow you're probably right 😆 and Courtney did lose a baby by Jason, so it actually would make perfect sense, especially when Sonny finds out that Dex betrayed him, he'll want to kill him, only to find out that he's Jason's and Courtney's son, which will spare him. Then the whole Joss/Dex comparisons to Carly/Jason that the show hinted at would have more of an impact, and of course Carly will be thrilled that two of her best friends' child together survived. I don't remember if Courtney was expecting a boy or a girl, however they could easily explain that away like they do with practically everything else.

First impressions:

I really like New Kristina. She’s giving me a Marisa Tomei vibe, which is excellent.

I’m underwhelmed by Temporary (New?) Molly.

Happy 61st birthday, Genie!

Temp Molly did a great job given that she just had a few hours to prepare for the role.

NuKristina seems to already be comfortable in the part. I guess that's because she worked on Days and knows how soaps operate.

As seen on the walk of stars in Palm Springs.....

Lady Geary is SEVENTY SIX years old today

I want Nicholas Chavez to grind me into a fine paste.

Uncle Frank isn't tapping THAT. Too much muscle.

But he does look fine.

The reading of the will was very anticlimactic. Why the buildup for that?

Tyler fell off the wagon. He's back drinking again.

Was arrested for public intoxication at an airport in South Carolina.

Link to separate thread discussing Tyler's arrest.

People are saying he looks like George Santos.

So, I don't guess Frank is going to bring Tyler back to play Nikolas again.

Nice of the younger actors to play along with this beef/cheesecake promo shoot in celebration of the Metro Court pool reopening.

Hofer looks like the semi-successful recipient of a head transplant.

Cookies are being smelled from three states over!

Poor Lipton is furiously doing push-ups before he has to come back for the summer.

Kelly Monaco’s tits were certainly on prominent display today.

Doesn't Joss get tired of those dog tags hitting her in the face when Dex fucks her missionary?

R111, nope. Totally dickmatized.

Dex still looks like they sewed his head on the wrong body.

hmmm

Enough goddamn characters, Frank!

I had no idea Jordan was such a ho.

Suck it, Ingo!

Your statement would have had such a different meaning 20 years ago, R117.

True R118.

And back then, I would have gladly said yes if Ingo had asked me to blow him. But he lost all hotness long before he fell down that MAGA rabbit hole.

R72 R74 R85 Updated information, so even though soap opera actors are covered under the "Network Code Agreement" that SAG-AFTRA agreed upon in July 2022, SAG-AFTRA wants all television productions shut down in the event of a strike, similar to how the WGA wants all union members and/or future union members to not participate in any writing activities at all, or else face being blacklisted by the WGA once they reach an agreement. Therefore, even though soap opera actors contracts aren't directly effected, as a form of solidarity, all SAG-AFTRA union members aren't expected to work in the event of a strike, so if a strike goes into effect as of July 1st, the soap operas are expected to be shut down and go dark.

GH, Y&R and B&B usually tape about six-eight weeks ahead of schedule, so it wouldn't be until the end of August/early September before they would have to show reruns. This is only in the event of a SAG-AFTRA strike, for they voted on a strike authorization, however, if they can reach a deal by June 30th, there won't be an actors strike. Also, the soap actors don't necessarily have to strike, unless it's out of solidarity, since their deal is different under the Network Code Agreement, they aren't expected to work since production is set to be shut down to send a message from SAG-AFTRA that they don't want any of their actors working. DOOL is the only one that won't be directly impacted since they tape at least six months ahead of time, similarly to how they were the only soap to show new episodes are the height of COVID.

R116 😆 well Zeke is 🔥however, Jordan did sleep with Shawn Butler and got pregnant by him while leading TJ's presumed father to believe that TJ was his son, then slept with TJ's presumed uncle Curtis lol so yeah she's been around the same block as several other soap characters. She really didn't have any room to talk regarding Portia's paternity issues with Trina seeing how she was in a similar situation (although there's rumors that Selina altered Trina's test so there's a possibility that Marcus could still be the father). Also, wasn't there some sort of overlap with her, Curtis and Andre iirc

FV claims he has been storing scripts that would last for months. However, what the cast does is another matter.

R123 Yeah that's what's being said, however it sort of sounds like that's a way for Frank and Gary Tomlin to "tweak" and add things here and there without being credited as writers, similarly to how there were "uncredited headwriters" before during a short period at OLTL. Granted Frank wasn't the EP then, yet that is a way for an EP and/or director to write without being credited. Frank is known to rewrite scripts anyway and with the (albeit brief) addition of Jackson Montgomery, that sounds like a Frank production lol so with these "stockpiling scripts" flashbacks and constantly repeated conversations are expected, and James Patrick Stuart is saying "less action sequences" and that they should be good "for at least five months" going off of the "stockpiled scripts."