Susan Addresses Rumors

Susan Lucci (Erica) took to the airwaves of Facebook and her official website yesterday to try and clear up any misconceptions about her and Prospect Park.  Her official statement is as follows:

I want my fans to know the truth. There has been miscommunications as a result of statements in the press that I am one of the reasons that All My Children is not moving forward. This is simply untrue and not the case. We have been in discussions since Prospect Park first expressed interest in moving the series online, and in correspondence dated September 8th, I made it clear that I would be ecstatic to be a part of All My Children in a prominent way if they committed to producing the series for another year. I have not heard back from Prospect Park since then, in fact, I learned of their decision not to proceed with All My Children at the same time you did, through the media.

It's been a privilege and honor to be involved with the All My Children family for so many years, from working closely with Agnes Nixon to getting to know millions of devoted and wonderful fans.

I also recently read a statement by Vincent Irizzary (David) where he also had to deny he was the cause!  Seriously, one person or persons is not to blame for the show not going on.  There are many factors involved so putting the blame on an actor is beyond silly IMO. 

Happy Birthday Vincent Irizarry!!

Happy Birthday wishes to Vincent Irizarry, the deliciously devious Dr. David!  Vincent celebrates his 52nd birthday today!!

Tribute to Pine Valley Dish!

Ahh well, dish might be a little strong.  There really wasn't much of that but it was fun anyway!  I went to the event at Town Hall in NYC on Tuesday, October 25 with PVB friend, Kelli.  And what a great time we had!!  It started out with each of the guys being introduced one by one and coming out to the stage.... Walt Willey (Jack), Vincent Irizarry (David), Jacob Young (JR), Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Darnell Williams (Jesse) and Michael E. Knight (Tad).  Walt and Cameron were given microphones to go out into the audience so fans can ask questions.  There were some about the finale, general questions about this and that... nothing too memorable or that we haven't heard already.  But one thing I do remember very clearly was that Jacob said that his contract with Bold & Beautiful is short term!  So if/when the Prospect Park version of AMC gets off the ground, Jacob is not completely out of the picture to return as JR.  One of the funniest things, to me anyway, was that whenever a question was directed to Jacob, Vincent (who was sitting right next to him) would say, "Oh you mean Rick Forrester?" referencing Jacob's B&B character.  I think Jacob might have been getting a little irritated by it by the end of the Q&A!  

Check it out, I'm sitting next to Rick Forrester!

Someone did thank Darnell for signing and he seemed still so unsure of how it will work or if it will ever get off the ground.  Cameron chimed in as a Prospect Park cheerleader, assuring fans that it will happen.  After fans asked questions, the guys then asked us questions, about the show for prizes (the "Who Did JR Shoot?" t-shirt autographed by all the guys).  And then fans got to stump the actors for the same prize.  


The best part of the night, for me anyway, was when the guys got to tell behind the scenes stories.   Both Walt and Michael had hilarious stories about Ruth Warrick (Phoebe), with Walt's being my favorite story of the night.  Of course I'm paraphrasing here and going by memory, but the gist of it was that during Cliff and Nina's wedding, on location.  Walt was just an extra at the time.  The venue was very strict and had a ton of rules about what they could and could not do and the director of the venue gave a big speech about no smoking, no eating, no drinking etc...  Ruth Warrick looked at the venue representative and said, "If the sofa's have slipcovers can we f**k on them?"  Oh to have been there to hear that!   

Michael's story about Ruth was much different.  Apparently she was a notorious, um, well I can't really say this delicately so I'll just say it, farter.  Everyone knew it, everyone ignored it.  It was just Ruth being Ruth.  But when there were visitors to the set, they didn't know how to handle it!  Case in point, Ian Buchanan (ex-Dr. Madden) was visiting Finola Hughes (ex-Anna) on the set one day and Ruth went by tooting her way along.  Michael recalls the hilarious look of absolute confusion that Ian experienced seeing the legendary Ruth Warrick farting her way across the stage!  Years later when Ian returned, this time as Dr. Madden, Michael asked him if he remembered that visit to the set, and he did... oh boy did he ever!   


Vincent recalled a not so pleasant first meeting with James Mitchell (Palmer) while Vincent was still on Guiding Light.  They were sharing a car to take them to an event and Vincent was very late, making James wait in the car for however long it was.  Years later when Vincent joined AMC he asked James if he remembered him, and James very distinctly said to him, "Oh yes, I remember you."  But they did become great friends after that.  

Michael and Walt recalled the trouble James Mitchell and Ruth Warrick had once teleprompters were taken out.  Michael said that Ruth still always looked in the spot where they were, even years after they were taken out, even though she knew her lines.   James on the other hand would write his lines on index cards and hide them all over the set that he would be filming in.   To mess with him, Michael and others, would take the cards and mix them up and change their locations.  Then James would be wondering around and muttering... "no, that's not right" until he found the correct card!


Michael also told a funny story about Eileen Herlie (Myrtle).  During a Crystal Ball scene, which took many many hours to film and often went well into the night, Michael was in the background with Eileen for part of the shoot.  She kept pointing to his teeth very casually and subtly.  Michael assumed that he had something in his teeth and kept trying to get it out and then showing her.  She just kept pointing back at his teeth.   At the end of the scene he asked her what was wrong and she replied, "Oh nothing, I was just bored so I thought I'd f**k with you."  

All of the actors had the utmost respect for the elder statesmen of the show.  Especially Jacob for David Canary.  He spoke of how much he absolutely loved working with him.   They all loved hearing the stories they had to tell of old Hollywood.


Once the first part of night was over, there was a short intermission and then we were ushered back in for the meet and greet.  Unfortunately this part didn't go as well.  It was chaotic and disorganized.  Having been to my share of events, I took it in stride.  They promised everyone would get their chance to meet each of the stars, so you have to trust that it will happen.  It did.   It may not have been the dream meeting some had in mind, but it did happen nonetheless.  The night went well over the time it was scheduled to end.  It was the first of the events, and as always there are problems that need to be ironed out.   


If you'd like to see all of my photos, check them out on Facebook.  I have made the album public so everyone should be able to check them out!

Tribute to Pine Valley is This Week!!

This week is A Tribute to Pine Valley week!   The big event is being held on Tuesday, October 25 at Town Hall in NYC.  On Wednesday, October 26 at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ.  And on October 27 at The Theatre in Westbury in Long Island, NY.  Attending from AMC are Walt Willey (Jack), Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Jacob Young (JR), Vincent Irizarry (David), Michael E. Knight (Tad) and Darnell Williams (Jesse).  For more information, check out the Tribute to Pine Valley website.

I will be attending the one at Town Hall in NYC, so if you want to meet up, drop me a line!  

The View Tributes AMC!!

TV Guide reports The View will devote their full hour to paying tribute to AMC on September 23 the last day of AMC on ABC.  The promises interviews, footage of the final day of production and special guests including Agnes Nixon, Susan Lucci (Erica), Vincent Irizarry (David), Rebecca Budig (Greenlee) and Cameron Mathison (Ryan) among other stars from the past and present!   Tune in September 23 at 11:00 am EST on ABC.

A Tribute to Pine Valley in NYC!!!

 A new event was announced this week... A Tribute to Pine Valley, Celebrating 41 years of AMC!  The once in a lifetime event will take place over three nights, ok so it's thrice in a lifetime event.  On Tuesday, October 25, the Tribute takes place at Town Hall.   On Wednesday, October 26, the event will be at the State Theatre in New Brunswick, NJ.  And on Thursday, October 28 the event hits The Theatre in Westbury, Long Island NY.   Joining in on the festivities are Walt Willey (Jack), Julia Barr (Brooke), Vincent Irizarry (David), Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Jacob Young (JR) and Michael E. Knight (Tad).  More names will be added most likely so stay tuned!  To get all the info or to order tickets, check out the Tribute to Pine Valley WEBSITE.

Vincent Irizarry Weighs In..

Still so many questions.  It's hard to know what to believe or what to think about everything.   Slowly but surely, information filters in.  Vincent Irizarry (David) took to his Facebook page to give his thoughts.  Here's what he had to say...

To be or not to be on AMC... that is the question

I've been getting a lot of questions from many of you, asking 2 things: am I going to the AMC Fan Event, and will I be staying with the show when it transitions to the internet? The first is easy, yes, I plan on being at the AMC Fan Event at the end of the month. The second, not so easy. Some have even informed me that it was reported somewhere that I'm staying with the show. That is not at all true at this time. Until I hear from the new producers to learn what they're offering, I have to work under the assumption that my contract with the show ends on Aug 31 and plan accordingly, which I am.

You Can Thank the PVB...

... for David's return!    LOL  (thanks Cheap21!!!)

BIG Spoiler from Monday - LOOK AWAY If You Haven't Watched

Welcome Back!!!!   <-- click me

Living in denial has paid off for once!   lol

Happy Birthday Vincent Irizarry!!

Happy Birthday wishes to Vincent Irizarry!!   The devilishly delicious Dr. Devious (and yes, keeping with the D theme, I'm still in denial!) celebrates his 51st birthday today!!!

Two Sad Break Ups

While ABC Soaps in Depth is reporting that Vincent Irizarry (David) and his wife of 13 years, Avalon have been separated for many months and are in the process of a divorce, word came down today that Aiden Turner (Aidan) and his wife of 5 years, Megan, are also divorcing.  So sorry to hear this news!

Vincent Irizarry Guests on NCIS:LA!

Vincent Irizarry (David - no I'm not ready to put an "ex" there) will be a guest star on NCIS: LA  on Tuesday, October 12.   Vincent plays Andre Maragos, a businessman with dark past.  The show airs on CBS at 9:00 pm EST.

And So It Begins...

The Bring Back David campaign has begun!   Check out the Facebook page and support Vincent Irizarry's return as the devilish, devious, delicious Dr. David!  (Thanks Sample!)

More Irizarry News

So many things about this do not add up.  I addressed some of them in my most recent commentary, but there's more to explore.  First of all, there's the little matter of how Vincent Irizarry's departure as David from AMC wasn't announced until the day it actually aired.  That rarely, if ever happens.  There's always a leak.  But let's just say for arguments sake that everyone on the set was sworn to secrecy, signed papers and were threatened with lawsuits.   It still doesn't add up.  Losing David essentially ends several major storylines.   Why get Caleb involved in the David vs. the Hubbard's story a week or so before David is to be killed off?   Why start a potential love match between David and Liza if David was to be killed off?  Why do Fall previews include David?   Is it all smoke and mirrors?   Is it a big joke?  What's the deal people!   Well could this statement on Vincent's Official Facebook page shed some light perhaps?  You be the judge.

Hello everyone -- We can now confirm and tell you that Vincent is still in negotiations, as the end of his contract is up shortly. The show has added this plot twist, but as I expressed below, please continue to tune in and make your thoughts, wishes, and voices known. Like many of you, I feel there is much more of D...avid's story that needs to unfold and we would love to continue watching Vincent's amazing portrayal of the most complex character on the daytime canvas!

Negotiations?  Really.  Interesting.    The statement goes on to say: 
  

Vincent passed on at how touched he has been by the overwhelming support and outpouring of messages that he has received over the past few days from all of you. Vincent writes, "I can't say enough how appreciative I am of all the comments on websites and message boards that have been written in support of my work and my character. There would be no doubt to me whatsoever, if I do return to AMC, it will be in greater part because of this wonderful outpouring from all of you who love the show and David as much as I do. I am forever grateful to all of you..."

If?   Honestly are the writers at AMC on crack?  They lost David Canary (Adam).  They lost, for the most part, Thorsten Kaye (Zach).  Are they really ready to give up Vincent Irizarry too!?  If Vincent wants to leave and go back east, I think most fans, myself included, would accept that.  But the writers David Kreizman and Donna Swajeski have called David's death as "storyline dictated" which means, they don't know what else to do with him, where to go.  Those two words drive me crazy.  You wrote him into that corner, it's your job to write him out.   So will AMC write (yeah, I did that on purpose) this wrong? 

CASTING NEWS: Are You Freakin Kidding me!?

Soap Opera Digest magazine is reporting that Vincent Irizarry is out as David!!  In a move the writers called "storyline dictated" (read: we can't think of another excuse), David meets his maker at Palmer's party.   Can this even really be?   Writers David Kreizman and Donna Swajeski defend their decision to dump one of the most popular actors and characters on the show, for the very same reason I speculated that he needed to stay... his hand is in too many pots.  So if it's really true, and David isn't faking his death, who becomes the antagonist of the show?  JR?   Please.  Junior cannot compete with the likes of David or his own father Adam for that matter.   I hope this is all a bad dream, and that David is doing what David does... playing everyone in town!  Otherwise Mr. Kreizman and Ms. Swajeski, you are not making fans, you are losing them.

Aiden Makes it Past the Next Round on DWTS!!!

And so it goes, Aiden Turner (ex-Aidan) has once again made it through to the next week on Dancing with the Stars! His Quick Step wasn't the best of the night, only giving him and partner Edyta a score of 20 points, but it was enough (with call in votes) to bring him back for Week 4!


Alas poor Buzz Aldrin got the boot this week. The 80 year old legend is probably quite a hoofer on a dance floor. But competition wise, he didn't make the grade.

Do you play "Spot the AMCer" every week like I do? Who will be there the next time to cheer on Aiden? So far we've seen Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Vincent Irizarry (David), Chrishell Stause (Amanda) and Ricky Paull Goldin (Jake). Have I missed any?

What a Difference a Decade Makes

I know that David Hayward (Vincent Irizarry) and Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) did not end on great terms (So what if he drugged her knowing that she was a recovering addict? He ended up drugging the rest of the town a week later), but isn't funny how the one time super-couple went from this:


to this:


What a difference a decade makes.

AMC Stars Perform Agatha Christie!!!

On Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21, LA fans will get a real treat at the Soap Fan Mystery Theatre kicks off with a new series of readings. For three performances only, you can see Hollywood legend Stephanie Powers along with Vincent Irizarry (David), Jacob Young (JR) and Adam Mayfield (Scott) as well as GL's Robert Newman perform Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest. The performance will take place at The Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills and will be held at 8:00 pm on the 20th and 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the 21st.

On Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14, the second reading will be Agatha Christie's Spider's Web. This time AMC stars Ricky Paull Goldin (Jake), Jacob Young (JR) and Adam Mayfield (Scott) will be performing with a guest to be announced. The performance will take place at The Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills and will be held at 8:00 pm on the 13th and 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm on the 14th.

Tickets are $49.50 for reserved seating or $150 for VIP tickets which include premium seating and a meet and greet with the actors. For more information and to buy tickets, check out the Soap Fan Mystery Theatre website!

The View Part III - Dr. Evil!

The saga continues!!

Happy Birthday Vincent Irizarry!!!

Happy Birthday to Vincent Irizzary!!!! The dastardly and pretty damn handsome AMC doc celebrates his 50th birthday today!!!