From: pinyan@ren.East.Sun.COM (Ann Pinyan)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: Re: DOOL:  Crystal Chappell (LONG RESPONSE)
Date: 26 Aug 92 18:17:00 GMT
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In article 4106@cbfsb.cb.att.com, kjs@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (kelly.smith) writes:
>
>	I disagree here.  I think that we do represent a large part
>	of the soap viewing population.  I certainly wouldn't say
>	were are the whole thing, but a large part.  It's like a
>	survey, only those who reply can get counted.  Anyways....
>

But several people have responded to me via email with comments about
not wanting to go against the popular vote here.  I guess what I'm
saying is that there are a lot of people that do like her... and a TON
of people that watch the soaps real-time everyday that don't even know
what a computer is...

>
>	I do like Drake as an actor, but he obviously has NO chemistry
>	with Isabella.  By saying you don't like Drake because of his
>	acting and all of the focus on him, you are being hypocritical.
>	I don't think Isabella or Carly can act.  So how do we differ?

I never said it was wrong for people to not like her - I don't see any
hypocracy at all.  I'm merely pointing out the fact that some people do
like her and bringing up specifics about the writing.  Here I was
merely trying to point out that Chappell isn't the only favored actor
on DAYS past or present.  My points in this original email were not to
convince people that Carly is a good actor - that is up for everyone to
decide for themselves... what I was trying to do was point out some
inconsistencies in the comments made on this net based on whether or
not you like the character, and commenting on the personal attacks.
This has nothing to do with whether or not she can act... I was trying
to point out that most of the complaints seem to center around things
that I think are more in the hands of TPTB rather than the actor.

>	I think it basically the same feeling, different characters.

But, I'm not daily hammering Drake or blaming things on him that are
ultimately writing problems.  That's the difference.

>
>	I don't know about that either.  Charles and Mary Beth both
>	said they weren't to comfortable about the pairing in SOM.

So what?  They said it - didn't do a lot of good though.

>	Jenn wouldn't straddle Hawk and didn't have to.  Larry doesn't

But she still was involved in a stupid storyline.  Is that because she
"allowed" it?

>	want the rape of Jenn overlooked.  So we know that they have
>	opinions about their characters.  But I think TPTB only listen
>	to what they want to hear.  I'll agree that TPTB don't listen to the
>	actors all of the time but they should.  Look at the Jack fiasco.
>	His stories are usually stupid and make him look like a fool.
>	He's a Major part of the show who has not been on for practically
>	the whole summer.  Is that fair? Just because Jenn is away?
>	When Bo was kidnapped we still saw Carly.  How do the stories differ?  
>	I'm sure Jack misses Jenn just as much as Carly missed Bo.  Carly
>	worried about Bo since he was kidnapped and since this is Jack's
>	first child, he should be worried about Jenn.  The difference
>	is Carly was allowed to stand around and cry, Jack has not been
>	allowed to show his feelings or how he is trying to make a new
>	start for his new family.  I don't think this has anything to
>	do with the fact that I like or dislike either, but rather the
>	character are written very differently than they should be.

Exactly!  We agree.  :)

>	Refer to Kimberly's unknown illness and Jack's illness.  Jack's
>	hiatus.  Julie's, Marcus's, Vern's, Jo's, (I could go on and on)
>	lack of a story.  I just don't buy the "we can't come up with a
>	good story for 'insert above name here' bologna.  Now wasn't
>	Marcus Jesse's Big brother so to speak?  What happened?  I would
>	think Marcus would be the one to go into the bad parts of Salem
>	and do the Medvan story, but no Carly gets it.  Now if I can see
>	this, why can't the idiots writing this stuff see this?  I'm no
>	genius or writer, but then again I'm not getting paid to do it
>	either.

I totally agree that Marcus should have had this storyline.

>
>* So, I suppose what I'm saying is that I think the blame is with the
>* writers.  More power to Chappell if she saw that she was given more
>* airtime and asked to be compensated for it.  Are you blaming her for
>* being liked by TPTB?  If your boss singles you out for recognition or a
>* bonus, would you turn it down because it wasn't fair?  And, isn't it
>
>	If I didn't deserve it at all, yes I would turn it down.

But, how can you judge if she deserves it or not?  Because several
people (maybe even the majority) dislike her, does that mean that she
shouldn't get paid for more hours?

>
>	Same here.  Sorry about the length, just had to comment ;-)

Me too.  Again.  :)   
Thanks everyone for the good responses - so far, I haven't even had to
put on the flame-retardant clothing. :)  I only wish that the other Carly
supporters would speak up here - it's really not so bad, these guys can
banter in fun!

Ann
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