From: cf@planck.physics.purdue.edu (Coleen Flanagan)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: Re: AW:
Summary: Buchanan's "Vicky"
Date: 18 Dec 92 20:28:21 GMT
Organization: Purdue University Physics Department


>You're right, Anne got much better material to work with than Buchanan. It
>was much more dramatic and she did a great part. She was my favorite of
>all the NBC soap opera actresses (I only watch NBC). But, I'm convinced
>from what I've seen of Jensen's acting, she couldn't handle the Anne Heche
>roles. Jensen has created different characters, no resemblance to the old
>ones and they stink. There is no difference between her Marley/Vicky except
>Vicky wears more unbecoming make-up and flashy ugly clothes. Of course she
>gets no support from Dennis and Grant because they are just as bad as she
>is. I don't want to seem cruel, but I don't feel sorry for her. She's been
>on too long. It's about time they replace the actress. She has destroyed
>the characters - I wish she would hit the road and GO!!

>AW has no trouble cutting actresses/actors from the show without any notice
>as shown in the past. I'm flabbergasted as to why they keep her. She must
>have the same protection clause that Deidre Hall has on Days.

>John

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          I can't say I'm convinced that Jensen Buchanan couldn't
          handle more challenging material.  She might surprise us
          all but until that happens we'll never know.  It stands
          to reason Buchanan's Vicky/Marley would have to be a totally
          different version of Heche's "Vicky" as was Ellen Wheeler's 
          version.  I think all three actresses had a hard time
          portraying Marley because she's just so bland.  All 3
          women play Marley as plain, laid back, and too good to be
          true.  Buchanan's has only been on AW for a year.  It took
          Wheeler and Heche at least that long to get the feel of
          their roles.  In fact when Heche first played Marley she
          admitted how awful she was.  AW put "Marley" on hiatus for
          a while until Heche got a better handle on the role.  The 
          Vicky/Marley characters haven't been destroyed.  There isn't 
          anything about them or their story that can't be revamped or 
          spiced up like Vicky getting herself into some trouble.  The
          writers forgot what this woman is all about.  The previous
          "Vicky's" always got into hot water. Sometimes deliberately
          and sometimes because of the situation she felt she had no 
          other choice.  AW obviously thinks Buchanan is doing a good 
          job.  As disliked as Jamie is Todd Russell wasn't fired. He 
          is leaving on his own volition because he's tired of dealing 
          with a bi-coastal marriage.  I hope no soap ever treats their
          actors as badly as DAYS does.  The only actress on AW that
          was unceremoniously axed was Cali Timmons.  For the most part
          AW treats their cast with a lot more respect and professionalism
          than the head honchos at DAYS.

          I found Thursdays show enjoyable.  Mark Pinter hardly looked
          like a college boy but Buchanan and Eplin came across well.
          I guess what I'm trying to say is give credit where credit
          is due.
          
          

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          Coleen
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