From: cf@bohr.physics.purdue.edu (Coleen L. Flanagan)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: Re: DOOL:  Crystal Chappell (LONG RESPONSE)
Summary: A Fairly Long Reply
Date: 25 Aug 92 19:59:02 GMT
Organization: Purdue University Physics Department

In article <17d8tuINN1sv@seven-up.East.Sun.COM> pinyan@ren.East.Sun.COM writes:
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>again... It's no secret that I like Crystal and think she is a fine
>actress, but what amazes me is that this group thinks that they
>represent the majority of all viewers everywhere, and I'm not so sure
>that's true.  It might be, but who can say?  I would think that all the
>attention Chappell has received from the mags that some people must
>really like her.  Now, I will agree that Carly has become some sort of
>stupid SuperWoman of the 90's and has too much airtime, but sorry, I

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      No one has ever professed to speak for the majority of fans 
      everywhere, just on this net.  Magazines just don't represent
      what the readers want but represent, in a larger capacity,
      who the networks are pushing.  It's a fact that DAYS has the
      biggest publicity machine going of any soap on daytime. Pick
      up any soap publication and what the consumer usually sees is
      some actor/actress from DAYS on the cover.  As long as DAYS
      remains enamored by Crystal the magazines will reflect that.


>be the favorite?  It's Corday that is making the mistake with airtime
>and with a totally unbelievable character.  And what is the point in
>attacking someone physically over and over?  Aren't we glad that they
>don't portray the perfect looking people all the time?

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       I have personally never commented on Crystal's physical 
       attributes or lack thereof but I think those comments
       come out of total frustration with the daily ritual of
       seeing her everyday.  Let's face it, viewers know her 
       anatomy better than her own family does.  We can't be
       expected to say "Oh Wow - DAYS is coming on and it's been
       a whole 23 hrs. and 59 minutes since I've seen Carly"! 
       I agree that Corday is definitely at the core of this
       problem.  NBC is sitting back and allowing Corday to ruin  
       his own show.  For example, J&J are going to have a reunion 
       in New York this week.  Since the ratings has been so dismal
       and since J&J's story has been nonexistent for 3 months,
       due to Melissa's extended maternity leave, it would
       behoove NBC and DAYS to promote their reunion with ads
       in primetime. Those who tuned out this soap could tune
       back in.  There has been no promotion for them.  Instead, 
       we get a new ad showing Kim and her dual personality. Ken
       doesn't have common sense much less good business sense.
       
       
>The latest comments about the female characters supporting the males
>has been true on several occassions... granted Carly has too many
>pokers in the fire right now, but hasn't the storyline also revolved
>around John and Lawrence for quite some time now?  I'd say these are
>the major storylines right now...
>	Carly's baby and past with Lawrence

>		focus on Carly, but heavily involves Vivian and Lawrence
>	Lawrence v. John
>	The Medvan
>		all Carly
>	Izzy is sick
>	Lombards v. Bradys
>	Bo's a cop
>	Carrie/Jessie/Austin/Ballistix
>And, I'm going to try to add it up this week - I bet that Lawrence has
>more airtime than Carly... my point is, even though you like Sabatino,
>this also takes away airtime from favorites.  And what about Drake?
>God, this whole thing about finding out about his past was definitely
>drawn-out and totally focused on him, and I personally don't think he
>can act.
       
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         Lawrence's airtime is increasing but he in no way compares
         to the amount Crystal has received.  Lots of times Larry
         doesn't even appear in the show until the third segment.
         Drake got a lot of airtime last summer beginning in August 
         until Wedding. He has also paid his dues where he spent 
         many weeks in the backburner.  He was overdue for a story.  
         John & Larry's storylines do not overlap into everyone else's.
         Corday has fixed it that if Bo is not with Carly one day she
         can saunter over to Alice's and have a chat with her, or she 
         can go over to the hospital and talk with Tom or Marcus.  She
         gets to talk with Jen anywhere, spar with Lisanne, have a
         quick coffee break with IzzyB, spew venom at Victor at Wings,
         reminisce with Vivian at the Alamaine's, stroll through the
         new mall with Carrie, play pool with Marlena at the Cheatin 
         Heart Bar, visit the Brady's at the Fish Market (soon to be 
         Brady Pub), appear at the cop shop to check on Bo where she 
         is able to reacquaint herself from time-to-time with Roman,
         and because of her soon-to-be reinvolvement with Larry she
         will no doubt do more scenes with John.  I mustn't forget
         all the extra scenes she'll get tooling around in her med-van.
         You name one other actor that has the opportunity to interact
         with so many other characters or be in so many scenes and
         situations. 

>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
>possible that you are misreading the comment she made about being tired
>of doing all the lines?  I can remember several shows I was in where I
>made a comment similar to that - with no malicious intent, but knowing
>that my fellow cast mates didn't blame me for having a larger part...

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         I guess I can hardly blame Chappell for asking to be
         compensated for all the work Corday has heaped upon
         her.  I also can't blame her for being adored by TPTB.
         I don't have to like it though or silently put up with 
         it.  Crystal is most likely happy but many viewers and
         actors are not.  It's unfair.  What is even more ironic
         is that DAYS isn't any better off because of Chappell.
         The ratings are not only bad but they've remained that
         way through the Wedding of John and IzzyB and all summer.
         Corday's personal fondness for CC is all he cares about.
         That way of thinking makes Ken look like the fool he is. 

         
>Oh, well, I've rambled on long enough (too long, in fact) - I've just
>been saving up for a while.  Fire away... I'm braced and ready for
>it.   ;)
>
>Ann


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      I fired back but it wasn't too bad, was it?  I think I used
      blanks.  :-)   The bottom line is -- "I WANT TO SEE JACK"!  I
      was told I will get that wish today!  I'm one Happy Hoosier!


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