From: kjs@cbnewsg.cb.att.com (kelly.smith)
Subject: Re: DOOL:  Crystal Chappell (LONG RESPONSE)
Organization: AT&T
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 00:19:15 GMT

In article <17d8tuINN1sv@seven-up.East.Sun.COM>, pinyan@ren.East.Sun.COM (Ann Pinyan) writes:
* 
* OK - well to keep things exciting, I decided to open my big mouth
* 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

	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....

* 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
* don't think you can blame that on Chappell.  Would you turn down more
* airtime because you felt sorry for your co-workers?  I think not.  So,

	Actually a similar situation has happened here on my job.
	Everyone wants to work with me becuase I'm quick and thorough
	(I'm not bragging really, just trying to explain my point)
	Now the girl who is supposed to be my equal is not, as far
	as computer literacy and general knowledge about laser fab.
	So naturally since I know the most, I get all the work and
	should be happy that I am in such high demand, and a asset
	to the company.  But this has it's drawbacks as well.
	Now what has happened is I am getting into a whole new area
	on top of what I did before.  I will be giving up some of the
	things that I did but I must teach the person (which in
	itself is difficult) and learn new stuff as well.  Now right
	about now, you're probably wondering what on earth does this
	have to do with the show.  The only difference from my story and
	Carly's is, I AM more knowledgeable than the person but am
	willing to help the other person learn as much as she can,
	because I would like to move onto bigger and better things.
	In other words, I do not want to be so indespensable that I
	can't take a vacation, or have arguments with the person about
	my position (which is the case now).  In laymans terms, compromise.
	Chappell should tell Corday that she has only been with the
	show for three years and does NOT deserve to be put on a pedestal.
	If Corday thinks so highly of her, then he should listen to her.
	Esp.  since Chappell complains about the long hours.  I know all
	about them.  Am I making any sense???

* I'd like to make several responses here to the comments that have been
* made...
* 
* Bravo Stacy!  Even though the comments about Chappell sleeping with
* TPTB to get more airtime are probably jokes, I don't think it is funny
* either.  Again, how realistic is it to tell someone you don't want to
* 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?

	Sure this is not entirely Chappell's fault, but really how
	blind does one have to be when MAJOR characters on the show
	just disappear for a week and show up for one show only to 
	disappear again, for example, Molly/Tanner, Ginger/Brian and they're
	leaving.  Some of us did like them and think they deserve some
	sort of send off and a wrap up of their stories and not in one
	episode because it's not fair.  And if what Chappell herself,
	says is correct people have complained.  It's favoritism plain
	and simple and Chappell should point this out to Corday.  I
	also think the poking fun at people's appearance is all done
	in fun.  I don't think any of us look perfect (I sure don't)
	but how many of us can say we NEVER make fun of people?  If
	none of us do then why do we laugh at comedians?
* 
	<stuff deleted>
* 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.

	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 think it basically the same feeling, different characters.
	The business with his past did take some time to close,
	but look at how the ending was handled.  The scenes I
	would have liked to see Buddy from the prep school telling
	him about his past, Larry telling John about his relatives
	giving him addresses for Christmas cards, Danielle coming
	clean and telling him everything about his past as a PI,
	John going through hypnosis to find out what the water
	meant.  Nothing was explained or even proved for that matter.
	Just, slam-bam, John is Forrest, DNA compared with Larrys.
	It was all built up to a disappointment.  I don't think it's
	the actors, writer, or TPTB are totally at fault, but it is
	definitely something that is shared by all involved.

* 
* The other thing that is inconsistent with your arguments about Carly is
* the whole point of "the actress CAN control the part and the
* storyline".  Why is that only true for the actors/actresses you don't
* like?  It was "poor Kayla" when she was involved with Shane, and now
* it's "poor Kimberly, they are rushing this split personality thing",
* and "poor Jack, he's been in stupid storylines".  Is it possible that
* these people tried to have a say and weren't successful, and isn't it
* also possible that they can't change things at will?
* 

	I don't know about that either.  Charles and Mary Beth both
	said they weren't to comfortable about the pairing in SOM.
	Jenn wouldn't straddle Hawk and didn't have to.  Larry doesn't
	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.
	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.

* 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.

* possible that you are misreading the comment she made about being tired
* of doing all the ilines?  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...
* 
* 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.   ;)

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

* 
* Ann
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