Cady Mcclain, Class Act

WEEKLY: Did AMC really fire you?
McClain: Yes. Dixie's time has come to an end.
WEEKLY: What did they say to you?
McClain: That Dixie was going to die, that it was a creative decision they felt compelled to make, and that Dixie had three weeks to live. If I could have convinced them to decide otherwise, I would have.
WEEKLY: They didn't try to negotiate with you?
McClain: No. But despite their choice to do this, I wish the show every success. It is a wonderful cast of good-hearted actors, and a fantastic and committed production crew.
WEEKLY: Do you think there was anything you could have done to change this?
McClain: I don't think so.
WEEKLY: Would you have agreed to come back last year if you had known this was how it was going to end?
McClain: No. I don't think I ever would have agreed to come back if I had known ahead of time that this was going to be the way things turned out. I feel so grateful for the investment the audience made in these characters over the years, and I wish things were different - for them especially.
WEEKLY: What's your overall feeling about AMC now?
McClain: Despite this sad ending. I look back and recognize that I have been treated incredibly well by ABC. They gave me opportunities that I never would have had if I hadn't returned.[She explains like what...]
WEEKLY: Do you have a favorite storyline?
McClain: I am not sure there was one, but I can say that my favorite thing and the BEST thing in all my years were the moments of quality with Michael Knight when we had our "dynamic" going on. When our timing was beyond sweet, the chemistry was sparkling, and the work was exciting and fun. That gives me a sense of pride. It was something I fought for, and I am glad we had those moments.[What ending would you have written for Dixie? she makes a shoe comment to answer...Who will you keep in touch with?]
WEEKLY: Anything you want to say to the execs?
McClain: [She thanks Frons and Carruthers for the blog, long]... So I thank Brian and Julie for that opportunity.
WEEKLY: I feel a "but" coming...
McClain [laughs]: You're right. How can I say this?
WEEKLY: Honestly.
McClain: Although I really enjoyed working with Julie, and I feel she is one of the kindest producers I have ever worked with, I want it to be clear that there was no negotiation of any kind. This was not a financial situation that I turned down. I was told the way things were going to be. Very kindly, but absolutely.
WEEKLY: Does this leave a bad taste in your mouth about daytime in general?...
McClain: No...I embrace the change and the opportunity inherent in that change. I believe in the medium of daytime TV, and it's lasting ability to tell enlightening and touching stories with a focus on women's issues. I honestly think it's possible for soaps to continue generation after generation.[She discusses her plans, her gigs]
WEEKLY: Any last words?
McClain: I sincerely and deeply hope that All My Children will be around for my children to be entertained and guided by, just as I was as a little girl with my Mom by my side. And I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a small part of its long tradition

How Classy is that? Cady could have bashed the Powers that Be and for good reason, but she didn't. This is just another example of the show not listening to the fans and doing their own thing. The ratings for AMC says it all, downhill.

News, News and more News

Hello everyone. There has been a lot goings ons lately so first things first, Passions is cancelled, yes after eight years, Passions is no more. Even though I rarely watched the show, its sad to see another soap get canned. Cady McClain, who just back on AMC last year is exiting out. Maybe its because they destroyed Dixie, or maybe its because she criticized the top brass about how they treated Julia Barr and actresses in her age range? I know that for me, I'm going to watch a lot less AMC.

A Soap Star's passing

Darlene Conley, who played Sally Spectra on the Bold and The Beautiful since its premiere in 1988, has died of cancer. She was 72 years old. In November 2006, she announced that she was diagnosed with Stomach cancer and underwent immediate surgery and chemotherapy, back then the diagnosis was to be pretty good but she lost the fight. My deepest condolences with her family, friends and the cast and crew of the Bold and The Beautiful.


For more on the story: www.soapcentral.com

The Young and the Restless

I like Y&R a lot, really its basically one of the few soaps that doesn't have to rely on gimmicky plots and actually uses its veteran cast. Until now, just in the last week alone, we had history re-writes, baby switches and Sheila who looks like Phylis. What-in-the-hell happened to the show that was once above all the rest of the soaps? Even at its worst, it was at least watchable now it is becoming a hot mess. I hope that they get their act together soon before they destroy their legacy like All My Children is doing.

Back off of Oprah, Bitches

I know that this blog is about soaps and it is, but it is about other stuff too, stuff that I care about like the issue of Oprah building a school for disadvantage girls in South Africa. I know that some people say that Oprah should be doing more for education here in America instead in another country. Others say that the school, which cost 40 million dollars to build and includes a hair salon, a yoga studio and a theatre is to extravagant for a poor country. I say, shut your mouth and just congratulate Oprah for doing something good for a country that is trying to rebuild itself after apartheid. I know that we have to fix our public school system, we have problems but in Africa, the children have nothing and when I say nothing I mean NOTHING. They don't know if they are going to eat today much less go to school which they have to pay to go. What Oprah is doing should be commended and should be an example for people to do more to help those who are less fortunate.

For the critics that say that it was too extravagant for a poor country, It's Oprah's money and she can do with it as she pleases. Oprah does a lot for America, hell she did more for the victims of Katrina than the government did, why more and I bet that she does for a lot of people but its not televise. Just back off of Oprah who is doing more to change the world for the better than anyone right now.