Re: OLTL But what happened to Michael?

"Susan Barnett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message
> If ABC had *really* been listening to the fans in the first place, they
> never would have killed off the character of Al. It had been crystal clear
> for *months* that Al and Marcie were the most popular characters of OLTL,
> yet Frons, et. al., are acting as if they knew nothing about this until Al
> was slated for death. That's total garbage.

It is indeed.  Apparently they had rehired Nate BEFORE his death scenes were
shot, which means that they could have chosen to NOT kill Al of in the first
place.  I assume competent actors like Jim, Fiona, Nate and Kathy could have
pulled off a quick re-write and done a fine job.  And you are right, the
whole concept of killing the character just to get rid of the actor was a
bad idea.  There were several reasons why Al might have moved away, leaving
him open for a return or re-cast.

What bugs me is the special treatment Al gets over all the other dead
characters.  Everyone mourned Megan, including her soul mate--why didn't SHE
come back?  Same for Luna, Sam, and other beloved characters.  What makes Al
so special that HE gets a second chance while nobody else does?  If the
goddess (or WHOEVER) is handing out free passes to some people, shouldn't
the same apply for everyone?  (It's not even like Al was a saint.)
--S.