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TMC · 09-03-2022, 08:49 PM

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12. Christel Khalil As Lily Winters (Y&R)

11. Beth Maitland As Traci Abbott (Y&R)

10. Laura Wright As Carly Corinthos (GH)

9. Sharon Case as Sharon Collins (Y&R)

8. Kimberlin Brown As Sheila Carter (B&B, Y&R)

7. Alison Sweeney As Sami Brady (DOOL)

6. Leslie Charleson As Monica Quartermaine (GH)

5. Jess Walton As Jill Foster Abbott (Y&R)

4. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood As Steffy Forrester (B&B)

3. Deidre Hall As Marlena Evans (DOOL)

2. Melody Thomas Scott As Nikki Newman (Y&R)

1. Katherine Kelly Lang As Brooke Logan (B&B)

Soap Opera Actors Who Simply Cannot Be Recast

Wawwie · 09-03-2022, 09:04 PM

IMO, Alison Sweeney is a terrible actress. Let her stay with those horrible Hallmark ROMCOM movies. Please keep her away from Days of our Lives. I can't stand her caterwauling and her horrendous over-acting.

My favorite actress on this list is Sharon Case.

I don't agree about Christel Khalil. She's a very good actress but her character could be played by someone else if need be IMO.

Louise Sorel should have been on the list. She's the only true "Vivian Alimain" (DOOL) IMO.

TVLegend · 09-05-2022, 02:45 PM

Jess Walton is a recast Jill. The actress who used to play Jill was fired 30+ years, allegedly due to her affair with the creator of Y&R.

The actress who plays Lily can easily be replaced, in fact, I think she was replaced years ago before Christel returned.

Wawwie · 09-05-2022, 03:34 PM

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The actress who plays Lily can easily be replaced

I said the same thing about Christel. She's a good actress but I think she could easily be replaced. Remember when Michelle Stafford's "Phyllis" was replaced with Gina Tognoni? I eventually got used to Gina. I wonder what she's doing now.

TVLegend · 09-05-2022, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Wawwie

I said the same thing about Christel. She's a good actress but I think she could easily be replaced. Remember when Michelle Stafford's "Phyllis" was replaced with Gina Tognoni? I eventually got used to Gina. I wonder what she's doing now.

Michelle used to be the better Phyllis, but some of her acting choices hurt to watch nowadays.

As for Gina, I don’t know what happened to her. It seems like she hasn’t been in anything since Y&R.

stevea · 09-05-2022, 05:34 PM

If we can include old soaps, Victoria Wyndham (although a recast herself years ago when Robin Strasser left) could not be recast in the Rachel Cory/Rachel Hutchins role on Another World. Also when her AW husband Mac Cory (Douglass Watson) died, his role was not recast.

Wawwie · 09-05-2022, 08:10 PM

A terrible recast from many years ago was when DOOL recast Peter Reckell's "Bo" with Robert Kelker-Kelly. "Bo" is someone who can not be recast, may he rest in peace.

Corkys-Place · 09-07-2022, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wawwie

My favorite actress on this list is Sharon Case.

Funnily enough Sharon Case was a re-cast when the writers brought the character into the show way back in '94. There was one, or was it two actresses who played the part in very quick succession before Case arrived. Even the Mother (Doris?) was played by a much older actress at the start.

Corkys-Place · 09-07-2022, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Wawwie

I said the same thing about Christel. She's a good actress but I think she could easily be replaced. Remember when Michelle Stafford's "Phyllis" was replaced with Gina Tognoni? I eventually got used to Gina. I wonder what she's doing now.

I remember when Michelle Stafford's Phyllis was replaced the first time in '97 by someone else. I can't remember the name.

It was weird because Michelle's "Phyllis" had somewhat mellowed in the show by then, but when the new actress arrived to take over the part the writers switched back to crazy, bitchy Phyllis, lol.

shandy630 · 09-18-2022, 12:22 AM

Laura Wright is the THIRD actress to play Carly on GH. IMHO, Tamara Braun was WAY better as Carly.

shandy630 · 10-07-2022, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Corkys-Place

I remember when Michelle Stafford's Phyllis was replaced the first time in '97 by someone else. I can't remember the name.

It was weird because Michelle's "Phyllis" had somewhat mellowed in the show by then, but when the new actress arrived to take over the part the writers switched back to crazy, bitchy Phyllis, lol.

Sandra Nelson was the first recast of Phyllis.

shandy630 · 10-07-2022, 12:53 AM

Finola Hughes as Anna Devane is another one who can't be recast. General Hospital tried with Camila Moore in late 1991, but that was a horrible recast.

There were rumors that GH was going to try to recast the role of Tiffany Hill for the tribute episode to John Reilly because Sharon Wyatt has had some health issues over the years (including reconstructive jaw surgery) and she lives in Tennessee. Sharon ended up being part of the tribute episode via a voice over part where Tiffany speaks with Laura and Annie on the phone. Tiffany is a role that can't be recast.

09-03-2022, 08:49 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,403	Soap Opera Actresses Who Simply Cannot Be Recast https://www.fame10.com/entertainment...not-be-recast/ 12. Christel Khalil As Lily Winters (Y&R) 11. Beth Maitland As Traci Abbott (Y&R) 10. Laura Wright As Carly Corinthos (GH) 9. Sharon Case as Sharon Collins (Y&R) 8. Kimberlin Brown As Sheila Carter (B&B, Y&R) 7. Alison Sweeney As Sami Brady (DOOL) 6. Leslie Charleson As Monica Quartermaine (GH) 5. Jess Walton As Jill Foster Abbott (Y&R) 4. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood As Steffy Forrester (B&B) 3. Deidre Hall As Marlena Evans (DOOL) 2. Melody Thomas Scott As Nikki Newman (Y&R) 1. Katherine Kelly Lang As Brooke Logan (B&B) Soap Opera Actors Who Simply Cannot Be Recast

09-03-2022, 09:04 PM	#2
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	IMO, Alison Sweeney is a terrible actress. Let her stay with those horrible Hallmark ROMCOM movies. Please keep her away from Days of our Lives. I can't stand her caterwauling and her horrendous over-acting. My favorite actress on this list is Sharon Case. I don't agree about Christel Khalil. She's a very good actress but her character could be played by someone else if need be IMO. Louise Sorel should have been on the list. She's the only true "Vivian Alimain" (DOOL) IMO.

09-05-2022, 02:45 PM	#3
TVLegend Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2020 Location: United States Posts: 4,306	Jess Walton is a recast Jill. The actress who used to play Jill was fired 30+ years, allegedly due to her affair with the creator of Y&R. The actress who plays Lily can easily be replaced, in fact, I think she was replaced years ago before Christel returned.

09-05-2022, 05:34 PM	#6
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,479	If we can include old soaps, Victoria Wyndham (although a recast herself years ago when Robin Strasser left) could not be recast in the Rachel Cory/Rachel Hutchins role on Another World. Also when her AW husband Mac Cory (Douglass Watson) died, his role was not recast.

09-05-2022, 08:10 PM	#7
Wawwie Member Forum Star Join Date: Jul 26, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 14,376	A terrible recast from many years ago was when DOOL recast Peter Reckell's "Bo" with Robert Kelker-Kelly. "Bo" is someone who can not be recast, may he rest in peace.

09-18-2022, 12:22 AM	#10
shandy630 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 02, 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 738	Laura Wright is the THIRD actress to play Carly on GH. IMHO, Tamara Braun was WAY better as Carly.

10-07-2022, 12:53 AM	#12
shandy630 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 02, 2020 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 738	Finola Hughes as Anna Devane is another one who can't be recast. General Hospital tried with Camila Moore in late 1991, but that was a horrible recast. There were rumors that GH was going to try to recast the role of Tiffany Hill for the tribute episode to John Reilly because Sharon Wyatt has had some health issues over the years (including reconstructive jaw surgery) and she lives in Tennessee. Sharon ended up being part of the tribute episode via a voice over part where Tiffany speaks with Laura and Annie on the phone. Tiffany is a role that can't be recast.