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Brian Damage · 11-09-2007, 10:50 AM

CRATE-throwing soap star Nathaniel Marston has finally been fired from "One Life to Live."

The troubled actor who played Dr. Michael McBain on the popular soap was arrested last month for allegedly attacking three people and then fighting with cops who tried to arrest him in Manhattan.

He will be replaced by another actor, ABC sources said, adding that the producers didn't want to add to the confusion that has already been caused by a writer's strike.

"Nathaniel Marston has been a valuable member of the cast of 'One Life to Live,' bringing Michael McBain to life for legions of fans," ABC said in a statement.

The 6-foot-3 former amateur boxer was allegedly on drugs when he assaulted his victims with a metal crate at 45th Street and 10th Avenue on Oct. 20. One man suffered a broken leg.

He kicked at police officers when they tried to arrest him and was eventually taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was classified as emotionally disturbed.

"He leaves the show with our sincere appreciation for his many contributions and our support as he addresses personal challenges," ABC officials said. "We wish him well."

Co-workers have described Marston as "short-tempered" and say he has been arrested more than once for fighting.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/11092007...red_297993.htm

80sTrivia · 11-09-2007, 04:20 PM

Not exactly a surprise... he's apparently been in trouble before and seems very volatile...

catlover79 · 11-09-2007, 05:20 PM

I knew it was only a matter of time...a lot of soap pundits never thought he'd work in daytime again after the stunts he pulled as a cast member of As the World Turns. Such a shame...

lucyfan1 · 11-12-2007, 10:48 AM

i am sorry to hear about it.

ThomasE · 11-12-2007, 11:01 PM

Well, I for one will be disappointed about his departure. I am surprised that some cast members on "One Life" said that he was "short tempered".

11-09-2007, 10:50 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Soap Star Fired! CRATE-throwing soap star Nathaniel Marston has finally been fired from "One Life to Live." The troubled actor who played Dr. Michael McBain on the popular soap was arrested last month for allegedly attacking three people and then fighting with cops who tried to arrest him in Manhattan. He will be replaced by another actor, ABC sources said, adding that the producers didn't want to add to the confusion that has already been caused by a writer's strike. "Nathaniel Marston has been a valuable member of the cast of 'One Life to Live,' bringing Michael McBain to life for legions of fans," ABC said in a statement. The 6-foot-3 former amateur boxer was allegedly on drugs when he assaulted his victims with a metal crate at 45th Street and 10th Avenue on Oct. 20. One man suffered a broken leg. He kicked at police officers when they tried to arrest him and was eventually taken to Bellevue Hospital, where he was classified as emotionally disturbed. "He leaves the show with our sincere appreciation for his many contributions and our support as he addresses personal challenges," ABC officials said. "We wish him well." Co-workers have described Marston as "short-tempered" and say he has been arrested more than once for fighting. http://www.nypost.com/seven/11092007...red_297993.htm Attached Images
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11-09-2007, 04:20 PM	#2
80sTrivia Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 23, 2002 Posts: 21,715	Not exactly a surprise... he's apparently been in trouble before and seems very volatile...
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11-12-2007, 11:01 PM	#5
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Well, I for one will be disappointed about his departure. I am surprised that some cast members on "One Life" said that he was "short tempered".
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11-12-2007, 10:48 AM	#4
lucyfan1 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 12, 2007 Location: new jersey Posts: 6	i am sorry to hear about it.