Susan Lucci isn’t having any luck finding another job……….I can’t see her being in a funny role…………..I can’t see her playing a comedic role at all…It would be totally out of character for her………………………..It’s like being out in left field……….Totally wrong for Ms. Lucci………

I can’t believe they are getting rid of the great shows they have on now. Hope they don’t put more news, food and etc shows on at night. I think they will loose all there tv audience. Susan has another show she working on for one of the cable networks.
I just can’t believe the shows ABC is getting rid of such as GBC, Cougars (TBS now) and so many more. They must really be losing money and the two night time soaps don’t even sound like they are worth watching. I hate the mob on GH and the only thing exciting about GH right now are the older characters and those from OLTL. The newer characters from the original GH are boring as can be. Hope John and Sam get together. I loved Nathan he was the next Luke. Anyway, I bet they take GH off next year. Guess I’ll have to watch soaps on the internet or just do without. Its a shame they do this to the elderly that love their soaps, but I guess no one cares about them.

I ADMIRE her for speaking THE TRUTH. It took alot of guts, it really did. What abc/disney did to all of those actors/actresses, crew, writers etc..was DISGUSTING. She was one of the few, who put everything on the line to SPEAK OUT. I speak out every chance I get about what Frons, disney /abc has done, and guess what..??I’m banned from posting on all abc boards. DO I CARE?? NO. I will continue to ask everyone to boycott disney. I couldn’t care less then I already do. I hope Disney falls and crumbles, Greed and money hungry wealthy people, who only care about themselves, and how many more BILLIONS they can get, and to hell with anyone else. The good of what’s best for ALL people in this country, has given way to greedy, wealthy ,money hungry , self absorbed arrogant ceo’s, who’s only care is how much more can they rob from all. ..at the expense of Families, children’s services, education,YOU NAME IT.
I admire those who spoke out, Susan lucci, Ilene Kristen, Robin Strasser..They were very brave, and also RIGHT.

Oh, the comments here! I think DEVIOUS MAIDS may not have been picked up because of factors other than its quality. (I have not seen the pilot.) The logline and press about the project maid it sound very DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, only from a downstairs point of view. That and the failure of GCB (Sigh!), may have been why the web went other directions in its choices for 2012-2013. MAIDS seems too much of this ilk and ratings showed this is not the time for those kinds of series.

And for those commetning on Susan Lucci, well… she is an actress who enjoys her craft and wants to work. Actors take the jobs as they come, and MAIDS must have seemed a fit. I am sure someone will build a series around Lucci. She is a brand and a star. Personally, I would like to see her do more than the wealthy, sexy, conniving Erica Kane types, and hopefully Hollywood will allow her those opportunities.

I claim no inside knowledge, but don’t be surprised if DM gets picked up mid-season

This is a total shame. Apparently ABC doesn’t want any part of the AMC Soap stars. The network needs to think of other people who do not like to watch the “up to date” shows that they think that I in particular would like to watch. I hope the new shows FAIL. ABC should think about what they are doing real hard. I am going to another network immediately if not sooner. All I can say is
DRAT! to ABC for not picking up the show.

First, Devious Maids is rumoured to being considered on LIfetime TV. The main issue will be reducing costs for cable tv. They could do it I think by slighlty reducing the cast. Being innovative and finding sponsors not just for commercial time but perhaps designer clothes, furniture and maybe get a hotel chain to capitalize on the maids theme. I also suggest diversifying the maid cast from Latino and switching them up for an Afro American, Asian and caucasian maid. Second, really try to utilize Susan Lucci and Oritiz who have certain cachet and from all reports despite people saying Lucci can’t act (not all because some say she is a great actress, others say well she is Erica Kane and that’s all we have seen – because that’s what the public has wanted) and has been the constant highlight according to those who saw the pilot. She actually shines (side note: I think people have to realize Erica Kane is such a strong personality/character that everyone has come to expect Susan will be Erica – even on Dancing with the Stars the judges and public want Erica Kane ; Hot IN Cleveland the character’s name is Susan Lucci but the “character” they expect is Erica Kane. Sadly Susan Lucci is actually a boring, mousy person – though nice and gracious. Totally unErica other than she is very attractive. And oddly enough this proves Susan is a good actress – she is so unlike Erica Kane.

Second, Erika Sleaak is in my mind a better actress though Susan is just fine. There are undoubtedly some die hard Sleazak fans and One Life to Live. But objectively speaking OLTL can’t compete. I think People Magazine only did an AMC special now OLTL fans will say poor sales maybe made People say no to OLTL but like it or not AMC and Susan Lucci are bigger sellers/brand. Yes, in the end OLTL had higher ratings but not by a huge number. Over the years All My Children would have won handily. However, brand is something beyond ratings. AMC and Lucci have much higher branding or positive recognition or any recognition than OLTL and Sleazak. It’s nothing personal it is just the way it is (I can see OLTL livid but if you were a fair judge and stepped back you can see the brand issue).

Third it would be lovely to see Lucci play a non Erica role but because of the brand power of Erica Kane any producer or director would probably hire Lucci to be an Erica character – think of all her roles usually though different they wanted some Erica Kane.

Fourth, Susan Lucci should be allowed to look for work if she wants; she has earned in fact some respect probably. She will find it hard at her age to find work but good luck. In fact, Ithink she will have a very tough time getting work. She is too old for a lot of femme fatale roles. And she looks too young to be a generic grandmother type.

Finaly, ABC and Susan Lucci have been for the most part a great relationship. I would hope that ABC would try to keep Lucci somehow and some way. Frons is gone it is time to move on!