Agree wholeheartedly. It’s heartwrenching to watch the “new Billy”. I’m sure the new Phyllis and new Adam will be an equal disappointment

i totally agree with heartwrenching, i was hoping that MM would be coming back, he ever did nothing to deserve this , he said it himself.. i hope the big wigs at CBS will reconcenter there decisions and surprise us all and let MM back on the show

So true. I have been watching since they showed the hands hoping it was Michael back at his game. This producer is so stupid she’s unreal. If Michael came back so would his fans & more. A new cast for Michael? Good reason to watch B & B instead. Lets face it CBS will never reconsider and the newbe will never cut it. Who the hell wants to see Lily continue acting like a 10 yr. old and lately all we get is Summer who can’t act & Austin.

Lol. U just want Y and R to fail cause they dont want him back. The shiw will continue on because no actor runs that soap!

My gosh your so smart it’s hard to keep up with you. Your right I would love to see the show fail. I would love to see the likes of Eric B. Melody T.S. and Joshua M. unemployed, & I’m sure at some point I will not because they are bad at acting but because without any evidence one way or another they took it upon themselves to stick their noses in. As far as I’m concerned it was jealousy because back then Michael M., Billy M. along with Amilia &Melissa C.E. had the show and the complete attention of the audience. As far as your comment no actor runs that soap!!!!!!! PLEASE tell that to Eric Braden & Melody Thomas Scott.

Ditto for Lucky. Nooooooo…

So, Rebecca, you don’t know anything at all about this actor’s talents or abilities, yet you emphatically are against him playing AJ or Lucky……interesting

@IowaMan…I know two things…and this is where loyal fans come raining down on me…no matter!

He was accused of sexist/sexual harassment. That was never negated. So while it hasn’t been proven…it hasn’t been proven otherwise. I still believe that ANYONE…in the public eye or the private sector…who is accused of such an act would fight tooth and nail to have their name cleared, and would sue for defamation of character. I see no logic to it being settle privately as someone suggested above. Now, I’m not saying he definitively did it, but while there’s doubt…it’s not someone I would support.

Based on just the superficiality of appearance, I don’t see that he’s swoon-worthy.

I’m a GH fan. I love both characters…AJ and Lucky. Personally, I’m sorry that Sean Kanan left. If by any chance they resurrect the character, I’d love for him to come back one day if he’s free of other obligations. As for Lucky…I liked all the actors who’ve portrayed this character. Would again, love to see one of them return than a guy who’s accused of sexual harassment and who I don’t find attractive.

Interesting? Perhaps, perhaps not. But there ye have it!

Just a correction: he was never accused of anything–sexual harassment or anything else (or at least, we don’t know), other than by gossip-mongers and scandal-speculators on the Internet. There were RUMORS that he had been, by a coworker, but to my knowledge, even those rumors were never confirmed by any reliable source.

So it could just as easily be that you did not see him “fighting tooth and nail to clear his name” because there was nothing to clear.

And if he’s telling the truth that he came close to being hired back on Y&R, you can rest assured he was never accused of anything. They’d never take that kind of risk–I don’t care how popular he was.

That said, I don’t see him as AJ or Lucky, either.

Thank you for the clarification Michael (not Fairman). I didn’t mean he was officially accused as in court…but the accusations were flying from somewhere. From what I recall TMZ reported it first…but …I’m not sure why they latched on to it. Believe it or not they’re usually pretty accurate. I guess it’ll remain a who…if anyone…dunnit!

Rebecca1, the accusations came from an anonymous source who posted a message in the Soaps.com Y&R message area. The person also posted on another web site, but refused to say how they supposedly got their information, refused to verify their information, then turned around and stated that Mr. Muhney allegedly groped Ms King a SECOND time, in front of Max Ehrich (Fenmore). If any of these alleged allegations were true, don’t you think someone from the upper echelon at CBS, Sony or Y&R would have said something? The ONLY thing that was EVER stated by an executive of CBS Daytime Programming was that they had spoken to JFP and Y&R, who had stated that the reason they had for letting Muhney go was that they were going with a new face for the character, via the storyline they were writing where he was burned in the automobile fire and needed plastic surgery, which is exactly what Muhney had been told by JFP when he was let go. The whole accusations bit has never been confirmed, by anyone, including TMZ and TMZ.com, and as a tabloid magazine who goes after a story, you KNOW if anything had been there to dig up, they would have gotten the dirt right away. Personally, I think the whole thing was a ruse by the show to try and ruin Muhney’s career so no other soap would get him. JMHO. BTW, I believe that the reason things fell through is that he asked CBS/Sony to not only clear him of all wrongdoings, but he asked for outs to do other shows. Considering none of the “good stars” like Elizabeth Hendrickson or Billy Miller were given “outs” for their contracts, I would image it was a sticking point for Muhney as well and Y&R wouldn’t do it. They’ll give to their newbies, but not to the actors we want to see on the air. Again, JMHO.
wolfy

Honestly, who cares what Steve Farren Burton thinks? Maybe JFP does, but that’s it. It’s none of his business who plays Jason on GH.

#HAHA STEVE FARREN BURTON!!!

JFP is Steve’s Guru!

Timmm I totally agree. Billy Miller might supersede Steve who I love btw. I just think Billy has more depth; two different Actors for sure!

If it wasn’t true why didn’t MM sue anyone for defamation of character?

Actually, EB confirmed in an interview that he and MM did get into shouting matches and fisticuffs on set. rebecca1: I wouldn’t be surprised if MM negotiated a private settlement with CBS/Sony with regards to the negative press he endured as a result of the false rumors.

Doe a Deer–I think Su00 must be thinking of the fist fight which transpired between Peter Bergman and Eric Braeden.

According to an interview that EB gave AFTER the alleged rumors of groping came out, he stated that he and MM had “come to fisticuffs” after an argument about a scene.

From what I understand, there was never any fisticuffs involved, but Muhney has been outspoken about EB not saying his lines but ad libbing and other actors having to wonder where they are in the scene.

The bit about them fighting, however, seems to have come about AFTER this whole groping rumor, and AFTER EB had stated that he admired MM, thought him a good actor and so on and so forth. There was mutual respect between both men.

I know there had been a flare-up after a fan on Twitter sent a bogus tweet to Braeden that she stated Muhney made about him, which set EB off and he ranted at MM until it was straightened out, but they DID have mutual respect for each other until AFTER he was let go and the rumors came about. Then suddenly both EB and Jerry Douglas, who has never worked with MM before, did interviews on how horrible a person MM was to work with and the fight and so forth.

It was amazing how quickly some of the older stars jumped onto the JFP bandwagon against MM when this allegation (which has NEVER been proved or verified) came out, yet no one has ever apologized that I know of to the man for their very public vilification of him. Maybe they should. MM seems the type that, if he were in the wrong, would apologize.
wolfy

I agree. They don’t give a damn about what the fans want. If they did, Summer (who can’t act) would be replaced and MM would be back at his role. CBS does not care about anything but the rating and once the contract is up hopefully the show will hit rock bottom and lets see how all the big mouths like MTS & EB along with JM & others feel then when they hit unemployment.

Oh, he said it on Twitter!! Well everyone knows that you can’t lie on twitter or other forms of social media. If it’s on the internet, it has to be true.

Just like Abraham Lincoln said ‘Don’t trust everything you read on the Internet’

su0000, I’d bet you are right on the money. EB treated MM like garbage, then slandered him in that nasty online interview in January. Braeden is THE WORST & AN EGOMANIAC. Why Muhney would even consider going back just shows how much he loved playing Adam Newman. The audience is the biggest loser in this whole mess.

MM was not in a position to ask for stipulations. I don’t think Y&R ever intended to ask him back. His reputation precedes him; ask his Vetonica Mars co-stars.

If MM had stayed and EB was the one to go, would that sentence have ended with a smiley face? How are you able to post the faces? Is some kind of app used to turn certain keys to the faces?

Eric earned his status BUT he should have realized that having MM there would be best for the show and these two actors could explode in their scenes and make memories!

Judi, his Veronica Mars co-stars have nothing but good things to say about him. Once again, you’re reading salacious rumors and lies…
wolfy

Apparently his VERONICA MARS co-stars must think he’s OK since he’s going to make an appearance with them in Sydney, Australia at OZ Comic Con. Funny how people believe all the bullshit they read on trash sites like TMZ and Celebrity Dirty Laundry. People are gullible as hell.

Here, Here

@SuOOOO

“…that proves he committed no crime nor bobby pull lol ”

I am so over…. Eric Braedon…. he , will be the ever lingering reason … Y&R FAILS

I will always acknowledge: Jeanne Cooper, Michelle Stafford, Billy Miller, Liz Hendrickson, and Mr. Michael Muhney

as for Eileen Davidson… she’s gold….

be that as it may : it still stumps… why she thinks Y&R is a better fit? that’s a memoir i’d like to read …. let alone she takes money for a housewives gig? woah! ’nuff said.

she was pure GOLD in Salem

the soap world is awaiting Victor Newmans demise

Judi…if Michael Muhney actually wanted to go back to Y&R, then I stand corrected on the first sentence in my posting.

Thank you.

Take care, Judi. XOXOXOXOXO

you are one side woman!! if that was the case ,they wouldn’t even call him! if anything he has been very forward and honest , so pls ,don’t be petty as a human being he is entitled to some respect! as an actor he deserved admiration, Y&R has never seen an actor with his talent .what ever with agree or not it happens to b the trues. is not nice to look so ignorant an petty

ANA…

First of all, I am a Michael Muhney fan. Have been since he started on Y&R; when most viewers were not.

Secondly… Sorry you’re having a bad day and have to resort to name calling. Obviously you didn’t read all of his recent tweets. “I was hopeful for a return…” ~ Muhney ~

You might be better served debating this with him.
God bless.

Of course he wanted to go back! But he was fired. I am quite sure his agent had put in many calls asking if they had changed their minds. They finally returned the agents call and said NO WAY, NO HOW ! That is the call he received. He can word it any way he wanted to on twitter. But it was NEVER going to happen! So now he is trying on his own to clear up his name. Well good Luck michael! But Your reputation precedes you.

Of course he wanted to, But according to TV guides michael Logan there were never any negotiations at all. He was never going to be rehired. He put that tweet out to make it seem as if it had been possible. NOT!!

Good heavens, folks, of COURSE he was hopeful about coming back! He didn’t ask to leave the job in the first place, he was STUNNED when they let him go (or don’t YOU read his tweets?)!

If you had a job you loved, and you were told that they were letting you go (right before Christmas, BTW) so they could give the character a new face (meaning a different actor, not you anymore) and it came out of the blue since you’d just signed a two year contract less than six months beforehand, wouldn’t YOU be “hopeful” when they call you and ask if you might want to discuss coming back with them? I’m sure MM did, and WAS hopeful that things would work out for both of them.

Saying that he didn’t get the job because of what he writes on Twitter is such crap by anyone who makes this kind of statement. You can’t read the tone or inflection of voice when something is in print. You put your OWN emphasis on the words and make it your own, giving it your own opinion.

No one but Michael and whomever was in the room with him knows what was said and done in the negotiations. The fact that he was THERE proves that Y&R was asking him if he wanted to come back, and the fact that he’s not proves that they couldn’t come to an agreement on terms only, not that they didn’t want him. There was either something they wanted that he said “no” to, or there was something he wanted that they said “no” to.

My opinion? He said no. Considering Y&R tried to get Billy Miller back, and they KNEW they couldn’t get Michelle Stafford back, you know they decided to go back after Michael Muhney to try and keep fans satisfied. They blew it, and I imagine that it was because of way too little, way too late. JMO, folks.
wolfy

Judi, you just are another Muhney hater. Typical comments that they had no interest in him. Well, you’re flat out wrong. They did, but couldn’t come to an agreement to terms. It’s Y&R’s audiences’ loss. The show has suffered greatly since Muhney and Miller left. Anyone who is a true fan will admit that, but of course, Judi never could.

There is no way this was going anywhere it was dead in the water in December. Think Bob Barker/Price is Right CBS paid out tons of money in lawsuits for he said she said they were not about to do that with a soap actor who had been on the show for four years. JFP should have been shown the door for her gross mismanagement of the situation. A gag order should have went out to all cast members discussing it at all. The soap press did not go with the story because they knew TMZ would. Read Lynda Hirsch’s column on this back in January she is an honest journalist. Sad situation all the way around.

Great points, k/kay! It’s all such a shame. I totally agree with you about JFP.

James…Y-E-S…AGREED!!!!! To me, Michael Muhney was THE BEST Adam Newman that Y&R ever had. If another actor is hired to play the role of Adam Newman (whenever that may be), then H-E (whoever he is) has BIG SHOES TO FILL. Bottom Line!!!!!

Take care, dude.

A-C-E-S!!!!!

k/kay…I totally agree with EVERYTHING in your posting!!!!! Yet…I have some things that I wanna say. Like…

1. I remember Bob Barker/The Price Is Right. I also remember losing count after the first 3 lawsuits.
2. That NIGHTMARISH JFP shouldn’t have been hired as Executive Producer of Y&R at all!!!!!
3. Yes…a gag order should have been issued to the cast members of Y&R. But, eventually, those Y&R cast members probably would have found a way (or whatever) to ignore and/or to get past the gag order.
4. I have AT LEAST 4 or 5 female friends who TOTALLY L-O-V-E Lynda Hirsch’s column. And…one of them finds Lynda’s column to be informative, insightful and respectful. And another of my female friends once told me that BOTH she and her husband find TMZ to be UNREADABLE TRASH. I don’t care for TMZ all that much myself. Nope.
5. Most of all, it is a S-A-D SITUATION. But…I think it’s a situation that should have been handled A LOT better/differently. BOTTOM LINE!!!!!

Take care, k/kay. XOXOXOXOXO

DAYS is on NBC! He was fired by CBS and Y&R. Sony is the parent company of DAYS and Y&R. If a deal was close for his return to Y&R, the only thing standing in the way could have been certain cast members whom do not work at DAYS!!!

Days of our Lives…No EB or HK …better for Michael Muhney!!!

Days of our Lives…No JFP….easy choice for Michael Muhney!!!

Days of our Lives…drama where drama should be…in front of the camera, not behind the scenes!!!

What don’t you get about Sony Firing him? Sony Fired him & they own DOOL, They will not be hiring MM. So Hoping for that is like hoping for ice water in hell.

He can even play the harpsichord! That would actually be more entertaining than Hands clicking on his laptop.

Harry…your comment made me LMAO!!!!! Thanks!!!!! And…I think that A-N-Y translator would have a FIELD DAY trying to understand that chick…LOL!!!!!! Yep.

Take care, Harry. Peace.

from an article in own words;
MM wanted EB gone..
EB said– MM wanted him off the show because he wanted to be head honcho. In MM’s words, EB was the old lion and he was the young lion. He wanted to push aside the old lion.
EB and MM had a fight a shouting match, all kinds of things were said.
It ended in ‘fisticuffs’ between MM and EB/a physical fist fight on set..
MM wanted EB off the show and EB wanted MM off the show..
EB said it was a campaign to get him off the show and MM expressed that to various people.

MM and CBS were in talks for MM to return.
But– it is obvious that EB and MM could not find a way to work together, again after their blow-out..
Seems it ended with- MM was out and EB was in .. guess the negotiations failed to bring peace.. lol

Or you could believe Michael Logan of TV Guide who stated that there never any negotiations. Lol.

I am going with Logan.

I love YOU’r post

You do realize that not all sexual harassment cases wind up in court actually the majority of them don’t. Most of them are hanled internally and one party is usually disnissed.

As for MM still working as lomg as when he wrapped up his story while HHK wasn’t on set it can be done.

As for her family not suing maybe with all of the harassment her family didn’t want to pile on more publicity by dragging this out longer. His firing may have been enough for her.

When all is said and done be is gone and not coming back. Sony won’t rehire him so Days is out, and with his reputation for not getti g along with costars and insulting TG a couple of years ago I doubt he will go there.

Y&R was good 30 years before MM and it will be fine after MM.

Maybe he’s just playing hard to get.

The show sucks. Everybody who has watched it for the past few years knows it. The writing is just horrendous. Boring is generous, but truthfully, it is dumb and insulting. Phelps has destroyed this once great show. Thanks a lot CBS and Sony for hiring that soap killer.

I am curious as to why JFP has not cast Brandon Barash in the role. He is well liked and a FOJ and to be honest he could probably pull it off!