Me too, about the healing and the (supposed) partner and Nina .... Joe H
Posted by: Joe H
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 19:47:13 2009
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I agree! When it looked like he might be leaving today, I was disappointed. I've gotten used to him and want him to stay.
Posted by: Ty34
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 18:06:16 2009
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I don't really think Bierdz can carry a story (gay or otherwise), but I think he does okay in his supporting scenes, and he can still be rather endearing in his awkwardness. I really wouldn't mind if they kept him on in some occasional, recurring capacity to further his relationship with Chance (and Jill and Kay, for that matter). Instead of having Mackenzie run Jimmy's Bar (what's that supposed to accomplish?.. lol!), they should think about having Phillip take over the place and basically do what he was supposedly doing in Australia (running a bar). We wouldn't have see him behind the counter all the time, but once a month or so, would work. Then, in the meantime, TPTB could actually go out and find another actor through careful screentesting who has the right personality to play opposite Phillip as a love interest. That character, even if he's only recurring as well, could have a role in other stories, say on the business front, or perhaps be a doctor at the hospital, or the new chemist at Jabot, etc. Since Bierdz still presents a shy, introversion in his scenes, they'd really need to complement his demeanor with something like a 6-ft, 175lb male version of Nina. .. lol!
Posted by: serialmom
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 14:28:05 2009
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I liked that bringing him back brought back memories of that time in the show.
But today after watching, it suddenly came to me that whether its bad acting or very good acting, Phillip's uneasiness and halting speech around Chance is working for me. I felt very moved when the exchange between the two about signing the book was over. I got a little misty. JUST A LITTLE. Not all the way.
Posted by: ebee
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 13:55:46 2009
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I never thought I would say it, but Phil3 is growing on me as well. I especially like his scenes with Nina. They are way better as friends than they were as spouses. Introduce him to shampoo and he'll be OK. 'Sides, Rafe shouldn't be the only one in town going to the GC Eagle during happy hour!
Posted by: Spyboy
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 11:28:29 2009
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I think TBTB introduced Phillip as not to create a stereotypical homosexual man. Additionally, he (the character) claims he has NEVER had a homosexual experience. Maybe he is, in reality, an egosexual. But daytime TV is not ready for that.
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I believe what Phillip said is that he never had a lover (i.e. a homosexual experience) when he previously lived in Genoa City (during the time he was dating Cricket and married to Nina). I'm guessing the writers went that route, because they didn't want to sully the character by giving the impression that Phillip had been on the downlow. .. But what came after he faked his death is one of the elements that's been missing in all this return from the dead stuff, as there's been no discussion about what kind of relationship(s) Phillip has been involved in over the last TWENTY YEARS! .. I mean, he went to all that trouble to fake his death, so did he EVER find ANY kind of happiness with ANYONE during the last two decades? .. Did he ever have a boyfriend of partner who helped him on any kind of level (emotionally)? .. As far as I recall, about all he's said is that he became friends with Turnip Head, he's been running a bar, and he throws an annual BBQ. .. IS THAT IT? .. lol! .. No wonder his character comes off boring. I mean - even if he's been unlucky in love, then they should explore that just a little. - Ty
Posted by: nanny
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 10:53:08 2009
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OMG, NO !! get him out of here ASAP and send Nina after him. She is beginning to get on my nerves being so clingy to Chance. It is past time she cuts the apron strings!!
Posted by: faysie
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 10:39:46 2009
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Actually, Phillip is growing on me. And I'd also like him to stay. I do wish they'd fix his hair though - it's distracting. :) I like this SL and look forward to seeing how it progresses. I'd far rather watch this than put up with more of the Baldwin/Bardwell clan, or see what other trouble the 'Chipmunk clan' can get themselves into.
Posted by: MaryHatch
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 10:12:46 2009
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I'd like to see him stay, too. I understand the complaints about the actor; he's certainly not the standard soap type. The guy's a space cadet, but how is that wrong for the character of Phillip? Phillip has always been a space cadet. He was a weird kid, and now he's a weird adult.
Posted by: greatgranny
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 10:07:10 2009
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I say YES//he is very good....I love his voice and he is VERY pleasant person.....I love his soft voice...must be a singer...very cool dude or dudete...a keeper in this vast wasteland of idiots.
Posted by: Rosebud1
Date posted: Thu Nov 12 9:53:28 2009
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Please! Sorry, but I SO disagree. Phillip has been directionless for yrs. TB is a horrible actor & always has been. I've never found him, or the character, believeable. I'm all for keeping Phillip--out of GC & offscreen.
