You absolutely right that it did shock them, but they obviously weren’t playing close enough attention.
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: The last major story Laura had was in 2006.
: The last major story that Laura had as a
: leading lady of this show was in 2002.
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: From what you guys tell me, Laura's been a
: regular presence over the last 3 years, but
: a supporting player with no real, major
: story.
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: I'm sure they were shocked at the intensity
: of the backlash over Genie being taken off
: contract. Afterall, every other pre-90s vet
: is off contract except for Finola. Frank and
: company probably expected that they'd be
: able to move Laura to recurring and fans be
: none the wiser.
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: This whole backlash has been a stain on GH
: at the worst time, as it gears up for it's
: 55th anniversary. I expected Genie's people
: and ABC to work out something VERY quickly.
: So none of this is a shock.
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: Of course Genie is going to play nice, and
: defend Frank. Heck she might genuinely like
: him, I don't know. But she's smart and she
: knows how to play the game. That's a
: compliment.
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