Jay's been PHENOMENAL!

[Steve]

A lot has been published re Ed Scott - about how many cast members are excited by his addition to Days as producer, about how extra care is being given to lighting, editing, camera work, music - and performances.

After seeing a few weeks worth of Scott's work, I have to agree - Ed's been a breath of fresh air to Days. The show has a new look and feel - and I mean that in a very positive way. The images have a depth and the colors a richness they didn't have before. The camera work is far more interesting, as is the editing. The cheesy fade out, right before the previews, is GONE - it's about time. And the acting - I've noticed a definite improvement in the performances. Days of Our Lives seems to be turning itself around.

Jay has been on the past three days - he'll be on Thursday, as well. We all know that Jay is a natural talent - he's always given honest, real performance. And he's a consummate professional; he's always given his all to his work - he puts everything he has into his characterizations. Jay has an uncanny instinct when it comes to acting - he adds layers, nuance, subtext. It's just in him. Whatever he does, it's real.

Given just how truly good Jay has always been, I have to say, the past few days rank up there with his very best work - at least in my opinion. He's been awesome - exceptional. I'm always impressed with Jay. He continues to impress me, and surprise me, with his talent.

Just wanted to express my thoughts re Jay's recent work.

Steve

[pags60]

Couldn't agree more.... the show is vastly improved in all aspects where I now actually watch a little even when Jay isn't on... which wasn't the case before..... because I really started watching again only because of Jay.... Jay is awesome... he brings so much to his characterization of Philip that is so true and real.... you never get the sense that Jay is acting.... which, of course, is the essence of the good actor.... his Philip is a rich character with shadings and nuances that make him so believable and real.... Jay was good before - but he's getting even better... and I agree, these last few episodes include some his best work to date.... kudos to Jay and to Ed Scott for making Days a much better show!!!

[jayssweetgirl]

I'm just glad that Jay has been on for 4 days in a row!!!! It's very much deserved & appreciated!!!

[janice2002]

jayssweetgirl said:

I'm just glad that Jay has been on for 4 days in a row!!!! It's very much deserved & appreciated!!!

4 days in a row----just like the good old days when Jay had his first run on the show. VERY much deserved indeed!!
Looking forward to Jay getting to work with Stephen and Mary Beth instead of the usual two!

[Steve]

pags60 said:

Couldn't agree more.... the show is vastly improved in all aspects where I now actually watch a little even when Jay isn't on... which wasn't the case before..... because I really started watching again only because of Jay.... Jay is awesome... he brings so much to his characterization of Philip that is so true and real.... you never get the sense that Jay is acting.... which, of course, is the essence of the good actor.... his Philip is a rich character with shadings and nuances that make him so believable and real.... Jay was good before - but he's getting even better... and I agree, these last few episodes include some his best work to date.... kudos to Jay and to Ed Scott for making Days a much better show!!!

I've watched those scenes a few times - he's SO good. I e-mailed TPTB re Jay's talent. Why he isn't in a front burner story already that places Philip at the core of the drama - why he wasn't in such a storyline the very day of his return - is beyond me.