I personally like Billy Miller he is and was a very good Billy, but don’t get me wrong all of the Billy’s are good just like the one that was there when Deedee died
Amanda
9 years ago
I came to the show after BM, so I only have two to pick from (well, David Tom did come back but it was so brief, I can’t say one way or the other how I felt about him). I went with Jason, even though I thought Burgess was great. Jason is definitely bringing something darker, but it’s SO effortless. I am a General Hospital fan too, and I’ve been watching Jason for awhile. He’s just amazing. So talented. Still, I don’t know that he could give quite the same fun deliveries that Burgess did. He was great with sarcasm.
Toni
9 years ago
I like Jason Thompson. Since he is new, I find myself reviewing scenes with Billy Miller (who was such an excellent Billy Abbott.) in mind to see if they play true. I do the same for the character of Phyllis. Gina T is a really good Phyllis, but Y&R is true to history in its stories, so I try to review her scenes with Michelle Stafford in mind, to see what I think. My all-time favorite soap couple is Phyllis and Nick. Oh! This Phyllis and Billy=ok-ish. This Phyllis and Nick? No.
GARY WARMEE
9 years ago
Because I can only choose just one, I’m going to go with Billy Miller and Burgess Jenkins. BM, of course, will be your sweepstakes winner & I want to be on board with that and the great Burgess can certainly use my vote!
David Tom, our adult old teen dream Billy is still better suited to the Summer’s of this world over a Victoria.
Jason Thompson, as everyone sees, is a good actor. Already popular, he will work out well, but is a bit too much of a dark, edgy complex dude to truly be Billy…
Totally agree Gary. I’ve always appreciated Billy Miller, I voted for Miller simpliy because I believe that role was meant for him. David Tom, in my opinion, never did it for me. I warmed up to Burgess, and I’m starting to like Jason. Maybe in a few more months, I’ll be more on board with Jason’s portrayal of Billy Abbott.
Lauren R.
9 years ago
I voted for Billy Miller- he totally defines that role- however I did LOVE when they briefly brought back David Tom! It was so nice to have a familiar face back after how tough it was to lose Billy Miller. I have a super hard time adjusting to recasts- they just feel like whole new characters to me! Especially in the middle of huge story lines like Billy has had the past couple of years. It’s a tad easier when the character goes off-screen for awhile (I.e. Phyllis and Adam).
LAUREN – I agree you can’t beat the original returning for comfort & nostalgia! In David T’s case, however briefly. I thought Y&R was making a big mistake in recasting & recasting this always front-burner role (only David Tom was fired, Y&R was the victim of the others will to leave), but I have to hand it to casting. Four times they more or less pulled this off in a relatively short time. I remember how years ago it was often reflected on that in contrast to other soaps, Y&R actors tended to come onto the show and never want… Read more »
January
9 years ago
I truly miss Billy Miller. He IS Billy Abbot. However, I remember when David Tom left and Billy Miller came in. I never thought I’d get over David Tom leaving lol. Burgess was doing a great job when he decided to leave. He made the right decision, of course.
Wiktoria
9 years ago
I’M A UNDYING BILLY MILLER FAN UNTIL THE END ALI!!!!!
I personally like Billy Miller he is and was a very good Billy, but don’t get me wrong all of the Billy’s are good just like the one that was there when Deedee died
I came to the show after BM, so I only have two to pick from (well, David Tom did come back but it was so brief, I can’t say one way or the other how I felt about him). I went with Jason, even though I thought Burgess was great. Jason is definitely bringing something darker, but it’s SO effortless. I am a General Hospital fan too, and I’ve been watching Jason for awhile. He’s just amazing. So talented. Still, I don’t know that he could give quite the same fun deliveries that Burgess did. He was great with sarcasm.
I like Jason Thompson. Since he is new, I find myself reviewing scenes with Billy Miller (who was such an excellent Billy Abbott.) in mind to see if they play true. I do the same for the character of Phyllis. Gina T is a really good Phyllis, but Y&R is true to history in its stories, so I try to review her scenes with Michelle Stafford in mind, to see what I think. My all-time favorite soap couple is Phyllis and Nick. Oh! This Phyllis and Billy=ok-ish. This Phyllis and Nick? No.
Because I can only choose just one, I’m going to go with Billy Miller and Burgess Jenkins. BM, of course, will be your sweepstakes winner & I want to be on board with that and the great Burgess can certainly use my vote!
David Tom, our adult old teen dream Billy is still better suited to the Summer’s of this world over a Victoria.
Jason Thompson, as everyone sees, is a good actor. Already popular, he will work out well, but is a bit too much of a dark, edgy complex dude to truly be Billy…
Totally agree Gary. I’ve always appreciated Billy Miller, I voted for Miller simpliy because I believe that role was meant for him. David Tom, in my opinion, never did it for me. I warmed up to Burgess, and I’m starting to like Jason. Maybe in a few more months, I’ll be more on board with Jason’s portrayal of Billy Abbott.
I voted for Billy Miller- he totally defines that role- however I did LOVE when they briefly brought back David Tom! It was so nice to have a familiar face back after how tough it was to lose Billy Miller. I have a super hard time adjusting to recasts- they just feel like whole new characters to me! Especially in the middle of huge story lines like Billy has had the past couple of years. It’s a tad easier when the character goes off-screen for awhile (I.e. Phyllis and Adam).
LAUREN – I agree you can’t beat the original returning for comfort & nostalgia! In David T’s case, however briefly. I thought Y&R was making a big mistake in recasting & recasting this always front-burner role (only David Tom was fired, Y&R was the victim of the others will to leave), but I have to hand it to casting. Four times they more or less pulled this off in a relatively short time. I remember how years ago it was often reflected on that in contrast to other soaps, Y&R actors tended to come onto the show and never want… Read more »
I truly miss Billy Miller. He IS Billy Abbot. However, I remember when David Tom left and Billy Miller came in. I never thought I’d get over David Tom leaving lol. Burgess was doing a great job when he decided to leave. He made the right decision, of course.
I’M A UNDYING BILLY MILLER FAN UNTIL THE END ALI!!!!!