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William Russ out, Stephen Nichols in at The Young and the Restless

by Allison Waldman, posted Dec 18th 2009 6:07PM
stephen_nichols_days_of_our_livesThere's good news and bad news from the soap world, and considering lately that the bad news has been horrific -- As the World Turns getting cancelled -- this might be a bit over-dramatic. However, William Russ was fired and Stephen Nichols hired at The Young & the Restless. Bad news for Russ, a very good actor who was doing just fine as Tucker McCall, new billionaire in Genoa City. Good news for fans of Nichols, who was bounced from Days of Our Lives last February.

According to the powers that be at Y&R, the McCall character is going in a different direction. That prompted Russ's dismissal. According to Stephen, Russ handled the firing with grace and class. He left a note in the dressing room for Nichols and wished him well in the role.

Yes, that to me qualifies as extremely classy, and Nichols was equally impressed, and grateful for the positive vibes. Nichols begins airing on January 27.

Apparently, Tucker is going to be more of a romantic figure, which is better suited for Stephen Nichols. Even when he began in daytime as a surly, dark, stalker and potential rapist on Days of Our Lives, the character was altered to make him more romantic. That's how Patch Johnson, ex-friend of Bo and troublemaker, became the ultimate anti-hero Steve Johnson. He was half of Patch and Kayla, one of the most romantic duos in Days history.

Y&R doesn't swim in the romance like Days, but they do like complex characters. Nichols pulled off that trick on General Hospital as Stefan Cassadine. Personally, I can't wait to see him in the role!

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penguim2

William Russ is featured in the upcoming web series "Home At Last." Looks like be plays a homeless guy - - should be a fun new role to see him in. Loved him in this, he was such a good Tucker!

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penguim2

http://www.HomeAtLastShow.com

July 12 2011 at 8:46 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Scott

It should be interesting to say the least when Adam gets caught in all his lies. I'm glad that Katherine has finally got something on her suppose to be son Tucker McCall. It's good to see she gets the final say. I would like to see the character of Sheila Carter come back to the show. I think it would make things interesting. If Daisy was Sheila's daughter, I would think she's a regular chip off the old block.

February 24 2010 at 6:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
linda

AS FOR SHARON AND ADAM, THIS IS GETTING TO MUCH, I AM SO TIRED OF SEEING THEM TOGETHER AND THE LIES ABOUT THE BABY JUST HOW CRAZY AND STUPID CAN U GET. WHEN THEY COME ON I JUST WANT TO THROW UP. THIS IS LIKE WATCHING A SORE TRYING TO HEAL WITH THESE 2. GET THEM OVER WITH PDQ!!!!!!!

February 16 2010 at 4:20 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rebecca

William Russ was much better suited to the role of Tucker McCall. He LOOKED like a Tucker McCall. First of all, he was a far better and more natural actor than Stephen Nichols. Russ had the characteristics of a very rich man; his movements and delivery made you think he owned all of Texas. Nichols looks like a deer caught in headlights. I cannot see this Nichols as a rich man, just someone who is trying unsuccessfully to act like a rich man. Actually, Nichols looks OLDER than Russ does. Russ looked mature and comfortable with his age; Nichols looks dried up and crusty and afraid of his age. Russ was a magnificent and fitting actor and his expansiveness and confidence made the moustache look insipid by comparison. (Could that be the reason he was fired?) I could not wait to see the ultimate confrontation between them. With this squirrelly-looking Nichols, I am just not interested in a confrontation. Even if he were to win over Victor Newman, it would not believable.

February 09 2010 at 5:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kadje5

William Russ and Stephen Nichols are the same age!

February 09 2010 at 1:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
B Wells

William Russ get on your knees and beg, we want you back. Sharon please wise up, put your Mother instincts into play and get baby Faith back !

February 07 2010 at 1:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
enogca

Can somebody tell me when Stephen Nicholls is going to take the marbles out of his mouth when he speaks on the Y&R? Or the gravel? He sure mumbles alot when he talks. With William russ, you were able to understand when he spoke.

February 06 2010 at 4:36 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ana

AGAIN CBS - LISTEN TO THE Y & R FANS - PLEASE BRING BACK WILLIAM RUSS BACK AS TUCKER McCALL - HE WAS PERFECT. HE IS A SEASONED, GOOD ACTOR!

February 03 2010 at 6:49 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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B Wells

To all who want so much to see Russ return, please keep writing, & hope we can make a difference and those in charge will really listen to us..

February 04 2010 at 10:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
sue

Can't say that I miss William Russ. He so badly needed a good haircut and he always sounded like he was slightly drunk. Maybe its that toothless grin that someone else mentioned above. Nichols isn't my favorite but he drives me crazy whenever he says "Jabot". It sounds different every time and occasionally its like he suddenly has a french accent. PLEASE get it right because your character says it at least twice in every episode. I apologize for not using the characters real life names as did Anna in her comment above but I thought we were talking about characters in their TV roles.

February 03 2010 at 2:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
B Wells

William Russ needs to come back as Tucker, he fits the role Beautifully, someone really messed up... Adam needs to be exposed as a baby snatcher,This could put a lot of life into the roles of Nick & Sharon, Love Phyllis but she needs to go on to greener pastures, Please give an ear to your faithful & loyal fans.!!!! Can't wait to see if you're listening...

February 03 2010 at 1:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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