PAUL WILLIAMS
- THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL PAGE TWO
Last Updated 21st October 1998
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First News of Pauls appearance in 'The Bold and The Beautiful'.
"Academy Award-winning songwriter PAUL WILLIAMS has joined the
cast of the 'The Bold and the Beautiful'... Williams will debut on 7th July 1998, and reports to work Monday, June 8 for wardrobe fittings and rehearsals".
See full report below.
Last Updated 23rd June 1998
Why Paul Williams took on the role of Bailey in 'The Bold and the Beautiful'.
"Like his character, he is also a recovering alcoholic. Williams tells SON.."That's why I wanted to do the part"" See full report below.
Last Updated 27th June 1998
Paul Williams character, Bailey, is to develop into the 'villain' of the show.
"I didn't bring him in to be a villain but that's the way it's turning out. He'll be getting darker and darker every day" See full report below.
Last Updated 4th September 1998
Article from the 1st September 1998 edition of 'Soap Opera Digest'.
"Paul Williams(Bailey) freely admits a certain parallel that he and his soap character share" See full report below.
Last Updated 13th September 1998
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Ending of Paul Williams contract with THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.
"He, Paul Williams (Bailey), was a great addition to the cast, but due to storyline purposes he's been taken off contract" See full report below.
Last Updated 5th October 1998
Further news of Paul Williams exit from THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.
"I don't know if it's a matter of fan response or what, but I think that the last few shows are some of the best work I've every done on camera," See full report below.
Last Updated 11th October 1998
How to lobby for Paul Williams return to THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.
"Paul loved playing the recovering alcoholic "Bailey" on the show and was surprised, after being told that he was to become the next villain, to
have his contract end." See where to lobby for Paul
's return below.
Last Updated 13th October 1998
"I was therefore surprised and saddened when I heard within days of the publicity about Paul
being the 'baddy' in the show, to hear that he was
to be axed from it." See full report below.
Last Updated 21st October 1998
Some 'Bold and Beautiful' web pages.
Last Updated 4th September 1998
How To Lobby For Paul Williams Return To 'The Bold And The Beautiful'
Last Updated 13th October 1998
Paul with
Claire Carpentier
On 10th October 'Scott Novick - The Bold And The Beautiful Page' had the following report on Paul Williams exit from 'The Bold And The Beautiful':
It's been confirmed by several sources that Paul Williams will be leaving his role of Bailey soon, either late October or early November. Until now, Williams had been listed as "recurring", meaning he would make occasional non-contract appearances, but now it seems like this recent addition to B&B will be gone completely.
On 13th October 1998
I heard the following news:
It has recently come to our attention that although Paul is leaving "The Bold and the Beautiful," it was not by his choice. Paul loved playing the recovering alcoholic "Bailey" on the show and was surprised, after being told that he was to become the next villain, to have his contract end. Although he was given a two year contract.
We are asking Paul's fans along with the fans of the Bold and the Beautiful to write letters in support of Paul staying on the show to
CBS at:
yrbb@cbs.com
Paul with June (JJ) Jones
Maybe with our help, Paul will be kept to the end of his two year contract.
Thank you for your support
When asked whether Paul would object to the above,
Paul
's agent Kelly said:
"Paul loved playing the character 'Bailey' in 'The Bold and the Beautiful'. The future of
'Bailey' is a creative uncertainty at this moment. There is always the possibilty for his return depending on Paul's schedule.
I always appreciate any show of support from Paul
's fans. If folks out there would like to let the producers of 'The Bold and the Beautiful' know how much you enjoy Pauls work on the show, I think that would be great.
Thanks
Kelly Newby"
My email to executive producer/head writer Bradley Bell of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, about the way Paul has been taken off the show.
Last Updated 21st October 1998
On 20th October I sent the following email to Bradley Bell expressing my feelings about Paul being axed from the show.
Dear Mr. Bell,
I am writing to express my concern about Paul Williams being axed from 'The Bold And The Beautiful'.
As author of a Web page dedicated to Paul Williams I had been eagerly following Paul's progress on your show.
From direct contact with Paul and his
manager Kelly Newby I was delighted to hear that Paul had been given a two year contract. I admired the fact that you were willing to have the character Bailey who had a history of substance abuse and were willing to explore these issues in
the show. As I know this is a subject dear to Paul's heart I felt he would be an ideal actor to explore this aspect of life in your show.
I was intrigued when I heard that Paul's character was to develop into the 'baddy' on the show as Paul has played similar characters to good effect in the past.
I was therefore surprised and saddened when I heard within days of the publicity about Paul being the 'baddy' in the show, to hear that he was to be axed from it.
I feel that it is unprofessional to offer a two year contract, talk about building a character up, only so soon afterwards to shoot him down. I am aware that Paul enjoyed his role in the show and was looking forward, and committed to, developing the character of Bailey.
I would therefore encourage you to reconsider Baileys future in the show, and allow Paul to fully develop the character of Bailey and the role of recovery in your show.
Thank you for taking time to read this and I look forward to your reply.
Yours Sincerely
David Chamberlayne
Thanks to Scott, JJ and Claire for the above images
Some 'Bold and The Beautiful' pages
Last Updated 5th October 1998
SOME BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL WEB PAGES
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