John Martin as Bill Horton
Soap Opera Digest can report exclusively that John Martin, who is best known to soap fans as Y&R's Frederick (2002-2005) and SUNSET BEACH's Hank (1997-1999), has been cast as Bill Horton for the upcoming on-air farewell to Frances Reid (ex-Alice) in June. The previous actors to play Bill — Ed Mallory (1968-1976) and Christopher Stone (1987-88; 1994) — have sadly both passed away. Martin briefly appeared in Salem in 1985 as a character named Robert.
From SOD Online
John Martin is a really good-looking man and a good actor. Moreover i am very glad to see Bill Horton coming back in Salem for his mother farewell.
ReplyDeleteBut i have to also say that John Martin is really younger than Ed Mallory and Chris Stone. It seems Africa de-aged people..no need botox go to Africa !! LOL.
Wow, so how old was he when he had Jennifer. Because she is about 40 now? Was he about 20 and thus 5 when he raped Laura? Wait that is right we have the massively de-aged Mike who during JERk's reign of terror had him Carrie's contemporary. Too bad they could not have got the 70s Mike to return, Weiss would have been the best but I think he left the show under a very dark cold.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with this is having an actor come for a memorial when he never had contact with the character/actress loses the emotional impact. But then again few people who watch now were even alive in the 80s, and definitely not the 60s/70s to know this.
Mike and Carrie was about the only thing Jerk did right. I loved both Roak's Mike and Weiss's (80's) Mike for different reasons!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy they are doing this. I almost hope they keep him on the show. I can see chemistry with him and Kate and Maggie too.
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