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Castmates Comments on Dan's Release

Kristen Alderson
Posted on Kristen's Official Message Board
"Dan is an amazing actor and friend. I feel, and I know that many others feel the same way that he is one of the best actors on One Life To Live. They are making a huge mistake if they don't change their mind. I hope that all the e-mails, letters, and calls will make them rethink their decision. I'm sure that all of my other co-stars including myself, will be very upset to see him go."
Kristen Anderson
kristenalderson.net

Kassie DePaiva
Posted on Kassie's Official Message Board
"So very rarely re-cast really works and OLTL was so lucky to have found Dan. I feel he is one of the most outstanding actors on our show and I find it hard to believe that these focus groups do like the character of Kevin Buchanan. He is dysfuntional, self destructive, powerful, and strong. Dan was able to pull all of that off beautifully. And this year he was able to do some his best work. I'm so saddened by this and the canvas of One Life has just lost a huge splash of color"
Kassie DePaiva
kassiedepaiva.com.

From Trevor St. John's Fan Club

Good morning everyone, I've just received a call from Trevor, and he is very upset. Some of you may have already heard that Dan Gauthier has been released from One Life To Live. Trevor and Dan are not only roommates on the show, they are the very best of friends. Trevor has asked that each of write or email the executives of the show and the magazines about this. Everyone on OLTL loves Dan and are heartbroken about this latest turn of events. More later. In the meantime, please get writing and/or calling, as well as going to Dan's official website for more information on things that they are doing. Thanks so much! We appreciate it! Best, Debby O

Trevor St. John
" One Life to Live’s decision to fire Dan Gauthier is difficult to understand. Dan is a terrific actor, one of the best in daytime, and a dear, dear friend to everybody on the show.
I’m sure he’ll find another place where his talent is appreciated. I’ll miss him at work everyday and I think the show will be poorer for his absence.
I can only imagine the fans’ reaction to the loss of such a great asset to the show"
– Trevor St. John .
www.trevorstjohn.com

Erika Slezak
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM WALTER ( Erika's Official Fan Club President)
" Erika phoned me this morning to express her extreme disappointment over this decision.
Erika would be most grateful and asked fans and members of her fan club be proactive and write and or email Brian Frons and ABC in support of Dan and ask that Dan Gauthier remain with ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Erika went on to say: ' I love working with Dan. And I don’t want to lose him. Dan is a brilliant actor and it would be a great loss to the show if he were no longer playing Kevin Buchanan'.
Time is of the essence; please assist us in this urgent matter
erikaslezak.com

8-30-2006From Erika's Official Fan Club
"Erika asked if I would do a separate mailing to our fan club members on Dan's behalf. The postcards (which carries the same info as I posted on Erika's homepage) will be mailed today.
-Walter Miller, President, Official Erika Slezak Fan Club

Kamar Del los Reyes
"Friends and Fans...
I wanted to make public how disappointed I am about ABC's decision to fire Dan Gauthier.
The decision that has been made to to fire one of its finest actors will affect us all as we will miss a good friend and great actor. Dan is a fine actor; his professionalism and humor are just a few things we look forward to as we come to work on the set every day.
I would like to encourage you to join me by becoming proactive and vocal in expressing your appreciation for Dan
and his character Kevin Buchanan, as the you the fans are a very powerful factor in this medium.
I hope you will join me and others as we ban together to support Dan in this time."
blessings,-
Kamar de los Reyes .

A letter to Kamar's Fan Club Members
Dear fans and friends...
it is with true regret that we must notify you that Dan Gauthier's character Kevin Buchanan will be released from One Life to Live this fall.
Cast and fans are very upset about this turn of events.
Kamar has asked me to encourage each of you to write, call and email ABC in support of Dan.
This morning I recieved word from Kamar and he asked us to support Dan and the efforts of his fan club president, Deb Hartzog.
As active fan club presidents many of us are banning together to show our support.
As fans I ask you guys to do the same, it all counts... please let all the execs know we see Dan as a very valuable member of the cast and the show.
Please see the attached list of addresses and please take a moment to support Dan and his character Kevin Buchanan.
Kamar is very upset about this and has asked me to inform all of you immediately.
I understand Dan's fan club president will be sending along some information as time moves forward and I will pass it on to you.
In the meantime go to Dan's official website www.dangauthier.com for more information.
Each and every one of us can make a difference in the daytime arena...please take a moment and send a letter, sign a petition, or make a phone call.
The time you give as fans is very much appreciated, it's in times like this that we can see how we really make a difference in our favorite actors lives! Thanks!
Jeania Davis, President
"Official" Kamar de los Reyes fan club
kamardelosreyes.com

Forbes March posted this on Dan's Official Message Board
When entertaining and good actors with a strong and well earned fan base are dropped as the result of a quantitative study, our entire craft and the proffession of story telling as an industry is at risk. Accountants should not get creative with either taxes OR the story. I don't want to bite the hand that feeds me, but I wish you all luck in your campaign to save Dan's job. Oh, and Dan... your Best Supporting Actor vote from our cast mates was well deserved and I find your performances formidable and they set the bar on our show amoungst the men. Don't know if I ever told you I thought so. Go get 'em!
Forbes March

Hillary B. Smith
8/27/06
I am saddened by the news of Dan Gauthier (released from contract as of Nov. 2006) and Heather Tom (chose not to renew her contract). If this is as sad to you, write in! Claim your show! Kevin is a Buchanan and a Lord and Kelly is a Buchanan and a Kramer. They are both exceptional actors and wonderful people. What could be next? I am writing!
Sadly,
Hillary
hillarybsmith.com

Michael Easton
Being off the show and out of New York for a few weeks, I was probably one of the last people to find out that Dan Gaultier had been released from the show.
I know Dan's departure has upset many of you and I just wanted to remind you that it's never really over in the world of daytime.
You have established precedent by saving actors before who have been let go but who's performances you determined were invaluable to the production.
I encourage you at this time to let your voices be heard again. They do listen. Use the power.
Dan is a very talented actor and as anyone who's had the good fortune to have met him knows an even better human being.
His presence around the studio and his contribution to "One Life to Live" will be deeply missed.
Michael Easton
michael-easton.com

Nathaniel Marston
"I am stunned by the news that the decision makers at ABC have decided to release Dan Gauthier from One Life To Live.
I have enormous respect for Dan, not only as a brilliant actor, but as a good and decent human being.
Nobody knows better than I do just how powerful the voices of the fans can be and I want to encourage all who feel strongly that Dan should stay to speak out.
Let "the powers that be" know you support Dan Gauthier, and while you're at it, let Dan know as well."
Nathaniel Marston
nathanielmarston.net

Paul Satterfield
"I'm heart broken. Dan and I have been friends for almost twenty years now. He and his family helped me during my transition to the East Coast job. Dan introduced me to the cast as his friend. He has always been there for me as a friend and in a very round about way, I probably wouldn't have this job, if not for Dan.
The out-cry of support for him shows what a great person, friend and co-star he has been to all of us. He will be missed.
On a more positive note, I'm sure Dan has already moved on.
His resume is by far the most extensive on the cast. Usually when these things happen, it only leads to something bigger and better.
I'm speaking from experience of course."
Paul Satterfield
paulsatterfield.com
We have also received e-mails from several AMC Fan Clubs in support of Dan.