DC Interview: Kim Zimmer Admits to Turning Down a Soap, But Which One?
By Melodie on November 11, 2009
Daytime legend Kim Zimmer is out looking for a job, but not just any job. The woman who brought Guiding Light's fabulously-fiery Reva Shayne to life recently chatted with Daytime Confidential's Melodie Aikels at the So Long Springfield event in Pittsburgh, where she admitted she has already been offered a soap gig— which she turned down. Zimmer also speaks out about what she liked and didn't like about how her legendary character's story ended in Springfield.
Daytime Confidential: What did you think of Josh and Reva ending up together?
Kim Zimmer: It was good. I think it was the way it was supposed to be. I didn't like how nothing was resolved with Jeffrey though. I would have liked to have maybe had Jeffrey reappear in Springfield a year later and he sees Josh and Reva drive off together.
DC: What have you been up to since Guiding Light has been off the air?
KZ: I did a movie for the Hallmark Channel that should be out around Father's Day sometime called Freshman Father.
DC: How did that go? How did you come into that role.
KZ: It was great. It was an offer. I didn't even have to audition. So, that's really nice. I haven't gotten any of the jobs I've auditioned for! [Laughs] So, if people just want to make me offers, then I'll say yes.
DC: If you had the chance, would you do another soap, perhaps One Life to Live or The Young and the Restless?
KZ: Well, I was offered something but I couldn't do it. I said no. Hopefully, they will come up with a better idea next time.
DC: Can you say which soap.
KZ: No. It's tough you know. Whatcha gonna do?
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9 September 2009
2 hours 48 min
Sure was great to hear from Kim; As it's tough everywhere I wouldn't turn down a job especially since soaps are dying, I don't know how it is for a soap actor. But soap work is steady. My son is going through the same thing; If you don't have what the employer is looking for your screwed. I will watch Kim Zimmer what ever she's on. It would be nice to be reunited with Josh somewhere.
I hope DC will let me put this on; here are some of GL christmas past great to relive GL in it's glory days on youtube. copy and paste to your browser.
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14 December 2007
5 days 4 hours
Kim Zimmer is the best of the best and I miss her so much!!
24 June 2009
5 days 3 hours
I'm guessing the show in question was AMC since she said they had to come up with a "better idea" next time? I want Brooke back and if I can't Julia Barr, I'd take Kim. Erica needs an equal rival.
2 April 2009
6 hours 41 min
HA HA PST I totally thought it was AMC to because of the "better idea" next time. It's also possible since AMC is moving to California were Kim is now plus they wont have a lot of there cast when they move.
26 June 2009
18 weeks 3 days
Love Kim! I can't wait for her movie and where she lands next!
18 February 2009
1 hour 45 min
I think it was AMC (sorry, Pink). GH and OLTL are already top-heavy with veteran actresses, and I don't see her going to one of the soaps on the other networks. And let's be honest. The only soap that specializes in coming up with really bad ideas these days is AMC.
9 September 2009
2 hours 48 min
I hope DC will let me put this on; here are some of GL christmas past great to relive GL in it's glory days on youtube. copy and paste to your browser. It's Reva and Reva's Dad Hawk, he's great love him.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=guiding+light+christmas&sear... past, relive GL glordays through youtube.
1 April 2009
2 days 2 hours
This is an easy one to figure out.
As soon as KZ said "Hopefully, they will come up with a better idea next time" it just reeked a bad stench of "All my Children", key words being "Better Idea"
Sigh. Wishful Casting: Phyllis Newmans' Mom.....
A Gal can wish.
1 April 2009
2 days 2 hours
I'm just reading the other post's (I posted my AMC thought before reading everyone else's) and am giggling at the masses who agree AMC came up with bad idea's.
"The Real Greenlee's Doctor!!"
"The Real Greenlee's Aunt!!"
"The REAL GREENLEE'S Limo Driver!!!"
yeah.....
20 May 2009
1 week 1 day
With Y&R talking about Kay's real daughter, and Jill's search to find her, maybe that was the role Kim turned down? And, if so, that doesn't bode well for the story. I mean, if she can play Clone Reva or taking her own daughter's leftovers (JEFFREY) as a surrogate love of her life on GL, then the story must be horrible.
26 June 2009
18 weeks 3 days
1 April 2009
2 days 2 hours
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While I stand behind my AMC pick, dqh257, great thought!! BEYOND great thought! But I can't see TPTB showcasing this storyline and having it suck? I just can't. All I would need to hear is "You'll be working closely with Jeanne Cooper and...."
SIGN ME UP!!
Hopefully, Kim Zimmer was offered the role of Real Greenlee's Limo Driver, but is waiting to hear from Y&R...
28 April 2009
8 weeks 1 hour
Love me some Kim Zimmer, fab actress. I would love to see her on Y&R as kay's daughter or Phyllis's mom. She'd rock that.
11 November 2009
18 weeks 3 days
I think it was GH and they offered her a short term role similar to what Martha Byrne did earleir this year.
3 April 2009
1 week 16 hours
I'd love to see her as Echo De Savoy again...she could play with Jerry Ver Dorn's Clint, and GL fans could get an idea of what Reva and Ross would have been like as a couple in Springfield.
Erik
6 May 2009
1 day 54 min
I have read on other forums and blogs that she was seen having lunch with Y&R so that still a possibility.
6 May 2009
1 day 54 min
I have read on other forums and blogs that she was seen having lunch with Y&R so that still a possibility.
25 February 2009
17 hours 17 min
I thought KZ was offered the part of Sally Spectra's older sis - Electra Spectra - on CBS's Bold & Beautiful ???
okay just kidding.....you are great KZ
18 February 2009
1 hour 45 min
Electra Spectra! (sputter) Pwahahahahahahahaa!
14 July 2009
1 hour 39 min
I hope it is Y&R! I would love to see her up against Victor, as Kay's daughter. Or running Jabot, or running Gloria out of town!
Ok, another thought Micks Mom, who turns out to be a Stewart!
30 August 2009
2 days 3 hours
Just the thought of Kim Zimmer being in scenes with Jeanne Cooper and Jess Walton and Tricia Cast has me screaming with delight! Oh pretty pretty pretty please MAB do something right for a change?!?!?
30 August 2009
20 hours 35 min
as long as she stays away from Days...
8 May 2008
1 day 18 hours
I'm just reading the other post's (I posted my AMC thought before reading everyone else's) and am giggling at the masses who agree AMC came up with bad idea's.
"The Real Greenlee's Doctor!!"
"The Real Greenlee's Aunt!!"
"The REAL GREENLEE'S Limo Driver!!!"
yeah.....**********
They probably want her to play
"The Real Greenlee's foot massenger!!"
"The Real Greenlee's nurse!!"
"The Real Greenlee's pillow fluffer!!
LOL.
14 December 2008
1 day 4 hours
I love KZ. I hope she gets lots of great oppurtunities in her future.
12 February 2010
28 min 40 sec
Yeah, I think it was AMC, because that taped in NY when GL got cancelled. I don't blame her for turning down Chuck Pratt's plot-driven bull****, but perhaps Kim should exhibit more graciousness and class when dealing with the press!!! She always seems so standoffish and snarky---perhaps that's why she's not getting hired for any of these jobs????
When someone offers you a job, even if it is a crappy job offer, you don't wait until they turn to walk away and then kick them in the ass!!
BTW: I love Kim Zimmer's acting, and usually I find her to be charming, but not with this interview!!!