Was Chuck Pratt Given "Three Months to Shape up or Get Out?"

Submitted by Luke Kerr on November 23, 2009 - 1:52pm

TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco has an update to the Chuck Pratt firing story revealing the former All My Children head writer was given three months to get things back in shape or get out.

American Thanksgiving came early. Soap fans partied all weekend with the news that head writer Chuck Pratt had been let go from AMC just as the 40-year-old sudser was taping their anniversary episodes to air on Jan. 4 and 5. When Soapoperadigest.com confirmed the news on Friday on the ouster heard around the daytime world, the AMC cast was reportedly stunned. “No one had a clue,” says one cast member. An ABC insider reveals that Brian Frons gave the maligned and controversial scribe three months to shape up or get out. “Fans were upset, but most importantly, certain high-level stars were furious over the material they had to act out, including the most vocal actor, Susan Lucci,” says the mole.

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Submitted by Katiebug9624 on November 23, 2009 - 2:22pm.

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Damn does that means he's not actually fired yet?

Submitted by hunterforrester on November 23, 2009 - 2:33pm.

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Brian gave Pratt three months as in past tense. He's been fired and replaced so clearly it didn't work out.

Submitted by arielade on November 23, 2009 - 4:08pm.

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Well I tuned out some time ago because it was just so irritating to watch. Had it gotten any better lately to account for the three month ultimatum? And will someone tell me when this new writer's episodes air? I will not turn on this train wreck with any of Pratt's crap on there! Thanks for the scoop Nelson!

Submitted by east.west on November 23, 2009 - 4:11pm.

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LaLucci must have pulled a Slezak on the low-low b/c she just had to be upset w/the garbage Pratt has given her.

Submitted by siomonstuart2003 on November 23, 2009 - 4:12pm.

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Now Frons is listening to the fans and got rid of Hack, now that the show can survive.

Submitted by babyc on November 23, 2009 - 4:19pm.

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Praise La Lucci!!

Submitted by LoisKibbee on November 23, 2009 - 5:46pm.

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I've always loved Susan Lucci, she has more class and talent than many of the newbies! Way to go Susan....Mona(Fran H.) would be so proud of you! Poor Ruth Warrick must be rolling in her grave with what's been done to her beloved AMC! Hopefully better days are on the way!

Submitted by keanna on November 23, 2009 - 9:10pm.

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Great to know that LaLucci and some of the other stars spoke up and was tired of all the crap they were given. Way to go, guys.

Submitted by Dariclone on November 24, 2009 - 4:38pm.

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Wow! I wonder if this had anything to do wit Neilson reporting that an AMC star was having a breakdown, I sincerley hope that Ms. Lucci didn;t have a breakdown, but I sure am glad Pratt is gone!

Submitted by THEBEST on November 24, 2009 - 8:49pm.

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Yes, La Lucci! Everything she does is breaking news, as well...

Submitted by EricasEvilTwin on November 25, 2009 - 5:56pm.

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Does anyone know what this might mean for TK and AM...might they stay now?? What about CS does this change things for her? Any chance that they might now keep AT and WW.