tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post6877298058132175536..comments2010-01-06T12:40:17.586-08:00Comments on Ricky's Ramblings: A new day...Ricky Paull Goldinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05607638161509392660noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-78478005694171446882008-06-02T21:16:00.000-07:002008-06-02T21:16:00.000-07:00Hi Ricky,You know, GL has been like a second famil...Hi Ricky,<BR/><BR/>You know, GL has been like a second family for me. It seemed that no matter what was going on in my life, I could take 60 minutes a day and lose myself in the lives of the Bauers, Spauldings, Coopers and Lewises. Now, I spend my 60 minutes staring blankly at a shell of the show I once loved. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate that everyone else wants to be positive and wistful, but I'm pissed. Pissed that the show that has brought such joy to so many of us has been run into the ground. I don't even recognize these characters anymore. Couples have been ripped apart, storylines are arbitrary, characters ruined, etc. It's sad and Gus's death as well as Harley's reaction were simply two more examples of terrible writing and storytelling. You both deserve so much more than that. You deserved a storyline that was true to Gus and Harley and reflected the love you and Beth share. I haven't been able to watch GL since your funeral. Maybe I won't ever watch again.<BR/><BR/>As for AMC, I personally wish you all the best. I hope ABC treats you with the respect that you deserve. I wish I could say I'd be tuning in, but you'll forever be Gus in my heart. Thank God for Tivo and YouTube, right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-23031394211784366022008-05-03T13:39:00.000-07:002008-05-03T13:39:00.000-07:00Very cool first appearance. I was even happy to se...Very cool first appearance. I was even happy to see you still had that lovely chain on. I'd buy one for myself if I knew where to find it.<BR/>Yes I'm that goofy. Good luck Ricky.<BR/>and Blessed Be! <BR/><BR/>{¯`·._.·Kitten·._.·´¯}Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15175264283760595193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-49389190791717307822008-05-02T17:26:00.000-07:002008-05-02T17:26:00.000-07:00I have always loved watching you on GL. I have alw...I have always loved watching you on GL. I have always watched only CBS soaps, but I've decided to give AMC a try because I think that you are a great actor and I love watching you! I'm actually watching your 1st episode on soapnet as we speak! I don't know anything about this show, or your new character, but I'm hoping I will be able to catch on quickly. <BR/>I didn't like how Gus was killed off GL. I wish that he had atleast been reunited with Harley first. I missed the episode of his funeral, so I don't know how that went.<BR/>Anyway, just wanted to say Good Luck on your new venture of AMC and I look forward to getting into a new show and watching your wonderful performances...oh, gotta go, your on right now!TannerzMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685537205491634116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-74312370095761232562008-04-25T11:09:00.000-07:002008-04-25T11:09:00.000-07:00WOW! This is my first time posting here and I woul...WOW! This is my first time posting here and I would like to say that I am happy that everything is working out for you. You are a great actor and will be missed on GL. I was really hoping for a Gus and Harley reunion... that was the whole reason for watching the show. Now I am not sure what I think of it. I had no idea Gus was the one that would "die" so Olivia could live. Anyway, it was nice of Harley to pay for your funeral but she is really having a difficult time letting you go... I would too:). I have never watched AMC before until this week... trying to prepare for your arrival. You are the greatest!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256039821815013684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-57539197675153685582008-04-24T12:45:00.000-07:002008-04-24T12:45:00.000-07:00Gus died a hero's death, giving his life to save a...Gus died a hero's death, giving his life to save a damsel in distress. In this case, the damsel was a bit ungrateful but, as Frank Sinatra said, "that's life."<BR/><BR/>Best of luck at AMC.PriusGuy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09487780490345112444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-83920100911619808502008-04-23T13:03:00.000-07:002008-04-23T13:03:00.000-07:00Hello Ricky Paull: Well you, as Gus died a heroic ...Hello Ricky Paull: Well you, as Gus died a heroic & poignant death on GL...it was sad to see you go. Your heart was given to the ever ungrateful Olivia!! (HAHA!!) <BR/>I have watched you since your AW days with Linda Dano & Alicia Coppola...you & she were magic together!! Then you came to GL & the story line between Gus & Harley was even more magical. We all want a Gus Aituro in our lives..I used to watch AMC years ago, so I'll have to get reaquainted with that soap again. I won't give up GL tho'. I used to watch it with a patient of mine for years & before Mr. Murray died he made me promise I'd always watch GL. So I will have busy afternoons now, lol. All the best!! Sincerely, Sherriellen T-D. from Canada.Sherriellen T-D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12173281620509893070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-69817907548150408292008-04-22T09:55:00.000-07:002008-04-22T09:55:00.000-07:00Hi Ricky :)I have never blogged in my life, so you...Hi Ricky :)<BR/><BR/>I have never blogged in my life, so you have to know that I truly felt compelled to tell you a few things. First of all, I think that AMC is incredibly lucky to have you. GL will never be the same again. <BR/><BR/>I grew up watching GL and have now given it up. Once Gus died, so did my love for the show. I cannot bear to watch the characters be destroyed any longer. The new filming is terrible and the storylines (if you can call them that) are getting progressively worse. <BR/><BR/>I know you wanted our reactions to Gus' death, but I didn't actually watch Gus die. I saw the last scenes between Gus and Harley in the hospital and then that was it for me. But, I can tell you that for just those few moments you and Beth should win an Emmy. Your chemistry and sincerity were incredible. <BR/><BR/>As soon as you and "Gus" came onto GL, I loved you both. You made Gus such a beautiful and noble character. I still cannot believe that they let you go...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I hope that your new family treats you wonderfully and that your future is brimming with happiness. I hope to see you in lots of new projects!<BR/><BR/>Love, CatherineCatherin03https://www.blogger.com/profile/10706545885237666036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-63764744083529527692008-04-18T14:19:00.000-07:002008-04-18T14:19:00.000-07:00Ricky, I have been a GL fan, since I was a kid, ov...Ricky, I have been a GL fan, since I was a kid, over 30 years ago. Gus was one of my favorite characters. I have to admit, when Gus was first introduced to GL, I really didn't like him much, don't ask me why. But he "grew" on me. I was sorry hear about your departure from GL, but I understand. You have to move on to bigger and better things. I wish you the best of luck on AMC.<BR/><BR/>As far as Gus' death goes, it brought tears to my eyes. I'm usually not a crier when it comes to movies and soaps. I was just glad that my husband was at work, and I was alone at the time. I was kind of disappointed about one thing though. I was hoping Gus' death would soften up Alan a bit, but no such luck. He still has a heart of stone. <BR/><BR/>Take care, and best of luck in the future.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119302127278173499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-67152718099151731902008-04-18T11:33:00.000-07:002008-04-18T11:33:00.000-07:00Ricky,I am so sorry that you left GL but am glad t...Ricky,<BR/>I am so sorry that you left GL but am glad that you have started a new job. I don't watch AMC but might try to catch you once in a while. I wish that CBS had done something to keep you on the show, but I guess you might have wanted a change anyways.<BR/>I thought you left to do more work on movies. I wish that was the case because you would make a great leading man- you have that kooky side to you, the romantic side, the serious side. You have it all, and should do movies.<BR/>I wish you luck on AMC but want to let you know that Gus was a huge part of GL and I can't imagine it without you in it...especially for Beth Ehlers. Gus and Harley should have gotten together again before you left. Harley isn't right with any other man but you.<BR/>Right from the beginning when Gus and Harley worked together, and antagonized each other. The chemistry was right there. Gus and Harley have always been one of the most popular couples on soaps. I can't believe that they won't get to be together again. Maybe Gus's twin brother will make it to GL sometime? I hope so. I miss your character already, so much.<BR/>I cried and still do cry anytime Harley thinks of Gus. What a loss for the show, and for your fans.<BR/>Good luck on AMC, and go do some movies...please!ilenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159701340034743153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-18499900303037165782008-04-18T09:15:00.000-07:002008-04-18T09:15:00.000-07:00I BAWLED LIKE A SMALL CHILD. I don't think it was ...I BAWLED LIKE A SMALL CHILD. I don't think it was Gus's death that had me crying as much as knowing that I won't be seeing you every day! <BR/>I'm definitely going to give AMC a shot. <BR/>You deserved to leave in a better way than that. I can't believe that with you being such a strong character that they couldn't have come up with something better than that... ugh! <BR/>Anyway, seeing Beth/Harley everyday I feel so bad for her. Not only Harley's character but for Beth not being able to work with you. You can just tell that the two of you had an enormous amount of chemistry! <BR/>I can't wait to see you again on AMC. I'm not sure how well I will take it since it won't be Gus, but I will try :) <BR/>Take care, and know I think you are fantastic!Nicholehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330538926052160176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-29315490436153601142008-04-17T22:58:00.000-07:002008-04-17T22:58:00.000-07:00well, this is the first time that i have added any...well, this is the first time that i have added anything to your blog. I think you did had a great send off. Though I wish you were not leaving the show. But, I have to say that i actually watched AMC the other day so i guess you have made a liar out of me. To address you question I think it would be a great thing for you GL fans to do a GL weekend. Just while they are getting use to the whole new you so to speak. I'm sorry that I can't come to any I would love to, but I am only 26 married and I have 4 children. So there is not much me money to spend so to speak. But congrats and maybe one day I can afford to fly out and see the cast, I believe it would be a really neat experience. Anyways enough of that have fun and stay out of trouble. That is the advice i always got when I started something new or adventurous. God Bless! LaterzTrishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07514625941956365768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-84812591609550986182008-04-16T10:37:00.000-07:002008-04-16T10:37:00.000-07:00I'm a big fan. Loved you on the GL, been watching...I'm a big fan. Loved you on the GL, been watching since I can remember (Mom still watches too). Cried all week during the death/funeral scenes. I really didn't think you would be killed. My mom told me you were leaving, but I just never expected this ending, thought maybe you'd leave town and visit later-always Gus and Harley. <BR/>I have never watched AMC but plan on watching it to see what you are up to. I really enjoy your acting, it's realistic, believeable, and you're just so darn hot.<BR/>Good luck and enjoy the new gig.stilesmitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00078222752876485575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-28307633647948200282008-04-15T13:17:00.000-07:002008-04-15T13:17:00.000-07:00I've been watching GL since 1965. I now TIVO it an...I've been watching GL since 1965. I now TIVO it and fast forward through almost every scene except those with Josh and Reva. The whole show is gone to the birds. I hate all the camera angles; half the time they're dark and blurry. I feel sorry for all the actors having to do scenes outside where it's obviously cold. I hate they've taken off so many good characters because they're too cheap to pay decent salaries. I don't think it will be long before both ATWT & GL are off the air.<BR/>I've started watching AMC just so I can see you on the show. You're one of my fav GL characters from the start. It's taking getting used to the storylines and I don't much care for the film format of this show either, but at least the storylines go on for a long time and make sense. Can't wait for your debut.SuzInAZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727770023393659822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-4567250612890089522008-04-14T11:01:00.000-07:002008-04-14T11:01:00.000-07:00Ricky, I'm looking forward to hearing about Cady. ...Ricky, I'm looking forward to hearing about Cady. I bought her CD (it's in the mail) and am really looking forward to hearing it all the way through. She seems extremely talented and it goes without saying she's beautiful.<BR/><BR/>I will start tuning into AMC. I haven't watched that show since Nina Palmer was on so I've a lot of catching up to do. <BR/><BR/>It's always GL but if you are coming down to Naples, FL for the soap event I might see you there.windsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430754050083858362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-23091510654868898742008-04-14T10:01:00.000-07:002008-04-14T10:01:00.000-07:00Ricky so glad you've been welcomed with open arms ...Ricky so glad you've been welcomed with open arms at AMC. It will be wonderful seeing you on the show. Knowing that you will be on tv again soon made it easier to get through watching Gus die. I think the writers did a great job, very moving. I will still be a loyal GL watcher as well as AMC ( gotta love soapnet I DVR AMC & OLTL in the middle of the night a watch after I take my kids to school the next day) <BR/>I've been watching GL as long as I can remember, its a family tradition starting with my dad's mom she listened the first day it aired on the radio and didn't miss a show until she passed in late 1999 at 103 yrs old, I started w/ my mom as a toddler and now my 11yr old daughter is a watcher too. <BR/>I started w/ ABC soaps when I was in JHS but I've only stuck w/ AMC and OLTL, maybe you will eventually get to do a cross-over and work w/ Jerry again?<BR/><BR/>As far as a fan weekend I think you should do both GL and AMC if you can. unfortunatly for me they always seem to be on the East Coast and never in Southern CA oh well.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see your first air-date. I'm sure I'll love you as much as Jake and we all did as Gus.ShariPoehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132136897660530650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-10521797911962418022008-04-13T17:59:00.000-07:002008-04-13T17:59:00.000-07:00GL WEEKEND for sure! Ricky, I have to be honest. I...GL WEEKEND for sure! Ricky, I have to be honest. I wasn't entirely thrilled with the way Gus died and then the events after his death. I think that Gus died to quickly. Bing. Bang. Boom. He's dead. I also thought the time given to Gus and Harley wasn't enough, but I did find it comforting when they declared they were each others true love of their lives. As far as the funeral was concerned, I would have thought that almost everyone in Springfield would have been there! But there was hardly anyone there! So for me, that was disappointing. But you were excellent on the show and you will surely be missed! Good luck on AMC and hopefully I'll see GL weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-12237241414881886932008-04-13T16:38:00.000-07:002008-04-13T16:38:00.000-07:00Hey Ricky! I really hate that you left GL when I ...Hey Ricky! I really hate that you left GL when I realized that you were going to die off the show I cried. I spent much of the week crying during the hour of GL. <BR/><BR/>I did not care for the way you left the show at all. You should have left and not been killed off. I am really hoping for a comeback because I really love Gus and Harley. I was really looking forward to a reunion and maybe an unexpected baby with the two of you. <BR/><BR/>However I will try and watch you on AMC. Cannot promise that I will like it but will definitly watch it just because of you.<BR/> <BR/>Good Luck to you Ricky and I hope you will eventually make it back to GL at some point in time.<BR/>Until I see you on May 2, take careJessicaVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369562299467615210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-11734587453657430822008-04-13T12:56:00.000-07:002008-04-13T12:56:00.000-07:00Hi Ricky- I just want to say that if you have the ...Hi Ricky- I just want to say that if you have the event with Beth E., you definitely must have it during the GL weekend. It would seem so right to do it then. I'm glad that things are going well for you and that everyone at AMC are giving you a warm welcome. Wishing nothing but the best for you- ALWAYS! WGoldee1https://www.blogger.com/profile/05871742176446304134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-31766698677777104552008-04-13T12:00:00.000-07:002008-04-13T12:00:00.000-07:00Hi Ricky, I miss watching you on GL. When I fir...Hi Ricky,<BR/> I miss watching you on GL. When I first heard that you were leaving , I thought there is no way the show will let an actor like you get away. I guess they don't care about how the fans feel. I loved watching you and Beth together. I have been a fan of yours from the very first time I saw you on GL. I knew right away even when you two could not get along that there was chemistry between you. When you two were together it felt real. The way they wrote off you was horrible. I felt like that the show was mad at you for not staying and that is how they paid you back. You deserve better than how you were treated. I hope you find that on AMC. It has been years since I watched. But knowing you will be on has made me want to watch it again. Just hard to get back into it. So many people have changed. I keep watching the clips of you and Harley on youtube. It makes me sad to know that there will never be anymore of those. Good luck on AMC. Take care of yourself.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773520639003037218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-7993103207768241142008-04-13T06:51:00.000-07:002008-04-13T06:51:00.000-07:00Hello Ricky! I met you yesterday at the restaurant...Hello Ricky! I met you yesterday at the restaurant I work at The Bayard House in Chesapeake City. I just wanted to thank you for your kindness. You were very sweet and i enjoyed talking to you.I wanted to also thank you for the autograph you gave me. <BR/>I have been watching the GL for many years and was so sad to see you go, but wish you the best of luck on your new show.<BR/>Please come back to visit us, you made all of us smile. I will also be sure to have a shot of Patron chilled :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Alishaalishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929574170235432586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-61531407642654255652008-04-13T04:30:00.000-07:002008-04-13T04:30:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for continuing your blog. Am ha...Thank you so much for continuing your blog. Am happy to hear if there is hope for you and Linda Dano there's hope for ME. Ha!! <BR/> <BR/>When I found out they were killing you off and giving your heart to Olivia I just didn't watch that week.<BR/><BR/>I don't know much about the new soap your on. But am familiar with some of the actors. I will be watching.<BR/><BR/>Good luck DonnaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419330644261461566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-32246360623671693152008-04-12T22:25:00.000-07:002008-04-12T22:25:00.000-07:00Definitely do an event this year during the GL wee...Definitely do an event this year during the GL weekend. Why not still do the cruise, just make it for all the NYC shows like the bowling event. :)mmhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731047938030822122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-33462635771711050312008-04-12T15:45:00.000-07:002008-04-12T15:45:00.000-07:00Ricky,I absolutely hate that you are not on GL any...Ricky,<BR/><BR/>I absolutely hate that you are not on GL anymore. The show is not only boring without you but it is going completely downhill. As a fan of GL for almost 30 years, I have never seen anything as horrible as this. I am almost obsessed with getting it back to the old format. I have written letters, emails and postcards. I have also gone so far as creating a petition. Plus any fan of a soap has had a storyline idea or two well I came up with one that would help bring GL back to the forefront and I believe the ratings would go up and the fans would return. I even sent it to GL. Here is a little secret it does not involve the death of Gus however, he does not live in Springfield anymore. That way IF you ever wanted to come back....... although I was told you wanted to leave GL. Whatever the case, "Gus" could come back. Just know that we miss you and if it were up to the fans we would make sure to leave the "light" on for you.Chaysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556050315353504907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-57834868173958536092008-04-12T08:39:00.000-07:002008-04-12T08:39:00.000-07:00Ricky,I am going to miss you, on GL. You were one ...Ricky,<BR/><BR/>I am going to miss you, on GL. You were one of the few reasons I still watch it. Also one of the main reasons I actually started watching it. AMC is lucky to get you, but I don't watch it and I don't even have a clue when it's on. I watch CBS and I'm lucky to even watch those. Best of luck, your going to be missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8515454570686819892.post-29298210174303677702008-04-11T22:13:00.000-07:002008-04-11T22:13:00.000-07:00Hello Ricky! This is the first time I have ever wr...Hello Ricky! This is the first time I have ever written you. I love that you are blogging now. It is so great to read your thoughts and learn more about your life, so thanks for doing this. I watch both GL and AMC so I will have the pleasure and luck of not losing you since you left GL. But that doesn't mean I won't miss Gus because I already do miss him terribly. Gus was one of a kind and Gus and Harley together were one of a kind. I am so sad that the couple Gush was not together in the end. So I will have to agree with other posters here and say that the death and the funeral kind of stank. Gus should be alive and with Harley. I don't understand how the show didn't fight to keep you on, but it is their loss. Gus and Harley will forever be the best. I read a comment you made saying that it doesn't get any better than you and Harley, or does it. And I have to say that I agree with the first part of that statement. It could never get better than Gus and Harley, or you and Beth Ehlers. You two were the best there is. Have a blast on All My Children. I hope that Jake puts snotty Greenlee and uptight Kendall in their places. And I hope that maybe one day down the line, a lovely lady comes to Pine Valley in the form of none-other-than Beth Ehlers. I know, it is too much to hope for, but a girl can dream. Good Luck<BR/><BR/>Jules<BR/><BR/>P.S. My thoughts are with you on the passing of your father. What a neat person he seemed to be. Like father, like son. God Blessjuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03742325865471243617noreply@blogger.com