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What is Somerset all about?


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(SONBC) -- As the daytime drama Somerset nears its July 16 premiere on SONBC, series creator and head writer Steve Ungrey steps out from behind the keyboard to talk about his newest entry and get viewers ready for what he hopes is a show that they will enjoy.

SONBC: What is your vision of Somerset?

STEVE: I'm writing Somerset as a story where the city itself is a central character. It's obvious that in over 30 years this town has grown up but it's also lost some of its old charm. Delaney Brands has met with some surprising developments. There are differing visions of what Somerset should look like and people who want to pursue their own agendas.

SONBC: What can you tell us about the show itself? Can you elaborate on some storylines?

STEVE: If you're looking for spoilers, you've come to the wrong place. I prefer to keep the audience guessing. It's why we haven't unveiled the original cast yet. There are a couple roles where if I mentioned what everything was about, the viewers would immediately get what was going on. I want to keep our viewers intrigued.

SONBC: Anything to tell the audience?

STEVE: Sit tight. The first few weeks may be slower paced. I want to take time to build the atmosphere of Somerset, to build in the characters and set the stage before we launch heavy into storyline. I don't want to turn viewers off, and heaven forbid if I do, but if the story moves too quickly then the viewers are going to feel lost.

SONBC: Tell us about what the characters will be going through when Somerset premieres.

STEVE: The first two characters we position on the canvas for stories are Susannah Lucas and Jack Martin. I've always loved Stacy Edwards' acting all the way back to Santa Barbara, and it's a thrill for me to write a character specifically for her. Susannah is a lawyer in her late 30s who idolizes her dad enough to follow in his footsteps. And yes, we are bringing Jordan Charney and Ann Wedgeworth back for the first week of the show and having them pop in as needed occasionally, and I pay homage and tribute to a dearly-departed Another World resident in the first Somerset episode. Jack Martin isn't necessarily a Donald Trump type. He isn't a billionaire by any means, but he's amassed a large enough fortune where he can guide his own business holdings and projects. There's a certain section of Somerset he wants to rehab for one special reason, and our viewers will find out soon enough what that reason is.

SONBC: Do viewers have to be familiar with the 1970s version of Somerset to watch this version?

STEVE: Absolutely not. This version takes two characters who are children of characters who used to be on the show. For instance, Matt Crane's character. Dr. Patrick Kurtz, I've established, is a son that Stanley Kurtz and Teri Martin had after they left Somerset for Arizona in 1976. We've aged the character just a bit for soap purposes.

SONBC: Any advice for the audience?

STEVE: Don't expect James Reilly flights with escapism. Don't expect Ellen Weston-style assassinations of character. I'm my own writer. I don't have a style like any famous writer. My scenes may not always crackle with emotion, but if I'm writing a big scene rest assured I'll give it my all. This is a soap that all ages can enjoy. It's a throwback to the past. I hope you enjoy.

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