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1 hour ago, All My Shadows said:
How long ago was it when ABC Daytime wanted to roll out several classic episodes a year to cut production costs? Anyone can refresh my memory on why that didn't last long? Besides the morbid reality that they cancelling OLTL and AMC probably cut all the costs they needed to cut...
I'm excited to see more older Y&R episodes the way they were originally presented so many years ago. That Victor/Nicki wedding a few NYEs ago was great, and I would love to just have that look and feel of classic Y&R on my TV again.The "classic" episodes didn't really muster in the ratings and they weren't even classics to begin with. Only "classic" episodes aired featuring Vanessa Marcil's Brenda Barrett have generated any interest by ABC's viewers. She was a HUGE draw for that network. Another reason is music rights and material not jiving with what was currently airing at the time. Hence, ABC aired "current" story related reruns on holidays before outright deciding to cancel all their scripted soaps, saving GH at the last minute.
Back to Y&R...can't comment on what ya'll are talking about just yet. Probably tomorrow I can though.
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The cast of "The Bold and the Beautiful" provide inspiration with #InThisTogether promo package released on social platforms.
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"The Tamron Hall Show" and "The Kelly Clarkson Show" returning to television with originals, featuring the hosts at home.
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The daytime community and others mourn the loss of "All My Children" actor John Callahan, who died Saturday, March 28, following a massive stroke.
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People simply blaming preemptions are forgetting these details from last year:
‘B&B’ Ranks #1 In W25-54 For The First Time Ever, Retains #1 In W18-49
https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2019/08/bb-number-one-w25-54-and-w18-49
Ratings Report For The Week Of July 29 – August 2, 2019
https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2019/08/ratings-report-for-the-week-of-july-29-august-2-2019
Ratings Report For The Week August 5-9, 2019
https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2019/08/ratings-report-for-the-week-august-5-9-2019
There were no preemptions during those weeks. In fact, with "Y&R" preempted several times last week it's more likely that "B&B" would have plunged in viewers along with "Y&R." That didn't happen. Also, "DAYS" is airing in such horrid timeslots in big markets like New York and elsewhere (12 noon, which is where "Sunset Beach" failed to for years), and yet that show increased its audience even while it too was preempted by the same news conferences.
Let's. just sit back and chill. We'll see if the trend continues. If it doesn't, asterisk or not, "B&B" still BEAT "Y&R" in total viewers for the first time ever. Nielsen legit counted that and there's nothing any of us can do about it.
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Daytime veteran John Callahan ("All My Children") has died after suffering a massive stroke at his home. The actor was 66 years old.
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Elizabeth Hendrickson ("The Young and the Restless") and husband Rob Meder welcomed a baby girl, Josephine James Meder, on Friday, March 27.
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"The View" co-creator Bill Geddie is OUT as executive producer of "The Tamron Hall Show." Current "View" EP Candi Carter to replace him.
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"The Talk" to return with all-new episodes beginning Monday, March 30. The series will feature the hosts working remotely from home.
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"Pandemic: What You Need to Know" jumpstarts temporary timeslot to multiple highs, leads network siblings in demos.
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On 3/24/2020 at 12:39 AM, dio said:
this show stays going back in time w/ these stories. I swear.
Is it me or is Jennifer Gareis looking a little too much like Sharon Case these days?
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‘Days Of Our Lives’ Set For An April Fool’s Day Of Returns
https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2020/03/days-of-our-lives-set-for-an-april-fools-day-of-returns
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"Days of our Lives" bringing back characters for April Fool's Day surprise! You won't believe who's returning!
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CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" ranks number one for the first time ever. The soap celebrated its 33rd anniversary on Monday, March 23.
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"The Bay" gears up to celebrate 10 years of compelling drama.
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British Broadcasters Limit Soap Airings Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Will American Networks Soon Follow?
https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2020/03/british-soaps-coronavirus-american-soaps-limit
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Will American networks soon follow British broadcasters in reducing the number of episodes aired of their daily soap operas?
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The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has canceled its Daytime Emmy Awards ceremony. The organization will work on other methods to honor eventual winners.
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1 hour ago, Paul Raven said:
GL did Wed eps that focused on a particular character or storyline. I assume this was done for economic reason - I guess they used fewer actors and sets.
If soaps went M-W-F with new eps and Tues/Thurs with reruns?
Would it be feasible to have special episodes that focused on a particular character/story eg Lily/Devon talk about their lives and there are flashbacks. So basically the two actors would be on a set and tape 10 mins or so of wraparound with flashbacks filling in the rest.
Would that be more appealing to viewers?
That would give them a few more weeks of shows to air.
Personally, I've long been a fan of airing soaps on a reduced schedule to better keep up with the ever changing entertainment landscape and allowing for daytime to have the ability to air more diverse programming like what is done in primetime. My long held idea is to have the current crop of soaps air Monday through Wednesday, and have a rotation of new shows air on Thursdays and/or Fridays. This can include once a week type fare or a multitude of shows, including dramas, not currently on air. This way we can have the ability to binge watch the soaps at a reduced rate so that they don't lose our attention to something less attention grabbing (meaning the soaps requiring too much of our time).
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The Fourth Annual "General Hospital" Convention has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Find out when it will now take place.
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ABC To Replace ‘GMA3’ With Daily Coronavirus Coverage
https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2020/03/abc-to-replace-gma3-with-daily-coronavirus-coverage
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ABC is temporarily replacing "GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke" with daily coronavirus coverage anchored by Amy Robach.
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Y&R to air classic episodes
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Yup. Hosted by Reba McEntire, the show was quite popular and was the go-between the cancellation of "The City" and the launch of "Port Charles." As noted by KMan101, they were 30-minute editions of classic episodes of the ABC soaps, "All My Children," "General Hospital" and "One Life to Live." Reba introduced key moments during each break as a way to help explain away the heavily edited out material since it was just a half-hour version of the shows.
I really enjoyed them and was saddened when it was over. "Port Charles" was alright, but it was never, to me, as good as "Loving" or the other ABC soaps at the time.
Only Y&R is currently confirmed to be airing a non-original on Friday (awaiting official word from CBS on what it is they'll air), but I would imagine they must be thinking of following the British shows to some extent. While Mon-Wed makes the most sense, scheduling wise, CBS might opt to do what the British broadcasters have done and just air as little as two episodes per week. By RC Cates' comments, the show only has 15 episodes left, including this week. That only takes us to 5 weeks of shows if Mon-Wed, but we know the show will air Mon-Thur this week, which leaves us with even less.