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Here's the thing. Who are these people? Ya'll never name them. LOL. BTW, I literally had to add some custom code to the forum due to this thread and others like it because the G monster flagged it for being too much for a *** ed class. Hence why unregistered people can't see any pictures without logging in first. Not sure if anyone knew about that.

CBS is reportedly in talks with Jerry O'Connell to replace Sharon Osbourne on "The Talk." O'Connell would effectively become the show's first regular male co-host. Note: The post REPORT: Jerry O’Connell to Replace Sharon Osbourne on ‘The Talk’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Reducing the amount of content from one hour to half hour (really 36 minutes to 18/19 minutes after commercials) would drastically reduce the budget and the amount of cast the show has on contract. The long-term benefit, however, would be the ability to sell internationally and allows the show to become more bingeable on a streaming service. Without giving back a time slot, the network(s) could program whatever they want during the hours they own. Marketing wise, yes there would be a cost to launch a new daytime program, but no where near the outrageous prices Disney for instance spent to launch "Katie" a few years back (roughly $80 million). I'd imagine the overall cost to produce more than programs in the five hours for CBS, three for ABC and essentially one hour for NBC would be equal to what they are spending now, but with any one hour getting two shows rather than one individual program it'll give the daytime lineups more diverse programming. At least that would be the hope. I don't understand why networks think all daytime programming should consist of is soap operas, game shows and talk shows and primetime can be comedies, dramas, reality TV, and other genres. No one is watching TV on a schedule these days and reruns of primetime shows flourish on cable during the daytime hours. No reason they can't play around and take chances. Another tangent post. Sorry. (This is no way means I want the networks to cancel the soaps or air reality shows in their place)

Michel Mealor has confirmed his exit from "The Young and the Restless" as Kyle Abbott; the actor thanks fans, producers, and more for their support. Note: The post Michael Mealor Confirms Exit from ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I agree with this sentiment. I just didn't get the show's choice is hiring someone with such an accent that there was no way he could be an American named Ridge Forrester. But I've admired Thorsten since his first episode as Patrick Thornhart on One Life to Live. The man was damn sexy then and is damn sexy now, despite his comments to the contrary. Happy he's on B&B, and even happier he supports the soap genre.

Find out how you can help these soap opera hunks take on the fellas from Hallmark Channel in support of kids in foster care with the Jen Lilley-led "Christmas in July" campaign. Note: The post Battle of the Hunks: Daytime Soap Stars Take On the Hallmark Fellas to Help Support Kids in Foster Care appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Sure there's no new information on the status of "Pine Valley," the primetime reboot of "All My Children" in development at ABC but that's no reason to sit on our laurels waiting to find out what happens next. Note: The post ‘Pine Valley’ Still in Contention at ABC Despite Lack of New Information on ‘All My Children’ Primetime Reboot appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Jason Thompson inadvertently spilled the beans in a since-deleted tweet over Michael Mealor's reported exit from "The Young and the Restless" as Kyle Abbott. Note: The post Jason Thompson Inadvertently Confirms Michael Mealor’s Exit from ‘The Young and the Restless’ as Kyle Abbott appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Debbie Matenopoulos is reportedly returning to "The View" for the show's landmark 25th season, plus another co-host might be exiting after Meghan McCain departs. Note: The post REPORT: Debbie Matenopoulos in Talks for a Return to ‘The View’ for Show’s Landmark 25th Season, And Another Co-Host to Exit? appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

More than a decade since it began enchanting viewers on Hallmark Channel, "The Good Witch" will end its run. No eighth season for the series. Note: The post Hallmark Channel’s ‘The Good Witch’ to Conclude After Seven Seasons and Eight Original TV Movies appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Since this post was recently brought back up, I've been for and against reducing episodes for the daytime soaps. Reducing episodes in order for the networks to air something else on a day or two the soaps don't air could influence a quick cancellation if the other show does extremely well. At the same time, a reduced number of episodes per week could hold viewer attention spans better than a five-hour per week series can for those who aren't currently tuning in. That's where I do favor the half-hour format for the soaps as 2.5 hours is easier to digest than the aforementioned five hours. Plus, the networks or production companies that produce the soaps could sell them to international markets a lot easier or to a streaming service without much commitment from those who haven't been watching for 30+ years. "B&B" is as popular as it is due to its content as it is to its length. It's easier to showcase a marathon (or "binge" as today's viewers would say) for a half-hour show than it is for an hour-long.

Thorsten Kaye reveals plans for an extended break from "The Bold and the Beautiful," and playing the "less sexy" version of Ridge Forrester. Note: The post Thorsten Kaye Talks About Replacing Ronn Moss, Plans For An Extended Leave of Absence from ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Spencer Cassadine) talks first day at "General Hospital," screen test with Maura West and bonding with the soap's cast. Note: The post Nicholas Alexander Chavez Talks ‘General Hospital’ Debut, Screen Test With Maura West appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

"The Young and the Restless" alum Luke Kleintank (ex-Noah Newman) will lead the cast of "FBI: International," the third iteration in the Dick Wolf franchise launching this fall on CBS. Note: The post Luke Kleintank to Lead the Cast of ‘FBI: International,’ The Third Iteration in Dick Wolf’s TV Series Franchise for CBS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Attracting their largest audiences since the week of February 8-12, 2021, "Y&R" and "B&B" showed strength, "The View" improved, and "The Price is Right" continues to serve: Daytime Broadcast Ratings. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Hit Five-Month Highs in Viewers as Daytime Talk Shows Show Increases appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Raven Bowens took over the role of Chanel Dupree on "Days of our Lives" after the soap recast the role. Did her Chanel pass the chemistry test with Allie? Note: The post The Role of Chanel Dupree is Now Being Played by Raven Bowens on ‘Days of our Lives’ After a Recasting appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I just finished the upgrade. Had to update some other aspects of the server before I could implement. Let me know if it works for you now.

With the rebranding of CBS All Access to Paramount+, CBS was forced to relaunch its CBS App because people still pay cable subscription fees to the network and they have to provide content to said paying subscribers as long as they continue providing Live TV services in the app and additional episodes not available for free on the app itself. Same for NBC and its paying subscribers. Until cable and satellite contracts include some form of a subscription plan to each network’s streaming platforms, these network will still have to provide an app of some sort for people who need it. As for DAYS, it seemed pretty clear to me in my convo with Ken Corday that the renewal with NBC did have some Peacock stipulations. Now that we’re a few months beyond the renewal order and the current season is wrapping up in September, it makes sense that the contract stipulated exclusive streaming rights for the show on Peacock. How much more content will be available there is anyone’s guess, but I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of the DOOL App content also gets migrated to Peacock as well. Outside of the current content, I wouldn’t be surprised if they are soon able to release special episodes here and there since it wouldn’t be full seasons which is where the problem lies in terms of releasing older soap episodes. Meanwhile, TV ratings do suck (less so when compared to primetime these days) and I do not believe people should be putting stock in ratings not mattering at all, but I’m pleased with where DAYS could be heading knowing that for the first time in more than 15 years NBC is showing how much the show means to them. Remember it’s show, not tell. We’ll be seeing how much more “show” they’ll provide in the near future. Can’t wait.

Hunter King and Michael Mealor are reportedly out as Summer Newman and Kyle Abbott, respectively, on "The Young and the Restless" following protracted contract negotiations. Note: The post REPORT: Hunter King and Michael Mealor to Exit ‘The Young and the Restless’ After Contract Negotiations Fall Apart appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Ratings Extra: "The Young and the Restless" tops in demos among all daytime shows, "General Hospital" hits 14-month high in Total Viewers, "Days of our Lives" hits series low in viewers, and ties Women 18-49 low. "The Talk" remains daytime's lowest-rated series. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Tops in Demos, ‘General Hospital’ Surges While ‘Days of our Lives’ Tanks with Series Lows appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Full episodes of "Days of our Lives" to stream exclusively for free on the Peacock app and website starting Tuesday, July 6. No more full episodes on NBC.com or NBC app. Note: The post Full Episodes of ‘Days of our Lives’ to Stream Exclusively on Peacock appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

@dragonflies There's a major update that I believe fixes the Facebook issue. I'm going to apply it later tonight.

"The View" looking good while "General Hospital" and "Days of our Lives" have an odd week. "The Talk" hits a new series low in viewers. Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of June 7-11, 2021. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings: ‘The View’ Hits Five-Week High in Viewers, ‘Days of our Lives’ and ‘General Hospital’ Post Troubling Numbers appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

CBS has renewed "The Talk" for a 12th season despite continued audience erosion, including another series low during the week of June 7-11, 2021. No replacement for Sharon Osbourne announced. Note: The post CBS Has Renewed ‘The Talk’ For A 12th Season Despite Continued Erosion in Total Viewers; Network Spots Small Uptick in Demos appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

"The Price is Right" hits multi-month highs in viewers. Three of four soaps rank among the top five in Women 25-54. "The Talk" continues to gain. Daytime Broadcast Ratings: Week of May 31-June 4, 2021. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings: Three Soaps Rank Among Top Five in Women 25-54, ‘The Price is Right’ Hits Multi-Month Highs in Viewers appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More