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Concluding its inaugural season on Sunday, May 19, CBS’ “Tracker” has formally emerged as the #1 non-sports program on all of television for the 2023-2024 season, Nielsen reported on Wednesday. Averaging 11.58 million viewers when factoring in Live+7 days of viewing, “Tracker” now ranks as the first new series since the 2000 launch of “Survivor” to rank as the #1 non-sports show. The series has amassed 81.6 million viewers since its February debut. On average, the show is adding +3.4 million viewers over its Live+Same Day average, attracting more DVR playback than any other primetime series. In addition to being the #1 non-sports show of the season, “Tracker” is also the most-watched new series launch among Total Viewers since the debut of “Desperate Housewives” during the 2004-2005 television season – the ABC series averaged 23.7 million viewers. When factoring in multiplatform viewing, “Tracker” averages 19 million viewers in Live+35 (the first seven episodes). The viewership sees the CBS drama attract more viewers than several recent streaming successes, such as Netflix’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (15.5 million), “Baby Reindeer” (12.8 million) and “3 Body Problem” (11.0 million). Since the 2016-2017 television season, CBS has consistently launched the #1 new series each season, starting with “Bull” (2016-2017), “Young Sheldon” (2017-2018), “FBI” (2018-2019), “FBI: Most Wanted” (2019-2020), “The Equalizer” (2020-2021), “Ghosts” (2021-2022), “Fire Country” (2022-2023) and now “Tracker” (2023-2024). Source: Nielsen, Most Current Data. Reach figures based on 1+ Minute qualifier includes across linear and streaming. Multiplatform data includes 35 days of viewing through 03/31/24. Streaming based on Internal Data and includes co-view factor for CTV viewing. Note: The post ‘Tracker’ Ranks As #1 Non-Sports Show On TV For 2023-2024 Season appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

John Nordstrom is the Daytime Emmy Award-winning composer behind the music heard during each episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” In this role, he watches every episode, ensuring that the music he composes is well integrated into scenes and that the show’s library consists of distinguishable variations of the same themes, sometimes as many as 20 iterations of each, so that fresh material is available where and whenever needed by the show’s music editor. Since joining the show in 2013, after previously composing music for “One Tree Hill” and “Judge Joe Brown,” among other shows, Nordstrom has composed more than 2,000 themes for “The Bold and the Beautiful.” In honor of the release of “The Bold and the Beautiful (Music from the Series Volume Two),” Soap Opera Network recently sat down with Nordstrom, where we learned more about his work, how music fits into the series’ atmosphere, and how he convinced producers to bring music from the show straight to the fans. “The Bold and the Beautiful (Music from the Series Volume Two)” 3726691 Records DK/Bell-Phillip TV Productions, Inc. Meet John Nordstrom Although John Nordstrom is based in Los Angeles, you might be surprised to learn that he lives and spends much of his time in Sun Valley, Idaho. There, he composed many of the tracks heard in Volume Two, something made possible by modern technology and the work-from-home era. Despite not being on set all the time, Nordstrom watches the show every day as it helps him keep up with what music from the show’s vast library is being used by the music editor and producers, particularly how often. This fact is important, Nordstrom notes, because “If I’ve given them a version that they really like, and they’ve used it quite a few times, then I’ll send over a fresh version so that the music editor has options, and he doesn’t have to play the same exact piece every time if he wants that feel.” Even with such a large catalog to choose from, Nordstrom continues adding to it, “complementing it with new, fresh pieces,” as evident by the release of Volume Two, which comprises music primarily composed within the last year to year and a half. “Probably the oldest pieces [on the album] have been Finn and Steffy reunited, and then everything else was composed very recently,” Nordstrom states, giving insight on the addition of the first two tracks off the album that highlights the romance between “SINN,” the couple name dubbed by fans of Steffy Forrester and John “Finn” Finnegan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Tanner Novlan) as they reunited in Monaco. The Thought Process Tanner Novlan, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Sean Smith/CBS “[When] I write music for SINN, or Steffy, where it needs a playfulness, then I’ll write one that has that. If it needs darkness to it, or if there’s a darkness that’s kind of hovering over the storyline and the scene, I’ll write a version with some dark strings or some low depth to it,” says Nordstrom of the difference in tone to each theme. “Every theme kind of needs to cover a lot of different types of scenes.” Having options available also helps the music editor, particularly as how an actor performs a scene on screen sometimes differs from what’s written on the page. “The actors play it differently, obviously. They can play any way they want. But if the written page ends up having a different feel when they actually shoot it, then the music editor will [already] have what he needs to be able to add the mood,” points out Nordstrom. Evolution of Music John Nordstrom, Bradley P. Bell Sean Smith/Bell-Phillip TV Productions, Inc. The idea to release music from “The Bold and the Beautiful” stems from Nordstrom’s previous experience as a composer for the series “One Tree Hill,” where fans of that show would write to him and post montages online using music he scored, a fact that led him to approach producers of the daytime drama series, particularly [executive producer and head writer] Bradley P. Bell. “He had such respect for the fans that he immediately said, ‘Great, let’s do it!’” Nordstrom recalled the conversation he had with Bell, which led to the 2022 release of Volume One, consisting of 35 tracks. “It’s a very long collection of themes just because we had been working on the show for almost a decade,” noted Nordstrom. As for Volume Two, consisting of just 21 tracks, Nordstrom reveals he approached producers about it only very recently, and it, too, didn’t take much to convince them. “I just approached them again and said, ‘Hey, can we do Volume Two?’ They immediately made a piece of artwork for me, and two weeks later, it was up there, ready to stream.” When asked about the differences between composing music for a daytime series to that of a primetime show like “One Tree Hill,” Nordstrom says it pretty much boils down to quantity. “The amount of shows that ‘Bold and Beautiful’ has to produce every year, just the amazing turnaround, and the creative output that everybody on the team has to come up with, I would say that’s the biggest difference, but also just the fact that I that it’s a library of music, and just writing thousands and thousands of themes,” he shares. While the music library continues to grow, Nordstrom still enjoys it when older themes are used in newer episodes. “I love the fact that they get used, that they come in and out of the show, and something that I wrote 10 years ago will come on today’s show,” he says, adding, “I just love revisiting something that I did a long time ago and hearing it coming out of the speakers, each one you’re connected to emotionally.” Like some fans of the show, Nordstrom does not seek out what’s going to happen ahead of time, instead preferring to see how things play out on screen after the episodes are completed. “I like to see the aesthetic of how they shoot and how the actors approach everything,” he points out about his viewing habits. “I really like to watch it when finished. So I’m just as shocked as everybody else. I mean, there’s stuff that I was not tipped off on that my wife would walk in, and we would both just be screaming because we can’t believe what’s happening,” exclaims Nordstrom. “I love the shock factor. I love being surprised. And so I don’t I don’t read ahead.” What won’t come as a surprise is the release of Volume Three. While not currently in development, Nordstrom shares that another release will come at some point, and could include some older material. “I’m always writing new stuff, but I think what I’ll try and do is sneak in some of the older ones that weren’t on Volume One and Volume Two. I’ll try and sneak in a few of those,” he says. Combined, music from “The Bold and the Beautiful” Volume One and Volume Two consist of nearly four hours of material, totaling 66 tracks. They are both available now on most music streaming services, including Apple Music and Spotify. You can preview some of the tracks below. To stream Volume One on Apple Music, click here. You can also stream on Spotify. Volume Two can be streamed here on Apple Music or here on Spotify. “The Bold and the Beautiful” airs weekdays on CBS. For those with a Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscription, you can also stream the series LIVE and On Demand. Note: The post John Nordstrom: The Composer Behind The Music of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

While we regularly report how the daytime broadcast shows perform in Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, it is Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 who matter most for news programs, particularly “NBC News Daily” and “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” as the latter two demographics set the advertising rates for those two shows. During the week of May 6-10, 2024, the most recent week in which ratings data is available for “NBC News Daily” and “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” the former was the #1 afternoon news program on all of television, according to Nielsen Media Research. With 236,000 viewers among Adults 25-54 tuning in, “NBC News Daily” beat “GMA3” by +14,000 (+6%) and was the only program up versus the prior year. The broadcast also ranked #1 among Adults 18-49, topping “GMA3” by +18,000 viewers (165,000 vs. 147,000). Overall, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” ranked #1 among Total Viewers, but the gap between it and “NBC News Daily” grew closer. The ABC News program averaged 1.275 million vs. 1.157 million for NBC’s broadcast. “NBC News Daily” hit a five-week high in Total Viewers, which was an increase of +103,000 (+10%) compared to its performance one week earlier. What follows is a breakdown of how “NBC News Daily” and “GMA3: What You Need to Know” performed during the week of May 6-10, 2024 among Adults 25-54, Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers. Week of May 6-10, 2024 Show / NetworkAdults 25-54 RatingAdults 25-54 ViewersAdults 18-49 RatingAdults 18-49 ViewersTotal ViewersNBC News Daily (NBC)0.20236,0000.13165,0001,157,000GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.18222,0000.11147,0001,275,000Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Week of May 6-10, 2024 Season-to-date, “NBC News Daily” ranks as the #1 afternoon news program among Adults 25-54, beating “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and even ahead of programming on both CNN and Fox News during its 12:00-4:00 p.m. daily broadcast. Note: The post ‘NBC News Daily’ Tops ‘GMA3: What You Need to Know’, Leads CNN and Fox News in Adults 25-54 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Eileen Davidson (“The Young and the Restless”) will be interviewed live on Tuesday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT when journalist Michael Fairman welcomes the actress to the Michael Fairman Channel on YouTube. Davidson will be on hand to discuss her current storyline wherein her character, Ashley Abbott, finds herself struggling with dissociative identity disorder (DID), a mental health condition where an individual has two or more separate personalities controlling their behavior at any given time. The disorder was most famously played on “One Life to Live,” and has also been utilized in storylines on “General Hospital,” “Days of our Lives,” and even “The Young and the Restless” itself, when Ashley’s younger brother, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson), suffered from it. Ashley’s current alters include “Ms. Abbott,” “Ash” and “Belle.” To hear what Davidson thinks about playing the many sides of Ashley and her character’s plot against ex-husband Tucker (Trevor St. John), watch the Daytime Emmy Award winner live on the Michael Fairman Channel on Tuesday, May 21. To tune in, click here. You can also watch the broadcast (when available) by clicking on the play button below (when available). “The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Note: The post Eileen Davidson Joins The Michael Fairman Channel For Live Interview appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “Days of our Lives,” it looks like Nicole (Arianne Zucker) will finally find out what happened to her baby after Sloan (Jessica Serfaty) decides to come clean. Will EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) and Nicole finally see happiness once more? All eyes are on Everett (Blake Berris) as it becomes ever clearer that he’s battling dual personalities. Will Marlena (Deidre Hall) be able to help him overcome his demons? And what role will Jada and Rafe (Elia Cantu and Galen Gering) play in all of it? Elsewhere, Chanel and Johnny (Raven Bowens and Carson Boatman) discuss the health of their baby, wondering the impact, if any, Chanel’s exposure to radiation might have had. DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTSEPISODEMonday, May 20, 2024 – EJ spies on a drunk Nicole kissing Eric. – Johnny and Chanel meet with a specialist due to her pregnancy being high-risk. – Paulina asks Melinda to come back as DA. – Leo finds Holly and Tate sharing a private moment.#14860Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Stephanie, Everett and Leo share a few drinks together after finishing up at the Spectator.#14861Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Alex asks Theresa to move into the mansion with him. – Tate informs Aaron that he and Holly are a secret couple.#14862Thursday, May 23, 2024 – Marlena realizes what is going on with Everett.#14863Friday, May 24, 2024 – Sloan makes a confession to Eric. – Chanel expresses her worries to Johnny about the possible radiation exposure to their baby.#14864 PROMO STORY IN PICTURES Jessica Serfaty, Grag Vaughan (“Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios Dan Feuerriegel, Jessica Serfaty (“Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios Louis Tomeo, Leo Howard (“Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios Raven Bowens, Carson Boatman (“Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios Greg Rikaart, Leo Howard, Ashley Puzemis (“Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios XJJohnson/JPI Studios Deidre Hall, Blake Berris “Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios Deidre Hall, Greg Vaughan (“Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios Elia Cantu, Galen Gering (“Days of our Lives”) XJJohnson/JPI Studios Note: The post Days of our Lives PreVUE for the Week of May 20-24, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” emotions run high after Sonny (Maurice Benard) is overheard by Kirstina (Kate Mansi) threatening Jason and Dex (Steve Burton and Evan Hofer). A horrified Sonny seeks following his recent spiral. Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) demands to face her accuser as she works to gain back her law license. Meanwhile, Molly and TJ (Kristen Vaganos and Tajh Bellow) find time for a romantic evening out together. Separately, Cody and Stella (Josh Kelly and Vernee Watson) are there for Tracy (Jane Elliot). DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTS EPISODE Monday, May 20, 2024 – Sonny is horrified. – Blaze consoles Kristina. – Jason summons Carly. – Gregory apologizes to Finn. – Anna confronts Brennan. #15471 Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Alexis and Diane prepare to present their case. – Kristina pleads with Michael. – Dex has a big decision to make. – Finn faces a difficult task. – Sonny seeks Dante’s help. #15472 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Elizabeth is alarmed. – Alexis is thrown for a loop. – Dante issues a warning to Sonny. – Ava gets key intel. – Kristina makes an offer. #15472A Thursday, May 23, 2024 – Carly stonewalls Anna. – Alexis has her day in court. – Ava offers sympathy to Sonny. – Gio makes a move. – Kristina shares her fears. #15473 Friday, May 24, 2024 – Molly and TJ go on a date. – Elizabeth can’t shake her concern. – Portia is conflicted. – Cody and Stella support Tracy. #15474 PROMO Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE for the Week of May 20-24, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

While she may have played the mother of the bride last week on “General Hospital,” actress Rena Sofer (Lois Cerullo) was herself a bride this weekend when she re-married her second husband, Sanford Bookstaver, a director and producer of film and television. “This weekend on what would have been our 21st wedding anniversary I got to Re-Marry my best friend @sbookstaver once again!” shared Sofer in an Instagram post published Monday morning. “The journey we are about to begin is the most exciting adventure, in a new state and town, but most thrilling is that we get to do it together as husband and wife!” “The three years we spent apart were humbling and heartbreaking but vital to us finding each other again,” noted Sofer in her post. “The love I have for you now is the foundation of my life. I can’t imagine another moment NOT walking through life with you hand in hand and our hearts entwined. You are the love of my life, and it’s not “oops we did it again” but I’m so grateful we did it again!” Bookstaver and Sofer first married in 2003, but after 14 years, they called it quits. However, in an April 29, 2019 Instagram post, Sofer revealed that the couple had reconciled and were engaged. “I have spent almost 19 years of my life with you and am so happy to spend the rest of my remaining years on this earth by your side,” Sofer said at the time. “While I don’t recommend divorce as a marriage counseling tool, it sure worked for us! I love you more than anything!!!! P. S. My proposal to come…” The couple welcomed their first child together, daughter Avalon Leone, in 2005. Sofer has another daughter from her previous marriage to “General Hospital” co-star Wally Kurth. Rosabel Rosalind Kurth was born in 1995. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Star Rena Sofer Remarries Director/Producer Sanford Bookstaver appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Cole (J. Eddie Peck) pays a visit to Jordan (Colleen Zenk), who is currently spending her days and nights behind bars. Meanwhile, Victor (Eric Braeden) looks to cover his tracks. Later, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) returns home. Adam and Chelsea (Mark Grossman and Melissa Claire Egan) put their differences aside in order to help their son, Connor (Judah Mackey). Elsewhere, Claire (Hayley Erin) hopes to make amends with Summer (Allison Lanier) as Jack and Traci (Peter Bergman and Beth Maitland) hope to get Ashley (Eileen Davidson) the help she needs. DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTS EPISODE Monday, May 20, 2024 – Devon stands his ground with Billy. – Nate defends Audra. – Tucker pushes Diane’s buttons. #12873 Friday, May 21, 2024 – Victor receives unexpected visitors, Cole faces a tough decision, and Claire asks Summer for a second chance. #12874 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Jack attempts to keep the peace between Billy and Devon. – Jordan plots her escape. – Nate spends quality time with Audra. #12875 Thursday, May 23, 2024 – Victor discovers Jordan’s escape plan. – Jack and Traci vow to help Ashley. – Nikki returns home. #12876 Friday, May 24, 2024 – Victor’s receives unexpected visitors, Cole faces a tough decision, and Claire asks Summer for a second chance. #12877 STORY IN PICTURES Howard Wise/JPI Studios Trevor St. John, Eileen Davidson (“The Young and the Restless”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Sean Dominic, Zuleyka Silver (“The Young and the Restless”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Mark Grossman, Melissa Claire Egan (“The Young and the Restless”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Hayley Erin, Amelia Heinle (“The Young and the Restless”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Note: The post The Young and the Restless PreVUE for the Week of May 20-24, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Happy early anniversary!' Ironically, your seeking out ratings and finding SON is the way I found it 22 years ago, although it was through an Inside the Web (pre-Google) search result that got me here. Hahaha.

Happy this content seems to be well received. Will continue to share as consistently as possible. Well if you do the math, there's gay men somewhere among the Total Viewers after subtracting Women 18-49, Women 18-34 and Women 25-54 by some miracle formula.

@Michael Thank you for letting me know. This is an issue that I've been looking into since @Mona Kane Croft informed me of it. I think I might have found the cause of it, but will not know for sure until I get more information back from tech support. Will let you know what I find, if anything.

In addition to reporting weekly ratings information for all daytime broadcast shows and the three daytime soaps, Soap Opera Network is happy to announce that we will once again be able to share daytime ratings among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 viewers, the two primary sales demographics used to sell advertising rates for daytime television programming. This marks the first time we’ve been able to share this information since at least March 2020. In addition to a breakdown of how daytime broadcast is performing among the two key women demos, we’re also getting a rare look at how the broadcast soaps are performing among Females 12-17 and Women 18-34, plus season-to-date in each category. For those seeking a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 6-10, 2024 among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, click here. You can also view an in-depth breakdown of daytime soaps performed against each other here. Weekly Rankers (May 6-10, 2024) Women 18-49 Viewers (In Thousands) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)269275N/A2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)235250N/A3. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)181180N/A4. The Young and the Restless (CBS)179175N/A5. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)171189N/A6. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)165163N/A7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)158155N/A8. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)149144N/A9. General Hospital (ABC)139132N/A10. The View (ABC)1299822111. The Talk (CBS)104104N/A12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)9485N/ANA. NBC News Daily (NBC)N/A93N/ASource: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Women 25-54 Viewers (In Thousands) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)361377N/A2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)305339N/A3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)291291N/A4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)255262N/A5. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)244266N/A6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)233249N/A7. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)212233N/A8. General Hospital (ABC)212206N/A9. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)208209N/A10. The View (ABC)19015327711. The Talk (CBS)154158N/A12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)148133N/AN/A. NBC News Daily (NBC)N/A144N/ASource: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Week of May 6-10, 2024 Females 12-17 / Women 18-34 (Rating/Viewers) Show / NetworkFemales 12-17 RatingFemales 12-17 Viewers Women 18-34 RatingWomen 18-34 Viewers The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.056,0000.1552,000The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.033,0000.1345,000General Hospital (ABC)0.022,0000.0933,000Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Week of May 6-10, 2024 Daily Rankers (Select Programs) Women 18-49 Viewers (In Thousands) Show / NetworkMonday (05/06/24)Tuesday (05/07/24)Wednesday (05/08/24)Thursday (05/09/24)Friday (05/10/24)The Price is Right 2 (CBS)263303265248266The Price is Right 1 (CBS)247274237192224The Young and the Restless (CBS)205166N/A*170174The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)176150N/A*146188Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)194184N/A*184162Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)166146N/A*163158General Hospital (ABC)145131141135145The Talk (CBS)107108N/A*90110The View (ABC)119107133146143GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)11178969193Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Week of May 6-10, 2024 Women 25-54 Viewers (In Thousands) Show / NetworkMonday (05/06/24Tuesday (05/07/24)Wednesday (05/08/24)Thursday (05/09/24)Friday (05/10/24)The Price is Right 2 (CBS)378389330347360The Price is Right 1 (CBS)332334291272297The Young and the Restless (CBS)322285N/A*278278The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)274245N/A*221281Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)262225N/A*223223Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)229194N/A*205222General Hospital (ABC)236207217200201The Talk (CBS)167159N/A*135155The View (ABC)172158191218212GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)166126148159141Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Week of May 6-10, 2024 Season-to-Date Rankers (Select Programs) Women 18-49 & Women 25-54 (Rating/Viewers)/Total Viewers Show / NetworkWomen 18-49 RatingWomen 18-49 ViewersWomen 25-54 RatingWomen 25-54 Viewers Total Viewers The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.33217,0000.51311,0003,190,000The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.28185,0000.42261,0002,726,000General Hospital (ABC)0.23150,0000.39239,0002,038,000Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Season-to-Date (09/25/2023 – 05/10/2024) Females 12-17 & Women 18-34 (Rating/Viewers) Show / NetworkFemales 12-17 RatingFemales 12-17 Viewers Women 18-34 RatingWomen 18-34 Viewers The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.045,0000.1656,000The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.045,0000.1347,000General Hospital (ABC)0.034,0000.1034,000Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – Season-to-Date (09/25/2023 – 05/10/2024) Note*: CBS aired the UEFA Champions League game on Wednesday, May 8, causing their programming to be preempted, amended or broken out. With the exception of “The Price is Right,” the weekly averages for all other CBS shows are based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). Figures for “NBC News Daily” were unavailable at press time. Note: The post Daytime Demo Viewers for the Week of May 6-10, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” news of Deacon and Sheila’s (Sean Kanan and Kimberlin Brown) plans to marry continues to spread, particularly as the bride and groom get ready to say “I do!” with much immediacy. During a visit with Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), Liam (Scott Clifton) hears out his ex over her concerns about Hope (Annika Noelle) influencing Finn (Tanner Novlan). Meanwhile, Finn is there for Hope during a medical matter. Later, Hope gets an earful from Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang), Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Steffy. Will she listen to what they have to say, or will she go with her gut feeling? DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTSEPISODEMonday, May 20, 2024 – Finn and Hope have conflicting emotions when faced with a difficult decision. – Steffy vents to Liam about Hope’s possible influence over Finn.#9275Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Steffy is distraught to learn that Deacon and Sheila are getting married. – Finn assists Hope with a medical issue.#9276Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – Brooke, Ridge, and Steffy attempt to reason with Hope. Sheila makes an outlandish request of Finn.#9277Thursday, May 23, 2024 – The marriage ceremony of Sheila Carter and Deacon Sharpe commences.#9278Friday, May 24, 2024 – Expect the unexpected at Deacon and Sheila’s wedding.#9279 STORY IN PICTURES Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Tanner Novlan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Sean Kanan, Annika Noelle (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Scott Clifton, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Tanner Novlan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Tanner Novlan (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Note: The post The Bold and the Beautiful PreVUE for the Week of May 20-24, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With “The Golden Bachelor” remaining one of the network’s top shows among Adults 18-49, ABC announced in February that it had greenlit a spinoff titled “The Golden Bachelorette,” which will air Wednesday nights this fall. While presenting its 2024-2025 fall primetime schedule, the network announced that Joan Vassos, the 61-year-old grandmother and school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, the fan favorite from “The Golden Bachelor,” who self-eliminated herself from the competition when a medical concern with her daughter arose, will seek a second chance at finding love as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette. Despite other challenges she’s faced along the way – including the heartbreaking loss of her husband after 32 years of marriage – ABC notes that Vassos remains “an embodiment of strength and grace as a devoted mother of four, grandmother of three, and school administrator while finding solace in the music of Elton John, spending time with her dog, and cooking.” As Vassos steps into the golden spotlight and begins her journey to seek love again, she envisions a future filled with shared moments by the beach and cherished time with family, something she could not find during her brief time on “The Golden Bachelor.” Speaking of “The Golden Bachelor,” Gerry Turner, who announced alongside wife Theresa Nist on “Good Morning America” that the couple were getting divorced just three months after their live televised wedding, took to Instagram to congratulate Vassos on becoming the Golden Bachelorette. In his post, he said, “You will be phenomenal as the new representative of a generation. From one Golden to another… relax, breathe and enjoy.” “The Golden Bachelorette” will air Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. this fall on ABC. Each 90-minute episode will lead to all-new episodes of the comedy “Abbott Elementary.” Note: The post Fan Favorite Joan Vassos Named ABC’s First-Ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

ABC recently unveiled its 2024-2025 primetime schedule, which sees the network airing just five scripted series, including new dramas “High Potential” and “Doctor Odyssey.” “Grey’s Anatomy” will shift one hour to the 10:00 p.m. slot on Thursdays while the network will mark the return of “The Wonderful World of Disney” to its schedule. ABC “Dancing with the Stars” will be moving to Tuesday nights so that the network can air consistent programming that won’t be interrupted by “Monday Night Football” broadcasts scheduled for select Mondays. Said Monday night programming options will be announced at a later date. Following “Dancing with the Stars” will be “High Potential,” written by Oscar-nominated Drew Goddard and based on the popular French series. The crime procedural stars Kaitlin Olson as Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional mind whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual and unstoppable partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective. Set to finish the season as the No. 1 entertainment network among Adults 18-49, ABC is banking on a new iteration in the “The Bachelor” franchise with the launch of “The Golden Bachelorette,” which starts off Wednesday nights at 8:00 p.m. with 90-minute episodes leading into “Abbott Elementary,” the only half-hour comedy on the network’s fall schedule. With 43 million viewers tuning into the debut of “The Golden Bachelor” across all platforms last fall, “The Golden Bachelorette” highlights Joan Vassos as the first-ever Golden Bachelorette. Vassos is a 61-year-old grandmother and school administrator from Rockville, Maryland, seeking a second chance at finding love. Viewers will recall Vassos from “The Golden Bachelor,” where she self-eliminated herself from the competition when a medical concern with her daughter arose. Closing out Wednesday nights at 10:00 p.m. will be the ABC News Studios documentary series “Scamanda.” Based on the No. 1 podcast of the same name, “Scamanda” tells the story of Amanda Riley — a wife, mother, blogger and Christian — whose tragic cancer tale captivates thousands. But Amanda has a secret that she’s dying to keep, and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may prove to be her downfall. On Thursday nights, the network will kick things off with a two-hour block of Ryan Muphy-produced productions led by “9-1-1,” back for an eighth season (second on ABC), followed by the new series “Doctor Odyssey” at 9:00 p.m. Starring Joshua Jackson (“Fringe,” “Dawson’s Creek”) and Don Johnson (“Nash Bridges,” “Miami Vice”), “Doctor Odyssey” is a high-octane procedural that takes place aboard a luxury cruise ship where the staff works hard and plays harder. It’s all hands on deck for Max, the new on-board doctor and his small but mighty medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Rounding out the network’s schedule are the returns of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” which celebrates a monumental 35th season, and “Shark Tank,” as well as popular films under “The Wonderful World of Disney” umbrella. Friday staple “20/20” will remain in its two-hour Friday night slot. Craig Erwich Austin Hargrave/Hulu “We have a lot to celebrate as we gear up to deliver a fall season that’s packed with compelling new series, beloved fan favorites and must-see live events,” said Craig Erwich, president, Disney Television Group. “We’re focused on driving our viewership with an expanding slate anchored by best-in-class talent and supported by the enviable and combined reach of ABC and Hulu.” Other series set to air on the network at some point next season include returning dramas “The Rookie” and “Will Trent,” which will debut midseason, along with the celebratory farewell season of legacy comedy “The Conners.” Also returning midseason are “American Idol,” “The Bachelor,” “Celebrity Jeopardy!,” “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” and “What Would You Do?” The network will also see the return of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” this time from executive producer Reese Witherspoon and hosted by world-renowned organizing duo Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin of “The Home Edit.” As always, all-new episodes of ABC programming will be made available for viewing next day on Hulu. The network noted that fall premiere dates will be announced in the coming weeks, and additional midseason announcements will be made later. The 2024-2025 ABC fall primetime schedule is below (all times listed are Eastern/Pacific). New shows are in bold. DAY OF WEEKTIME SLOTSERIESMONDAY8:00 p.m.“Monday Night Football” (select Mondays) / TBA programmingTUESDAY8:00 p.m.“Dancing with the Stars”10:00 p.m.“High Potential”WEDNESDAY8:00 p.m.“The Golden Bachelorette”9:30 p.m.“Abbott Elementary”10:00 p.m.“Scamanda”THURSDAY8:00 p.m.“9-1-1”9:00 p.m.“Doctor Odyssey”10:00 p.m.“Grey’s Anatomy”FRIDAY8:00 p.m.“Shark Tank”9:00 p.m.“20/20” (two hours)SATURDAY8:00 p.m.College FootballSUNDAY7:00 p.m.“America’s Funniest Home Videos”8:00 p.m.“The Wonderful World of Disney” Note: The post ABC Announces 2024-2025 Fall Primetime Schedule appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

REMINDER Each year, the Directors and Writers thread is created so that posters can share and discuss behind-the-scenes changes impacting the daytime soap operas, specifically to note when a director or writer's work first materialized on air or ceased appearing throughout the calendar year. While light conversation on such matters is warranted, please do not detract from the topic's purpose. It can be distracting and is completely unnecessary.

It was widely known ABC had been trying to dump OLTL long before they finally did. There was a reason it got the smallest studio and was an afterthought compared to its network siblings, AMC and GH. JFP got the GH job because she did what the network thought impossible at the time, which was to bring up OLTL's numbers to the point it rivaled GH for #1 in the key sales demos. As for a five-hour soap block you're mentioning, the specific time frame I'm talking about Port Charles was already on the air and continued the curse of affiliates not airing ABC's half-hour soaps in a consistent slot which caused low viewership. I don't believe ABC would have successfully been able to gain a half-hour from their affiliates as such.

Possibly. However, One Life to Live would have been canceled sooner had ABC gotten the chance to acquire Days of our Lives on its lineup. That said, I don't doubt ABC would have also forced Corday to sell the show to them at some point had they gotten the show. Besides NBC still giving a damn, I'm sure that's one of the reasons DAYS never went to ABC.

Patrick Muldoon (“Days of our Lives,” “Melrose Place”) and Jennifer Taylor (“Two and a Half Men”) are joining the cast of “The Bay,” playing the parents of Caleb McKinnon (Mike Manning) for the show’s upcoming ninth season. According to Deadline, the storyline finds Caleb’s conservative parents reconnecting with their son after previously abandoning him after he married Daniel Garrett (Eric Nelsen). In addition to Muldoon and Taylor, other cast announcements for Season 9 include Dee Wallace (“E.T.,” “General Hospital”), Olivia d’Abo (“The Wonder Years”), Tristan Mack Wilds (“90210”), Rhonda Rooss (“Another World”) and Jordi Vilasuso (“The Young and the Restless,” “Guiding Light”). According to TV Insider, Wallace will play Charlotte Grace, while d’Abo has been cast as Felicia “Fifi” Martin, daughter of Commissioner Lex Martin (Tristan Rogers) and Dr. Liza Garrett (Ilene Kristen). Meanwhile, Wilds will take over the role of Will Campbell, previously portrayed by actor Derrell Whitt during the show’s third season. As for Ross, Deadline reports she’ll play Colleen Givens, the biological mother of Vivian (Karrueche Tran), who is sought out by son-in-law Pete Garrett (Kristos Andrews) after Vivian becomes ill. Colleen is described as a jazz singer who put Vivian up for adoption at birth. This year, “The Bay” is nominated for five Daytime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Daytime Drama Series. Since its debut, the show has won 23 Daytime Emmy Awards (out of 56 previous nominations) over its previous seven seasons. Written and directed by Gregori J. Martin, “The Bay” is produced by LANY Entertainment in association with She Mogul Media. The series airs weekdays on Popstar! TV and streaming On Demand on Tubi, Peacock and Prime Video, among other platforms. For more on the series, including how to catch up with episodes and to learn more about the show’s cast, visit the official website. Note: The post Patrick Muldoon & Jennifer Taylor Join ‘The Bay’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This year marks 35 years since the debut of Soap Opera Weekly, the defunct full-size print magazine that delved deep into what’s happening or would be happening on all of the daytime dramas. The publication ran for 23 years. American Media To celebrate the magazine and all it accomplished, Alan Locher‘s “The Locher Room” will host a special live broadcast on Wednesday, May 22. The broadcast will feature key members from Soap Opera Weekly’s heydey, including founding editor-in-chief Mimi Torchin, who led the outlet for 11 years, managing editor Kate Walsh, news editor Gabby Winkel and editors Jonathan Reiner, Mark McGarry and Travis Kinsey. A sister publication to the recently defunct Soap Opera Digest print magazine, Soap Opera Weekly‘s first issue hit newsstands in November 1989. The final issue was released in April 2012, one year after the cancellations of “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.” At the time, only four daytime soaps remained on the air, and the magazine was competing for readers against both Digest and Soaps In Depth (ABC and CBS editions). In teasing the upcoming episode of “The Locher Room,” we’re told the former Soap Opera Weekly editorial team will share some of their favorite memories and behind-the-scenes stories of their time piecing the magazine together week after week. “Soap Opera Weekly: A Look Back with the Magazine’s Staff” is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT, live on “The Locher Room” YouTube channel with host Alan Locher. You can watch the broadcast by clicking here or clicking on the play button below (when available). Note: The post ‘The Locher Room’ to Host Special Live Broadcast Dedicated to Soap Opera Weekly appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Next week, “Days of our Lives” will formally introduce a new character named Felicity, portrayed by Kennedy Garcia, an actress, model and speaker with Down syndrome. In a recent episode, the Felicity character was first mentioned during a conversation between Johnny and Chanel (Carson Boatman and Raven Bowens). The pair were discussing Chanel’s exposure to radiation while pregnant and what impact, if any, that might have on their child. “It’s a great day to welcome @kennedyjean04 to Salem, plus it’s her birthday today! Wish her Happy Birthday and tune in to meet ‘Felicity’ on-air next week!” read the caption of a post published on the “Days of our Lives” Instagram page on Thursday. Earlier today, Garcia shared snaps from her experience thus far, including posing in the parking lot outside of Studio 2 at the show’s Burbank studio, a behind-the-scenes look of her getting dolled up in the hair/makeup chair and hanging out with co-stars Boatman and Bowens. “I have loved getting to know everyone in Salem and most of all learning who Felicity is!” said Garcia in the caption of a post on Instagram where she shared snaps of her experience during the first days after her initial casting – the show tapes six-eight months ahead of airdate. “I can’t wait to share her with you all next week!” she continued. “We’re excited to have you!” wrote the official “Days of our Lives” handle in response to Garcia’s post. “So happy to have you!!!” commented Bowens, who teased a TikTok collaboration between the two that could not be posted as Garcia’s casting was not known at the time of recording. “I was so nervous on my first day,” Garcia recalled in an interview with TV Insider. “I was worried I would mess up or forget my lines, but everyone was so nice! They even let me choose my own wardrobe! I’m not nervous anymore!” In addition to praising Bowens for being there to help her out and show her around, Garcia also thanks “The Young and the Restless” star Courtney Hope for encouraging her. “[She] prepared me for my audition and really cheered me on,” revealed Garcia to TV Insider. Talking about her character and the power of representation, Garcia notes, “Even though [Felicity] has Down syndrome, she is cherished by her family and friends, she is capable of great things, and she’s a hard worker. I’m pretty sure she bakes better than I do. She is also a typical teenager who has real feelings and fears that people will see as her story goes on.” “I hope no one underestimates Felicity as a character, or actors with disabilities like me,” Garcia continued. “Representation is so important and I’m so thankful for this opportunity to become Felicity and let you all get to know her, and me!” Check out photos from Garcia’s first couple of days on the set of “Days of our Lives” below. To keep up with “Days of our Lives,” subscribe to Peacock, the only place to stream all-new episodes of the series. Visit PeacockTV.com for more information on how to watch. Note: The post Kennedy Garcia Joins ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Making his first appearance on the Wednesday, May 15 episode of ABC’s “General Hospital,” actor Giovanni Mazza is officially on contract at the daytime drama series where he portrays Giovanni Palmieri, Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) cousin who played the violin during her nuptials to Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard). According to Friday’s closing credits, Mazza is the latest actor to join the show’s contract cast list, which includes 33 actors. The show also retains several additional actors who appear in a recurring capacity. Two other actors who joined the show this year and whose names appear before Mazza on the contract list are Adam J. Harrington (John Cates) and Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). While Harrington is a newcomer to daytime, his character originally appeared on the show as recently as 1995, when portrayed by Antonio Sabato Jr. Meanwhile, Burton returned to the series after he was let go in November 2021 due to Disney’s (owner of ABC) since-vacated vaccine mandate. News of Burton's return to the show was first revealed in early January during a promo aired at the conclusion of the primetime special “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling,” celebrating the show’s milestone anniversary. Burton first aired on the Monday, March 4 episode. With “General Hospital” listing its contract actors primarily in the order in which they signed their contracts, the most veteran members on the list are Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber), Kelly Monaco (Sam McCall) and Laura Wright (Carly Spencer). Mazza is an experienced violinist and actor who has appeared in episodes of “Chicago Fire” and “Bella and the Bulldogs,” among other credits. In 2021, Mazza appeared on the short-lived FOX competition series “Game of Talents,” hosted by Wayne Brady (“Let’s Make a Deal”), which had contestants guessing the hidden talents of performers based exclusively on first impressions and with minimal clues provided. Watch a clip of Mazza revealing his hidden talent on “Game of Talents” below. Note: The post Giovanni Mazza on Contract at ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Correct. Based on that example, one would only use the word "allegedly" if specifically stating someone's name, whether it be the person potentially losing their job or who/where they got the information from, and it was either incorrect or defaming. A better example with proper use would be: "Allegedly, (name of person) is getting fired because (name of person) doesn't like them." Another could be, "(Name of person) is allegedly not a good person and is the worst when it comes to their reception of new scripts."

The word "allegedly" is used as a cover-your-ass statement for legal purposes. No other reason. As for your comment on how the word was used, I don't have an opinion. I'm only commenting to explain the use of the word "allegedly." The network wanted DAYS on their lineup. They offered to buy the rights to broadcast the show back in the late 90s/early 2000s when the show's contract was up for renegotiation with NBC. Was that not clear with what I said?