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In all fairness, if Les Moonves was still at CBS, none of this was likely to happen. George Cheeks supported this project from day one and had already told Sheila Ducksworth that they were toying with the idea of a new soap before she brought the idea of a black-led soap to him. The CBS/NAACP joint venture, which Ducksworth oversees and is responsible for leading this, was the result of the horrific George Floyd murder. That’s to take nothing away from Rowell’s activism - it did help plant a seed. She was just unlucky dealing with execs who were ignorant or unsupportive. Ducksworth was lucky to be in a position of power with people who supported her.

Looks like there was a premiere party in Atlanta for the cast and crew. Michele Val Jean went to Atlanta help celebrate! From Julie Hanan Carruthers’ IG: https://www.instagram.com/share/BAEO3EApe7

For those wondering if Victoria Rowell had any recent reaction:

This was classy of the DAYS writing team:

It makes sense why there appeared to be a ton of P&G executive representation at the Paley Center last week (CBS too obviously). Both sides seem extremely invested in this project. The cost of filming in Georgia, and CBS and P&G likely splitting costs may be the reason for much of the opulence we’re seeing (especially in comparison to the other daytime soaps).

What’s interesting is that CBS and P&G have a joint credit at the start of the episode.

They've had that circular logo for years (it's the logo they've used the most for other things). We're still trying to figure out what the candle light means and if it's a GL reference, lol. @janea4old - Here it is in colour as it appeared after the end credits and after the Georgia logo.

I see it after the Georgia logo, and it ends with the NAACP logo.

Yes.

The fact CBS and P&G are dishing out for real music leads me to believe this show has a certain amount of care and attention that the other soaps on the air just don’t have. I never thought we’d ever hear real popular music on a daytime soap again.

Even though she later had that recurring role on that failed CBS primetime show, CBS was included on that lawsuit she filed a few years ago that was dismissed. People don’t easily forget things like that - so it’s possible it was a consideration when looking at contract actors for the show. Or she simply did not want to shoot in Atlanta for an extended period of time. They probably also realize she’s worth more to them as Drucilla - but as long as Steven Kent is there, that won’t be a possibility.

I think when the show was first announced she said a quick comment on an IG story about this being progress, but nothing else since that I can recall. I also don’t think she was considered for a role in the original cast, so that’s that.

Yeah, Julie Hanan Carruthers, and Tamara Tunie talked about how a lot of the production crew hadn’t done daytime or any soap before. They had to build an infrastructure from scratch in Atlanta where daytime soaps have never been produced out of before. I think that’s what’s giving the show a slightly non-traditional soap look and editing.

The cast and crew did this cute happy premiere day video: https://www.instagram.com/share/BBOhgUpF4Y

‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Tamara Tunie Talks Resilience, Divine Order and Speaking Your Truth (EXCLUSIVE)

It just feels like Y&R drags because Josh Griffith’s writing is so damn boring…

Ashley and Derek were just jarring because their scenes just zapped the energy out of the episode. These characters and actors are a big fail to me from the onset - I hope they improve. It almost felt like CBS mandated a white couple be forced into the first episode to appease a certain segment of the audience…

I believe TPIR is also celebrating its 10k episode this week, and CBS is billing this week as its “winter premiere week.” So a big week for CBS Daytime and overall - they should have plenty to say when they do release something!

Say whatever you want, but providing an actual constructive analysis about why you thought the actual episode didn’t work or why you have this assumption based off of one episode would have gone over better with this community rather than one blanket post that amounted to “this sucks and will be cancelled.” If you feel that way, explain as others have explained their thoughts in this thread.

I actually didn’t notice this in the live viewing or Paley scnreening, but the episode begins with “A CBS Studios and P&G Studios Production”

Nicole is the first-born prodigy who was expected to over-achieve and be the best at everything. Dani is the screw-up who was babied her entire life and never felt the need to be accountable for anything in her life.

Anita too!

I was going to say the 1951 premiere of Search for Tomorrow, but this works just as well!

Exactly why I think she’ll be polarizing - Some will see her this way, while others will think she’s totally justified.