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CASEY CHILDS

All My Children - Episode #9297

SCOTT MCKINSEY

General Hospital - Episode #11178

WILLIAM LUDEL

General Hospital - Episode #11177

ELLEN WHEELER

Guiding Light - Episode #14832

BRIAN MERTES

Guiding Light - Episode #14905

JILL MITWELL

One Life To Live - Episode #9779

LARRY CARPENTER

One Life to Live - Episode #9686

I'm guessing AMC's episode was the Mardi Gras ball - which was really well done - and should (hopefully) win.

Normally I'd be upset for Y&R but since the directing has gone into the sh!tter, I'm not.

How has the directing gone in the "shitter"? It's still actually well done, but I still miss Kathryn Foster. GH will take it.

GH should win, say what you want about that show, but the directing is always top notch

AMC has now gotten recognition from both WGA and DGA in a year that by most, including me, was regarded as one of the worse years in the shows history.... does this mean the Emmy's are gonna shower them with love too? This will tell Frons "things are fine and his vision is the right one" Part of me wants major snubs just so it will be another reason to change things. Like as much as I am happy to see these people getting recognized (Casey Childs is an awesome director).... its just too much love for a show that wasn't very good (certainly not as good as we all know it could be) isn't a good thing.....

Edited January 11, 200719 yr by amcfan_19

Darn, Y&R has the exact same Directing team and I think they do a good job! Certainly better than GL and OLTL.

I wouldn't worry about AMC being showered with praise at the emmys, except maybe technical categories....and MEK. Kate Collins deserves a nomination but I have no doubt Frons will cut her out of the process in favor of this pets.

I think the editing and quick pacing makes Y&R's directing look bad. But then again, GL got two noms and they do the same crap. So I don't know. LOL!

Edited January 11, 200719 yr by crc

Y&R wasn't nominated but show destroyer Ellen Wheeler was!? How's that for her big ego? Wheeler is a better actress than she is an EP and director. Go back to acting, Wheeler! If GL really wants to win the 2008 Outstanding Drama Series, then Wheeler & Kreizman must be gone & Swajeski should be demoted.

Y&R has a great improved directing team; Noel Maxam and Andrew Lee should have been the ones nominated instead of Wheeler & Mertes. See what I said, the media & the entertainment industry are doing everything to prevent GL's cancellation by PGP. When in fact they should be focusing on IMPROVING the show.

GH has an outstanding directing team & I'm glad Ludel & McKinsey were recognized. But what about Owen Renfroe?

AMC's OVER-RATED Mardi Gras ep will not, thankfully, give them a win.

OLTL's team is very good too, better than AMC.

WILL WIN: GH's Ludel or McKinsey

SHOULD WIN: GH's Ludel or McKinsey

How has the directing gone in the "shitter"? It's still actually well done, but I still miss Kathryn Foster. GH will take it.

It's lost everything that made it grandiose. The swiping camera shots, the close-ups on vases, mirrors, decanters, etc. The slow build into a scene, where you weren't instantly thrust into the action. It's not "special" anymore, it's just very good soap directing. And Y&R used to be above "very good".

Oh, yeah then I agree, except for the mirror which still is used most times.

Throughout its history, OLTL has been much nominated for Direction at both the Emmys and the DGA's. I am not sure what episode they are up for, but I would say they have as good a shot as any.

Looks like the two OLTL episodes were the following...

LARRY CARPENTER

One Life to Live – Episode #9686

This was the Monday, May 29th episode:

abc.com recap:

Todd's execution begins when the governor refuses to grant a stay. After saying his final goodbyes to Viki and Evangeline, Todd tells Blair he'll never forgive her. Starr makes a scene outside the prison when she learns Spencer is going to watch Todd die and later sobs in Dorian's arms. Blair is stunned when Spencer arrives to witness the execution. John and Natalie go to extremes to try and get to the prison in time to stop the execution. John arrives at the prison as Todd is given the third and final injection. Todd's heart stops beating. Rex and Adriana are concerned about Starr. Jessica struggles to come out so she can help her family. Reston warns Nash to leave Llanview. Nash confronts Claudia, who claims to know nothing about her father's threats. Antonio kisses Tess in an attempt to bring Jessica out.

JILL MITWELL

One Life To Live - Episode #9779

This was the Friday, October, 6th episode:

abc.com recap:

John's family and friends gather to say their final goodbyes. Natalie clings to a shred of hope that John is still alive. Nash agrees to continue building a friendship with Claudia, who covers her urge to drink. Nash is thrilled when Vincent decides to invest in the vineyard. Dorian agrees to go to John's funeral with David. Adriana pushes Dorian's buttons. Asa is unsettled when Bo mentions Spencer and New Year's Eve. Asa becomes agitated when Nigel questions him about the mysterious photograph.

Looks like this is the episode from AMC...

CASEY CHILDS

All My Children - Episode #9297

This is the Tuesday, February 7th episode:

abc.com recap:

Ryan works to convince Kendall that Zach caused the blackout that occurred on the night she was inseminated at the clinic. Zach arrives as Ryan explains the truth to Kendall. Janet corners Erica in a private room at the gala. Jamie, Babe and JR confront Amanda with their suspicions. The blackout triggers Amanda to remember that JR was driving the car that ran her down. Greg warns Josh not to hurt Erica. Jonathan sneaks away from the ski lodge and joins Lily at the ball. Aidan and Erin grow closer.