Members ChiTownBoi03 Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Well, I guess it will be two of us because I am not impressed with Hogan's writing myself. GL's budget seems smaller than DAYS' and yet they manage to be *somewhat* entertaining, so I can't blame it solely on budget issues. I just think Hogan's stories sounded a lot better on paper than the execution, IMHO. Despite what I think about Hogan, I don't really think it is a good idea to constantly be shifting headwriters all the time. It just seems to bring so much instability to a show and its plot, especially at DAYS. Of course, whatever happens, I'll still be watching...seeing what surprises are around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brandeis Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 How many vets does GL have on contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members R!ck Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Well in their defense, the shows that did end with them as HW's were on in the deathslot (12:30 ET) against Y&R Also during their tenure at GL, the show was consistantly beating AMC/OLTL in the ratings. They are not that bad IMO Technically only TWO as Loving/City was one and Port Charles. DAYS isn't gone yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brandeis Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 How long ago? ETA: I'm not saying they never had talent but it seems now they're only brought in as a last resort, or as pallbearers. I wish this game of musical chair soapwriters would stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JER Soaps Fan Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Wow, I have NO idea where I got that "four" thing from. I could have sworn I read it somewhere!! Perhaps I should go to bed now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brandeis Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Please cover your naughty bits with a Bible or something. Keep them nasty hands out of the danger zone. Old ladies read our comments and I wouldn't want any of them to experience ill health from joining in, or even just reading about, your next potential moral dilemma/outrage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members David V Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Was it during the time of the clone storyline, in 1998? I'm not sure what's up with Sheffer, but let's face it- Days more or less ignored character development for years, dating back to Reilly's first run. Sheffer has a thankless task and will take some time (if he's given it at all) to clean it up and give the show some sense of direction. But I agree, he needs good supporting writers. He had it in his first year at ATWT, and will need people of similar ability around him if he's to turn around Days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JER Soaps Fan Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 I'm very confused -- and the more shocking thing is, I'm IN bed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bellcurve Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Eh...I've always considered LOVING and THE CITY two separate entities. They were two completely different shows, even though the press liked to lump the two shows together. And don't even get me started on the crap Brown/Esenten tried to pass off as PORT CHARLES. Still upset about Karen Harris's demotion. The show would probably still be alive today and even giving Y&R much needed competition if she were still HW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members R!ck Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 1997-2000 I watched religiously back then.... They were very good at writing for the vets as well as the younger group. The Santos Family The Clone storyline Rick & Abby's divorce Nola's stalking of Buzz Michele & Danny Jesse & Drew Roger/Holly/Amanda/Fletcher The pairing of Buzz & Selena They brought Vickie back. Blake/Ben/Ross triangle Nursery Rhyme Stalker The Annie Dutton Storyline Susan & Max San Cristobal Phillip and Beth's place crash disaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KevC1980 Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 I would rather have Sheffer shape up and give us a better product as opposed to having him fired and having to go through another transition period...Days does not need another one of those...I'm hoping this isn't true..I think Corday should give Hogan a little more time to make the show better, with rules though..Use John, Marlena, Bo and Hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members R!ck Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Your probably right Kevin, DAYS doesn't need another transition. These last couple months has lit a fire under Corday and Hogan and we are about to get some excellent stuff ahead. I am nervously excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members EricMontreal22 Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 THat said they were brilliant at Loving (and were brought in already when it was decided they were retooling the show so it hardly counts) and largely brilliant at CIty. I still wish they had gone to OLTL instead of Higley--it's mor eurban soap drama seemed to fit with what they had created for the City (which I sorely miss) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ponz Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 I don't believe this. Essensten & Brown were HIRED by Hogan Sheffer. If Hogan is fired, they would almost certainly leave with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Jay S.W. Posted April 5, 2007 Members Share Posted April 5, 2007 Nope Nope, hush that nonsense guys. Bye by Hogan!!!! Come on to OLTL. We've been waiting for almost 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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