Members patzo101 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Share Posted September 25, 2007 Hi guys, I've been lurking for a long time and have decided to become a member. I have a good question to ask. Do you guys think Passions will come back to NBC if Today Show Hour 4 flops? I think they agreed to the 1-year DirecTV deal just so the show can stay in production if Today Show Hour 4 flops. That way, the show can come back to NBC just in time for the show's 10th anniversary. Please respond. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dm. Posted September 25, 2007 Members Share Posted September 25, 2007 Definitely not. If a soap opera is canceled, there's no way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NYC123 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Share Posted September 25, 2007 WOW! I am was so excited for a second. Depends on how bad the Today Show does. I don't know. Passions has a 1 year deal with DirectTV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dawn9476 Posted September 25, 2007 Members Share Posted September 25, 2007 Nope. The affiliate heads hated it. They will want that hour back before letting NBC put Passions back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members juppiter Posted September 26, 2007 Members Share Posted September 26, 2007 That used to be true, but Passions has ALREADY re-written the rules. I say it's not probable, but possible. And NBC has to listen to what affiliates want, but ultimately it is in charge... it could cut off any rogue affiliate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dm. Posted September 26, 2007 Members Share Posted September 26, 2007 Well I must admit there may be chance... the website on NBC.com will stay there too... I don't know really. We'll wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RogerNewcomb Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 It's coming back to NBC.com starting October 1st but that's it. $19.95/month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JER Soaps Fan Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Interesting. No, VERY interesting. I agree that NBC did cut the deal, in part, to keep it in holding while it waits out "Today." I mean, face it, guys, that hour is STILL NBC's no matter what. Even if "Today" tanks. So "Passions" could very easily go back. They didn't give it to the affiliates. That's the important thing. So, I hope "Days" rebounds and gives them reason to bring back "Passions." I can't see it on DTV. (Not paying $60 a month when I get cable for free - even though I ADORE this show! ) Glad to hear about the NBC deal. I'll have to see what quality the episodes are in. They BETTER be high and DVD-downloadable. If not, I'll be forced to get DirecTV. lol...is that their plan all along? (I mean, come on, crystal clear eps on DTV for $60 is more economical than $20 a month on NBC.com for diminished quality, if that's the case -- THEN I can rationalize subscribing to DirecTV) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RogerNewcomb Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Bonnie Hunt's new talk show is going to air on NBC Universal stations starting next fall. I don't think the network is going to give an hour back to soaps. But at least they're making it available for a fee online. I wish I had that option when AW got the boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JER Soaps Fan Posted September 28, 2007 Members Share Posted September 28, 2007 Let me get this straight: Bonnie Hunt -- BONNIE HUNT -- has a talk show coming up?! Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agathi Posted October 8, 2007 Members Share Posted October 8, 2007 i dont even get directTV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JackPeyton Posted October 12, 2007 Members Share Posted October 12, 2007 how in the [!@#$%^&*] did bonnie hunt get a talk show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kari2 Posted October 12, 2007 Members Share Posted October 12, 2007 I still can't believe it got canceled .. it seems like everything I actually like on tv is getting canceled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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