Ok but they did not cover the fact that some of the "scab" writers are BETTER than the crap there before

Already case in point - AMC!

IMO most of the current headwriter's have done more damage than any scabs could do *coughB&Ecough*

Errol any idea who the others writer's are that went Fi-Core besides B&E?

I'm not at liberty to say who has gone fi-core. Nor can I confirm that B&E have done so for "All My Children."

But if audiences begin to notice changes in story lines written by non-WGA writers and producers, they could start tuning out. "Good shows can't be written when the situation is panic-driven," Simon said. "Soap opera story lines have to be well thought out and take time to play out. Makeshift, temporary writing teams can't do that."

I have all the respect in the world for what the writers are fighting for. However, Simon's quotes are laughable, especially in regards to ATWT. Even if the scabs do "damage" the show....all the returning writers have to do is exactly what they've done in the recent past. Hurriedly wrap up the stinky story as ludicrously as possible, and move on to the next story and forget whatever "history" they just created.

I agree PJ. Simon makes it seem like JP was a writers GAWD. The nonsense of Jack and Katie went on and on and on and on with no end in sight. And tomorrow we still have more Katie pimping from Parker.

I will say that some of the shows have gotten BETTER without their head writers, namely "General Hospital." If the writers on strike think that the people writing now are going to ruin our shows, they better actually watch and listen to what fans are saying about their shows now that they aren't credited.

I posted this in the Writer's Strike thread.....

Ok but they did not cover the fact that some of the "scab" writers are BETTER than the crap there before

I know...lol

IMO most of the current headwriter's have done more damage than any scabs could do *coughB&Ecough*

Exactly. I am worried that the scab writers will do a better job than the actual writers. Then JP and Co. return and mess everything up by making changes. We will just have to wait and see. Right now it doesnt look like ATWT is being written by Jean P. It has been so much better lately. The ratings reflecting that with higher demos.

Thanks Errol, figured I'd ask LOL

I'm not at liberty to say who has gone fi-core. Nor can I confirm that B&E have done so for "All My Children."

So does this mean that the NY Times Article was wrong?

The NY times article says they went Fi-core, yes. But it hasn't been confirmed by anyone, it was just what they heard. Therefore, I can't say it is true.

So this means next week we will be getting no Jean P in the credits. So I am assuming she wasnt responsible for Scott Bryce's firing??

Ahh okay thanks Errol

Thanks for this article Errol! I agree that the comments from Courtney Simon are bust-your-gut funny! Is this woman crazy? LOL I truly don't think it could get any worse for ATWT. It's shocking just how bad the show can get under Passanante.

AMC actually has had some good episodes under the scabs. I SO hope B&E aren't back *crosses fingers*

Courtney, Courtney. Also loved:

But if audiences begin to notice changes in story lines written by non-WGA writers and producers, they could start tuning out. "Good shows can't be written when the situation is panic-driven," Simon said. "Soap opera story lines have to be well thought out and take time to play out. Makeshift, temporary writing teams can't do that."

As if! That's exactly what happens every time a new egotistical headwriter joins a soap. Nobody's ever cared about it before.

But if audiences begin to notice changes in story lines written by non-WGA writers and producers, they could start tuning out. "Good shows can't be written when the situation is panic-driven," Simon said. "Soap opera story lines have to be well thought out and take time to play out. Makeshift, temporary writing teams can't do that."

Hey Courtney Simon! Will you please tell that to David Kreizman because he just doesn't seem to get it either and he's also on strike with the rest of ya!