Well, I have to agree with her. They are doing it for shock not for awareness.

Guza's reasons for the story are independent of its potential. His sensational tendencies have nothing to do with Marlena's claims that this particular tale could ruin soaps' traditions and hurt the whole genre, along with more nonsense about passifying viewers who happen to be parents.

TONIGHT'S INTERVIEW: Claire Coffee (Nadine, GH)

General Hospital actress Claire Coffee (Nadine) joins us for a special edition of In The Zone Radio to discuss her role on the hit ABC soap, as well as gives fans a look into her career pre-soaps and what got her into acting.

Topics for the February 7, 2008 Edition of ITZ:

- Host Chat

- Interview with Claire Coffee (Nadine, GH)

- Ratings for the week of January 28, 2008

- Could the strike be over?

- Casting News: ABC, CBS, NBC

- Open Discussion

UPCOMING GUESTS: Soap writer Peter Brash - February 8, Soap Writer Tom Casiello - February 11

INTERVIEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED: Sterling Sulieman (Dre, AMC), Eileen Davidson (Ashley, B&B/Y&R), Brandon Beemer (Shawn, DAYS), and 2 Surprise DAYS actors.

SHOW: 10PM/EST - 11:30PM/EST

Call-In: 347-996-5978

BlogTalkPage: In the Zone

Myspace: Official In The Zone Myspace

AIM: In The Zone Radio

E-Mail:[email protected]

Live Link for 2/7/08 Show

What is her favorite Hockey Team?

I'll ask her Dawn

I guess because MM is leaving Days, the rumors about KS spread like wild fire because it was reported at SD shortly after she was busted for her DUI that she was going to be fired and those didn't spread like this rumor did.

Edited February 8, 200817 yr by dawn9476

Did i miss the casting stuff? Anything good for AMC like Binks coming back? My computer keeps losing you guyss.

Tamara's face won't debut tomorrow on DAYS, we'll see her body or hands.

Offer she couldn't refuse? That means she can't find work because of the writer's strike...

I think she is in Ireland.

Ugh. Everything about Jason and Liz is nasty. One of the worse couples ever on GH.

Jiz is love

*pokes Dawn* I love your Liason hate.

Ryan, I don't think I'll be able to call in because I'm going out tomorrow, so I'm typing my question here. Pretty please ask it! I know it's a bit harsh, but I tried to be respectful and I'm speaking the truth for many ATWT fans. If by chance Chris Goutman and Jean Passanante listen to the interview, I want them to know what fans are thinking.

QUESTION:

I've been watching ATWT for years and I don't even recognize the show anymore. I understand you aren't Headwriter and have only been with the show since last year, but I hope you can still address my question.

The majority of fans and critics have been disappointed with the show's uneven quality since Jean Passanante arrived as Headwriter. Storylines are always isolated, vets are rarely used, there is no diversity, the storylines are outlandish and constantly re-write history and most disturbing--the writing for women is extremely misogynistic. Honestly, is there a single female character on the show that isn't crazy, a whore, desperate to be saved by a self-righteous male or obsessed with a baby? Well there's Margo, but she never gets a storyline!

My big question is, do you guys consider what fans and critics have to say about the show? Fans are growing more angry by the day, most recently by the firings of Scott Bryce and Cady McClain. Do any of you recongnize that the current vision isn't working and will you guys be working to improve things post strike? I don't see ATWT existing five years from now if things continue on their current path.

Edited February 8, 200817 yr by Chris B

My Question for Peter:

What was it like to work with Jim Reilly?

[!@#$%^&*]!

how in the world id i miss this again?

damn sleep. always stoping me from doing other much better things in life.

recap of what CC said, please?

UPCOMING GUEST: Emmy Award Winning Soap Writer, Peter Brash

Current "As The World Turns" associate head writer & script writer Peter Brash, who's career spans over 20 years in the business, calls into In The Zone Radio for an in-depth interview regarding the writers strike, it's impact on daytime soaps and his career on daytime. Tune in tonight at 10PM/EST

Credits include:

Another World - Script Writer (1985; 1993-1995); Associate Head Writer (1985-1987; 1996-1998)

As the World Turns- Associate Head Writer (September 24, 2007 - January 24, 2008); Script Writer (August 9, 2007 - October 4, 2007)

Days of our Lives- Associate Head Writer (1999 - March 28, 2002; March 7, 2003 - March 1, 2007); Co-Head-Writer (March 29, 2002 - March 6, 2003)

Guiding Light- Associate Head Writer (1989-1990)

Awards & Nominations:

Daytime Emmy Award

* Nomination, 1999, Best Writing, Days of our Lives

* Nomination, 1996, Best Writing, Another World

* Nomination, 1994, Best Writing, Another World

* Win, 1990, Best Writing, Guiding Light

Writers Guild of America Award

* Nomination, 2001, Best Writing, Days of our Lives

* Win, 1999, Best Writing, Days of our Lives

* Nomination, 1997, Best Writing, Another World

* Nomination, 1995, Best Writing, Another World

* Nomination, 1994, Best Writing, Another World

* Nomination, 1993, Best Writing, Another World

Credit: Wikipedia

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I want to give a big thank you to Toups and Y&RWorldTurnerfor helping with the questions for tonight's interview. Admittedly my knowledge of soap writers isn't as great as I want it to be, so thank you to those two great friends for all of their help.

UPCOMING GUESTS: Former "Days of Our Lives" Associate Head Writer Tom Casiello - February 11

INTERVIEW DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED: Sterling Sulieman (Dre, AMC), Eileen Davidson (Ashley, B&B/Y&R), Brandon Beemer (Shawn, DAYS), and 2 Surprise DAYS actors.

SHOW: 10PM/EST - 11:30PM/EST

Call-In: 347-996-5978

BlogTalkPage: In the Zone

Myspace: Official In The Zone Myspace

AIM: In The Zone Radio

E-Mail:[email protected]