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Last House On The Left had more production value than this.

I admit that this new production value is not so good right now, BUT, I do think that people tend to dismiss GL rather abruptly (even at times when they do get it right).

I've never liked Ellen Wheeler. She's as pretentious and stuck up as they come, and boy, does this "new look" prove it.

I, personally, love the fact that the new church set is in her office. Got a God-complex there, Ellen dear?

LOL, I wouldn't be suprised if she did.

I watched Monday's episode and felt it was an improvement. The music is bad and often out of place, but it seemed less cluttered and more focused than Friday's episode. The camerwork was better and I find myself becoming used to some of the sets. Now if they'd just dump that awful music (including the theme song) and get a talented writer I *might* continue watching. It helps that I stopped watching ATWT so I have the free hour.

I hope that when ATWT makes the switch that they find a city more compatible with Oakdale than this town is with GL. I don't believe the Spaulding's truly live in this condemned town. Then again, with all the evilness going on, maybe the condemned look is them being truthful. They could've done a nice Dark Shadows remake here.

I do wonder how the actual town is.

I watched Monday's episode and felt it was an improvement. The music is bad and often out of place, but it seemed less cluttered and more focused than Friday's episode. The camerwork was better and I find myself becoming used to some of the sets. Now if they'd just dump that awful music (including the theme song) and get a talented writer I *might* continue watching. It helps that I stopped watching ATWT so I have the free hour.

I missed todays eppy, but does anyone know who directed it? Fridays eppy was directed by Ellen Wheeler, so I'm wondering of course who directed today since you said that it was an improvement compared to Fridays.

i couldn't find today's episode on cbs.com anywhere. they had y&r, atwt and b&b uploaded for today but not gl. anyone else have this problem?

What is the obsession with shooting scenes looking through twigs, grass, wrought iron, etc.? Some of the outdoor stuff really looks nice. The inside stuff, however, looks worse than ever. Now it sounds worse as well.

And to be honest, some of those cameramen need directors in their ears telling them what shots to get. Getting extreme closeups doesn't make the scene more dramatic.

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Edited March 4, 200817 yr by JackPeyton

I have decided where i think GL is trying to go with this.. or where they SHOULD go with this.

friday night lights. it films on location is texas and i wish GL would learn how they filmed. here is a promo from season 2 showing how they shoot the scenes and how they look.

I do not claim to think I am a savior to the modern daytime serial.

Neither do those (most of those, anyway) who offer criticisms of this-or-that show.

I never said I knew how to write a perfect show, prooduce a perfect show or even act on a show....

I'll bet you never promised us a rose garden, either.

I do not attempt to tell the professionals how to do their job, they are hired to do it, and they do it. If CBS and P&G were not pleased, they would make changes.

So, those of us who are (so-called) haters should just remain quiet? Because TPTB are happy? Last time I checked, these shows were supposed to be for us, not them. Frankly, I don't care if Babs Bloom or anyone else at CBS (or PGP, for that matter) is satisfied w/ GL or ATWT right now. Viewers, by and large, are not happy - and IMO, that is what counts.

But until you back up your bitching with action...real honest to God action, its just empty.

AFAIC, they're doing what they are supposed to do. They're unhappy, and they are making their opinions known (hopefully, with taste and decorum intact). Really, what more could they do? I mean, this ain't like the final moments of "Frankenstein." We can't just storm the GL "studios" in NY, armed with torches and pitchforks, and demanding the heads of EW and DK ... can we?

Edited March 4, 200817 yr by Khan

Yeah, the EXTREME close up was so bad. Also, the audio at the hospital(?) where Olivia was, you could barely hear the receptionist(?).

This is like an amateur production - it reminds of some of my college class projects. LOL

Except, I'm sure even those productions look professional by comparison.

The least PGP could've done was run a series of "test shows" to see how GL could've been adapted to the new format before subjecting the masses to it. These kinds of mistakes (in audio, camera direction, and so forth) should never be allowed to air.

For instance, was it really necessary to get a shot of Josh's arm IN the refrigerator on Friday's show?

Depends. Was it reaching for a P&G product?

I guess I just hate negativity.

I guess that is a bad thing to try to avoid it.

I guess it is better to sit and bitch and complain instead of doing something about it.

I guess it is better for some people who think they know everything about producing a show to sit here and bitch and not apply for a job to fix it.

I guess it better for people to admit they do not even watch a show, but yet take the time to beat on it and kick it a little more.

I guess I do not understand hate..plain and simple.

I guess you'll be on your way, then.

Edited March 4, 200817 yr by Khan

Oh my dear Lord in Heaven...

I can now without uncertainty give my blessing to CBS to go ahead and cancel this show.

This is an embarrassment to the veteran cast. I feel sorry for talented semi-veterans like Gina Tognoni who have to pretend this "new production model" is the best thing since sliced bread but in their minds are wishing they had booked that GH job 4 years ago instead. My poor Kim Zimmer, the star of the show, who must be lowering her head in shame. The darling Beth Ehlers, who is only doing this for a paycheck at this point. She used to stick up for the integrity of Harley when the writers butchered the role, but now there's no point.

I can now without uncertainty go ahead with plans to produce an amatuer soap opera and upload it to YouTube. The quality will be the same! Maybe even better! Audio from the camera's microphone. Lighting from any ol' lamp in the room. Hell, I even own a TRIPOD! No sea-sickness when you watch mine!

It just doesn't have the same feel at all. And the characters... oh, the characters. They're just names. Their history just continues to disappear. Exactly which romantic couples are we supposed to care about or root for?

And I agree with someone else who said it's hard to follow. I guess my slow 25-year-old mind just can't keep up with this fast MTV pace that GL is trying so desperately to mimic.

Considering I haven't enjoyed any type of storyline since Reva's cancer, I think it would've been best to end the show on their 70th anniversary last year.

And that opening theme sequence. Don't get me started... Once again, I can't help but think of a highschool/college project.

But if GL's 2.5 million viewers stick around, I say we all just go ahead and make our own amatuer productions and become YouTube stars.

Edited March 4, 200817 yr by Gray Bunny

I can not without uncertainty go ahead with plans to produce an amatuer soap opera and upload it to YouTube. The quality will be the same! Maybe even better! Audio from the camera's microphone. Lighting from any ol' lamp in the room. Hell, I even own a TRIPOD! No sea-sickness when you watch mine!

If you make it, GB, they will come (or "subscribe," in YouTube speak).