GL: David Kreizman Interview

[Toups]

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David Kreizman Spills!

May 13, 2008 7:45 PDT By Bobbi Dempsey

Tags: Guiding Light We recently got a chance to talk with "Guiding Light" head writer David Kreizman -- and we grabbed it! Read on for all the juicy deets we squeezed out of him about his writing team's Emmy nod, the 70th Anniversary episode, and what's in store for all your fave characters.

SOAPnet.com: Congrats on the Daytime Emmy nomination. What was your first reaction?

David Kreizman: I was actually surprised by the nomination this year. I didn't even know it was nomination day until I arrived at the studio that day. And we were in a meeting, so I didn't find out until a little later. Of course, it's always nice to be recognized, but it's a strange year for writers. I think we're all still healing from the strike.

SOAPnet.com: Can you sum up your thoughts on "Guiding Light" in 2007? It featured the 70th Anniversary episode, which fans seemed to love. Any other highs or lows that stand out?

David: It was a real transition year for us. We knew the new format was coming, so we were always working toward that. I'm very proud of the Find Your Light campaign that Ellen [Wheeler, executive producer at "GL"] started. I spent a few days in Mississippi, and it was a very emotional experience for everyone involved. I had a great time writing the anniversary episode. I kept putting it off and then finally locked myself in a hotel room with books of "Guiding Light" lore to write the script. Losing Tom [Pelphrey] and Stephanie [Gatschet] was difficult, but I think we got some great story by telling the tragic end of Jonathan and Tammy.

SOAPnet.com: How did the writers' strike affect the show's existing storylines and those that were in the planning stages?

David: I don't really want to talk specifics about the strike. We prepared as best we could before it started and jumped back in as soon as we could. Mostly it was just very sad and stressful for everyone involved, and we're thrilled to be back.

SOAPnet.com: Fans have a strong connection to the show's core families. What's ahead for our favorite clans?

David: The families and love stories will always be at the heart of "GL." Gus's death will continue to cause major ripples in the Cooper, Spaulding, and Lewis families. Lizzie and Bill's love will be further tested by Ava's choices and Bill's ambition. Alan's connection to his lost son gives hope to the town. The Coopers pick up the pieces after Harley chooses Gus over Cyrus. The Bauer BBQ will bring a crossroads for Rick and Beth. And the movie about Reva's life complicates everything for Reva, Jeffrey, Josh, and Cassie as they relive the cornerstones of Josh and Reva's love story.

SOAPnet.com: At the same time, there's always a need to shake things up by adding fresh faces to the canvas. Any exciting new characters on the horizon?

David: We'll see the reappearance of one new character who has the potential to cause a lot of trouble for most of the people in town, especially Daisy, Cyrus, and Frank.

SOAPnet.com: Fans are eager to know what's ahead for Reva, and what will happen with her movie. Anything you can share?

David: Reva's movie shoot will heat up during the summer, full of many surprises.

SOAPnet.com: How about our favorite "GL" couples? Will spring be romantic -- or rocky?

David: Spring will be full of romantic longing -- couples we know are meant to be together, struggling to find their way back.

[Ryan]

*yawn*

I wish these interviewers would grow some balls and ask tough questions.

[detroitpiston]

What a hack, "The families and love stories will always be at the heart of GL." Oh they are huh, then why does the Spaulding clan only have three members left on the show? Why is there only one Bauer left? And how come characters change partners as often as they change their clothes?

[AddictedToSoaps]

He sure is confident about his "work".

Ugh this man is such a worthless hack.

[YRBB]

Hack! Hack! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!

[Noel]

The whole interview was so pitiful it made me want to throw up on an Egg McMuffin. It's so sad about this show, but then again, it isn't.

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[skiman12082004]

I really think GL is sorely lacking in the writing department. I have tried to watch the show and have been since Feb. 29th, but the stories are really boring. I watch mainly to see the location shooting and to look at Bill and Cyrus DK needs a swift kick in the a**. Four years ago the things I read and heard about GL made me want to watch the show and I did occasionally. I just think he has become disinterested in Springfield. NEW BLOOD IS NEEDED PRONTO!

[EastMA2]

The reality is that there really is no writing on this show anymore. Just some random, not thought out, disjointed, thrown together scenes that fill the few minutes when there isn't a musical montage.

[sungrey]

Kreizman is still good in some areas -- face it, we COULD still have Ellen Weston, ick -- but he has fallen flat in the romance department. Couples aren't together long enough to judge chemistry. A series of slap-dash encounters does not qualify as romance, David. Where are Marina and Cyrus? Dinah and Mallet? Reva and Josh?

You had three good couples, reduced to zero. You've lost Ricky Paull Goldin, now likely you've lost Beth Ehlers.

[Southofnowhere]

The Soap Press other ITZ are 1000% full of crap and scared to death to ask the tough questions out of fear of losing their jobs if Saops die.

[Soapsuds]

Kreizman is a 100% HACK!! Any chance GL had was gone when he became HW of GL.

[brimike]

There was a time when the soap press wasn't afraid, but that disappeared once the shows threatened not to cooperate with them if they didn't just shut their mouths about anything but promotion. (And Carolyn's column doesn't count - she blows smoke when she has to)

[Ryan]

It's ashame that shows had to threaten if people didn't kiss their ass. If I were editor, then I just wouldn't cover the show. You aren't gonna strong-arm me into blowing smoke just because I call you on BS. Thank god I'm not a magazine editor, I probably would have been fired by now.

[Dale]

This is so true. NOTHING happens anymore on this show from a narrative point of view. It's all about location location location. Look! Mallet is in the middle of a dried up field giving a speech! Look! Lizzie is driving her car! Look! Blake is inexplicably sitting on a bridge! How can DK even claim to be a headwriter when there is no more writing on the show?

[Sylph]

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