Nah. The Bells are pretty financially sound, obviously. But would it surprise anyone if it did happen?

I think. People would be puzzled: why would someone sell a part of a successful business? I have actually never understood why Brad Bell never ventured into primetime, I think he even has a production company for primetime TV. Or I might have confused it with something. LOL!

Nipkow's gone -- Oops, no she's not! Wait... wait... Okay, she is. Oh, damn! Not yet. Look, she'll be gone after this! I promise... just don't hold me to it.

Seriously, what's going on in there?! The woman just keeps popping in and out of those credits, it's craziness!!!

This might be old news but Michael Malone has an interview in Soap Opera Weekly this week. To briefly summarize: He's a professor at Duke in theater studies, teaching two courses, The American Musical and America Dreams, American Movies. He won't say that he wouldn't write for a soap ever again but he doesn't have any plans to. He keeps in touch with some of the writers and actors on OLTL but doesn't watch the show. He tries to make it a point to stay away from what's happening on the show. [He had no idea about the Todd/Marty story last year and had to be filled in, lol.] He's writing novels as well and just released The Four Corners of the Sky this summer.

Did I miss the memo that Mrs. David Shaughnessy/Anne M. Schoettle is joing Y&R's scriptwriting team?

In what capacity anyway? Hopefully Lisa Connor or Tom Casiello are gettig the boot - I find weaknesses in overall storylines way more apparent in episodes written by them way more apparent than those by others.

Did I miss the memo that Mrs. David Shaughnessy/Anne M. Schoettle is joing Y&R's scriptwriting team?

In what capacity anyway? Hopefully Lisa Connor or Tom Casiello are gettig the boot - I find weaknesses in overall storylines way more apparent in episodes written by them way more apparent than those by others.

Oh no! But he rhymed Jack Abbott with Black Rabbit! He rhymed them! Isn't that amazing?!

Did I miss the memo that Mrs. David Shaughnessy/Anne M. Schoettle is joing Y&R's scriptwriting team?

In what capacity anyway? Hopefully Lisa Connor or Tom Casiello are gettig the boot - I find weaknesses in overall storylines way more apparent in episodes written by them way more apparent than those by others.

Agreed, especially with Connor.

Casiello's scriptwriting for those two episodes or so he did was horrendous. He had characters speaking out of their normal talk. I mean Katherine saying, "Cut the crap?" Also, in his breakdown episodes, it's like he tries too hard and the execution is usually very flat. Nice guy, but I don't know if he "gets" Y&R, and he did admit to not getting the show when he wrote for it briefly under Latham.

None of Lisa Connor's work on Y&R has impressed me since she joined. Her episodes are either extremely boring or extremely illogical. It's a consistent trend with her episodes, no one can tell me it's just the weak overall storytelling from the crappy Head Writers.

In addition to bad overall storylines, Y&R's day to day writing and dialogue is also very weak. It's not a good combination - the worst of both worlds really.

Oh no! But he rhymed Jack Abbott with Black Rabbit! He rhymed them! Isn't that amazing?!

Edited December 4, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

ATWT:

- Courtney Simon last listed as Script Editor on December 4

- David A. Levinson first listed as Script Editor on December 7

Agreed, especially with Connor.

Casiello's scriptwriting for those two episodes or so he did was horrendous. He had characters speaking out of their normal talk. I mean Katherine saying, "Cut the crap?" Also, in his breakdown episodes, it's like he tries too hard and the execution is usually very flat. Nice guy, but I don't know if he "gets" Y&R, and he did admit to not getting the show when he wrote for it briefly under Latham.

None of Lisa Connor's work on Y&R has impressed me since she joined. Her episodes are either extremely boring or extremely illogical. It's a consistent trend with her episodes, no one can tell me it's just the weak overall storytelling from the crappy Head Writers.

In addition to bad overall storylines, Y&R's day to day writing and dialogue is also very weak. It's not a good combination - the worst of both worlds really.

I never understood the appeal with Casiello. What was the big deal with him?..lol Can anybody tell me?? So Kay said ..Cut the crap.....LOL...doesnt sound like something Katherine would say. Whether he is a nice guy or not has nothing to do with his lousy writing....lol

I kind of like Connor on ATWT.

Oh no! But he rhymed Jack Abbott with Black Rabbit! He rhymed them! Isn't that amazing?!

Hahaha..so Casiello wrote that??..LMAO!!

Hahaha..so Casiello wrote that??..LMAO!!

Not only did he write it, Branco lauded the genius of it -- as if it were Shakespeare!

I never understood the appeal with Casiello. What was the big deal with him?..lol Can anybody tell me?? So Kay said ..Cut the crap.....LOL...doesnt sound like something Katherine would say. Whether he is a nice guy or not has nothing to do with his lousy writing....lol

It's because he started a blog after he was fired, did an ITZ interview and posted on this board a couple times. That's all. Next thing you know, he was being hailed as the next big thing and some of us cynically dubbed him the savior of daytime due to all the praise he was getting... for simply being an unemployed writer with an opinion.

Not only did he write it, Branco lauded the genius of it -- as if it were Shakespeare!

It made no sense to single Tom out for that script. He's never praised any other staff writer and then all of sudden he praises Tom just for a normal script? That pissed me off because it did more harm than good. And then later he edited his column and added other writers of the staff too to make it look like he was praising the whole team. Whatever, Branco.

OMG! Jerry Birn has died.

http://soapoperadigest.com/news/breaking/

Y&R/B&B Scribe Dies

Jerry Birn, former writer and story consultant for BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL and YOUNG AND RESTLESS, died in his sleep on Dec. 5. He was 86.

Birn's wife, Patty Weaver Birn (Gina, Y&R), was by his side when he passed away on what was also the date of their 15th wedding anniversary. His daughter Laura Bryan Birn appeared as Y&R's Lynne from 1988 to 2004.

B&B executive producer and head writer Bradley Bell included the following in a memo to the cast and crew of B&B: "Jerry was a close personal friend of mine and the best man at my parent's wedding. He has been and always will be an important part of our lives, our shows, and our family. He had a zest for life and lived his gloriously. A true ad man and writer, Jerry loved everyone and everything at Y&R and B&B, and was very proud to be a beloved member of our shows. Jerry's quick-wit and vibrant sense of humor will continue to resonate in our hallways, on our stages, and in our hearts. He is already greatly missed."

A memorial service is being planned for January 2010.

Yes, I've read it.

And Chris B mentioned it on the 1st page of ATWT saying what a dreadful past few days for soaps have been.

RIP Jerry Birn.

RIP Jerry Birn... that's sad news.

I am very surprised though... I had no idea he was married to Gina and was Lynne's father!

RIP Jerry Birn so tragic he certainly worked his magic at both Y&R and B&B.