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If they "save" GL (which suddenly I'm getting an iota of faith in), I agree.

Because that means the model has changed, and suddenly the HH ratings and the 18-49 Demo on broadcast networks is irrelevant...because these shows are positioning for a viable post-network life.

I have to say, my heart DREAMS that GL--specifically GL--can be the one to make the transition from network/commercial TV, since it led the charge off radio so long ago. That would be a cinderella story we could all cheer.

This morning has put a much-needed smile on my face.

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MORE subtle makeup? Really? Most of the GH women look like they're barely wearing any as it is.

If the new hospital set is just a recycled version of the Nightshift set then a) I'm not going to be impressed and B) I take it that means there's no hope for more Nightshift. Still, I guess there's not long to wait until this new stuff plays out on screen.

Still, I would guess that this would guarantee a new opening sequence if the show is now going to be shot in 16:9 and the opening is in 4:3...

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Y&R does something interesting...it shoots the opening in 16:9, but then shrinks it down (so names aren't cut off) so it appears in widescreen-letterboxed format on a 4:3 TV. It does this shrinking EVEN on the widescreen HD broadcast. They implemented this a little while ago, after people started complaining (on 4:3 TVs) that they could no longer see the "sides" of the credits.

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To give you an example, Y&R did not have to switch out lighting at all-

GH having to redo their lighting is a very, very, very good thing.

I was so looking forward to this show looking even more like a trainwreck to match the stories. lol

I have a feeling GH is gonna at least look good.

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JFP! She's soaking in it!!! ROTLMAO

I am clueless as to why GH has looked like a garbage dump under her leadership.. She makes her shows look lush generally. I don't know what happened here. They don't even light the actors, they seem to have big fog lamps up and just light everything in one big flat murky mess of lighting.

I cannot wait to see GH on the 23rd. I won't be able to call it the ugliest soap on daytime anymore. A complete lighting overhaul will change the entire feeling of the show, not to mention the HD!

And I have said it before, GH does not appear to use makeup on anyone- male or female. It is weird.

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