Jump to content
Email System Update

Could there really be new life for GL?

JaneAusten

Recommended Posts

  • Members
JaneAusten Community Regular

JaneAusten

Posted
  • Members
Posted

Posted on GL Central

From: Sherry533 Posted: 9:07 AM

To: All

I just received a response to my e-mail to Lifetime. I wrote them asking if they had any ideas about picking up GL because of its history, longevity and fan base.

They wrote back "at first it wasn't something they would ever consider because they didn't want to become known as a "soap-opera" channel. However, we have received thousands of e-mails suggesting the same thing so now the powers that be are considering it." They added "keep tuning in to Lifetime to watch for ads during the summer showing their fall lineup."

How do people feel about this? In a way it's time to let GL go I think, but I am actually curious what a more mainstream cable station with a decent viewing audience might do with it. And would the changes Lifetime might make be for the better or worse?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 18
  • Created
  • Last Reply
  • Members
Kwing42 Newbie

Kwing42

Posted
  • Members
Posted

I say bring it on. Soaps are in toruble and it is not necessarily the fault of the shows. Networks play a huge role as well. I think by having GL go to Lifetime or another cable network, lets see what can happen.

Also can you post the email address for LIFETIME?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Members
rangethatrover Newbie

rangethatrover

Posted
  • Members
Posted

Wouldn't it be amazing if Lifetime picked up that show AND it actually was not a shadow of its former self, AND was successful?

I would just hate to see it not get the proper sendoff, should it not succeed. As long as CBS gives it a sendoff like it is being cancelled, which it essentially would be- after gazillion years on CBS, I say why the hell not send it to Lifetime.

That was a nice response (it is probably a general one) but it is still cool.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Members
P.J. Mentor

P.J.

Posted
  • Members
Posted

I think it's damn arrogant they "don't want to be known as a soap-opera channel"....WTH are they now??? Army Wives, Desperate Housewives those are "continuing dramas" aka "soaps". They've got another channel dedicated to really trashy, really bad tv movies of the week (filled with ex-soap stars, btw)...what the hell could be so off-putting about GL, in any form?

Idiots.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Members
Khan Grand Master

Khan

Posted
  • Members
Posted

Dear XXXXX,

Thank you for your suggestion of adding "The Guiding Light" to our lineup! here! network is committed to bringing you the very best in original, uncompromising entertainment which celebrates the LGBT experience, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We appreciate your patronage, and will keep your suggestion in mind as we continue building and expanding our program lineup.

Sincerely,

XXXXXX

Vice-President, Operations

here! network

And that took how long to write? Ten minutes? And I don't even watch here!, let alone, work for them. Therefore, if I can dummy up an e-mail like that, there's nothing that says this person couldn't have done the same w/ Lifetime.

(And don't laugh about pitching GL to here!, because you know someone's thought of it already.)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Members
RoseVioletDaisy Newbie

RoseVioletDaisy

Posted
  • Members
Posted

I think the e-mail is bogus, if only because of the whole "we didn't want to consider being a soap channel" part. That is just not how a form letter response from a competent corporation would read. Clearly if the writer of the letter being responded to inquired about GL, they're a soap fan. And the kind of programming Lifetime runs appeals to many soap fans. If it didn't, they wouldn't feature so many soap stars or ex-soap stars in their films. Why would Lifetime insult those viewers that way especially if they were considering taking GL on? I just don't see that happening. The authentic responses that everyone else has gotten have a totally different tone. They're polite and totally uninformative.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.


  • Recent Posts

    • DRW50
      As The World Turns Discussion Thread

      By DRW50 · Posted

      I really do wish someone could. Just a few characters in very simple backdrops, with very real problems that are just a little larger than life, like the '50s and '60s. All the characters having a level of dignity or respect. And their inner lives are what dominate the story, even if there are outside forces at play.
    • Soaplovers
      Murder, She Wrote

      By Soaplovers · Posted

      It's a lesson to never be loyal because once your use is up, you're shown the door. MSW was the only bright spot for CBS for awhile, and once they were back on top... they promptly sabotaged the show as a repayment for all that the show had done for the network.  
    • DRW50
      Another World Discussion Thread

      By DRW50 · Posted

      The show made a mistake in not bringing in more McKinnon kids, specifically bringing back Ben. Kathleen was leaving, and while I like you am very fond of Sally Spencer as MJ, that didn't seem to be a common view. They also decimated the character in a truly sick storyline. So that just left Cheryl. 
    • DRW50
      DAYS: June 2025 Discussion Thread

      By DRW50 · Posted

      Between Gwen and Cat, the show often seems to side with those who cause lots of cruelty to Jack and Jennifer. I am half-surprised that the show hasn't brought Peter Blake back for more of the same.  I don't really know if there is a purpose for them in Salem now, but I do feel a sense of stability and rightness when Melissa Reeves is back in the role of Jennifer and back in the Horton house, in spite of...well, a lot of offcamera stuff we all know perfectly well. 
    • soapfan770
      Knots Landing

      By soapfan770 · Posted

      I like to call her an FC-reject character

      Please register in order to view this content

    • Antoyne
      DAYS: June 2025 Discussion Thread

      By Antoyne · Posted

      I’m sensing you’re not really a John Black fan from your posts. This has been some of the best soap Days has done in many years but you seem completely opposed to it lol.
    • janea4old
      DAYS: June 2025 Discussion Thread

      By janea4old · Posted

      The John Black character has been a part of my life for decades. I like heroes being honored, however imperfect they may be.  I'm glad they are giving him a long farewell and tribute.
    • Soaplovers
      Guiding Light Discussion Thread

      By Soaplovers · Posted

      Annie Dutton was anything, but sane when she was introduced.  She was very tortured and looked like she was on the verge of tears when she was first introduced.   While people, and writers, made it seem as though Annie lost her mind because of Josh.. I truly think that Annie had a lot of untreated mental issues that didn't manifest until her marriage to Josh. Sonni was also anything, but strong when she was first introduced either.   Claire in 1983 was a complete 180 from the Claire that we got in 1986... and I do agree that her character was degraded.
    • DRW50
      Guiding Light Discussion Thread

      By DRW50 · Posted

      I remember seeing him briefly when Rick went to confront her about her blackmailing him. (I briefly forgot that Rick's sleeping with Claire at this time was a retcon - or her lying that she slept with him, whatever that story was). I wonder if he interacted with Kurt given that Mark Lewis later took his ATWT role. I tried to watch some of the full episode and it was all so alien and uninvolving. Roxy having a meltdown on that construction site for Mindy and Kurt's house that never gets built. Ed with Ross and Vanessa dealing with custody issues. Even Ross and Vanessa seemed flat, with Vanessa seeming oddly meek.
    • DeeVee
      Guiding Light Discussion Thread

      By DeeVee · Posted

      She did. It was during a party at Amanda's. She didn't literally throw herself at him, but she was subtly coming on to him and he quickly shut her down. Yes, I remember she not only made a pass at Justin, she convinced Jackie that he was harassing her sexually. She also tried to convince Sara that he was pestering her. Everyone banged Josh back then, LOL. Whoa. I must have missed a good chunk of this first time around because I don't remember Reva going to India.  What I recall is Harley being a nanny to the kids and then Reva driving off the bridge. Then they kind of toyed with the idea of Josh and Harley getting together but I don't think that ever happened. Yes, that all happens but I don't recall the tumor. Maybe that's coming up soon with the videos being uploaded to Spauldingfield. The last one I watched, she was planning to vamp Kyle while taking care of the pregnant Maeve.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

  I accept