Members MarkH Posted July 23, 2009 Members Share Posted July 23, 2009 Something is off. I like your "burnout" idea, because this same group was once better. The P3-Chance tale is epic...for the record books...in a bad way. It BEATS the Silver Chipmunk. (No, I do not want to see Kevin become a self-help guru. Please.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2009 As I mentioned before, the first 6 months to a year is usually not a good indication of a writing regime's goodness and the quality of their writing. Since they're wrapping up stories from the previous writing regime and putting into motion their new stories that they've had time to really work on, edit, and plan. When the six months to a year are over, the true colours of every writing regime really begins to show. If they can keep up the pace they had, assuming they were good in those initial first few months, they have a better chance of a more successful writing tenure. If they can't and they implode, it is usually not a very good sign. I believe 3 weeks from now will mark the one year anniversary of the Maria Arena Bell, Hogan Sheffer, and Scott Hamner writing regime. Things are seemingly imploding and getting more and more chaotic, I don't think this bodes very well for this writing regime in the long-run, as what's apparent right now is showing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lovely_m Posted July 23, 2009 Members Share Posted July 23, 2009 I can only imagine what he would tell people. Kev: Do you want be an online pedophile? Burn an innocent girl alive? (or at least try) I'll tell you this and how to get away with it! Also included: How to get people to feel sorry for you and how to turn your victims into the villian. I'm not one of those people who can forget what Kevin did. I hated him even more when they redeemed him (my intelligence felt insulted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MarkH Posted July 23, 2009 Members Share Posted July 23, 2009 August 6, 2008. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vltn0vGcXiw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq74vYJAMcc Bliss everlasting. This team is capable of better..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 23, 2009 The honeymoon period is over, now it's time to either miraculously shape up or ship out! Since I think many of the problems this she faces won't be getting better, I'm curious in seeing what a better writing regime, with preferably a solo HW, with a better track-record than the HW's on this show currently can do. Of course, they could suck hard after a year too, but the show and daytime has nothing to lose, if daytime will in fact by gone in a few years anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members YRBB Posted July 24, 2009 Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Nikki throwing David's ashes in manure was a huge, and wonderful payoff to the David storyline. But I really doubt we will be seeing anything like that (or better) again. And the spoilers just show that this soap is only gonna be getting worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Wow, Y&R viewers are smarter than TPTB give us credit for. Yes, ratings fluctuate, but I knew this show's current direction would turn off many fans, especially longtime fans. Last week, Y&R hit NEW LOWS in total viewers and tied its lowest in 18-49 and in Households. Not to mention, they had THREE 3.3's last week! It's time for someone at CBS, Bell Dramatic Serial Company, and Sony to wake up and make some changes... The ratings are threading back DOWN, and I really hope we'll get some new writers and producers soon. So, fans are unhappy, ratings are hitting new lows, and those (especially in the press) who've praised the show are slowly turning on it. This isn't good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brimike Posted July 24, 2009 Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Both spoilers are false. Not that the show's in good shape, just saying...both spoilers are false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thank goodness then, I don't know where DC is getting that crap from. Well, that's a given! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brimike Posted July 24, 2009 Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 I actually keep hearing they're giving out false spoilers to weed out the leaks, from a few different boards on the web. There was one for awhile that said Sharon was giving birth to twin boys with different fathers. A few weeks ago on air, she had a sonogram of one baby girl. I wouldn't trust any spoiler anyone gets these days. Not talking about the writing, or the producing, or defending or excusing...just talking about spoilers. I feel like I need to preface everything with that statement now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm wondering with these ratings falls, viewer satisfaction, and criticism from the press will prompt this show to change its direction. Or if someone will fire these writers and producers who run Y&R. If daytime is dying in a few years, what's the harm done in getting a new writing and producing regime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brimike Posted July 24, 2009 Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Because I don't think anybody in any position of power wants to go through another regime change. I think they're all pretty much checked out. See: Guza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted July 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Surely, we can have some hope that someone in a position of power cares. I mean, surely these falling ratings and demos will worry someone, like they did last year at this very same show. See, I think I just stole some of your lost optimism. But then again, if Goutman's lasted at ATWT for a decade despite the crap he's done there over the past 5 years, it does tell me that no one cares anymore in anyplace about this genre... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted July 24, 2009 Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Someone at Sony must still want a regime change at some level, because they made an effort to bring in new people when the ratings were falling last year. If, as the soap press likes to claim, Y&R is now the gold standard, the classic, then it's the one that can still be saved, if they fix it in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members brimike Posted July 24, 2009 Members Share Posted July 24, 2009 Exactly. I spent 10 years being optimistic. Now I'm just enjoying whatever I can, for however long I can. The system's not changing. Doesn't matter how much people cry for it, it's just not. This is the hand we're all being dealt, so either we just stop watching now, or stop when it gets canceled and scratch our heads on these message boards and take up a hobby. Yeah, A. I think you have acquired my optimism. Sad, but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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