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Ok I just got this from my source about what is happening with MTS. Bascially SONY wants Nikki to be put on recurring status but Melody wants to stay on Y&R so she is unhappy about that. Even though MTS resigned with Y&R this summer, Sony wants to change the details of her contract. They are negotiating at the moment with her. But Melody does not like what they are proposing so she may not be returning either after Nikki is written out with Victor.

Ok more news from my source. This is for 2010, there has been speculation/rumours that 2 more legacy characters are leaving (Female and male character). But im not going to tell who it is its way too, too soon for me to post who they are. But Im going to say the future for legacy/core characters is not looking good.

Is the " Legancy/Core" character is it the next generation? OR an older legacy/core character?

Is the " Legancy/Core" character is it the next generation? OR an older legacy/core character?

This is JT and Colleen.

With Victor (and maybe Nikki) leaving town, and JT/Colleen (this has been widely reported) leaving town soon for an extended maternity leave...they just won't be back.

The show is phasing out the Newmans, except for Nick-Adam-Abby.

That's speculation...but I'm thinking I'm right.

I think by 2011, we will see Jana as a legacy character.

Or Amber!

That is why of all of GH staff Michele Val Jean seams like the most reasonable choice. To me. She knows how to write for the soul.

Agreed, if any GH writer strikes me as as someone who could fit in at Y&R, it's Michele Val Jean. I think if given the chance, she could whip the minority segment of Y&R into shape, as she's expressed lots of interest in writing for minorities, and from her brief Co-HW run at GH, it was one of the last times GH had some semblance of strong writing for women and even some corporate intrigue with the Deception stuff. She also knows how to do those family oriented and emotionally driven storylines (like Liz's rape).

Well I can tell you that CBS wants MAB out! they do not like her writing.

Well, if this is true, hopefully MAB, Sheffer, Hamner, and Rauch are forced off this show very soon and there's some change before this show ultimately dies...

Well, if this is true, hopefully MAB, Sheffer, Hamner, and Rauch are forced off this show very soon and there's some change before this show ultimately dies...

Imagine if it's really another friend of Barbara Bloom.

Who could it be? Who might be her next pick if indeed she gets to choose? Hm...

Imagine if it's really another friend of Barbara Bloom.

Who could it be? Who might be her next pick if indeed she gets to choose? Hm...

Hopefully, a singular HW that can actually tell and plot a decent story. Also, one that knows how to build a balanced writing team of staff writers, so even if the overall storylines are bad, at least the day to day writing is strong (which it isn't at Y&R at the moment, IMO).

Hopefully, a singular HW that can actually tell and plot a decent story. Also, one that knows how to build a balanced writing team of staff writers, so even if the overall storylines are bad, at least the day to day writing is strong (which it isn't at Y&R at the moment, IMO).

I wonder what happened to Maria's constant need for new daily writers! She seems bored with it too, like she is with the rest of it all. She might have transferred her need to hiring all these newbies for the show.

Edited October 21, 200916 yr by Sylph

I wonder what happened to Maria's constant need for new daily writers! She seems bore with it too, like she is with the rest of it all. She might have transferred her need to hiring all these newbies for the show.

It's also funny to note that the more stable her writing staff got, the worse the show got creatively.

Maria's arrogance pisses me off more than anything else. She knows she isn't qualified for the job, she knows she doesn't need the money, she knows she can attempt to hire people with better track records than Sheffer, Hamner, and Rauch, yet she refuses to step down and let someone with a more competent track record guide the show and she refuses to surround herself with better writers to guide her.

Why have people like JHC and Barbara Bloom recieved high positions after their sorry ass stint at Port Charles? B&E ruining another soap as well, after being the last HWs of PC?

Does the cancellation of a soap automatically equal Head Writer potential? Executive Producer potential? Such a thing frsutrates me.

It's also funny to note that the more stable her writing staff got, the worse the show got creatively.

Maria's arrogance pisses me off more than anything else. She knows she isn't qualified for the job, she knows she doesn't need the money, she knows she can attempt to hire people with better track records than Sheffer, Hamner, and Rauch, yet she refuses to step down and let someone with a more competent track record guide the show and she refuses to surround herself with better writers to guide her.

Word. Here, unlike with all the other soaps, money isn't really the issue. Especially since we get, like, five daily reports of behind-the-scenes "shopping" splurges (all these newbies etc.). So if you're interested in the quality product, why not buy it then? A writer with a proven track record.

I could see B&E being next to be HW's of Y&R. I'd definitely be afraid if so

Ok more news from my source. This is for 2010, there has been speculation/rumours that 2 more legacy characters are leaving (Female and male character). But im not going to tell who it is its way too, too soon for me to post who they are. But Im going to say the future for legacy/core characters is not looking good.

Y&R is so becoming just like the ABC soaps, are we sure Frons isn't in charge of CBS Daytime as well?

I think Jimmy and Babs are done for good. They mentioned that prior to coming to AMC to HW, they were getting ready to retire, but Julie and Frons persuaded to give it one last go.

They're also Fi-Core like Maria Arena Bell and Hogan Sheffer. I do not understand why someone is letting two Fi-Core writers like Maria and Sheffer guide Y&R. The show will have a horrible reputation in the industry for a long time because of that...

I think Jimmy and Babs are done for good. They mentioned that prior to coming to AMC to HW, they were getting ready to retire, but Julie and Frons persuaded to give it one last go.

They're also Fi-Core like Maria Arena Bell and Hogan Sheffer. I do not understand why someone is letting two Fi-Core writers like Maria and Sheffer guide Y&R. The show will have a horrible reputation in the industry for a long time because of that...

Which is why I also think none of those GH writers who were on strike would want to work under a person who took this status.

Which is why I also think none of those GH writers who were on strike would want to work under a person who took this status.

No one with any sort of reputation or credibility to uphold for sure. Hence why Sheffer, Hamner, and Rauch are sharing Y&R with Maria...

From DC

"Sony was paying close attention to what happened at Days of Our Lives when Deidre [Hall] and Drake [Hogestyn] were let go," says an industry insider. "Not only didn't the show tank, DAYS has actually gained viewers. They could care less about angry fans online."

http://daytimeconfidential.com/2009/10/21/rumor-report-is-yrs-melody-thomas-scott-in-contract-drama-again#comments