I agree its not reeally that early, but still... GL got the ax in april was off by sept. Other soaps have had less time, or no time.

I just hope ATWT uses the time. Cut the fat right now. Give fans a great send off, not a good final episode like GL...

Are Luke and Noah still around? I was thinking that a "Nuke" wedding would be a great send off along with some other plots being wrapped up. Maybe even a double wedding: "Nuke" and some other straight couple.

I don't see Larry Bryggman returning. The show was only a paycheck to allow him to do theatre. I doubt he has any nostalgic sentiment for the show. Would be nice to see Patsy Bruder, but I think that branch of the Stewart family is essentially dead to the writers. I can see people like Rosemary Prinz, Lisa Brown, Scott DeFreitas, and Mary Beth Evans returning, since their characters have strong ties to the current cast of characters. Would be nice to give some closure to Lisa and Barbara, have them finally find happiness with a man after all these years. I'm actually tearing up over this a bit. This was such an iconic show and a real warhorse in its day, and despite what some people might think, it pretty much stayed true to itself, never really losing its identity as much as some other shows have. It was never my favorite show, but there was always something comforting knowing that Bob, Kim, Lisa, and Nancy were still there, even in limited capacity.

Edited December 8, 200916 yr by LoyaltoAMC

Another sad day for soaps. At least they're given a lot of time to prepare for the end. TPTB better do this right.

So sorry ATWT fans.

"As The World Turns has been a cornerstone of our business and a tremendous asset to the company," said Brian T. Cahill, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, TeleNext Media, Inc. "We are proactively seeking a new outlet to carry the show, and are open to exploring innovative formats and relationships that will enable the future success of ATWT."

Same script, different cancellation?

I never thought it was going to happen so soon. I thought they had just one more chance to save the show. Not now.

Sad.

And i do not believe the crap that they are 'looking' for a new home. This is just lip service to keep everyone 'hoping' until the last day.

Edited December 8, 200916 yr by mamasita

Same script, different cancellation?

Meaning he never said it, PR department just copied it and changed the relevant parts.

I read that Bonnie Hunt's show was cancelled too, and I think the same fate would have met Aisha Ttyler's show had that ever gotten off the ground. Not sure on how Dr. Oz is doing, but I think you tend to be pretty safe if you're under the banner of the big O herself. I don't know what LMAD's numbers are looking like, maybe gameshows are indeed where we're headed. If so, then they really need to step up their game at CBS, NBC's daytime LMAD looks so much more polished than that tired bootleg set-up they've got Wayne working. I know it's a different network, but a 1/2 hour daytime version of Don't Forget the Lyrics (though potentially expensive, music rights and all) would have been so much more entertaining and up Wayne's alley imo.

Actually, Dr.Oz is doing about the same ratings as DAYS. Who knows? Maybe SONY is trying to get out of soap biz by looking to produce cheaper programming. If SONY don't cancelled DAYS, Comcast will price hike the hell out of SONY over time.

I can't be too sad with ATWT ended. P&G hasn't put any effort in saving their soaps in the latter years. If P&G would of spend their money on creating a production house for their soaps, maybe they could be saved.

I sure Branco is crying in his bed right now wishing that he could have broke the news. LOL!

I think this means the existing CBS soaps will be more micromanaged than before now. Y&R and B&B are both in the creative shitter anyway, so it might not make much of a difference. For Y&R, I'm at least hoping Maria will be pressured to hire more qualified people to help her run that show and changes will be made to the writing and producing team.

I really hope CBS gives ATWT's spot back to the affiliates, I'm not really in the mood for some cheaply produced game show with an annoying host.

Does CBS/Paramount want to produce a new talk show perhaps? There's always Oprah's void to fill, and she's ending in September 2010 too...

CBS is evil! They could not even wait until February sweeps! I also am sick at people GLOATING over ATWT's cancellation and blaming Kreizman's two months! ATWT was going to be cancelled long before Kreizman started. He was given a tiny chance to save it, less than two months. The show was garnering critical praise. It's not like he killed the show.

Why don't you blame Grant Aleksander's return for being the death of GL while you're at it, it's just as faulty logic. The return of Phillip did not bring the ratings, Phillip killed GL!! That should show anyone trying to bring back an old favorite that it doesn't work because it didn't work after only a month! Don't bring back old favorites, it's just a waste of money, GL proves it! Does that kind of logic make sense to you?

I am DEPRESSED, ANGRY, and HATEEEEEE CBS. ATWT has been on a roll and great to watch. I wish ATWT the best in moving to a new, innovative format.

Edited December 8, 200916 yr by jfung79

RIP ATWT I don't but the new home theories either, it is just something they have to say so people don't stop watching right now. Classic ATWT has been a YouTube pleasure of mine for quite some time, I will keep remebering the good times..

I also am sick at people GLOATING over ATWT's cancellation and blaming David Kreizman's two months! ATWT was going to be cancelled long before Kreizman started. He was given a tiny chance to save it, but it's not like he killed the show.

Who is claiming that?

The writing was on the wall for a while, but Kreizman's hiring certainly didn't make a lot of people optimistic.

Not unexpected, but still saddening.

R.I.P ATWT, hope you go out with a bang!

Nancy Grace joins CBS (Dec 2 The Hollywood Reporter). Nancy Grace to replace ATWT on CBS fall 2010? Or is she replacing Oprah? or both?

Have mercy!

Edited December 8, 200916 yr by mamasita

Who is claiming that?

The first few posts in reaction to the cancellation.

Nancy Grace joins CBS (Dec 2 The Hollywood Reporter). Nancy Grace to replace ATWT on CBS fall 2010? Or is she replacing Oprah? or both?

Have mercy!

Well, I guess I finally will become a DOOL watcher. There is no way in hell I will ever watch a game show or talk show in the place of GL or ATWT. Like others I thought they might just get one more year to turn things around, now I just hope it ends on a good note and that the couples that should be together end up together.