Members Soapsuds Posted September 17, 2021 Members Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Well I left my comments on Alan's FB page about this interview with Goutman. Let's just say he didn't like my comments. Others did though. Edited September 17, 2021 by Soapsuds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoria foxton Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) Alan would never dare ask hard hitting questions. Did she get bitchy? Please register in order to view this content Edited September 17, 2021 by victoria foxton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted September 17, 2021 Members Share Posted September 17, 2021 I pretty much said that Goutman destroyed ATWT. That he refused to bring back Martha. He alienated vet cast actors and gave us a crappy ending to the show. Leaving fans upset. He just didn't like my comments but he did to those that mentioned nice things about Goutman. Go read it..lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AbcNbc247 Posted September 17, 2021 Members Share Posted September 17, 2021 Unfortunately, all I saw of ATWT was his work. I should start watching classic episodes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted September 17, 2021 Members Share Posted September 17, 2021 Anything between 1986-1987 was the best. The show won an Emmy for best show and Marland got ATWT to #2 in the ratings in July of 1987. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AbcNbc247 Posted September 17, 2021 Members Share Posted September 17, 2021 Thanks! Please register in order to view this content 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 I think Goutman's mindset about soaps echoed those of the majority of execs at that time. He came to soaps as an actor in the late 70's and early 80's and then moved on to directing.That was a time when soaps underwent a dramatic change in direction (thanks Gloria!) and he was part of that. Execs saw soaps as continuing story that needed action and drama during sweeps to keep the dollars coming in. If that meant evil twins and clones - so be it. To get young women, they believed you needed young characters and 'hot couples' The generational aspect and slow unravelling of stories was tossed aside. I recall an interview with Goutman where he clicked through channels saying that's what viewers did now and only something eye catching would hold them. So soaps went for big moments to try and entice them to stay. It was an interesting philosophy but numbers and engagement kept dropping, so they doubled down... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amybrickwallace Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 Figures. Please register in order to view this content 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 The interview will be pure fluff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 Someone should ask him what he thinks of a show like Downton Abbey, which would seem to be the antithesis of what he views as a successful continuing drama. Good for you! Someone needs to at least try to ask the uncomfortable, but probing questions. If I were on FB, I would've tried it too, lol. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amybrickwallace Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 Exactly, which is why I have no desire to watch. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 Someone added an article from SOD where Goutman said he didn't read feedback from fans and pretty much didn't care. Some are excited about the interview. Saying it's going to be great. I replied that it would be a softball interview. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 Same. Someone will probably 'take one for the team' and give us a summary though. Riddled with technical glitches, if past history proves true. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amybrickwallace Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 We should probably chip in to give that poster some Pepto Bismol to get through it. Please register in order to view this content 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wonderwoman1951 Posted September 18, 2021 Members Share Posted September 18, 2021 or maybe an adult beverage or two… 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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