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Maybe just because they seem dead, they always come back to life? Like soap characters? Making fun of soap storylines... or that the soaps aren't really dead and they'll show up somewhere else? :D Don't get John or Marsha though - random names??? :unsure:

I'm still very curious about this Paula Deen episode! She made an obvious plug for The Chew, yet news only broke last Thursday!!! How far in advance does Paula Deen tape? Obviously the hosts of The Chew knew about their new job before the casts of AMC and OLTL were told the news last week, but how long? I don't like that Paula knew the news and couldn't say anything official on her show, but still decided to throw it in there with her obvious "girl, I need a CHEW" - emphasis on CHEW - used in the most odd way if truly a coincidence (which I don't think is). HMMM

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Errol do you think they'd uncancel the soaps if they lose more advertisers? It still seems a long shot. Besides who's to say Frons wouldn't decimate these shows completely out of revenge?

I dunno, Paula Deen says some odd stuff at times and that was probably pre-taped awhile ago

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It definitely implies some sponsors are just as skeptical as the fans are about the financial prosperity of the "innovative" shows coming down the pike to replace the soaps..... isolated incident, or will it cause a chain reaction?

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I don't think so... If you could see how she said it - it was like she was going to say something, but changed it to CHEW as camera zoomed in bc she thought she could get a plug in as she elbows Carla. Plus, as we've all said before, who uses the word 'chew' when you really want a bite? Chew is so weird to say in that context.

Anyway - just interesting! Looks like they are prepping Carla for her big gig by getting in front of the camera on these other little food shows. She doesn't have any hosting experience at all.

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If SEARCH FOR TOMORROW could get on the air with branches tied to music stands to suggest trees, windows suspended from the rafters to suggest walls, and still become number-one, anything is possible.

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