I think that PP's first priority is getting the shows running cost-effectively by people who already know how to do the job. In that sense I cannot fault them for going to people like Broderick or Carlivati or even Passanante (gah) to do start-up. We have heard that they are involved creatively, and are much more focused on story and diversity than ABC was. They've apparently differed with ABC a great deal on how to do OLTL's final months, and what to focus on.

I hope they bring in more new blood, and I think they will, but I can't fault them for working with some existing writers, at least to start out. This is a whole new platform. You have to start somewhere.

The problem people are having with PP is yes they seem to be on the surface same old same old but they aren't giving anyone a sense of who they are or who they want to be. So far all I know is that they are a production company who produces 2 cable shows and is starting up an internet channel. Thats it as far as any confirmed information oh and that they have purchased the rights to air AMC and OLTL on such channel. They have no website(which to me is shocking considering they have been a company already for a few years and are building an INTERNET channel), we have heard no mission stmt from them, no goals, no long term vision. All we have heard are blips from a few actors which to me all sound like soundbytes.

They may be hiring who they think are the "right" people, but their marketing and marketing message is non existant and they are allowing rumor mongers from the internet to speculate about direction based on these bits of info being heard. If they want to be new generation, take advantage of social media and setup a twitter account, a facebook page, an info only website, get people to signup for newsletters online. THere are some very inexpective cost effective things they could be doing to get their message out that is just lying there. They need a good marketer or marketing team to get their message whatever that may be out.

Edited September 23, 201114 yr by JaneAusten

I think we can wait for the marketing message until at least after AMC's finale.

Susan Lucci Interview With NPR This Morning:

http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=140713172&m=140732341

http://www.tvline.com/2011/09/rebecca-budig-all-my-children-finale/

Interesting to hear she's still talking to PP

She's not doing anything with PP unless she knows Agnes will be respected.

Agnes Nixon is working With PP as a consultant. PP respects Nixon

http://www.tvline.co...hildren-finale/

Interesting to hear she's still talking to PP

Oh yeah, we definitely talked. We’re very close friends who are a big part of each others lives on and off the show. But his decision was a little easier because he’s in California — I have a life back in New York.

Now, she's NY based? Will PP move the show to NY, similar to how ABC moved the show to LA because of Budig.

Susan Lucci Interview With NPR This Morning:

http://www.npr.org/p...172&m=140732341

In this interview, La Lucci says she's "waiting for a response" from PP. I'm sure they've had several back and forths already.

...reformed badgirl, Greenlee Smythe duPres Lavery...

Megan Masters needs to be horsewhipped for that. Crossing out the names of the "real" Greenlee in favor of this emotionless, empty pod version.

MarleneMcP Marlene McPherson

When I was 8. I found AMC and spent Summers glued to the TV. AMC created my love of soaps. Pine Valley felt like home My heart breaks today.

crystalchappell Crystal Chappell

Today belongs to AMC. Been a fan forever. Sweet Friday, everyone!

TheRealStafford michelle stafford

Watched AMC as a young teen! Was in love with Erica! This is an important day. Shout out 2 all my AMC pals

Edited September 23, 201114 yr by dragonflies

Damn...another interview, another round of tears. I hate Michael E. Knight. I hate this damn show. I hate this whole genre. I hate TV.

Me, too. I record this show and always watch it on the weekends, and delete each day so I can start over again on Monday. Not sure if I can watch this week..........when it's over there will be no more starting over again on Monday. It's just too heart breaking!

Is this one up? it's like 10-12 pages. Scroll on top...

http://www.thedailyb...re-discuss.html

AMC cast members are really starting to tell how they really feel. I feel bad for Knight for apparently feeling lost and even unwanted for awhile. Damn ABC.