Members JaneAusten Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 There was an article which I have to find which said TOLN was originally going to launch the 2 soaps with reality/lifestyle programming. Oddly the same type of programming ABC is replacing their soaps with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 TOLN will have comedies, demas and lifestyle shows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JaneAusten Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 Long term yes. Initially I believe if I recall the launch of these 2 shows on TOLN was also going to incude the launch of other programmng which is the lifestyle.reality programming, Its no different than how some of the networks like Bravo have become successful, Reality is inexpensive.Once you have cash you can afford to invest more in scripted programming which is more expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edgeofnik Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 The bottom line AMC without SL will really be a pale imitation of the original in viewers minds. Let's face it SL has been the face of AMC, so if she's on board for relaunch, it has credibility. If not, a big piece of PV is missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 Maybe Investors want Lucci on board before they give Money to relaunch AMC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RalphOrtiz Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/11/one-life-to-live-dying-sh_n_1088195.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members All My Shadows Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 The classic ABC soap opera, canceled in April by CBS... And I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jcar03 Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 Prospect Park has put it on hold which is not good news for its long term possibilities. The first publishing of the article said it was OLTL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RalphOrtiz Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 Obviously, good proofreaders are hard to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 All My Shadows, I know it doesn't say that! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RalphOrtiz Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 Yes it does!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members All My Shadows Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 I find it hard to believe that investors who don't want AMC without Lucci would readily go ahead with OLTL, which has no Lucci equivalent at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BingCherry Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 OLTL may not have a Lucci, but it's a strong show ratings-wise and already has most of its cast on board (or at least the ones who matter) for the online move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 I think that OLTL has a full cast is the pleasing thing. AMC has 3 and not its star but some investors could be thinking if Lucci signs more will follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chris B Posted November 11, 2011 Members Share Posted November 11, 2011 Without a doubt that is one of the funniest things I've ever read. But I do think as I've said before that AMC needs to die. I just don't see how this can work. They need to wait and either remake a soap or produce an entirely new soap. They can reuse the sets from AMC and also the few actors who are interested. You can't launch a successful or credible AMC without Susan Lucci, Rebecca Budig, Alicia Minshew, Debbi Morgan, Jacob Young and probably Ricky Paull Goldin & Vincint Irrizary as well. I'm sure it was a case of them just getting too many "no's." Had they launched AMC with a cast full of recasts/new characters fan would've complained. They tried, but it's just not possible. Now if they could've signed Susan Lucci when this first happened, I'm sure things would be very different now. That made it easier for everybody else to say no. But still there is no reason for Lucci to sign on for this. She's already booked one primetime gig and could very easily get a pilot or a recurring gig on another show. She's be stupid to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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