Members Juliajms Posted March 23, 2014 Members Share Posted March 23, 2014 And the thing is, who else could we really root for to win $10,000? When I first saw the promo, I was genuinely excited for Hillary (Hey, I watched TPIR as a kid, what can I say?). She needs the money. Even Esther is well off now. I guess there's Anita, but I wouldn't have been as happy for her. If Summer had been on this show and won I would have been rolling my eyes at a Newman winning something they don't need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members marceline Posted March 23, 2014 Members Share Posted March 23, 2014 I've finally given up on the genre. Well and truly given up. It's never going to change in its treatment of minorities or women. Daytime reached its peak in the 90s and has been dragging its way back to the 50s ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajsp35801 Posted March 23, 2014 Members Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hilary makes plenty of money. I don't see her needing to win any money on a game show and I doubt it is played that way. Considering it is a lifelong dream, I think it will be played for the novelty of it all. This is more suited for Jeff, Gloria, anita, or maybe even Kevin or Mason. But just no to Neil and Hilary. I actually don't mind it as much as many others who have expressed their dislike in this thread. But that oddity of this particular crossover being given to these characters is not lost on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edgeofnik Posted March 23, 2014 Members Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'd love examples of soaps (nighttime and daytime) that has consistently featured multiple minority character as part of the fabric of the show. I'm not talking about one or two seasons either. It seems that Y&R has done a better job compared to a hypocritical Hollywood (funny how they liberal in talk, but not in action when it comes to minorities and gays). Honestly, sometimes I think everything is termed a slights - so if Dylan and Avery would be featured, the opposite argument would have been posted by someone here. I think this new regime has done a great job in rebuilding the AA canvas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajsp35801 Posted March 23, 2014 Members Share Posted March 23, 2014 I agree with this to an extent. I give this regime kudos for having 6 AA characters all portrayed by contract actors and all being in story(my only complaint is airtime and story continuity. I won't complain about the stories because no story is very good now). That's a big deal considering where Y&R was a few years ago. However, the idea that no one does better does not invalidate the arguments that Y&R can do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted March 23, 2014 Members Share Posted March 23, 2014 But she isn't filthy rich like most of these characters. Kevin is in no place to be in happy story right now. I can see Gloria on TPIR. I might be able to root for her (or at least laugh at the camp), but Jeff and Anita, no thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted March 23, 2014 Members Share Posted March 23, 2014 Perhaps. But not by me. Even if it weren't Neil and Hilary who were going on TPiR, I'd still complain about "a stupid game show" eating up airtime that would be better spent on "actual drama." The fact that it IS Neil and Hilary who are going on just brings race into the discussion as well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edgeofnik Posted March 24, 2014 Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 But if you read a recent interview with the head of CBS Daytime, you'd understand that part of the reason for the success of CBS Daytime line-up during the past two years has been the effective cross-promotion on all shows - sending soap actors to TT and game shows, etc. It has been quite effective. So yeah, it's goofy and like you think it's "stupid," but it costs the shows nothing and gets additional attention and exposure. I'm sure if the actors had an issue with it, they were were plenty of others who could've taken their place. (In fact, N&H may not have been the first choice, we'll never know.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted March 24, 2014 Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 How does TPIR do in the rating these days? I know it used to be hugely popular. I watched as a kid with my grandmother, but then I dropped game shows as a teen and only the soaps stuck with me. I don't mind these little crossovers though. I enjoyed when Pam and Donna did it. I thought the actors did a great job, but the B&B actors have always been good sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members edgeofnik Posted March 24, 2014 Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 TPIR still does really well. According to a CBS release TPIR 2, which is lead-in to Y&R in most of country average 5.62 M viewers in 4Q. The demo is lower than Y&R, but it still draws a lot of viewers and helps fuel CBS Daytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted March 24, 2014 Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yes, although I realize that I should've clarified that statement. I mean a character with edge who is palatable (so that excludes the likes of Adam, Patty or those of their ilk). The Plinko business only detracts from Hilary. Probably the two most popular shows on daytime-- is a crossover really needed??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajsp35801 Posted March 24, 2014 Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 Is it Shade from KSJ or not? I can't tell because he is so silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Juliajms Posted March 24, 2014 Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 From many people I would say a definite yes, but KSJ reminds me off Thorsten Kaye, in the sense that they both have a sense of humor about their situations. Maybe both were hoping for grander things than soaps at one point in their lives, but they've landed pretty well and can laugh at themselves. Just my take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ajsp35801 Posted March 24, 2014 Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 Maybe so. KSJ definitely has a sense of humor. And I am not trying to start anything when I say this but MM would have made an awesome freaking Lily. She and Neil look like father and daughter in that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cassadine1991 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Members Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'm surprised neither Hillary or Neil appeared on B&B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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