Well, I doubt Ken Corday would want to produce a show he doesn't own already.

Edited July 26, 201510 yr by Khan

Well, I doubt Ken Corday would want to produce a show he doesn't own already.

funny because it's true.

I quite understand what you said about Gary Tomlin.

ive always had a soft spot for Felecia Behr, Jean Burke and Francesca James!! But could you imagine Linda Gottlieb returning to daytime to run GH????

That would be interesting Gottlieb back

5: Julie Carruthers: Was a producer wigh Riche in the 90s with Riche from 1994 to 1999 elevated to senior supervising producer. Was exec producer of PC from 1999 to 2003. Actors loved her. She was then exec producer of AMC for 8 years was met with very mixed results. People consider her staying at AMC led to its demise

Who was your sixth option, the bitcoin guy who fled to Japan?

I'll bet even he would do a better job running GH than everyone else on the list.

ive always had a soft spot for Felecia Behr, Jean Burke and Francesca James!! But could you imagine Linda Gottlieb returning to daytime to run GH????

Felicia was awful at ATWT. Jean Burke seemed like she didn't know what she was doing on AMC. Francesca James would be a good choice though.

I'll vote for Francis Ford Coppola.

For now Frank Valentini is staying by January he's been with the show for four years. I am thinking of potential replacements and I came up with 5 logical choices:

 

1: Wendy Riche: Of course my number 1 choice it would be the best and most fantastic reunion for GH. She helmet GH in glory years would love her. I did know if she would return.

 

2: Gary Tomlin: Has worked for ABC before at AMC and OLTL. He was only exec producer that won OLTL it's first emmy. He had mixed success at DAYS with the baby storyline reaching great heights. Left DAYS to return got Eileen her first emmy but sputtered out by the end.

 

3: Lisa DeCazotte: Has worked ar ABC for OLTL and AMC. She helmed the second season of night shift which was fabulous. Has GH experience under her belt. She was exec producer of Passions it's entire run and she was exec producer of DAYS.

 

4:Chris Goutman: Worked with Jean her entire 9 years at ATWT. They know each other well and he would support her vision totally. Won three emmys best show at ATWT.

 

5: Julie Carruthers: Was a producer wigh Riche in the 90s with Riche from 1994 to 1999 elevated to senior supervising producer. Was exec producer of PC from 1999 to 2003. Actors loved her. She was then exec producer of AMC for 8 years was met with very mixed results. People consider her staying at AMC led to its demise

 

How would u rate or rank these potential replacements for Valentini?

Wendy Riche--Left the business, and is probably out to stay.  Unless they offer her a boatload of moolah, which in today's environment, is highly unlikely.  I think she is GH's best ever producer.  I know everyone worships the late Gloria Monty, but, I liked Wendy's version of the show much better.  Wendy's version had the heart that I like to watch in a soap.  Gloria's version, less so.

Gary Tomlin--An efficient, dependable choice who knows soaps very well.  I'd like to see him as a writer's consultant rather than a producer, because he is creative.

Lisa DeCazotte--Out of this list, she is my favorite choice if they would actually can FV.  While Days fans were not enthusiastic about the program under her watch, her work on "Passions" and "General Hospital Nightshift" proves that she can turn out a quality product provided she has a good writer to work with her.

Chris Goutman--While he did work with JP for a long time, what disturbs me about him was his inability to keep cast veterans happy.  For that reason alone, I think he should stick with his awesome talent for direction.  There is no denying he is a good director.

Julie Carruthers--While she is a talented producer, her weakness seems to be finding story that will resonate with her audience.  If she could find a partner who has their finger on the pulse of what viewers really want, I don't see why she couldn't do a good job.

However, and I probably stand alone in this, I think FV still deserves a chance to redeem himself.  I think anyone who falls off track should be given a chance to fix things and come back stronger.  That is what I'd really like to see.  I think he has it in him.