Members Vee Posted June 18 Members Share Posted June 18 Not to turn the topic too insular to my current obsessions, but does that shifting trend in the mid-late '80s (which I do agree with) possibly explain why Knots Landing (which was less OTT glam and still ostensibly about a semi-relatively grounded neighborhood of people) had a slight edge on the other primetime soaps for outlasting them by a year or two? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted June 18 Members Share Posted June 18 Possibly. I believe KL outlasted the other '80's primetime soaps for three reasons: 1) like you said, @Vee, it was less glam and more down-to-earth (that is, when you compare it to DALLAS, DYNASTY and FC); 2) it had better actors, which allowed the show's producers to give characters more psychological layers; and 3) it took more chances when it came to upending viewers' expectations, so that you really didn't know what to expect from week to week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted June 25 Author Members Share Posted June 25 Fred Silverman lucked out with Real People Wed @8 on NBC. After a slow start it began outrating Eight Is Enough. Fred tried more reality with Games People Play and Speak Up America but they bombed. AbC debuted That's Incredible which was an immediate hit and gave them a viable Monday lead in after years of trying. ABC tried again with Those Amazing Animals. CBB' only attempt was That's My Line. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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