Y&R: Ed Scott Returns As Senior Producer

[Chris B]

The Bell soaps have been known to swap people once they are fired. Plus there was actually a need for someone experienced in the role at Y&R since JG is not an in studio producer. With Steve Kent now directly working at Y&R, I could easily see him wanting to pick Ed Scott up once finding out he's available.

Now I do hope this will lead to bigger changes, but we've seen JG dodge a million bullets so until it happens I won't hold my breath.

[Taoboi]

And something else to think...if I remember correctly, the reason that Scott was let go from DAYS so they could have another round of Dena Higley was that he was interfering with the writing allegedly with someone who sounded like Alison Sweeney...not that I remember if that last part was ever proven. 

 

Whom is to say that Scott won't do the same with JG. Speaking of...

 

Same. It's part of the reason that I'm excited. Y&R has had that history of doing that. And when it's someone that has been from old school Y&R, it definitely has winded up being a case of 'when there's smoke...' So...even more excited. Or cautiously optimistic.

 

It just feels to me that the creation and slow arrival of BTG might have woken up someone at CBS to look at their other soaps. But that might be me being too hopeful. And then budget cuts at B&B after all this time? Things to make you go hmmm. But I know when the BTG thread started I gave my theory on that...so I won't repeat that here.

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[cassadine1991]

Who would they try to get to replace Josh as HW?

[BetterForgotten]

Ron Carlivati is free and that’s a scary thought….

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But perhaps Sony has someone else in mind queue if this is their plan. 

Edited October 13, 2024 by BetterForgotten

[Paul Raven]

That is the question.

The pool of known writers has dried up.

I'm sure there are talented writers out there, but finding someone who wants to do it and would be acceptable to TPTB....

[Liberty City]

He's not wanted by network or production. 

[TEdgeofNight]

I get that I am being ageist. Ed Scott is 80. What can he bring to a show/genre that wants young viewers? 

[Khan]

Jamey Giddens.

[Liberty City]

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[detroitpiston]

Its too bad Patrick Mulcahey already flopped at GH because I think he’d be the right fit for Y&R. Smaller cast, slower pacing and longer scenes, character based arcs.

Edited October 13, 2024 by detroitpiston

[TEdgeofNight]

Giddens should never be around a soap. Ever. 

[Liberty City]

He was open to the idea of joining the writing staff, as noted in February 2020. But everyone needs to chill: Josh Griffith isn't going anywhere: not as executive producer, and not as head writer. He's IN there.

[DaytimeFan]

To me, it's easy: Natalie Minardi Slater.

She was with Y&R since 1991, beginning as a production assistant to rise to breakdown writer and script editor before Griffith axed her. She is young enough than most of the HW crop out there and is worth a try.

[detroitpiston]

I wouldn’t be so confident about that. This tracks with how regime change has usually happened on the show and Y&R’s numbers being as close as they are to B&B and GH in certain demos has to be standing out to CBS and Sony execs. A 4 year renewal doesn’t mean you can just keep letting numbers falter without someone getting a flashlight and trying to figure out what’s going on. I’m sure if push comes to shove Steve Kent will throw his homeboy under the bus if it means keeping his cushy salary.

[Liberty City]

Unfortunately, I am confident that, as of right now, Griffith is not exiting his position(s) at The Young and the Restless with Edward J. Scott's return. Scott has a purpose right now in his "senior producer" role, and he'll serve it. That's all I will say. 

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 But Griffith (and Amanda L. Beall) are where they are, and aren't moving in the foreseeable future.