It wasn't because of a storyline, really. Michelle was so sick of Bob Guza's attitude that when contract time came up, old pal Julie Carruthers bailed her out by asking ABC to trade her back to "AMC." Michelle also hates Elizabeth Korte but who doesn't? Elizabeth acts like Daddy's Spoiled, Entitled Princess with Guza being Daddy.

It wasn't because of a storyline, really. Michelle was so sick of Bob Guza's attitude that when contract time came up, old pal Julie Carruthers bailed her out by asking ABC to trade her back to "AMC." Michelle also hates Elizabeth Korte but who doesn't? Elizabeth acts like Daddy's Spoiled, Entitled Princess with Guza being Daddy.

I literally laughed out loud at that!

This is why ABC has the writers development program. They are NOT training people on HOW to be writers, but how to write FOR a soap opera. For example, Anna Theresa Cascio was a Yale graduate who established herself as a New York-area playwright before enrolling in the program. She knew how to write alright, she just wanted to learn how the soap process worked.

I still grieve a little over the loss of Rayfield and Cascio. They loved and respected Simone Torres.

Courtney Bugler is somehow related to Megan so her exit is certain.

Ew. Sorry for her.

Four script writers is just fine. Daytime used to have much smaller writing teams, and the writing was much tighter because of it. "GH" operates on three breakdown writers and four script writers already. Michelle Patrick once remarked to an ABC exec. that it felt weird going from "GH" back to "AMC" because she's only writing one breakdown a week where on Guza's ship she was used to doing two. Michele Val Jean works her ass off at "GH" and her work is just superb.

MVJ's a talent. 'Nuff said. I love her work, along with Mary Sue Price. MSP has a lot of attitude. Girlfriend can write the spark into a confrontation scene like nobody's business.

Hannah: Is Carly short for Caroline?

Carly: Why is this bimbo asking me stupid questions?

Hannah: I'll go with Carly. So, what's your last name these days?

Carly: Can I get a real cop, please? She's obviously having trouble with the form.

Hannah: I'm gonna go with Quatermaine...

Carly: It's Benson, baby. AJ's your problem, now.

Hannah: Do you want to tell me what went on tonight?

Carly: No I don't.

Hannah: Why don't we start from the very beginning --

Carly: You mean when you blew into town, brought your butt in here and went after Sonny? Or when my tax dollars paid your salary while you slept with him? Or do you want to talk about when you almost sent him to prison?

Hannah: If Sonny ends up in jail, it's because of you.

Carly: Why am I dealing with this FBI slut?

Officer: Do you need assistance?

Carly: No, she ruins people's lives all by herself, but thank you.

Hannah: I'm fine.

Carly: You keep telling yourself that.

I am so psyched about Burton coming and hell if I have to wait until next year it will be worth it in the end.

Excuse me, but next month is September.. and that is fall..

So will there be an annoucement soon ?

I want to apologize for killing this thread with my question, but in all honesty it was just a question that was begging to be asked.

I did not mean to anger anyone, or to stop this thread.

So I'll take back the question.

But I am short on hope anymore. The longer this goes on without any comment from the ABC group.. I feel like there is no way another writer will make a difference.

I have watched this show for over 33 yrs, and i will go on record as a fan.. not an insider.

I dont care if Armus has no soap opera experience, his story telling couldnt be any worse then what is on here.. and if TPTB really cared about fans.. that would of just got rid of MMT and let Assc HW lead the way.. so think of me as stupid.. but she has just about finished killing this show for me.

I want to apologize for killing this thread with my question, but in all honesty it was just a question that was begging to be asked.

I did not mean to anger anyone, or to stop this thread.

So I'll take back the question.

LOL Don't worry.

This thread usually dies down then picks up again then dies down....etc.

Excuse me, but next month is September.. and that is fall..

So will there be an annoucement soon ?

They can't replace Megan whenever they want unfortunately.

If I'm correct the next time they can get rid of her is late October/early November. The announcement usually comes about a month ahead of the new HWs start date, sometimes more sometimes less.

How exactly does what we see on screen get written? What does a hw, a bdw and a script writer do? Watching OLTL it all seems like a complete disaster where the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing.

Don't they basically have basic storyline drafts 6 months in advance and then write the actual breakdowns for the episodes like 3 months in advance. I am not sure. Seems to me what is being seen on our screens right now was originally thought up 6 months ago... like the initial planning. Sometimes you wonder if it was written a week befire they shot the scenes

I have really been enjoying reading this thread especially since I am not that familiar with what goes on behind the scenes. I have a couple of questions so hopefully they don't sound too stupid!! I was wondering if the show will start making a transition and start implementing Burton's storylines even with mctavish still at the helm. At some point, and this may have already happened, Mctavish is going to be told and would they want her to start writing some of his storylines? Or will she continue to write what she wants until her last day with the show. And then when Burton joins, he will completely change everything. I just wonder how quickly he will make a transition, new storylines, writers, cutting actors, etc. And how much notice Mctavish would be given.

Also, would eden/bianca been informed that McTavish was being let go and that is why she may have rejoined the show? Do any of the actors know or is this something that they absolutely can't be told?

Thanks for posting all this inside stuff!! I love to read it!!

I love your name, whyamcwhy.

Breakdowns are written one month before tape, scripts are written three weeks before tape.

Once Megan McTavish is told she's done at "AMC," she's done. She won't get anywhere near Burton's material.

It's possible that Eden was told about the Megan/Burton situation, but honestly I don't know. I don't know what went down in those negotiations but they really, really wanted Eden back badly so they might've let her in on what was changing at the show to make it enticing for her to come back.

Face it, re-joining "AMC" as it is on its "comeback" tour with a new, fresh writer is a lot more appealing than re-joining "AMC" with Megan at the helm.

It looks like we have our first 'FOB' (Friends of Beth ) joining DAYS writing staff.

- Hannah Shearer first listed as Associate Head Writer on August 24

They know each other from their Port-Charles days. I wonder who she will be replacing. DAYS has too many associate head writers right now.

Also, Amanda L. Beall was back in the credits for AMC.

The more different writers the better.