As The World Turns
UPDATE: CBS Pres Les Moonves to NY Times & CNBC… ATWT & GL had their day!
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Les Moonves. President and CEO of CBS Broadcasting Corporation appeared on CNBC today with an interview with David Faber whose mother-in-law is the wonderful Marie Masters ( Susan ATWT), who has been on the soaps for decades. Moonves, when asked by Faber of today’s cancellation announcement of the soon to be 54 year old soap, said: “Well, you know what? The days of the soap opera have changed a lot. Guiding Light left us last year and As the World Turns will this year. You know what? They’ve had long and distinguished runs and their day… is… over!”
For more on Faber’s ‘foot-in-his-mouth’ gem, check out Gawker.com’s analysis of the interview with Moonves!
Later, in a article out in the New York Times, Moonves was quoted as saying, “Is it the end of an era? Sort of. Only the special soaps are going to survive. It’s certainly the end of the client-owned soap.” He added, “All good things come to an end, whether it’s after 72 years or 54 years or 10 years. It’s a different time and a different business.”
It was reported that CBS informed Procter & Gamble of the cancellation “a couple of days ago,” according to Jeannie Tharrington, a spokeswoman for Procter & Gamble.
“It’s a part of our business that we will miss, and it’ll be hard for us to say goodbye to the show,” Ms. Tharrington said. Proctor & Gamble said it would try to find a new home for the series. Given the current economic climate, though, that is considered unlikely.
As the World Turns had the longest-running continuing character in television history — the family matriarch Nancy Hughes, played by Helen Wagner, now 91. Despite the conservative reputation of many Procter & Gamble soaps, the show featured a male couple, Noah and Luke, and the first gay kiss on daytime television.
However, its audience, which exceeded six million viewers a week in the 1990s, has drawn less than 2.5 million so far this season, the Nielsen Company said. And the younger adult women viewers, which are favored by most advertisers, had shrunk even more.
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Les Moonves – The only thing I have to say is YOUR TOTALLY OUT OF TOUCH WITH YOUR AUDIENCE. I hope when it’s time for you to retire…you may understand that. Believe it or Not you don’t understand the soap opera fan like you think you do…CBS WILL lose alot of viewership..even more then when GL was canceled. The reason NBC is losing viewership is because they refuse to understand or even listen to their audience. So go ahead and cancel all the favorite show of many generation. Soon you will be in the same boat as your competitor.
All My Children
FRIDAY: ATWT’s Larry Bryggman and AMC’s Dorothy Lyman Guest Star On ‘The Blacklist’
Two of the most revered performances ever in the world of daytime drama will be seen tomorrow night on an all-new episode of NBC’s drama series, The Blacklist. (10/9c).
In “The Pawnbrokers”, Daytime Emmy winners, Larry Bryggman (Ex-John Dixon, As the World Turns) and Dorothy Lyman (Ex-Opal Gardner, All My Children) will be seen as a criminal duo!
Bryggman and Lyman play a couple that fronts cash to criminals on the black market. In story, series star, James Spader’s Red acclimates himself to his new digs in federal prison, where he is challenged by an old rival. Samar (Mozhan Marnò) goes undercover to stop a black market organization that fronts cash to criminals. (Enter Larry and Dorothy!) And, Liz (Megan Boone) and Jennifer (guest star Fiona Dourif) continue their investigation into Red’s past.
Check out the promo for tomorrow night’s episode below. Then let us know if you will be checking out Larry and Dorothy and if all of this brings back memories of their amazing performances in Oakdale and in Pine Valley in the comment section below.
All My Children
TAINTED DREAMS Season 2 To Bow December 21st!
Tainted Dreams is back with a second season offering from Daytime Emmy-winning director and series creator, Sonia Blangiardo!
Beginning December 21st, the next chapter of Blangiardo’s the soap behind a soap, will be available for streaming on Amazon and Amazon Prime. (season one is also currently available on Amazon)
This series, which was nominated for five 2017 Daytime Emmys, follows the behind-the-scenes drama of a fictitious soap opera titled Painted Dreams. Many soap opera notables have roles in the online series including: Alicia Minshew, Michael Lowry , Austin Peck. Terri Ivens, Walt Willey, Kelley Menighan, Grant Aleksander, Bobbie Eakes, Natalia Livingston, Marnie Schulenburg, Nathan Purdee, Colleen Zenk, James DePaiva, Tonja Walker, Ilene Kristen, and the late Larkin Malloy . In addition, Jessie Godderz of Impact Wrestling and Big Brother fame, and Dina Manzo of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, also appear.
In a statement, Sonia Blangiardo said that she is “excited to take everyone along these characters’ journeys in Season 2, as they evolve and deal with ever increasing professional and personal turmoil.”
Fore more on Tainted Dreams visit their official website here. (more…)
As The World Turns
Crystal Hunt, Donna Mills, Antonio Sabato Jr & Michael Swan Star In New Faith-Based Soap Opera, HILTON HEAD ISLAND!
Some longtime soap opera notables are featured in a new 22 episode faith-based soap entitle, Hilton Head Island.
The series debuts this Friday, November 10th with the first eight installments, and is from the Christian entertainment company, PureFlix.com.
The soap opera is available by subscription, but the service offers a one-month free trial. In story, Hilton Head Island, revolves around the lives of the fictional Trisk family, who own the a television network.
Hilton Head Island features: Antonio Sabato Jr. (ex-Jagger, General Hospital), Donna Mills (ex-Abby, Knots Landing), Michael Swan (ex-Duncan, As the World Turns), and Crystal Hunt (ex-Lizzie, GL). PureFlix.com specializes in “family-oriented” content and shows. The plan is for Hilton Head Island to be rolled out in two subsequent seven-episode blocks in the coming weeks.
Watch the first official trailer for the soap after the jump. Then let us know your thoughts in the comment section below! (more…)
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