Cheers, Jimmy!!

Just had to comment that I was in grade school when Dark Shadows was on tv! I just followed the u tube of the 50th anniversary reunion, bought the 50th anniversary DVD collector’s edition and have been reading episode summaries of nearly 1200 shows! It was supposed to be a modern gothic version of Jane Eyre and then went into vampires and such for better ratings. However, my point is: the show had incredibly clever plot lines, far better than what daytime offers today.

I was a kid that ran home from school to see Dark Shadows too. I wish I could buy the complete DVD set, but I am buying them by individual volumes at this time. I know they have tried before with a new cast, but I wish they could bring back Dark Shadows to television again. Penny Dreadful seemed to work and was very popular.

Jim watching The Doctors on Retro TV too. And right now the episodes are 1975. Within 2-3 months-I’m thinking based on two weeks per month in a week- Margaret de Priest takes over from the Dynasty writers- the Pollocks- and shortly thereafter begins Douglas Marland’s two year headwriter run 75-77 #EXCITED!

I’m STILL trying to get my head around those Saturday and Sunday Doctor’s airings. Not sure why they’re running unless it’s showing how they got to current storylines?

The difference I’m guessing is that Ron has a great support system of veteran writers such as Sheri Anderson, Lorraine Broderick and Ryan Quan, to keep his writing balanced (so for every wild return, there’s a good socially relevant police story) as well as producers who are dedicated to the history of the show and the development of the younger gen legacy as well. Also, GH is so infested with politics from the higher levels, it’s ridiculous and is why every writer has had little control of the show for a long time.

Well to be fair maybe Carlivati got burnt out at GH because he went from been head writer at OLTL to head writer at GH without really taking a break.So maybe getting fired from GH and taking a year and a half so break before becoming head writer at Days was beneficial because it may have given Carlivati a chance to recharge his batteries.Also it might be interesting at OLTL in 2007 Carlivati replaced Dena Higley as head writer and now at Days he did the same thing

Just when Y and R spent the better of a year returning to its original look and pace, this new direction is reinventing it again… sadly, I fast forward through much of it. Back are all the hissy fits and tantrums, the faux heightened suspense and another realignment of casting pairs of actors for stories. In the past month only 2 single scenes have had an impact on me: a)Mariah’s confession to Sharon about her interest in Tessa and b)Dina’s admission to Jack that one day she won’t remember him but she wanted him to know how much she loves him

That’s two scenes in a month. I hope this turns around for the better (Can’t recall how many times I’ve thought this in the past few years.)

One of the problems with Y&R is they got two big names to replace Billy and Phyllis and it just is not working out! They also should have scratched bringing back Scott and brought back Fenn. That kid was great in “Under the Dome!”

GH: People love Genie Francis but there just is noting for her to do. Her and Kevin are great together but there is nothing exciting, soap wise, to tell a story.

I agree about G.H.; as I’ve stated before, give the other characters a backbone. These writers allow Sonny , Carly , and Jason to run rough shod over everyone. It seem as if not anyone will stand up to the big three. Even Franco is weak ; Julian and Ava were always weak mobsters to me. However, Drew , I believe is not going to allow them to bull doze him. Please writers , stop writing tough for your favorites ; do it for the other tough folks , too . Stop allowing Franco, Julian , Valentin , and Ava to cower to Sonny, Carly, and Jason. Make the writing more even.

I’m glad Days Of Our Lives is finally becoming more interesting. Lots of twists and turns. They are utilizing many of the cast members now and using the older and senior cast members too. I am enjoying the “Will” storyline and can’t wait for Louise Sorel as “Vivian” to make her appearance.
The one thing that gets me is they keep using the same blue walls set as Marlena’s office, Kayla’s office and Eric’s former office and the judge’s chambers and just recently it was a visiting waiting room. It also was used as the room Abigail escaped out the window of the hospital for the crazy.
Marlena used to have her own office back in the days. Very nice looking and recognizable.
Come on DAYS, let’s build more original sets. This is not high school drama.

CBS is 100 behind Y&R and they have a big budget and legendary status that carries them.

I’m enjoying Young and the Restless more.

I am a Days fan no matter what. But these past months have super excellent and teally focused familiar characters and issues. I’m loving it. The stories and acting is superb always but the new writers are making fantastic use of the actors/characters i love. Real complicated people to love

Days!!! That’s my #1 show, keep up the good work, storyline Ron C ,I’m giving them the 10 on my list Days always #1

I agree with you….I’ve watched the show since the 70’s
I can’t remember a time that the writing was so one dimensional
DAYS finally got off the one note bandwagon last week by adding the drama of Theo’s shooting. I can’t say that the story involving Will feels like anything of great interest which deeply engages me with the characters. Which was a big part of why DAYS was so successful in the 80’s I doubt Ron can keep this going without adding a deeper layer that ties into the vets…. By that I mean Mary Beth, Stephen, Deidre, Drake, Thaao, Wally, and some of the other vets like Charles S. Christie C. Patsy P, Matthew A. DIRECTLY with ALL of them on screen for at least 1/3 of the show. I don’t think the younger audience will except that. Days seems unwilling to even care about that part of the viewing audience, other than by throwing them a scrawny bone every few months.
They have to do far better than THIS to keep me engaged in the show. I KNOW WHEN days was really a great show ~ And THIS AIN’T IT!!!!! The number really do reflect just how poorly the show has been doing for quite some time. Most of that time they have been stagnant. With DAYS always in last place.

I don’t think Ron destroyed G.H. There were other writers there. How do you know that the network didn’t put its two cents into the pot?

I’m enjoying Young and the Restless better, now.

In viewership in DAYTIME that’s an awful lot of eyes in a mere five months. Smart post Patrick. Would expect nothing less from you.

Not only has the writing on DOOL improved, but also the directing and acting. It’s so refreshing to see”believable” human emotions and reactions. The breakup scenes between Rafe and Hope were incredible. Kate’s confession to Andre was riveting. Abby and JJ at the scene of the shooting when she went to comfort him moved me to tears. The actors must be thrilled to finally have some real situations to dig into. Kudos to the cast and writing team!

4. DAYS 1,975,000 (-110,000/-185,000) = July 17th-21st, 2017

4. DAYS 2,257,000 (+53,000/-6,000) = Nov 13th – 17th, 2017

@Dav – (sorry) this is the correct numbers… when I said I was off by a month

Numbers are even better

Totally agree. There needs to be a solid foundation on all of these shows. In the years gone by : Chris and Nancy Hughes – As the World Turns ; Days of Our Lives- Tom and Alice Horton . None of the shows today have the family unit with someone to serve as an example for the children and grand children. All spouses don’t commit adultery and if they do , not all of them split up or divorce. People still try to resolve their issues sensibly.

AGREED!!! Yeah, Timmmy…love Marla/Dina….best acting of anyone on Y&R…..the Jack/Nikki ( whose nose is still perpetually up there on cloud nine) is soooo old. Sickens me. I love Melody so much, but Nikki is acting like a spoiled brat….lords over everyone…passes judment, throws stones and then hides her hand. She says she identifyes with any girl whose life denied her of ‘the good things in life”…..does that include morality?
Dina is keeping this soap on its toes. I don’t like relishing anyone’s life’s travails and illnesses, but she is soooo good. The entire package…and humorous, to boot. My heart does bleed for all the ills in this world!! Dina and her voyage through this is an eye-opener. God bless all who duffer!! From my heart!!
This is why I don’t get Nikki sometimes. She is so compassionate but then, why does she act so perfect? Immaculately so? Gasp, alas and ugh!!
Now Scott…I know you love Abby, and I did, too, for the longest time ( though I preferred Emme/ Lulu, in the role), but now? I still like her but something has changed…. She is acting the privilidged Newman child to the hilt.
I said this at the beginning ( that is, when Scott made his entrance), that there, under the surface, was a living sexual attraction between the two. I knew IT was inevitable.
He’s a cad. He does not love Sharon. Be a man, Scott. Unchain Sharon ( love her to death—deserves more and better). What will Scott say to Sharon when Abby’s baby will turn out to be his? Another Christian Newman fumble?
Yet, I await for her and Nick to come home to their cozy fold. They beling together. Then, along comes Shell-sea.

Hey, Y,
Yeah…Nikki is an enigma….I will never understand her persona.
She can be so loving; so humble and compassionate….then, she will turn on a dime.
Dictor???? Uuuuu…LOL; I love it—-perfect depiction….it fits!!
Well, Abby may have grown up; but, she still does not recognize her feelings; nor the fact that she needs to tamp her impulsiveness.
She has a thing for Scott, unfortunately….and, so does he. He should know better. I dislike the way he is using Sharon…..as a distraction from his real feelings for Abby? That is not a man, in my book!! He is aware, within himself, that as much as he may care for Sharon, his heart has changed direction. He Wants Abby!! ….prolonging the inevitable will only hurt Sharon.
Isn’t Abby in the habit of stealing other women’s men? Ahhh, well…’tis a soap. It’s her job?? LOL.

Hi, Timmmy,
You know I meant ‘T’, not ‘Y’, on my last post, right?….. of course you did, LOL.
Funny thing, I had forgotten all about Stitch…..it’s like he’s never even been on—poof!!!! Gone from the recesses of my brain….
The tension is getting pretty thick between Scott and Abby….about to break!!
Now, I ask….why would TPTB put Faith, smack in the middle of this? She’s just a little girl. Hasn’t she gone through enough men and women waltzing in and out of her parents’ life? Poor kid!!

Would be something if Ciera and Rafe have a go and she becomes pregnant by Rafe making Hope a gramma to their child while she secretly still loves him…i have an on and off feeling for Hope and Rafe…sometimes they do work well together but most times they dont…however, will Sami and Rafe last-dont know how long Sami will be around…and if EJ is alive Sami would dump poor Rafe in a New York minute and run off looking for EJ!!!!

Rafe’alicious N’ Grans Jewel

I was so surprised to see “the breakup” in the DAYS promo…

WITH the hotted out… tryst , of all time – “about”

is RC doing this to give Rafe new wings ? seems like it to me.. after all

when it lacks steam… or not on full blast…

pull over

Jenny Bear and Hope… ARE ALL – about – that familial bond and parental.

like Jenny Bear , as reporter
like Hope.. as police commissioner – this gives their character relevance. along with parental “guidance” this is about what we can expect

Hope had it ALL w/Aiden and Lauren Boles. SPADES…. ruined

Rafe needs to be out their… out and about… let him party in Horton square

I too , don’t know how long Ms. Ali Sweeney is back for. doesn’t seem to be many “choices”

Rafe and Hope had no catch, no drive, no zest, no appeal. we’re better off seeing them apart.. they do well together on the job… no?

I don’t know how long this break up will take ?

PS: Rafe and Hope are on the front cover of the latest SOD issue.

the article did not say for certain , whether this is permanent or not. was this one night stand just that… to bring refocus back on just what drives this pair ?

Kristian Alfonso is “royalty” and a pet of Ken Corday… she is just not that strong of an actor… without Peter Reckell… and even Daniel Cosgrove… and Lauren Boles… she’s just not driving

I don’t have much hope … for either Jenny Bear or Hope in the romance department. should Jenny Bear party again ? why is Hope so tense or uptight

is Sami still young enough to get preggers ?

if RC wants to flesh out and give Rafe new material… i’m glad they are questioning this relationship. it’s too staid and unexciting

of which – both – characters do not deserve

I ‘m enjoying Dina, too. Poor , Jack is having a difficult time; I imagine my reaction if it happened to someone I love.

That’s your opinion, rocky. Are you saying that those of us who love soaps other tha GH are snoozers, as well? LOL. That’s how I interpret it….not nice!!

seriously not!

hi James..
You don’t need CBS All Access if you watch everyday.
You get 5 free episodes a week..
You need to scroll down from the signup pay page, and there you find the free episodes..

And another great ratings report again!!!