As The World Turns
UPDATE and Clarification on Romanovich's "No Emmy ATWT Tribute"
UPDATE from earlier today on Jim Romanovich’s tweet that said, “As the World Turns will not be given an Emmy Tribute in 2010 if the show should be telecast.” Now the ATI executive, gave some clarification this afternoon to We Love Soaps.
Romanovich: “I’d like to clarify my tweet from the other day. As you know, you’re only allowed 140 characters so basically all you have is the punch line and not the set-up. The tweet was my conclusion that there would be no ATWT tribute and here’s why. I think it would be too costly for P&G to do it considering there is no real return of investment in doing so. They have to arrange all the cast, transportation, flights, hotels, etc. on a show that is going away or possibly gone by the time the Emmys would air. The Academy has no hand in this until they know the arrangements can happen. Then they decide to do it. So, ultimately it’s not really our decision.
The fact is that I don’t see a tribute this year because of that, first and foremost, but I can’t rule it out either as nothing is yet carved in stone. The event for television so far this year isn’t even a reality as no agreements have been signed. When, or if, we have something definite with NATAS, I would like to be given approval to reach out to P&G as I absolutely would love to see this great series honored on television while there’s still a Daytime Emmys for TV to talk about. Talking, I said…
But there is also that issue of AMC’s 40th anniversary and this is a show that is current, had some major positive changes overall, and is looking ahead. And I don’t want to cheapen either show by doing each half-assed. Believe it or not, there are no decisions on that either. This is mainly because no decisions have been made between ATI and NATAS. We’re working on it. We’ve provided what we think is a topper to last year. But ultimately NATAS has to do what’s in its best interest. So, we’ll see.”
So if fans are going to scream about an ATWT tribute, then they have to stand behind me because if nobody hears me scream, then TPTB sure as hell won’t hear anyone else. If it makes sense with all on board creatively and financially and can be done effectively in the confines of the show, then great. If not, then no. For me, the most important thing is the big picture. And that big picture contains two main ingredients: Celebrate all of Daytime TV and provide an entertaining show.
So, my apologies for not delivering my intended message in under 140 characters! God forbid we should need 141 characters…”
As The World Turns
‘As the World Turns’ Writers Virtual Reunion Planned
As The World Turns
NEXT WEEK: As the World Turns Reunion with Lesli Kay & Kristina Romero
As The World Turns
As The World Turns Reunions On Tap This Week
Look for a double-header to walk down Oakdale memory lane this week when Alan Locher hosts new virtual reunions with the beloved cast of the former 54-year-old CBS soap opera, As the World Turns on his ‘Locher Room’ You Tube channel
Photo: IMDB
First up, on Tuesday July 21st look for Martha Bryne (Lily Walsh) to reunite with William Fichtner (Rod Landry) in a special chat beginning at 2 p.m. EST/11 a. m PST. You can watch that livestream here.
Photo: IMDB
Later in the week on Friday, July 24th, beginning at 2 p. m. EST/11 a.m PST, the foursome of: Judson Mills (Alexander “Hutch” Hutchison), Yvonne Perry (Rosanna Cabot), Allyson Rice (Connor Walsh) and Tom Wiggin (Kirk Anderson) will come together to relive their favorite moments together and apart during their time on ATWT. You can watch that livestresam here.
So, will you be checking out these two new cast get-togethers? What do you recall as your favorite storylines featuring the actors who are on tap for their ATWT virtual reunions? Comment below.
Judith Light To Star and Executive Produce New Limited Series Along with Noah Wyle, ‘Shadows in the Vineyard’
GH’s Lisa LoCicero On Olivia and Ned’s Kiss During COVID-19: “For Those Asking, That Kiss Was Filmed Before We Broke …”
Courtney Hope Exits The Bold and the Beautiful Shares: “This Chapter of Sally Has Sadly Come to an End”
Dominic Zamprogna On His Return To General Hospital: “So Great To Be Back With My Family!!”
Bradford Anderson, Melissa Fumero & Juan Pablo Di Pace To Appear In Virtual ‘Ballots Over Broadway’
The Young and the Restless Returns With All-New Episodes Beginning August 10th
Exec Prod Frank Valentini On GH’s Return with New Episodes: “There is a Bang and a Surprise and a Twist”
MONDAY: Melody Thomas Scott On ‘The Talk’ To Discuss Her Memoir, ‘Always Young and Restless’
Lindsay Hartley On Temporarily Replacing GH’s Kelly Monaco: “Some Big Shoes To Fill … Precious Too.”
Ellen DeGeneres Offers Apology As She and Her Talk Show Remain Under Fire
Exec Prod Frank Valentini On GH’s Return with New Episodes: “There is a Bang and a Surprise and a Twist”
Nancy Lee Grahn on GH’s Safe Return to Production: “Organizing This Took Epic Care & I Applaud All Involved”
Y&R’s Joshua Morrow, Sharon Case and Camryn Grimes Revisit “Cassie’s Death” As Heartbreaking Episode is Rebroadcast Today
TV Icon Regis Philbin Dead At 88; Kathie Lee Gifford, Kelly Ripa and Susan Lucci Pay Tribute
Lindsay Hartley On Temporarily Replacing GH’s Kelly Monaco: “Some Big Shoes To Fill … Precious Too.”
Dominic Zamprogna On His Return To General Hospital: “So Great To Be Back With My Family!!”
The Bold and the Beautiful Shows How They Shoot Scenes With Blow-Up Dolls & Mannequins On Access Hollywood
Courtney Hope Exits The Bold and the Beautiful Shares: “This Chapter of Sally Has Sadly Come to an End”
GH’s Lisa LoCicero On Olivia and Ned’s Kiss During COVID-19: “For Those Asking, That Kiss Was Filmed Before We Broke …”
Greg Vaughan Shares Heartfelt Message On His Days Exit: “It’s With Love, Laughter & Tears Of Joy I Leave You.”
The Bold and the Beautiful Shows How They Shoot Scenes With Blow-Up Dolls & Mannequins On Access Hollywood
Scott Clifton Saluted By His Co-Stars For His Ten Years On B&B
THIS WEEK: BOLD is Back! What Are You Looking Forward to Most in All-New Episodes?
Victoria Rowell Debuts Her New UMC Home Makeover Series ‘Trash vs. Treasure’
OLTL’s Erika Slezak Featured In Film ‘Guest Artist’ with Jeff Daniels Available On-Demand Starting July 21
WATCH: Nancy Lee Grahn, Jane Elliot & Kim Zimmer in ‘Covid Support Group’ Episode Two
DAYS Mary Beth Evans & Stephen Nichols with Guest Ron Carlivati Talk Stayla’s Greatest Hits & Approach To Scripts During COVID-19
GH’s Mark Lawson Fuels At-Home Workout With Soap Opera Competition: “Dante, Dante, Dante, Dominic, Dominic, Dominic … But What About Dustin?”
Y&R’s Mishael Morgan Produces Video For Juneteenth Day Featuring Several Soap Notables
Daytime Emmys Release Highlights From Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Nominees
-
General HospitalAugust 2, 2020Exec Prod Frank Valentini On GH’s Return with New Episodes: “There is a Bang and a Surprise and a Twist”
-
General HospitalJuly 28, 2020Nancy Lee Grahn on GH’s Safe Return to Production: “Organizing This Took Epic Care & I Applaud All Involved”
-
The Young and the RestlessJuly 29, 2020Y&R’s Joshua Morrow, Sharon Case and Camryn Grimes Revisit “Cassie’s Death” As Heartbreaking Episode is Rebroadcast Today
-
All My ChildrenJuly 25, 2020TV Icon Regis Philbin Dead At 88; Kathie Lee Gifford, Kelly Ripa and Susan Lucci Pay Tribute
-
Breaking NewsJuly 31, 2020Lindsay Hartley On Temporarily Replacing GH’s Kelly Monaco: “Some Big Shoes To Fill … Precious Too.”
-
Breaking NewsAugust 3, 2020Dominic Zamprogna On His Return To General Hospital: “So Great To Be Back With My Family!!”
-
NewsJuly 31, 2020The Bold and the Beautiful Shows How They Shoot Scenes With Blow-Up Dolls & Mannequins On Access Hollywood
-
Breaking NewsAugust 3, 2020Courtney Hope Exits The Bold and the Beautiful Shares: “This Chapter of Sally Has Sadly Come to an End”
I’m not surprised CBS and P&G are so tight they have not given ATWT any kind of promotion in atleast 20 years!! They have been working for the death of this show for years the writing has been dreadful since Douglas Marland’s death!! Look at how little was done for Guiding Light, not too much so not surprised that P&G and CBS would do nothing they don’t care about the hundreds of people that are out of work after Guidling light was cancelled and the hundreds more that will be out of work after ATWT is cancelled.