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TV Guide Network To Rebrand Itself As POP Starting Early 2015!
TVGN (TV Guide Network) which is currently home to same-day repeat broadcasts at night of The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful is having a major imaging rebranding and overhaul which will rollout in early 2015!
According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The joint venture between Lionsgate and CBS Corp. will be relaunching as POP, and will have a renewed focus on fandom. It’s a big move for the channel, formerly known as TV Guide Network, as it severs any lingering ties to unaffiliated companies TVGuide.com and TV Guide Magazine, and marks the end of an in-depth yearlong internal review”
Additionally, “The rebranded channel is eyeing an early 2015 rollout, with January as their current target. When it does, it will feature an aggressive slate of more than 400 hours of programming, made up of syndication acquisitions (Beverly Hills, 90210, 7th Heaven), new projects and current series (Rock the Boat: New Kids on the Block, The Story Behind, Big Brother: After Dark)”
Brad Schwartz who was appointed president of TVGN back in April added,”We spent a lot of time reflecting and figuring out who we are and what our personality is!” He explained that a name like Fan TV felt “too on the nose.” And that, “We liked a short word — a word everyone has a relationship with. If you’re younger, you might think of pop music. If you’re older, you might think of it as the pop generation. Whatever it is, there’s a positive connotation with the word ‘pop.’ “
As far as the new network’s target viewer, Schwartz labeled them “the modern grown-up,” someone within the advertiser-desired 18-49 and 25-54 demographics, who are socially engaged and connected and who have a thirst for pop culture. Settling on POP as the name to lure them was the result of a lengthy process that began last year.
In a joint statement, CBS CEO Leslie Moonves and Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer in a joint statement: “POP is an exciting new chapter for a cable network that has made great progress and generated significant ratings momentum over the past year. Our new brand not only positions the channel for continued growth but reflects its identity, focus and fan base.”
What do you think of the rebranding? Like the name POP? What does the future hold for the soaps and more on TVGN? Stay tuned!
Late night soap reruns of ATWT and GL?
I doubt CBS would run any soaps other than their own – Y&R and B&B ..
RETRO TV has picked up GL ..
(I came across the Guiding Light radio shows online, the whole series until it went to tv .. can’t believe they use to listen to the soaps by radio.. lol)
I don’t see TVGN on the Comcast line-up .
because comcast is worse than tvgn
Beginning Monday, August 24th, DAYS will be on POP! It’s killer time!!!!! “POP” some popcorn and watch the serial killer target his victims!
So what happens to the ticker and all the movies TVGN show’s?
Makes me think of pepsi and coke…lol…wish this channel repeated The Doctors soap opera between B&B and Y&R…it couldve gotten bigger ratings instead of a channel like Retro who has a much smaller audience…also wish this channel would import Coronation Street and other British soaps!!!
Funny Jim, but I was thinking of Rice Krispies.
I will too if two other channels change their names to Snap and Crackle…lol
I’d be all for Eastenders. Miss that since BBC America stopped playing it!
While TVGN wasn’t the greatest network name, POP sounds even worse. However, I am willing to give it the proper chance. Hopefully more cable providers pick it up in HD, too! TVGN isn’t available in full HD on a lot of networks. And I love that CBS soaps are still part of the programming; hopefully, maybe, the cancelled CBS soaps can re-air in syndication through the channel. I know it’s a long shot, but can’t we all dream?!
I think it’s a good idea. AND would be great for them to expand on classic soap shows.
Yes,I’d enjoy more daytime drama shares other than YR and BB.
Blah. Name sucks.
I like it. It has POP!
Not feeling the love for the new name. If I were scrolling through the channel guide and saw the name POP I would have no idea what the channel was about. This may be the worst name rebranding since Sci-Fi Channel switched to SyFy (creative spelling has no place in my world).
Hopefully they will show old episodes of Guiding Light to make up for taking it off the air which they should never have done in the first place. Guiding Light was the best soap ever and always will be.
I find it a bit ironic that the word pop which used to be associated with senior citizens is now the “it” word for the modern grown up—-fancy way of saying anyone under 55.
lol
Pop is what the midwesterners call soda ..
I’m as Midwestern as one can be and I no longer hear pop for soda, however, I do remember people calling it pop, soda-pop and the occasional…sody-pop!
I drink lots of water. I’m not much of a soda drinker, but when I drink soda, Pepsi is preferred.
It’s Les Moonves..Julie Chen’s husband..maybe that’s what she and everyone at CBS call him..so heyyy..why notttt…UGHHHHHH..it’s still a CBS owned venture so don’t look for retro soaps that will take your mind off their two current ones. And don’t look to be entertained either.
Wow, just wow.
It’s sorta like what the Soap Channel should have been had Disney made an actual commitment to it. At least with the Soap channel gone, TVGN will have one less competitor to deal with.
The only soap that will be on this pop chan will be B&B and Y&R, CBS does not share and would never allow the competition even with old reruns ..
It is just another rerun channel running old long gone tv shows.. and some reality talk/whatever.. no big deal ..
And once again we are aiming at that darned 18-45 demo graphic. I can’t believe this whole name change, style change that these channels are doing so they THINK they’ll pull in more viewers.
With more than 200-plus stations on most TV’s today, does TV Guide Channel REALLY think they’ll pull in the viewers with NKOTB shows, reruns of old 90s shows and BBAD (who watches that anyway)? I think it’s mainly the reruns of the soaps that pull in the most crowds, and they’re definitely not limited to any 18-45 ages!
Maybe they should learn to listen to their viewers and not what some statistician has to say. I mean, when A&E takes “Longmire” off the air when it’s pulling more than 5 points per week because it’s watched by folks who are “older” (meaning 35-70), and CBS did the same with “Vegas” (again, pulling great numbers but older audience) and NBC with “Harry’s Law” (same story!), I don’t know how they expect to keep viewers watching their channels at all!
Don’t these stations know that, if the PARENTS are watching certain channels while the kids are growing up, the KIDS usually fall into the same patterns? My kids watch[ed] Harry’s Law, Vegas, my soaps and other shows with me, and I watch[ed] Supernatural, Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD and even some MTV shows (until they were canceled, for heaven’s sake, before the end of the run!) with them. And we all like various cartoons and movies, and we watch the news together.
Shows and channels can’t set limits to ages and program their stations to only those demographics. They lose so many viewers doing that! They have to learn that all ages may view the shows on their channel, and while not all ages may like shows that they consider should be canceled, that doesn’t mean they should be canceled only because “older folks” are watching them and they don’t fit the demographic!
BTW, this constant changing reminds me of the cola wars, when Pepsi and Coke changed their flavors. People didn’t like the new tastes, so they had to return to the “old formula.” Why not stick with what works, especially in TV?
wolfy
While I understand the need to dissociate the channel from any other TV Guide medium, POP is just not a good choice for a rebrand. I’m 40 and in the targeted market, and just don’t get it. I agree with whomever said if they say it on their guide, they wouldn’t know what it was all about. Another case of a company not reaching out to the public before making such a big change.
I don’t care what they call the channel as long as they keep showing Y&R and B& B same day. I would live it if they showed old episodes of ATWT.
I really don’t care about name changes TVGN going POP. When I first heard about this while watching Y&R and B&B. The only association I attributed it to was that show call “Pop Sugar”. I’m 58, as long as they continue to show Y&R and B&B in the evenings because I miss it during the days due to work and I still don’t have a DVR yet. Call your Network “Whatever” I don’t care. But if they stop showing Y&R and B&B, I guess I have to get myself a DVR, because I don’t watch anything else on TVGN.
Stupid new name and from what I’ve read elsewhere it will have stupid new programming. One article said the new programming would be to attract a younger and more affluent audience.
It’s no wonder the network struggled. They seemed to know nothing about programming. It always looked like they threw a bunch of TV shows and movies on each day with no thought of giving much of anything a regular time slot. How did they expect to have regular viewers if they gave most of their shows no regular time slots? And then, if you checked to see when a program might be on, they would often change the schedule at the last minute. That’s not going to win them any regualr viewers.
If they are putting money into this change they’d better put some brains into how to run a network. I doubt I’ll be checking in for the new programming, but I hope they keep showing “The Young and the Restless” as it’s nice to have it rebroadcast later in the day.
When TVGN becomes POP, will Y&R and B&B be dropped? If so, will they be moved to another channel?
I agree with the others. TVGN put the The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and The Restless back on in the evenings after the Soap channel died. It was great for those of us who like those shows, but work through the day. I like being able to watch the soaps when I get home from work at night. I am hoping the new POP channel does not take either soap off the air. There seems to be a lot of agreement with me on this subject. There are a ton of us soap junkies. We just love them, and will keep watching the new channel as long as they keep the soaps on the air in the evening.
I have enjoyed the good movies on tvgn.Good Bye, I guess people my age just don’t buy enough junk.
What the hell is wrong with you people ?? When we watch Young and Restless and Days, the friggin’ screen freezes, the sound goes off or the show audio plays during commercials.
Get your head out of your ass and do your damn job– broadcast…
Will the TV guide continue to scroll on the POP channel???? That’s very very distracting when you are trying to watch your show.
What channel will b&b. And y&r be carried on since pop is no longer on xfinity
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’s’ Steve Burton Shares Reaction to His Lead Actor Daytime Emmy Nomination, ‘It Was to Honor Leslie Charleson’
The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Award nominations kicked-off on Monday with the announcements of four major categories including, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series — Actor, and among the nominees is General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).
Burton is already a two-time Daytime Emmy winner in the Supporting Actor category for his roles as GH’s Jason and his turn as Dylan McAvoy on Y&R. However, Steve is yet to win in the Lead Actor category and he has received 11 nominations along the way in his daytime career.
Following the reveal that he is a 2026 Daytime Emmy nominee, he and his GH co-star, podcast co-host and comedy show partner, Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) taped a special edition of their That’s Awesome podcast just featuring Burton’s reaction to the news.
Photo: JPI
FOR LESLIE CHARLESON
Steve expressed, “I know it’s such a cliche to say, ‘I’m just so honored to be nominated.’ But truly, I’m so grateful to be nominated, so grateful to just be on the show off and on for 30 plus years and to be nominated with the guys in my category. Just to get the opportunity. Frank (Valentini, executive producer, GH) texted me right away. I was just like, ‘Thank you for the opportunity to get to do what I do.'”
Taking in the moment, Burton thanked those who helped him select the material for his nominated reel. “Unless you win, you don’t get to say things. So. I’m going just say a few things: Elizabeth Korte (co-head writer, GH) helped me a lot with the material, (as did) Michelle Henry, who’s a producer on the show, Laura Wright (Carly, GH), and then my wife Michelle (Lundstrom). I believe it was Jill Phelps who told me that when A Martinez felt like he had a great show or great scenes, he would mark it down. So, when Emmy time comes, you have all the show numbers written down, and you don’t have to think about it, because that’s half the battle (finding the material).
Burton explained how meaningful this nomination is for him, because of playing the scenes of Jason losing Monica, and his closeness with the late, great Leslie Charleson.
“The nomination’s an amazing thing, and it’s beautiful, but really it’s to honor Leslie Charleson. A lot of my material was because of her, and how I started on the show as a Quartermaine, it just means a ton,” shared Burton. “Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) has obviously has been instrumental, and I’ve said it from day one and I’ll shout it from the rooftops. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here, and to be working with the people that we work with is incredible.”
Photo: JPI
SHOULD JOHN OLIVER BE NAMED HOST OF THE DAYTIME EMMYS?
During the end of his conversation with Anderson, Steve suggested that the host of the Daytime Emmy should be Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver, who recently guest starred as the head of the WSB named Z on General Hospital, and is soon to show up on Days of Our Lives in a mystery role in August.
Thus far, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has not revealed their host for the upcoming ceremony to be held on October 30 in a venue to be named in Hollywood, California.
You can watch Steve sharing his reaction to receiving his 2026 Lead Actor Daytime Emmy nomination below on a special segment on the That’s Awesome podcast.
Now let us know, are you glad that Steve chose scenes surrounding Jason mourning the loss of the woman that raised him, Monica Quartermaine for his Emmy reel? What do you think of John Oliver as a suggestion to host the Daytime Emmys? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
Monday on Entertainment Tonight, the second set of nominations for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards were announced which included the highly-coveted Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actress and Outstanding Daytime Talk Series.
ET followed suit after Extra announced the nominees, as previously reported, in the Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series – Actor and Outstanding Daytime Talk Host.
Now, five leading ladies of the soaps are vying for the gold for Lead Actress and the category marked the first-ever nominations for CBS daytime’s Beyond the Gates when two actresses made the final cut. Only General Hospital is not represented among the actresses this year after Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) took home the trophy last year.
Photo: NATAS
THE FIVE LEADING LADIES OF THE SOAPS ARE …
The 2026 Lead Actress nominees are: Stacy Haiduk (Kristen DiMera), Days of Our Lives, Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), Beyond the Gates, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers), The Young and the Restless, Heather Tom (Katie Logan), The Bold and the Beautiful, and Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Beyond the Gates.
This marks the first Daytime Emmy nominations for Karla Mosley and Tamara Tunie. In addition, this marks the first-time in her career that Stacy Haiduk had received a Lead Actress nod after two Supporting Actress nominations.
Meanwhile, Michelle Stafford had previously won 3 Emmys – 2 for Lead Actress and 1 for Supporting, but this recognition makes it her 11th overall nomination.
Heather Tom currently is tied for the most all-time Daytime Emmy wins with One Life to Live alum and General Hospital guest star, Erika Slezak. The B&B star has 19 nominations throughout her career.
Photo: ABC
DAYTIME TALK SERIES
In the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category, the nominees are: 3rd Hour of Today, The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Live with Kelly and Mark, Today with Jenna and Friends and The View.
“We’re proud to honor the extraordinary talent and creative teams whose work continues to define and elevate daytime television,” NATAS president and CEO Adam Sharp said in a statement on the nominations. “As the Daytime landscape evolves and new forms of storytelling emerge, we remain committed to recognizing the innovation happening across the industry.”
The rest of the nominations will be revealed tomorrow on Tuesday July 14 starting on The View and then the full list of nominees in both the main and creative arts will be released by NATAS. The 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards are slated for October 30th in Hollywood, California.
So, what do you think about the women who are vying for the Lead Actress Daytime Emmy? Happy with who got in? Who do you feel got snubbed? What do you think of the nominees for Daytime Talk Series? Weigh-in via the comment section.
General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ Marks Unprecedented 16,000th Episode Milestone with New Cast Photo
Today’s Monday, July 13 episode of General Hospital marks it 16,000 episode to air on the ABC television network. It is a remarkable milestone. The previous television record was held by Guiding Light which clocked in at 15,762 episodes before it went off the air on CBS in 2009.
To mark the occasion, the cast, crew and creative team of General Hospital celebrated with a cake-cutting ceremony on the Prospect Studios lot in Los Angeles back on Monday, June 1, 2026.
In addition, GH has released a new cast photo taken the day of the on set celebration. Pictured in the photo are front row: Rory Gibson, Finn Carr, Kayden Brenna Tokarski, Asher Antonyzyn, Giovanni Mazza, Braedyn Bruner, Dean Geyer and Nathan Dean.
Featured in the back row are: Tabyana Ali, Eden McCoy, Josh Swickard, Kristen Vaganos, Rebecca Herbst, Dominic Zamprogna, Alexa Havins, Cameron Mathison, Brooke Kerr, Cynthia Watros, Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Jane Elliot, Maurice Benard, Laura Wright, Maura West, Donnell Turner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Tanisha Harper, Kelly Thiebaud, Kristina Wagner, Lynn Herring, Chris McKenna, Katelyn MacMullen and Sawandi Wilson.
In addition, the official GH social media handles shared these sentiments along with some other photos from the cake cutting: “Today’s episode of General Hospital is the 16,000th produced since the show’s inception in 1963. It’s a milestone we couldn’t let pass by without taking some time to celebrate as a family (and, of course… eating some cake). 🍰 We hope you enjoy watching it as much as we did making it.”
WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE 16,000th Episode?
The 16,000th episode will feature Jason Morgan returning to the town of Port Charles, Anna and Valentin (James Patrick Stewart) reuniting, and a new surgeon, Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) joining the staff of ‘General Hospital.’
GENERAL HOSPITAL HOLDS SEVERAL RECORDS
Now in its 64th year, Emmy Award-winning daytime drama General Hospital is currently both the longest-running scripted American drama and the longest-running American soap opera currently in production.
General Hospital holds the record for the most Outstanding Daytime Drama award wins, taking home the prestigious Daytime Emmy Award a record 18 times. Will they do it again and make it 19 in 2026? Stay tuned for the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy nominations tomorrow on Tuesday, July 14 to find out if GH will be going for gold in the category, once again.
The ABC daytime drama series was created by Frank and Doris Hursley and premiered back on April 1, 1963. Frank Valentini is the current executive producer with Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten are the show’s co-head writers.
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC and streams on Hulu.
What do you think of the new cast photo marking General Hospital’s 16000th episode? What do you think of the accomplishment to have that many episodes of a television show and its still thriving and kicking? Share your thoughts and congrats for everyone in front of the camera and behind the scenes on this milestone airing.
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