bloated. But there are more creative solutions than cancellation across the board!"
Labine talked about the "emotional values" soaps have provided for viewers and said they gave people human connections that were enriching and entertaining.
"I'm appalled," she concluded, "that more care was not taken with this form that I love a lot."
Get in line, honey.
VENICE, venicetheseries.com — Did Prospect Park buy VENICE?
• There’s a hot rumour circulating that VENICE was bought by Prospect Park. A VENICE spokeswoman denies the buzz, but hints exciting things are happening. Stay tuned.
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS — The Young and The Walton!
• My wife, Jess Walton, has re-signed with Y&R! Woohoo! I knew she would, because she always listens to me. Or, I like to think she does. "I am indeed renewing my contract at Y and R," she posted on Facebook. "The show has been very accommodating to me during this move to Oregon and I love them for it!" That sound you hear? Me looking for real estate in Oregon.
• In story 411, Phyllis’s dad dies. Ugh. Couldn’t we have had a few more months of Ken Howard versus Michelle Stafford? Whatever. I hate these plot quickees. Regardless, Phyllis and Avery are finally being handed a character-driven story — and I likes it.
Also, Patty is responsible for upcoming Adam’s undoing. One step forward, a few sweep periods backwards…. No, the story twist is perfect. Hold on to your seats, kids!
• Don’t be surprised if a few actors are fired soon. I see unemployed people. And I’m not telling.
• This is funny and revealing: Daniel Goddard-erella tells SOAP OPERA DIGEST that he feels most sexy when he’s photographed naked. We’ll take your word for it, dude. Goddard was named one of DIGEST’s Sexiest Men along with Peter Porte.
THE IDIOT RATINGS: Feb. 13-17
Winner: DAYS continues to slowly increase; B&B up half a million from last year!
Loser: Y&R loses ratings during Lane’s wedding!
*Courtesy of Soap Opera Network
Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)
Total Viewers
1. Y&R 4,744,000 (-11,000/+100,000)
2. B&B 3,285,000 (-65,000/+494,000)
3. DAYS 2,468,000 (+7,000/-89,000)
4. GH 2,162,000 (-31,000/-346,000)
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