Merry!

Had such a wonderful Christmas!  Have to say, the two highlights were watching the niece and nephews open and enjoy their gifts, and getting to spend some quality time with my best friend after the festivities wound down.  A great day!  Very blessed!

Paging Dr. Hayward...

That's right, dastardly Dr. David Hayward is set to bring his unique brand of trouble back to Pine Valley.  Vincent Irizarry took to Twitter to announce that he's jumped aboard, and is planning a ride on the reboot train.  While it's definitely awesome news, the last line of the announcement made me uneasy.

"Let's all keep our fingers crossed together that it becomes a reality."

What exactly does this mean?  I honestly don't think I can take another "close, but no cigar" situation.  I should think that those agreeing to sign contracts would be given some sort of financial guarantee.  If not, at least reasonable assurance that this thing actually gets off the ground.  Please, PP, no more games.

Related, there are reports that Prospect Park has finally extended an olive branch to The Writers Guild Of America.  Glad they realized that all other avenues lead to slim pickings at the bottom of the barrel.  Hopefully, come the first of the year, the long-awaited announcement of a union will be made.

Quote Of The Moment...

"Sometimes it feels bigger than it actually is."

-Jill Rock

Love Him!

Tracie got him for me for Christmas!  Awesome!  Up to 39 now!

Santa Dixie!

She's so over all the holiday festivities!

Think It Through...

Solicitation!

First Signing!

In my post earlier today, I said that I'd have more confidence in the possibility of a bright future for the planned reboot of my favorite show once actors and actresses began signing on the dotted line.  Apparently, someone was listening, and wanted to appease my doubts.  Lindsay Hartley has signed on to reprise Dr. Cara Castillo when All My Children begins its new chapter.  This is awesome news!  Have been a fan of Lindsay from the moment I saw her over a decade ago, and saw such potential in the character the first time around.  Hopefully, this first great get will lead to many more.

Huge Developments!

Prospect Park has named Ginger Smith as Executive Producer of All My Children.  If she rings a bell, it's because she was involved with the show for twenty years.  Kudos to PP for finding someone with experience and dedication.

The way it's looking now, the show will run for thirty minutes Monday-Thursday, with a recap episode on Fridays.  Have to say, I think this is very smart, and extremely cost effective.  Speaking of money, in an interesting little twist, AMC's television licensing fee will be slightly higher than One Life To Live.  Don't know exactly what that says, but find it curious nonetheless.

For those excited with the possibility of our show moving production back to New York City in order to entice certain actors and actresses back, I'm sorry.  It appears as though Pine Valley has found a new home in Connecticut.  From the bit of research I've done, it's a good place to produce shows with a strict budget.  Given its relative proximity to The Big Apple, I'm hoping it not too much of a stretch to see some familiar faces.

While I was skeptical and dismissive at first, things seem to be moving full steam in the right direction.  Will be even more excited and hopeful when casting announcements start being made, and a head writer is positioned.

Awesome!

Found this on We Love Soaps!  Have never seen it before!  So amazing!  Cast photo from 1975!  Wow!

Lucci?

In their effort to revive All My Children, Prospect Park has reached out to daytime's biggest star.  A friend of Susan Lucci has confirmed that there are ongoing talks between the two sides that could find her reprising iconic Erica Kane.  Loving the character as much as she does, I'd imagine that Lucci would jump at the chance.  On Prospect's end, I'm pleased to see them making contact this time around.  Hopefully, the attempt to come to terms will erase some of the memory of the horribly disrespectful way she was treated last time, and score points with Susan.  Apparently, word of negotiations wasn't supposed to be public knowledge just yet.  I hope this is all on the real.

Resurrection? Hope?

Daytime Confidential is reporting that Prospect Park has officially renewed its plans to resurrect All My Children and One Life To Live.  Several reports say that production of the revived Sudsters will begin sometime in the first quarter of 2013.  Representatives for The Screen Actors Guild, and The Directors Guild Of America have confirmed that deals have been reached between all parties.  Word is, PP is looking to completely sidestep The Writers Guild Of America in favor of Fi-Core scribes.  Stay tuned.

As expected, and rightfully so, there are those dismissing all of this as nothing but a stunt.  Apparently, ABC has shown interest in seeing if CPR can be done.  Skeptics seem to think that the only reason Prospect Park has renewed licensing is to deny The Mouse House ability to capitalize on the current resurgence of daytime drama.

All right, time for my two cents.  All about honesty.  Against my better judgment, I'm cautiously optimistic.  With the major deals described above locked in, it seems things are moving further then last time.  These developments have been hinted at for weeks by reputable sources, so I think there may be something brewing.

Can't Say I'm Upset...

Last night, via his Twitter, Scott Reeves broke the news of his being fired.  As the headline of this post indicates, I won't be crying.  From what I've heard for years, Steven Lars Webber is an important part of GH.  Since being brought back to the canvas, he hasn't done all that much.  Who knows?  The several writing regimes may have been uninspired to create for the character because of Reeves' wooden, often stoic take.  No word regarding intention to recast, but expect a final airdate in February.

Quote Of The Moment...

"To have ego means to believe in your own strengths"

-Barbra Streisand

AWWWWWWWWW!!!

Closing!

Have to say, I'm absolutely shocked!  Though Evita was set to continue with new leads after the departure of the three original on January 26th, the production will close instead.  I can't believe I just dictated that last sentence.  Apparently, the task of finding worthy replacements is impossible.  All right, let's be honest.  While that's the official line being given, I don't believe it.  I know Ricky was a huge draw initially, but the show is strong enough to stand without him.  As for Elena, with acting ability and vocal chops sorely lacking, I should think she'd be relatively easy to recast.  Why would a show regularly exceeding $1 Million in weekly sales be brought out to pasture and shot in the head?  Don't know.  Think there might be something else at work here.  So very sad.

When the curtain falls for a final time, The Broadway Revival of Evita will have played 26 previews, and 337 regular performances.

I'll always have the incredible memories of this production being the center of my first trip to New York City.  No amount of shady reasons can take them away.

So Handsome!

New!

Mom picked these up for me.  Love them!  The one on the bottom looks like he belongs on The Island Of Misfit Toys.