Added to Soap Opera Central’s All My Children Message Board on Thursday, November 14, 2002
I will first begin with observations that will then tie in with disappointments leaving only my request of help to discuss.
In the weeks and months since Maria's return, I have had extremely high hopes for AMC. It is no secret to any fan, that for a ridiculous span of time now, All My Children has been on somewhat of a downward spiral. That is not to say however that there haven't been all-be-it brief glimpses of light in the dark tunnel. I, for one, released an unbelievably long sigh of relief when it was made public that All My Children had let its top scribe go. Since the time our favorite Richard took over the helm last year, AMC, its quality and its ratings have consistently declined.
In a move that I originally thought to be brilliant, former President of ABC Daytime Angela Shapiro initiated the return of one of Pine Valley's most beloved residents, Maria Santos Grey. Buzz surrounding the impact that she would have on the lives of the people who she once loved began circulating immediately. Promotional spots at the beginning and end of every broadcast for a week were run building up anticipation for the return of this character. The day finally came! Her return was close at hand and I could hardly wait to see the drama and greatness that was surely about to unfold. At approximately 1:54 p.m. on Friday afternoon it happened. Mysterious music began to play and I felt my heart racing with joy. The back of a woman's head was shown and she began to ask questions about becoming a doctor and working with children to a man standing in front of her. Just as I was sure something totally amazing was about to happen, the screen went black and a voice warning us to "stay tuned for scenes from the next All My Children" was heard. In all my years of watching television, that was one of the most disappointing moments I can recall.
Instead of continuing to drone on and on about the perfect storyline opportunity gone bad, I will now move on to another chapter of this mini novel.
We will now examine the few things that Richard did write with his short tenure at AMC. Wait just a second, that's impossible considering he put one of daytime's most beloved dramas in the worst rating and creative slump since its creation in 1970.
There will be more negative and positive messages, ideas, and solutions added to this post as days and weeks pass. Now, on to the help and request portion of this post. I am wondering if any other message board user knows where I can get my hands on any All My Children multimedia on the Internet. For example, I am searching for video files of AMC opening and closing sequences. I am most interested in obtaining a copy of the newest one. However, if anyone has any leads or information as to where I can find any multimedia at all, I would surely appreciate a reply of some nature.
While we're on the subject of being appreciative, I would like to thank all the viewers of this post who have taken the time to read my first installment. In closing, I would like to let you know that I am open to positive and negative feedback of this "column" as well and criticism of any kind. Once again, I sincerely thank you and hope to hear from you soon.
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