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| From the Archives: Bill Bell discusses Days, 1967 | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 15 2012, 08:15 PM (1,167 Views) | |
| Jason47 | Feb 15 2012, 08:15 PM Post #1 |
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Head writer Bill Bell discusses the state of "Days" in a letter to producer Wes Kenney from December 1967: http://www.jason47.com/days/letter1967.html Even 45 years ago, Bill knew how important it was to put the best product out each day, in order to avoid cancellation. |
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| niki51586 | Feb 15 2012, 08:35 PM Post #2 |
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What an amazing letter. I am especially interested in the last part which talks about the futility of complaining after an episode airs because "there are already 12 in the can", now there are what 60 episodes shot before airing? I wish someone at Days would take this kind of proactive role now especially with the talent on the show. As fans we really should be pretty pleased every week not once a month. |
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| Marlene | Feb 15 2012, 08:42 PM Post #3 |
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Wow! What a powerful letter. Thanks for sharing. |
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| somersetfan | Feb 15 2012, 08:58 PM Post #4 |
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This letter sums up why I think Bill Bell was and always will be Days best head writer. He had balls and was not afraid to confront anyone when it came to what was best for the show. He cared so much for the show and knew lack of communication and changing things without notifying him could spell cancellation. Sadly those types of things (mixed with some others) is what ended a lot of soaps in the past. I also think that lack of commitment is what will eventually kill the other soaps left on the air including DAYS! |
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| DAYSisHOT | Feb 15 2012, 09:53 PM Post #5 |
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I wonder what he would write The producers of The Young and The Restless and Days of our lives if he was still alive today. I think that would be a really good read. |
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| DiMera87 | Feb 15 2012, 10:49 PM Post #6 |
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Bill Bell was a God amongst men. I can't even read that letter without thinking about "What if..." What if he would have stayed at DAYS instead of creating The Young and the Restless. DAYS would rule the world. How funny that the soap he was head writer for and the two soaps that he created will end up being the last three soaps around. The man was a genius. Too bad his son married a moron and is letting her destroy Y&R. |
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| Tom | Feb 15 2012, 11:06 PM Post #7 |
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This is fascinating stuff. But it's kind of embarrassing too since I'm sure this was a private letter. |
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| DiMera87 | Feb 15 2012, 11:13 PM Post #8 |
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I'm sure he's not embarrassed. |
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| jam6242 | Feb 16 2012, 05:10 AM Post #9 |
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Love it! Bill Bell was one of a kind. Days had its glory years imo when he was headwriter. Too bad he couldn't have been cloned. |
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| presley cat | Feb 18 2012, 10:31 PM Post #10 |
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I think these letters make fascinating reading. Thanks Jason, you're the best! |
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| granolagirl | Feb 19 2012, 05:06 PM Post #11 |
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#SorryNotSorry
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Which makes a lot of sense, because Days was far from an institution at this point in its run. Fascinating reading, thanks for sharing! If only there was an exec who was so attuned to viewer experience these days. |
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