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| Griffith OUT! | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Feb 18 2016, 06:01 PM (63,278 Views) | |
| KLK | Feb 19 2016, 08:16 AM Post #381 |
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As bad as it gets I will always hope for a renewal, I can take a break if I don't like it, I have many times in the past. Writers come and writers go, it can be salvaged again when they eventually get rid of Dena. Once it's gone it's gone, and I would hate that. |
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| Lovejm | Feb 19 2016, 08:17 AM Post #382 |
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It's morning and this is still a real thing that's happening huh? Still sucks too. |
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| Lovejm | Feb 19 2016, 08:17 AM Post #383 |
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I know you're right and I may be in the take a break camp. Don't think I have another round of Higley in me. |
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| Hugo | Feb 19 2016, 08:17 AM Post #384 |
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I read somewhere in the topic that they are taking March and April off? 4 months ahead instead of 6, that would be good. |
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| nananana7 | Feb 19 2016, 08:18 AM Post #385 |
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Josh's interview was in the issue of Digest that arrived in stores (in the mail) on Friday Aug. 28th. So he would have actually given the interview *at least* 10-14 days before that, in order to allow time for printing and distribution of the magazine. Dena's facebook chat was Aug 24th, probably because she knew people would be getting Josh's interview in Digest in the mail within a few days. All I could find from tvsourcemagazine.com was this - -- dated Sept 14, 2015 On page two of this article: http://tvsourcemagazine.com/2015/09/days-of-our-lives-creative-course-correction-is-off-to-a-great-start/2/ "A longtime Days of our Lives staple, a serial killer, is being used to usher out the exits of some characters. Though the new writers inherited the idea, they've used it thus far" That was dated 3 weeks after Dena's facebook chat, so I'm guessing that chat was their source. I checked tvguide.com and tvinsider.com for Michael Logan commenting on Josh Griffith, but I couldn't find anything saying the killer storyline was inherited. |
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| KLK | Feb 19 2016, 08:19 AM Post #386 |
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It would be an improvement but I'd eventually like to see it down to 2-3. The show needs to be able to react faster to stories that are not working. |
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| Hugo | Feb 19 2016, 08:26 AM Post #387 |
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And also the opposite, not dropping stories and characters too soon. Paul Telfer was gone before his first episode aired. |
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| thepadange | Feb 19 2016, 08:35 AM Post #388 |
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I agree, it probably was their source although for some reason I didn't think that informal private facebook group chat was so well known lol. |
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| glamarama | Feb 19 2016, 08:50 AM Post #389 |
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I just hope there is some intrepid reporter out there who will get the details on this latest turn of events (and not just Voldemort's official version). This has to be THE behind-the-scenes story of the year! When someone leaves to "pursue other opportunities," you just know their ass was fired! Edited by glamarama, Feb 19 2016, 08:53 AM.
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| Lil | Feb 19 2016, 08:51 AM Post #390 |
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I suppose that technically, yes, they did...but I know personally, even though there are *some* interesting stories happening the last couple of days....I've barely tuned in since October. When I do watch, I find myself doing laundry or checking my facebook or....anything but paying attention, really. But honestly...To have Dena take the reins on this completely? I expect a lot of angry fans, a lot more character assassination and to lose actors that I actually give a shit about watching. My opinions, obviously, are purely selfish...But I know I'm not alone in all of them either! Might as well have hired Tomlin back as her co-HW. :drunk: |
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| nananana7 | Feb 19 2016, 09:02 AM Post #391 |
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The Griffith interview I mentioned above was in the Digest issue in the mail - or at stores - on Aug 28th, (but the front cover date is Sept 7th). -------------------------------------- UPDATE: I just found an earlier reference... Digest - actually in the mail or at stores on Aug 14th. (but date on front cover was Aug 24th). Summary here: http://daytimeroyaltyonline.com/topic/9249071/1/ Exact quote from my copy of the magazine: Corday: "It was discussed as long as a year ago, to coincide with all the celebration of the 50th anniversary, that there would be a serial murderer in town months beforehand" So Corday says in early August that the idea of a serial killer was discussed "as long as a year ago" ... indicating he didn't remember exactly when the discussion first took place. The question remains ... did he discuss it with TomSell; or was he interviewing potential replacement headwriters and discussing their visions? Griffley started in Feb 2015, but how long before that did he interview them? We may never know. It does sound like Corday had the serial killer idea for some time, (whether it was his idea or TomSell's I don't know) ... so he may have pitched it to the new HW team, and then Dena's facebook chat said that she and Griffith inherited the idea. Another thought .... Griffith is also a novelist and he has written several books that have serial killer or macabre themes. He also inspired a book by Michael Malone called "The Killing Club based on an idea by Josh Griffith". You can find all these on amazon.com. All of this was from before Griffith was hired by Corday. When Griffith's facebook was visible (before he locked or deleted it), I noticed that he had reviewed books by other authors, several of which have serial killer themes. He posted about those books on his facebook in 2014. It's possible that even if Corday had already requested a serial killer storyline, it might have been something that Josh wanted to do anyhow. Edited by nananana7, Feb 19 2016, 09:03 AM.
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| No1_ILoveLucyFan | Feb 19 2016, 09:06 AM Post #392 |
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I had a good night sleep & wake up to this shit news? WTF are they thinking? No wonder it's all becoming so Rafe-centric, she's writing for her pet. Now, how many times is Ava gonna return? Or TB as another character that Higley feels like using to break up a couple? S&K? J&M? Jesus Hopping Christ - this is just surreal. And not in a good way. I return to my original post when they brought her on - http://daytimeroyaltyonline.com/single/?p=9260365&t=9222547 |
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| PhilipCanDoBetter | Feb 19 2016, 09:18 AM Post #393 |
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Dena can suck it. I hope BF doesn't lose his job over her!!! 😒 |
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| peaches179 | Feb 19 2016, 09:19 AM Post #394 |
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Yeah, I'm definitely worried about the vets. |
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| presley cat | Feb 19 2016, 09:28 AM Post #395 |
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Update: The NBC Switchboard # is a non-working number at the Burbank Studios. The Publicity number also gives an E-mail address: publicity@dool.net Fax # 818-840-4968 |
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| No1_ILoveLucyFan | Feb 19 2016, 09:44 AM Post #396 |
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Pretty sure that's how she keeps her job. |
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| nananana7 | Feb 19 2016, 09:49 AM Post #397 |
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Thanks for the update! |
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| SHollow1 | Feb 19 2016, 09:51 AM Post #398 |
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Really have to wonder what could have enticed Freddie Smith to return as Dena had a reputation for not wanting to write the gay storyline. And if there is any truth to the mega buzz about Chandler Massey possibly returning I can't imagine what could induce him to do it knowing Will and Sonny were not close to top shelf to Dena. |
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| lilparisbabe | Feb 19 2016, 09:57 AM Post #399 |
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I honestly don't get it! WTF is going through Corday's head???? He can NOT be this blind. Hopefully, we do not lose John/Marlena....as the last time she was running things, the DH's were fired. Not impressed. |
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| AngelaP | Feb 19 2016, 10:00 AM Post #400 |
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The writing change probably literally happened this past week off-screen. |
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