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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Days of Our Lives Christmas
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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Days of Our Lives 12-14-08 Pdf file
Days of Our Lives
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-2-08.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-8-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://geocities.com/tirgana/day12-14-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-2-08.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-8-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://geocities.com/tirgana/day12-14-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Days of Our Lives 12-8-08
Days of Our Lives
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-2-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-8-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-2-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-8-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Days of Our Lives 12-6-08
EXT: ALYESSA'S HOUSE: NIGHT
The house is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a wrap around porch with a swing hanging from the ceiling on the right end. It has been painted light lavender with off white and mauve trimming; it looks very much like a dollhouse. Roman walks Alyessa to her front door. Both are reluctant for the day to end.
ROMAN
This is your mother's house.
ALYSSA
You betcha.
ROMAN
I didn't mean anything by it.
ALYESSA
(Teasing)
I know.
ROMAN
I like it. It's different.
ALYESSA
It's definitely that. Mom collects dollhouse. After Dad died, she turned their house into a life-size one. At first, the neigbhors had a fit.
ROMAN
Obviously, she didn't listen.
ALYESSA
Not for a minute. She said the moment they start paying her bills, they could have a say. Until then, they could just shut up.
ROMAN
Strong lady.
ALYESSA
That's my Mom.
ROMAN
Who has a beautiful daughter.
ALYESSA
(Embarassed)
I had a good time today.
ROMAN
Me too. Who thought playing hooky could be so much fun.
ALYESSA
(Brushing the popcorn off his shirt)
Popcorn.
ROMAN
Lunch. The museum. Dinner and a movie. That must be some kind of record. How will we top that next time?
ALYESSA
We'll just have to be creative.
ROMAN
I can do that.
ALYESSA
Me too.
They stall for a moment.
ROMAN
I should say good night.
ALYESSA
Good night. Thank you for the wonderful day.
ROMAN
(Backing down the stairs)
I have to get up early.
ALYESSA
Me, too.
(Laughing at herself)
I just said that.
ROMAN
(Stopping on the bottom step)
I don't mind. What are you doing for dinner tomorrow night?
ALYESSA
(Following to the edge of the porch)
Not sick of me yet?
ROMAN
Not even close.
ALYESSA
I teach class tomorrow night at 7. Why don't you stop by. We'll be working on self-defense techniques.
ROMAN
I'll see what I can do. Maybe you can show how to avoid black eyes?
ALESSA
I'll see what can do.
They both wait. Roman turns to walk away.
Good night, Roman.
ROMAN
Good night.
Roman turns to leave but stops. Instead, he runs back up the stairs and they passionately kiss.
Now it's a good night.
ALYESSA
Yes, it is.
Happily, Roman walks back down the stairs; Alyessa watches.
CUT
EXT: ISOLATED CABIN IN THE WOODS: NIGHT
The cabin is survivalist paradise. It is isolated, hard to find and easily defended. Surround by a thick forest, it can’t be seen from the road. However, the yard around it has been cleared of all ground cover. A generator rumbles in the background. Lights shine from several windows. A man can be see walking around on the inside. The moon illuminates most of the yard.
Max and Steve hide in the underbrush just inside the treeline.
MAX
(Whispering)
This isn’t going to easy.
STEVE
(Whispering)
Tell me about it. Types like him are real paranoid. The slightest sound will set him off.
MAX
Now what?
STEVE
We wait.
MAX
For what? Morning?
STEVE
We can’t rush.
MAX
(Standing up branches snap under his feet)
We should a least make sure the kid’s okay.
Steve pulls him back down and points at the house. The man has stopped pacing and is looking outside the window. Max crouches back down.
He couldn’t have heard me.
STEVE
Adrenaline super charged senses. The kid’s safe as long as he thinks he has the upper hand.
MAX
Do you think he saw me?
STEVE
I’m not sure. He might just think it was an animal.
The man backs out of sight.
I don’t like the look of that.
MAX
What--
Steve shushes him. The lights in the cabin go out.
STEVE
Problem.
(Creeping toward the cabin)
You stay here.
MAX
Where you going?
STEVE
To get the kid.
MAX
What about--
STEVE
He knows were here.
MAX
I’m going with you.
STEVE
No. You go back to the car and call for the cavalry.
MAX
I can call from here.
STEVE
He’ll see the light and know for sure.
Suddenly flames are seen inside the cabin. They rapidly spread from one end to the other.
Son of a bitch!
Steve races across the yard to the house. Max dials his phone. Steve kicks in the door and runs inside. Behind him, Max can be seen following.
CUT
INT: CABIN: NIGHT
The fire rapidly spreads. Bernie stands in front of the sofa, pointing a rifle at the door. Crying, Garret cowers on the sofa. Steve stands in the doorway
BERNIE
Get out! You’re not taking him!
STEVE
(Trying to calm him down)
You don’t have to do this.
BERNIE
He’s mine! I created him!
Max runs in.
You? What are you doing here?
GARRET
I want to go home!
MAX
Hey, man. I’m just trying to help.
STEVE
That’s all I’m trying to do.
(To Garret)
Kid, are you okay?
GARRET
I want my mama!
STEVE
I’ll get you back to her.
BERNIE
No! He’s mine!
The room is filling with smoke and flames, which are rapidly affecting all of them, especially Garret.
STEVE
She’s worried about you--both of you.
BERNIE
She’s just wants money. She don’t care about me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have divorced me.
MAX
A boy needs his father in his life. I get that.
BERNIE
Damn straight! That bitch is trying to keep me from him.
STEVE
(Taking a couple of steps closer)
No, she’s not.
(Pointing at the couch)
He’s your son. He’s also her son. A boy needs both his mama and papa.
BERNIE
Stay back.
The heat cracks the glass of the family pictures hanging on the wall. Several fall to the ground.
STEVE
(Stopping)
It’s getting hot in here man. Can’t we talk about this outside?
BERNIE
(Backing up)
NO ONE’S TAKING HIM FROM ME!
MAX
(Stands behind Steve)
Death will take him!
BERNIE
No! We’ll be together! Always!
Glass breaks. Object fall. The roof creaks above them.
STEVE
I can’t let that happen.
MAX
Racing, I saw how painful burns are. Do you want that for him? A slow painful death.
BERNIE
Once the flames hit the propane tank, it’ll be over fast and easy.
MAX
Propane?
STEVE
Where is it?
BERNIE
Outside the kitchen. Enough to turn the cabin in to kindling
STEVE
(Turning toward Max)
Max.
MAX
Yea, Steve.
STEVE
(Using sign language “Get Boy”)
Understand?
BERNIE
What was that?
MAX
What about you?
STEVE
Don’t worry about me?
BERNIE
What did you say?
STEVE
(Turning to face Bernie and putting one hand behind his back)
I said we’re leaving.
With the hand behind his back, Steve counts one, two. However, before he can get to three the roof above them loudly crack as the flame eats the support beam. Steve rushes toward Bernie. Max skirts around him toward the boy.
CUT
EXT: CABIN: NIGHT
The cabin is engulfed. A shot is fired. Part of the roof collapses. The propone tank explodes, destroying the cabin.
CUT
The house is surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a wrap around porch with a swing hanging from the ceiling on the right end. It has been painted light lavender with off white and mauve trimming; it looks very much like a dollhouse. Roman walks Alyessa to her front door. Both are reluctant for the day to end.
ROMAN
This is your mother's house.
ALYSSA
You betcha.
ROMAN
I didn't mean anything by it.
ALYESSA
(Teasing)
I know.
ROMAN
I like it. It's different.
ALYESSA
It's definitely that. Mom collects dollhouse. After Dad died, she turned their house into a life-size one. At first, the neigbhors had a fit.
ROMAN
Obviously, she didn't listen.
ALYESSA
Not for a minute. She said the moment they start paying her bills, they could have a say. Until then, they could just shut up.
ROMAN
Strong lady.
ALYESSA
That's my Mom.
ROMAN
Who has a beautiful daughter.
ALYESSA
(Embarassed)
I had a good time today.
ROMAN
Me too. Who thought playing hooky could be so much fun.
ALYESSA
(Brushing the popcorn off his shirt)
Popcorn.
ROMAN
Lunch. The museum. Dinner and a movie. That must be some kind of record. How will we top that next time?
ALYESSA
We'll just have to be creative.
ROMAN
I can do that.
ALYESSA
Me too.
They stall for a moment.
ROMAN
I should say good night.
ALYESSA
Good night. Thank you for the wonderful day.
ROMAN
(Backing down the stairs)
I have to get up early.
ALYESSA
Me, too.
(Laughing at herself)
I just said that.
ROMAN
(Stopping on the bottom step)
I don't mind. What are you doing for dinner tomorrow night?
ALYESSA
(Following to the edge of the porch)
Not sick of me yet?
ROMAN
Not even close.
ALYESSA
I teach class tomorrow night at 7. Why don't you stop by. We'll be working on self-defense techniques.
ROMAN
I'll see what I can do. Maybe you can show how to avoid black eyes?
ALESSA
I'll see what can do.
They both wait. Roman turns to walk away.
Good night, Roman.
ROMAN
Good night.
Roman turns to leave but stops. Instead, he runs back up the stairs and they passionately kiss.
Now it's a good night.
ALYESSA
Yes, it is.
Happily, Roman walks back down the stairs; Alyessa watches.
CUT
EXT: ISOLATED CABIN IN THE WOODS: NIGHT
The cabin is survivalist paradise. It is isolated, hard to find and easily defended. Surround by a thick forest, it can’t be seen from the road. However, the yard around it has been cleared of all ground cover. A generator rumbles in the background. Lights shine from several windows. A man can be see walking around on the inside. The moon illuminates most of the yard.
Max and Steve hide in the underbrush just inside the treeline.
MAX
(Whispering)
This isn’t going to easy.
STEVE
(Whispering)
Tell me about it. Types like him are real paranoid. The slightest sound will set him off.
MAX
Now what?
STEVE
We wait.
MAX
For what? Morning?
STEVE
We can’t rush.
MAX
(Standing up branches snap under his feet)
We should a least make sure the kid’s okay.
Steve pulls him back down and points at the house. The man has stopped pacing and is looking outside the window. Max crouches back down.
He couldn’t have heard me.
STEVE
Adrenaline super charged senses. The kid’s safe as long as he thinks he has the upper hand.
MAX
Do you think he saw me?
STEVE
I’m not sure. He might just think it was an animal.
The man backs out of sight.
I don’t like the look of that.
MAX
What--
Steve shushes him. The lights in the cabin go out.
STEVE
Problem.
(Creeping toward the cabin)
You stay here.
MAX
Where you going?
STEVE
To get the kid.
MAX
What about--
STEVE
He knows were here.
MAX
I’m going with you.
STEVE
No. You go back to the car and call for the cavalry.
MAX
I can call from here.
STEVE
He’ll see the light and know for sure.
Suddenly flames are seen inside the cabin. They rapidly spread from one end to the other.
Son of a bitch!
Steve races across the yard to the house. Max dials his phone. Steve kicks in the door and runs inside. Behind him, Max can be seen following.
CUT
INT: CABIN: NIGHT
The fire rapidly spreads. Bernie stands in front of the sofa, pointing a rifle at the door. Crying, Garret cowers on the sofa. Steve stands in the doorway
BERNIE
Get out! You’re not taking him!
STEVE
(Trying to calm him down)
You don’t have to do this.
BERNIE
He’s mine! I created him!
Max runs in.
You? What are you doing here?
GARRET
I want to go home!
MAX
Hey, man. I’m just trying to help.
STEVE
That’s all I’m trying to do.
(To Garret)
Kid, are you okay?
GARRET
I want my mama!
STEVE
I’ll get you back to her.
BERNIE
No! He’s mine!
The room is filling with smoke and flames, which are rapidly affecting all of them, especially Garret.
STEVE
She’s worried about you--both of you.
BERNIE
She’s just wants money. She don’t care about me. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have divorced me.
MAX
A boy needs his father in his life. I get that.
BERNIE
Damn straight! That bitch is trying to keep me from him.
STEVE
(Taking a couple of steps closer)
No, she’s not.
(Pointing at the couch)
He’s your son. He’s also her son. A boy needs both his mama and papa.
BERNIE
Stay back.
The heat cracks the glass of the family pictures hanging on the wall. Several fall to the ground.
STEVE
(Stopping)
It’s getting hot in here man. Can’t we talk about this outside?
BERNIE
(Backing up)
NO ONE’S TAKING HIM FROM ME!
MAX
(Stands behind Steve)
Death will take him!
BERNIE
No! We’ll be together! Always!
Glass breaks. Object fall. The roof creaks above them.
STEVE
I can’t let that happen.
MAX
Racing, I saw how painful burns are. Do you want that for him? A slow painful death.
BERNIE
Once the flames hit the propane tank, it’ll be over fast and easy.
MAX
Propane?
STEVE
Where is it?
BERNIE
Outside the kitchen. Enough to turn the cabin in to kindling
STEVE
(Turning toward Max)
Max.
MAX
Yea, Steve.
STEVE
(Using sign language “Get Boy”)
Understand?
BERNIE
What was that?
MAX
What about you?
STEVE
Don’t worry about me?
BERNIE
What did you say?
STEVE
(Turning to face Bernie and putting one hand behind his back)
I said we’re leaving.
With the hand behind his back, Steve counts one, two. However, before he can get to three the roof above them loudly crack as the flame eats the support beam. Steve rushes toward Bernie. Max skirts around him toward the boy.
CUT
EXT: CABIN: NIGHT
The cabin is engulfed. A shot is fired. Part of the roof collapses. The propone tank explodes, destroying the cabin.
CUT
Friday, December 5, 2008
Days of Our Lives: A Letter From a Fan to Dena Higley
This letter was originally posted on the NBC Days of Our Lives Message Board. It has been reproduced with the permission of the author.
Dear Ms. Higley:
I realize that now the show has been renewed for 18 months, and not likely to be renewed again, that you feel that you can write whatever you want, consequences and for that matter fan bases be damned. And I also realize that it is impossible to make every fan base happy. But why do you insist on upsetting every single fan base, and further more the general audience? If you know what the general audience wants to see, why is it so hard for you to take a cue from them, and write in favor of their views? After all, a show is NOTHING without their fans!
Days of our lives as you well know has been on the air for over 40 years, and has a very dedicated audience. All we wish to do is watch a show (that many of us have watched since we were children) and escape reality for an hour and enjoy our soap. However, since you have taken the reigns, it's become increasingly harder for us to do that. The plot point writing and lack of, make that NO direction makes watching this show almost equivalent to a root canal (okay maybe that's taking it a little too far) but I digress.
My request is that you really consider what the audience is asking of you and make these next 18 months the best this show has ever seen! Because I have feeling we are not going to get another chance.
Thank you for your time,
Gina
Dear Ms. Higley:
I realize that now the show has been renewed for 18 months, and not likely to be renewed again, that you feel that you can write whatever you want, consequences and for that matter fan bases be damned. And I also realize that it is impossible to make every fan base happy. But why do you insist on upsetting every single fan base, and further more the general audience? If you know what the general audience wants to see, why is it so hard for you to take a cue from them, and write in favor of their views? After all, a show is NOTHING without their fans!
Days of our lives as you well know has been on the air for over 40 years, and has a very dedicated audience. All we wish to do is watch a show (that many of us have watched since we were children) and escape reality for an hour and enjoy our soap. However, since you have taken the reigns, it's become increasingly harder for us to do that. The plot point writing and lack of, make that NO direction makes watching this show almost equivalent to a root canal (okay maybe that's taking it a little too far) but I digress.
My request is that you really consider what the audience is asking of you and make these next 18 months the best this show has ever seen! Because I have feeling we are not going to get another chance.
Thank you for your time,
Gina
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
What the Fans on the NBC Boards Think of Day of Our Lives
Although there are many fan message boards for Days of our Lives. The most active one is on the NBC home site. It has one of the most diverse viewer demographics. However, one theme has been increasingly prevailant--the fans are not happy with the direction the executive producers and writers are taking Days. There have been more than one thread asking for the firing of both.
On more than one occasion, ideas that were presented on the board appeared a few weeks later on the screen; credit was never given to the posters, but it has happened consistently enough to prove that either the executive producers or the writing staff had been checking in. It is too bad that while they are swiping plot points and ideas from the fans, they don't take the time to listen to what the fans want and need. If they did, the fans would be staying instead changing the channel and ratings would be increasing instead of falling.
The viewers want:
Deidre and Drake to stay; many viewer have already stated that the actors last air date will be the last time they will watch Days.
The vets to be actively involved with storylines, not just show up occasionally to prop up the newbies.
An end to endless and continuing triangles. Enough already. Triangles are a good short term plot point, but nothing more.
New writers. The replacement need to not only know the show's history, but be able to write for vets without gutting and recreating them, created interesting new characters, and write storylines that are based on romance, suspense, drama and humor.
They were disappointed that Thanksgiving was ignored and afraid the same will happen with Christmas. Both holidays were always very special for the fans.
The following are quotes taken from the different threads.
With the show only having an eighteen month contract, I'm wondering if the scribes have any real intention of "wowing" the viewers. So far, they have failed miserably. I seriously hope that they check out these message boards to see how disheartened DAYS fans truly are. Unfortunately, the show has landed itself in the same position that PASSIONS was in not too long ago. PASSIONS received a couple of one year extensions for their contracts. But, sadly, that show has bit the dust. I shudder to think what these short contract deals mean for DAYS. It's not too promising. So, my BIG question for the scribes is what will you do to truly turn the show around? I don't know about anyone else, but I'm pretty much fed up with triangles, dead babies, lifeless characters, and the departures of vets such as Dee/Drake. For the past couple of years or so, I've done more groaning/complaining than anything else when posting about the show. I can remember when Salem was a happy place filled with love and adventure galore. It's now a shadow of its former self. The scribes are going to have to come up with something super tremendous to keep me coming back for more. I don't have any faith, however, that they will be able to deliver.
Cookfan
Okay, if DOOL continue to replace popular actors with other unknown actors. They might as well cancel the show. Enough already!!!
Thesun
Oh, Marlena is probable gone too, the way things look we will have the stupid young group and that is it.
atsvan
Why am I not surprised? Ken Corday has no desire to preserve his parents legacy! Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable! I do feel the end is near for our beloved show. Yes I know that we're thinking 18 months... but at this rate it's going to be a pathetic 18 months.
I'm sending you a big hug, Hartleyfan. My six year old says that hugs always make you feel better. I think in this case, though, it's going to take more than a hug to make any of us feel better.
Boomonster
So Corday gets rid of John Black yet we are still stuck with Melanie, Max, Nicole and Daniel? Why don't they just cancel the show right now! Higley and Corday obviously don't care about the show or the fans who have remained loyal. Screw them!! Just cancel the show already! Obviously, TIIC don't care about the actors or the fans. If they did, they wouldn't be firing beloved vets and bringing on more pointless newbies.
Jnjfan
I am really hoping that this is a rumor. I don't want to see John go.
Max could go back into racing, and be on the circuit... Melonie could go anywhere but Salem... Nick is going to jail so he is already out, Chelsea and Stephanie could go back to college and do it abroad... not in Salem.
Dr. Dan could just go... Roman hardly is on and has no storyline, as much as I love Roman, send him off to some training class or something. What on earth are they doing with Victor and Stefano? If they aren't going to use them for their evilness then why have them at all.
Lexie and Theo could go some where to get theo help... they have nothing to add to the show.
There are so many little characters that don't really need to be there that you could explain away that they could keep the majors.
Why are we spending so much time on Trent's murder? No offense, but some college professor should take a back seat to the Mayor's murder and they haven't done anything on finding the killer of the Mayor... We have had to deal with Trent for what 3 months after his murder... just get this over with... and lets just get rid of Melonie.
Co770
I guess Ken doesn't remember last time he decided to fire Drake? The fans went berserk. If the actors and actresses who have been on the show the longest continue to leave, they won't get to finish out their new extension. Half of the viewers will be gone. They say that they want to make room for other stories, what the heck does that mean? That they think whoever is leftover when they finish their massacre will be more important? The vets are important and they aren't on enough, and that's the reason they are in the spot they are in now. The fans would have been loving this John storyline and viewing in drones had they handled it right. They let Drake tell us about all of the stuff coming up for him in this story and they let him go!?
And not just that. Had they given the rest of the vets stories or at least given us some real stories and not this dribble we have now of slow and boring storylines, they wouldn't have to let anyone go. New people are nice, but don't sacrifice the proven formula for a new one!
I'm furious that they are just letting their talent out the door. They are really proving that they don't know what they Hell they are doing. We might as well accept cancellation and let it go.
And you know, I said before that I wouldn't stop watching. But if none of the characters I know are on the show, what's the point in watching? So im starting to rethink that. Good job Ken!
NewDaysfan
If this is indeed a fact, I can definitely guarantee to NBC that me and many of the loyal viewers who have remained, will be gone forever. I have already talked to some of these people and we are in total agreement......NO JOHN means NO VIEWERS. The show has been totally horrible but we have hung on for the last year for a glimpse of the old John returning to reunite with Marlena. Enough is enough!!
Jane083
I loved that S/L! It was creative and innovative. I would be open to bringing her back....oh if only it were up to me. I also like Sheri Anderson as HW. I don't like the direction "Hackley" is taking the show...it's lame, predictable and what she thinks is interesting... which is not what the fans find interesting.
Twisted fate
Are you happy with Days and the storylines
Definitely yes. [ 2 ] [4.08%]
yes [ 5 ] [10.20%]
Sometimes [ 10 ] [20.41%]
I'm hanging in there hoping it will get better [ 14 ] [28.57%]
not really [ 0 ] [0.00%]
Definitely no [ 9 ] [18.37%]
I fast forward through most the show. [ 4 ] [8.16%]
If I miss it, it doesn't matter. [ 2 ] [4.08%]
I have given up and am moving on to another soap. [ 1 ] [2.04%]
The best years are over all that's left is to turn off the stage lights. [ 2 ] [4.08%]
If you could have five minutes with the Executive Producers, What would you say to them?
Good job [ 1 ] [2.04%]
What are you doing? [ 15 ] [30.61%]
I have a few ideas to make things better. [ 17 ] [34.69%]
Why do you work on Days if you hate your job [ 4 ] [8.16%]
Your fired [ 12 ] [24.49%]
Honestly, I think I could have voted ALL of these:
I'm hanging in there hoping it will get better
not really
Definitely no
I fast forward through most the show.
If I miss it, it doesn't matter.
I have given up and am moving on to another soap.
The best years are over all that's left is to turn off the stage lights.
And I would tell them to get back to using their "main" characters in storylines where everyone is involved, like they did in the 80s. It's time to get back to basics and stop pandering to the younger demographic already.
Soozn79
There is so much more than I could possible list here. However, what the fans want is very clear to anyone who is open enough to see it. Most fans believe that Days will be cancelled before the contract ends and at this point they don't care. The show they have loved and have been loyal too for decades doesn't exist any more. But it doesn't have to be. Change can be wonderful, but so can keeping to tradition. Two generations have grown up with Days; many of the vets feel like family. It doesn't have to end. There are still many viewers and fan who desperately want to be loyal, including me; we just want our show back--the one that was based on romance, suspense, drama and humor--not just shallow soft porn. We are a demographic that can be very profitable to any network that choices to give us back Our Days.
So Mr Fairfield, Connecticut are you willing to step up to the plate and make your voice heard. You can make the necessary changes. The power is within you to save Days. It's a good business, good karma and just a plain out and out good deed--And if you decided to take up this challenge, remember, me for the head writer gig. I would very much like the opportunity to brink back the good old Days.
On more than one occasion, ideas that were presented on the board appeared a few weeks later on the screen; credit was never given to the posters, but it has happened consistently enough to prove that either the executive producers or the writing staff had been checking in. It is too bad that while they are swiping plot points and ideas from the fans, they don't take the time to listen to what the fans want and need. If they did, the fans would be staying instead changing the channel and ratings would be increasing instead of falling.
The viewers want:
Deidre and Drake to stay; many viewer have already stated that the actors last air date will be the last time they will watch Days.
The vets to be actively involved with storylines, not just show up occasionally to prop up the newbies.
An end to endless and continuing triangles. Enough already. Triangles are a good short term plot point, but nothing more.
New writers. The replacement need to not only know the show's history, but be able to write for vets without gutting and recreating them, created interesting new characters, and write storylines that are based on romance, suspense, drama and humor.
They were disappointed that Thanksgiving was ignored and afraid the same will happen with Christmas. Both holidays were always very special for the fans.
The following are quotes taken from the different threads.
With the show only having an eighteen month contract, I'm wondering if the scribes have any real intention of "wowing" the viewers. So far, they have failed miserably. I seriously hope that they check out these message boards to see how disheartened DAYS fans truly are. Unfortunately, the show has landed itself in the same position that PASSIONS was in not too long ago. PASSIONS received a couple of one year extensions for their contracts. But, sadly, that show has bit the dust. I shudder to think what these short contract deals mean for DAYS. It's not too promising. So, my BIG question for the scribes is what will you do to truly turn the show around? I don't know about anyone else, but I'm pretty much fed up with triangles, dead babies, lifeless characters, and the departures of vets such as Dee/Drake. For the past couple of years or so, I've done more groaning/complaining than anything else when posting about the show. I can remember when Salem was a happy place filled with love and adventure galore. It's now a shadow of its former self. The scribes are going to have to come up with something super tremendous to keep me coming back for more. I don't have any faith, however, that they will be able to deliver.
Cookfan
Okay, if DOOL continue to replace popular actors with other unknown actors. They might as well cancel the show. Enough already!!!
Thesun
Oh, Marlena is probable gone too, the way things look we will have the stupid young group and that is it.
atsvan
Why am I not surprised? Ken Corday has no desire to preserve his parents legacy! Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable! I do feel the end is near for our beloved show. Yes I know that we're thinking 18 months... but at this rate it's going to be a pathetic 18 months.
I'm sending you a big hug, Hartleyfan. My six year old says that hugs always make you feel better. I think in this case, though, it's going to take more than a hug to make any of us feel better.
Boomonster
So Corday gets rid of John Black yet we are still stuck with Melanie, Max, Nicole and Daniel? Why don't they just cancel the show right now! Higley and Corday obviously don't care about the show or the fans who have remained loyal. Screw them!! Just cancel the show already! Obviously, TIIC don't care about the actors or the fans. If they did, they wouldn't be firing beloved vets and bringing on more pointless newbies.
Jnjfan
I am really hoping that this is a rumor. I don't want to see John go.
Max could go back into racing, and be on the circuit... Melonie could go anywhere but Salem... Nick is going to jail so he is already out, Chelsea and Stephanie could go back to college and do it abroad... not in Salem.
Dr. Dan could just go... Roman hardly is on and has no storyline, as much as I love Roman, send him off to some training class or something. What on earth are they doing with Victor and Stefano? If they aren't going to use them for their evilness then why have them at all.
Lexie and Theo could go some where to get theo help... they have nothing to add to the show.
There are so many little characters that don't really need to be there that you could explain away that they could keep the majors.
Why are we spending so much time on Trent's murder? No offense, but some college professor should take a back seat to the Mayor's murder and they haven't done anything on finding the killer of the Mayor... We have had to deal with Trent for what 3 months after his murder... just get this over with... and lets just get rid of Melonie.
Co770
I guess Ken doesn't remember last time he decided to fire Drake? The fans went berserk. If the actors and actresses who have been on the show the longest continue to leave, they won't get to finish out their new extension. Half of the viewers will be gone. They say that they want to make room for other stories, what the heck does that mean? That they think whoever is leftover when they finish their massacre will be more important? The vets are important and they aren't on enough, and that's the reason they are in the spot they are in now. The fans would have been loving this John storyline and viewing in drones had they handled it right. They let Drake tell us about all of the stuff coming up for him in this story and they let him go!?
And not just that. Had they given the rest of the vets stories or at least given us some real stories and not this dribble we have now of slow and boring storylines, they wouldn't have to let anyone go. New people are nice, but don't sacrifice the proven formula for a new one!
I'm furious that they are just letting their talent out the door. They are really proving that they don't know what they Hell they are doing. We might as well accept cancellation and let it go.
And you know, I said before that I wouldn't stop watching. But if none of the characters I know are on the show, what's the point in watching? So im starting to rethink that. Good job Ken!
NewDaysfan
If this is indeed a fact, I can definitely guarantee to NBC that me and many of the loyal viewers who have remained, will be gone forever. I have already talked to some of these people and we are in total agreement......NO JOHN means NO VIEWERS. The show has been totally horrible but we have hung on for the last year for a glimpse of the old John returning to reunite with Marlena. Enough is enough!!
Jane083
I loved that S/L! It was creative and innovative. I would be open to bringing her back....oh if only it were up to me. I also like Sheri Anderson as HW. I don't like the direction "Hackley" is taking the show...it's lame, predictable and what she thinks is interesting... which is not what the fans find interesting.
Twisted fate
Are you happy with Days and the storylines
Definitely yes. [ 2 ] [4.08%]
yes [ 5 ] [10.20%]
Sometimes [ 10 ] [20.41%]
I'm hanging in there hoping it will get better [ 14 ] [28.57%]
not really [ 0 ] [0.00%]
Definitely no [ 9 ] [18.37%]
I fast forward through most the show. [ 4 ] [8.16%]
If I miss it, it doesn't matter. [ 2 ] [4.08%]
I have given up and am moving on to another soap. [ 1 ] [2.04%]
The best years are over all that's left is to turn off the stage lights. [ 2 ] [4.08%]
If you could have five minutes with the Executive Producers, What would you say to them?
Good job [ 1 ] [2.04%]
What are you doing? [ 15 ] [30.61%]
I have a few ideas to make things better. [ 17 ] [34.69%]
Why do you work on Days if you hate your job [ 4 ] [8.16%]
Your fired [ 12 ] [24.49%]
Honestly, I think I could have voted ALL of these:
I'm hanging in there hoping it will get better
not really
Definitely no
I fast forward through most the show.
If I miss it, it doesn't matter.
I have given up and am moving on to another soap.
The best years are over all that's left is to turn off the stage lights.
And I would tell them to get back to using their "main" characters in storylines where everyone is involved, like they did in the 80s. It's time to get back to basics and stop pandering to the younger demographic already.
Soozn79
There is so much more than I could possible list here. However, what the fans want is very clear to anyone who is open enough to see it. Most fans believe that Days will be cancelled before the contract ends and at this point they don't care. The show they have loved and have been loyal too for decades doesn't exist any more. But it doesn't have to be. Change can be wonderful, but so can keeping to tradition. Two generations have grown up with Days; many of the vets feel like family. It doesn't have to end. There are still many viewers and fan who desperately want to be loyal, including me; we just want our show back--the one that was based on romance, suspense, drama and humor--not just shallow soft porn. We are a demographic that can be very profitable to any network that choices to give us back Our Days.
So Mr Fairfield, Connecticut are you willing to step up to the plate and make your voice heard. You can make the necessary changes. The power is within you to save Days. It's a good business, good karma and just a plain out and out good deed--And if you decided to take up this challenge, remember, me for the head writer gig. I would very much like the opportunity to brink back the good old Days.
Viewers control the Television Industry, Networks Listen or Lose
Viewers control the Television Industry, Networks Listen or Lose
On the surface, the television industry seems complicated; however, in many ways it is just like every other industry. In order to be successful, a business not only has to provide a product or service that customers want to buy, it also needs to provide the highest quality for the value. Broadcast television is no different except that it has two customers bases instead of one. No longer limited to two or three stations, the competition for both viewers and advertisers has not only raised the stakes, but has also shifted the power away from the networks and bestowed on the viewers
Unlike most industries, broadcast television has a dual flow of both product and customers. Both viewers and advertisers can be considered clients. Whereas the viewer seeks entertainment and information, the advertisers search for exposure for their products or services. Television sells entertainment to the viewers and viewers to the advertisers.
Whether over the air or through cable, broadcasting attracts viewers with entertainment, news and sports. Although the viewers don't lay down cash for the programming, they do pay for the entertainment by watching the commercials. By investing their time, attention and loyalty to a program or actor, the viewer becomes not only a client, but also a product the broadcast industry sells the advertisers. TV shows that respect the viewers by providing quality entertainment or accurate facts in the case of news programs will be the one to garter the viewers’ loyalty and increase their viewers. Advertisers will compete for the limited air time during these programs, thereby increasing the revenues of the networks. However, the reverse is also true; unpopular programming will not only lack viewers, but will also have to fight for sponsors by lowering the commercial rates.
Technical advances in cable and satellite dishes have increased the number of available channels, not only increasing the competition for viewers, but also diversifying the programs available. No longer limited to their local stations or the three big networks, the viewers are the ones who control the remote and decide which programs will succeed. Independent stations and new networks have shattered the monopoly of the elitist network and program executives. If the viewers don’t like what they are seeing, they simply change the channel to another one of the hundreds available; they are not bound to watch any program or event
This symbiotic relationship between viewers and advertisers gives them control over what is produced and broadcast. Viewers won't watch programming they don't like; advertisers won't buy time on shows the viewers don't like; therefore, it is the viewers who control the success or failure of a program, not the executive producers, writers, or network management. No matter what the industry insiders want or what agenda they try to push, if the viewers aren’t interested, they will not watch. Those in the industry who provide what the viewers want will be successful; those who chose to ignore the viewers’ wishes will soon find themselves on the outside, looking in at those execs, producers and writers who do fulfill the viewers needs and expectations.
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On the surface, the television industry seems complicated; however, in many ways it is just like every other industry. In order to be successful, a business not only has to provide a product or service that customers want to buy, it also needs to provide the highest quality for the value. Broadcast television is no different except that it has two customers bases instead of one. No longer limited to two or three stations, the competition for both viewers and advertisers has not only raised the stakes, but has also shifted the power away from the networks and bestowed on the viewers
Unlike most industries, broadcast television has a dual flow of both product and customers. Both viewers and advertisers can be considered clients. Whereas the viewer seeks entertainment and information, the advertisers search for exposure for their products or services. Television sells entertainment to the viewers and viewers to the advertisers.
Whether over the air or through cable, broadcasting attracts viewers with entertainment, news and sports. Although the viewers don't lay down cash for the programming, they do pay for the entertainment by watching the commercials. By investing their time, attention and loyalty to a program or actor, the viewer becomes not only a client, but also a product the broadcast industry sells the advertisers. TV shows that respect the viewers by providing quality entertainment or accurate facts in the case of news programs will be the one to garter the viewers’ loyalty and increase their viewers. Advertisers will compete for the limited air time during these programs, thereby increasing the revenues of the networks. However, the reverse is also true; unpopular programming will not only lack viewers, but will also have to fight for sponsors by lowering the commercial rates.
Technical advances in cable and satellite dishes have increased the number of available channels, not only increasing the competition for viewers, but also diversifying the programs available. No longer limited to their local stations or the three big networks, the viewers are the ones who control the remote and decide which programs will succeed. Independent stations and new networks have shattered the monopoly of the elitist network and program executives. If the viewers don’t like what they are seeing, they simply change the channel to another one of the hundreds available; they are not bound to watch any program or event
This symbiotic relationship between viewers and advertisers gives them control over what is produced and broadcast. Viewers won't watch programming they don't like; advertisers won't buy time on shows the viewers don't like; therefore, it is the viewers who control the success or failure of a program, not the executive producers, writers, or network management. No matter what the industry insiders want or what agenda they try to push, if the viewers aren’t interested, they will not watch. Those in the industry who provide what the viewers want will be successful; those who chose to ignore the viewers’ wishes will soon find themselves on the outside, looking in at those execs, producers and writers who do fulfill the viewers needs and expectations.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Days of Our Lives 12-2-08
Days of Our Lives
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-2-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Days of Our Lives
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days12-2-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Days of Our Lives: 12-1-08
EXT: LAKE OUTSIDE DIMERA COTTAGE: NIGHT
John treads water a few yards away from the dock, while Marlena does the same a few feet away.
JOHN
You're not going to make this easy.
MARLENA
Nope.
John swims toward her; Marlena easily stays just out of his reach.
JOHN
You're going to make me catch you?
MARLENA
You always could before. Maybe you're no longer up to the challenge.
JOHN
Challenge?
(Annoyed)
So you're testing me again?
MARLENA
Not really.
JOHN
Then what is it?
Marlena submerges. John looks around. He is suddenly startled as she grabs him beneath the water. Marlena resurfaces on the other side of the dock.
You!
MARLENA
(Laughing and splashing)
Me?
JOHN
Two can play at that game.
John submerges. Marlena circles around to the spot where John was; John surfaces were she was last.
Keep it up and we'll be too tired to have fun.
MARLENA
Too tired? Feeling a little old are we?
JOHN
Not likely!
He dives beneath the surface; again, Marlena swims away. She turns to look for him. He doesn't resurface.
MARLENA
John?
(Swimming back)
John?
(Panicking)
John!
He resurfaces and embraces her from behind. Smiling, she turns around and they passionately kiss.
Winston walks out on the dock and looks around. He is surprised to see them in the water.
WINSTON
(Playing it dead pan)
Sir, the staff and I are retiring for the evening.
JOHN
Good night.
WINSTON
Will you or your guests need anything before morning?
JOHN
Like what?
WINSTON
Drinks? Snacks?
JOHN
We'll just raid the kitchen.
WINSTON
If you tell me what you wish, I will prepare it before I retire.
MARLENA
Good night Winston.
WINSTON
It would not be a problem.
JOHN
Good night Winston.
WINSTON
Bathing suits, perhaps?
MARLENA
Winston, you don't approve of skinny-dipping?
WINSTON
I don't approve or disapprove. It's just unwise in a lake over run with snapping turtles--and swimmer's itch.
JOHN
Why didn't you say something?
WINSTON
I just did. Good night.
Winston walks back toward the cottage.
JOHN
Where were we?
MARLENA
Do you think he was kidding?
JOHN
If he wasn't--I'll scratch your--
MARLENA
What's the matter?
JOHN
Did you just touch my leg?
MARLENA
No. Why?
JOHN
I just felt something.
MARLENA
What something?
JOHN
There it is again. You sure it's not you?
MARLENA
(Showing her hands)
It's not me.
John looks down at the water. He flinches and quickly swims toward the ladder. Laughing, Marlena watches. Startled, she flinches and she follows.
CUT
INT: COTTAGE STUDY: NIGHT
Wearing John's shirt, Marlena walks in. John follows; he is wearing his pants and carrying his shoes. They are both dripping.
JOHN
So he wasn't kidding about the turtles.
Towels and a tube of anti-itch cream has been placed on the table. John picks up the cream.
Do you think this will be enough?
MARLENA
(Handing him a towel)
We’ll know soon enough.
Marlena walks towards the hallway.
JOHN
Where are you going?
MARLENA
Sometimes a shower helps.
(Stopping at the doorway)
Care to join me?
Smiling, John follows and they run up the stairs. Moments later, Winston appears with a mope; disapprovingly he looks up the stares and clicks his tongue before wiping up the water from the floor.
CUT
INT: CHEATING HEART: NIGHT
The bar is crowded with people having a good time. Max and Steve walk in. Max looks around
MAX
(Pointing at the bar)
There they are. Duane is the one in the green. Mike is in burgundy.
Steve starts toward them; Max stops him.
Let me. They aren’t exactly the trusting types.
STEVE
I can be subtle.
MAX
They already lied to the cops to protect him.
STEVE
Got it. I’ll be around.
Steve walks around the bar, stopping to talk with one of the guys playing pool. Max walks behind the bar and talks to the bartender for a few moments. The bartender nods and disappears into the kitchen. Max pretend to tidy behind the bar, slowly making his way to the two at the end.
MAX
Mike. Duane. Ready for another round?
DUANE
Not yet.
MAX
Let me know.
MIKE
Where you been?
Steve walks around the bar, talking to people.
MAX
I’ve been helping my ma out at the Pub. What about you guys? Keeping out of trouble?
DUANE
(Angrily)
Us always. Bernie not so much. Cops were asking about him again.
MAX
What for?
MIKE
His ex has been using the cops to harass him.
MAX
I thought your father was the County Sheriff?
MIKE
That’s why she calls the city boys. She’s conned one of their detective into doing her dirty work. He had him locked up for nothing.
DUANE
It wasn’t for nothing. Any man who won’t support his kids isn’t much of a man.
MIKE
She shouldn’t have divorced him.
DUANE
He’s your cousin and all-but he’s still crazy!
Steve sits on the bar stool close to Mike.
STEVE
Give me a draft.
MAX
Coming up.
(Pouring the beer and gives it to Steve
Crazy how?
MIKE
Shut up!
DUANE
No. I won’t!
(To Max)
The court was garnishing his child support. He tried to get Greg to pay him under the table so he wouldn‘t have t pay it. He wouldn’t. Bernie blew up and slugged him. Greg fired him.
MAX
Understandable.
MIKE
Joyce just wants more child support.
DUANE
He was stupid. If he doesn’t keep up with his support, he goes back to jail.
STEVE
My old lady’s like that too. She doesn’t just want a piece, she wants it all.
MIKE
She was never satisfied.
STEVE
They should be made to get a job too. Not just live off us.
MAX
It’s the father responsibility.
STEVE
(To Max)
You married.
MAX
No.
STEVE
Got kids.
MAX
No.
STEVE
Until you do, you can’t understand.
DUANE
I heard he kidnapped his kid.
MIKE
You can’t kidnap your own kid! .
MAX
Do you think he’d hurt him?
MIKE
(Over reacting)
No! I don’t care what anyone says. Bernie loves his son!
STEVE
Whoa! Chill. I understand where he’s coming from. No matter how much you give, she always wants more. No cash--no visitation! There should be a law against it.
MIKE
That’s right! He got a couple of weeks behind and she had him arrested.
DUANE
He was two months behind.
MIKE
His family had to pay up so he could get out.
MAX
Seems fair to me.
STEVE
What do you know? Nothing. I thought about taking my kid and disappearing. Trouble is I got no place to hide.
MIKE
We got a place.
STEVE
Don’t keep it to yourself. I might find the need to flee.
MIKE
(Draining his glass and standing)
I said too much already.
Mike throws some cash on the bar and leaves.
STEVE
(Following)
Damn!
Duane stands to follow; Max grabs his arm and shakes his head.
MAX
Let me buy you a beer.
Uncertain, Duane looks at the door.
You don’t want to go there.
Duane sits back down and Max refills his glass.
CUT
EXT: ALLEY OUTSIDE CHEATING HEART: NIGHT
Mike is walking towards his car. Steve catches up with him.
STEVE
Hey, dude. Wait!
MIKE
(Defensive)
What for?
STEVE
I want to talk to you.
MIKE
I’ve got nothing to say.
STEVE
(Catching up with him)
I just have a couple of questions.
MIKE
I don’t talk to cops I don‘t know.
STEVE
Unfortunately for you dude,
(Throwing him against the wall)
I’m not a cop.
MIKE
(Shoving Steve)
What’s your deal?
STEVE
I just want to know where you cousin took his kid.
MIKE
None of your business!
STEVE
Wrong answer!
MIKE
(Trying to walk away)
It’s the only one you are going to get.
STEVE
I hate when people walk away when I am talking to ‘em.
Steve spins Mike around and punches him. Mike falls against the trashcans; blood trickles out of his nose.
Let I said, where’s Bernie?
MIKE
(Leaping at him)
You son of a bitch!
Steve catches him propels him across the alley. Mike hits the wall. Quickly, he spins around and throws a punch at Steve. Steve grabs his fist. Twisting Mike’s arm around his back, he smashes Mike’s face into the wall.
STEVE
I also hate repeating myself.
MIKE
Go to hell!
STEVE
(Increasing the pressure on Mike’s arm)
Don’t make me ask again.
MIKE
You’ll pay for this! My father is the sheriff--
STEVE
Goody-goody for him. I’m shaking in my boots. Where’s Bernie?
Mike struggles.
When I get bored twisting, I’m going start breaking.
MIKE
You’ll pay for this!
STEVE
I’ve got buck and half that’s not doing nothing.
MIKE
You son of bitch!
Grabbing Mike’s hair with his free hand, he bounces his head off the wall.
STEVE
Don’t insult my mother. It’s rude. Is Bernie at the cabin?
MIKE
You got nothing!
STEVE
I’ll have your ass if you don’t start talking.
Max, Duane and two other men walk out of the bar.
MAX
Steve, I’ve got directions to the cabin.
DUANE
Bernie took us hunting there last fall.
MIKE
Shut up!
STEVE
(Twisting)
That’s not nice way to talk to a friend.
DUANE
I’m not going to stand by and do nothing. Bernie’s crazy. I remember what threatened to do.
MIKE
He was drunk!
MAX
It’s about an hour out.
STEVE
They’d be gone before we got there.
MAX
Not if he didn’t know.
(Indicating Duane and the two other men)
They’ve agreed to keep your friend company until we get back.
STEVE
You see that.
(Releasing him and shoving him toward Duane)
I’m sure they’ll take real good care of you.
(To Duane)
Don’t let him get to a phone.
DUANE
It won’t be a problem. We’re just going to drive around for a while. Maybe go out to Rich’s farm.
MIKE
You won’t get away with this. It’s kidnapping.
STEVE
I don’t see anything. Maxwell, you see anything.
MAX
Me either.
STEVE
Let’s go.
MAX
I’ll call you when we get back.
Steve and Max leave. The three other men surround Mike.
CUT
INT: CONSERVATORY: NIGHT
Tony and Renee sit together on the couch; Andrea Lee watches them from across the room.
RENEE
I’m confused.
ANDREA LEE
You usually are mother.
RENEE
Andrea please!
TONY
I know it is hard to believe.
RENEE
To say the very least.
TONY
It’s true.
RENEE
Emily would never just curse all of Stefano’s children and grandchildren. She wouldn’t hurt me!
TONY
She thinks you’re dead. We all did.
RENEE
What do you want from me?
TONY
Come back to Salem with me.
ANDREA LEE
Why?
TONY
I promised Lee I’d find you and bring you back.
RENEE
You promised Emily’s ghost?
TONY
Renee, darling you have to believe me.
RENEE
(Standing and walking away)
Tony, I’m trying. It just doesn’t make any sense.
ANDREA LEE
Since when did that ever stop you?
TONY
Have you always been so rude to your mother?
ANDREA LEE
Have you always been a bastard?
RENEE
If I go back, she’ll stop?
TONY
Yes. We think so.
RENEE
We?
TONY
Marlena and Celeste. Did you know you have a half brother and sister? Lexie and Elvis.
ANDREA LEE
Elvis? As in Presley?
RENEE
No I didn’t.
TONY
No, as in EJ Wells.
ANDREA LEE
The racecar driver?
TONY
(Nodding)
Lexie is Celeste and Stefano’s daughter. She is doctor. They both live in Salem
ANDREA LEE
It’d be worth the trip just to meet him.
RENEE
I would love to see Marlena again. I have always wanted to contact her, but father said it wouldn’t be a good idea.
TONY
Why? Marlena always cared a great deal about you.
RENEE
Father said they blamed me for your death.
TONY
(Taking her hands in his)
They would never--
RENEE
I bet my funeral was a very lonily affair. Not many people missed me. Bet there were a few who even danced on my grave.
TONY
My sweet Renee--
ANDREA LEE
Stop calling her that!
TONY
(Gently caressing her cheek)
We all missed you. Especially me.
Tony and Renee look into each other eyes.
When you died, my world ended.
ANDREA LEE
Obviously, you got over it.
TONY
(To Andrea)
Could you be a bigger bitch?
ANDREA LEE
For you, sure. I’ll put in the extra effort.
TONY
Don’t put yourself out on my account.
ANDREA LEE
Don’t worry. That’s a debt I won’t mine paying.
RENEE
I never did get a chance to say good-bye to my sister.
TONY
(Confused)
Emily was your mother.
RENEE
I know. But we were raised as sisters.
(Thinking it over)
Okay. I’ll do it.
ANDREA LEE
How gullible can one person be?
RENEE
When do you want to leave?
TONY
Immediately.
RENEE
Why so quick?
TONY
Lee has already hurt two people. She nearly killed EJ’s wife. I don’t know who else she’ll hurt if you don’t come back.
RENEE
(Walking closer to Andrea)
I see. Then I’ll pack right away. Do you want something to eat while you wait?
TONY
No. I’ll eat on the plane. How long before you’ll be ready?
RENEE
An hour. I have to make a few arrangements.
ANDREA LEE
I’ll be ready too.
TONY
You’re going?
ANDREA LEE
I wouldn’t miss it.
TONY
(Embracing Renee)
The plane will be ready.
Tony runs back through the house and out the front door.
ANDREA LEE
Have you lost your mind again?
RENEE
I don’t care what anyone says. That’s not Tony. Tony’s dead. He almost had me. Emily wouldn’t hurt anyone. She couldn’t. The moment he said she had, I knew he was lying.
ANDREA LEE
Then why are you going along with it.
RENEE
I want to see just how far Andre will take it. Besides, I haven’t been able to contact father.
ANDREA LEE
Do you think Andre knows where he is?
RENEE
I’m certain of it. Before I make him pay for murdering Tony, I’m going find out what he did to father.
CUT
John treads water a few yards away from the dock, while Marlena does the same a few feet away.
JOHN
You're not going to make this easy.
MARLENA
Nope.
John swims toward her; Marlena easily stays just out of his reach.
JOHN
You're going to make me catch you?
MARLENA
You always could before. Maybe you're no longer up to the challenge.
JOHN
Challenge?
(Annoyed)
So you're testing me again?
MARLENA
Not really.
JOHN
Then what is it?
Marlena submerges. John looks around. He is suddenly startled as she grabs him beneath the water. Marlena resurfaces on the other side of the dock.
You!
MARLENA
(Laughing and splashing)
Me?
JOHN
Two can play at that game.
John submerges. Marlena circles around to the spot where John was; John surfaces were she was last.
Keep it up and we'll be too tired to have fun.
MARLENA
Too tired? Feeling a little old are we?
JOHN
Not likely!
He dives beneath the surface; again, Marlena swims away. She turns to look for him. He doesn't resurface.
MARLENA
John?
(Swimming back)
John?
(Panicking)
John!
He resurfaces and embraces her from behind. Smiling, she turns around and they passionately kiss.
Winston walks out on the dock and looks around. He is surprised to see them in the water.
WINSTON
(Playing it dead pan)
Sir, the staff and I are retiring for the evening.
JOHN
Good night.
WINSTON
Will you or your guests need anything before morning?
JOHN
Like what?
WINSTON
Drinks? Snacks?
JOHN
We'll just raid the kitchen.
WINSTON
If you tell me what you wish, I will prepare it before I retire.
MARLENA
Good night Winston.
WINSTON
It would not be a problem.
JOHN
Good night Winston.
WINSTON
Bathing suits, perhaps?
MARLENA
Winston, you don't approve of skinny-dipping?
WINSTON
I don't approve or disapprove. It's just unwise in a lake over run with snapping turtles--and swimmer's itch.
JOHN
Why didn't you say something?
WINSTON
I just did. Good night.
Winston walks back toward the cottage.
JOHN
Where were we?
MARLENA
Do you think he was kidding?
JOHN
If he wasn't--I'll scratch your--
MARLENA
What's the matter?
JOHN
Did you just touch my leg?
MARLENA
No. Why?
JOHN
I just felt something.
MARLENA
What something?
JOHN
There it is again. You sure it's not you?
MARLENA
(Showing her hands)
It's not me.
John looks down at the water. He flinches and quickly swims toward the ladder. Laughing, Marlena watches. Startled, she flinches and she follows.
CUT
INT: COTTAGE STUDY: NIGHT
Wearing John's shirt, Marlena walks in. John follows; he is wearing his pants and carrying his shoes. They are both dripping.
JOHN
So he wasn't kidding about the turtles.
Towels and a tube of anti-itch cream has been placed on the table. John picks up the cream.
Do you think this will be enough?
MARLENA
(Handing him a towel)
We’ll know soon enough.
Marlena walks towards the hallway.
JOHN
Where are you going?
MARLENA
Sometimes a shower helps.
(Stopping at the doorway)
Care to join me?
Smiling, John follows and they run up the stairs. Moments later, Winston appears with a mope; disapprovingly he looks up the stares and clicks his tongue before wiping up the water from the floor.
CUT
INT: CHEATING HEART: NIGHT
The bar is crowded with people having a good time. Max and Steve walk in. Max looks around
MAX
(Pointing at the bar)
There they are. Duane is the one in the green. Mike is in burgundy.
Steve starts toward them; Max stops him.
Let me. They aren’t exactly the trusting types.
STEVE
I can be subtle.
MAX
They already lied to the cops to protect him.
STEVE
Got it. I’ll be around.
Steve walks around the bar, stopping to talk with one of the guys playing pool. Max walks behind the bar and talks to the bartender for a few moments. The bartender nods and disappears into the kitchen. Max pretend to tidy behind the bar, slowly making his way to the two at the end.
MAX
Mike. Duane. Ready for another round?
DUANE
Not yet.
MAX
Let me know.
MIKE
Where you been?
Steve walks around the bar, talking to people.
MAX
I’ve been helping my ma out at the Pub. What about you guys? Keeping out of trouble?
DUANE
(Angrily)
Us always. Bernie not so much. Cops were asking about him again.
MAX
What for?
MIKE
His ex has been using the cops to harass him.
MAX
I thought your father was the County Sheriff?
MIKE
That’s why she calls the city boys. She’s conned one of their detective into doing her dirty work. He had him locked up for nothing.
DUANE
It wasn’t for nothing. Any man who won’t support his kids isn’t much of a man.
MIKE
She shouldn’t have divorced him.
DUANE
He’s your cousin and all-but he’s still crazy!
Steve sits on the bar stool close to Mike.
STEVE
Give me a draft.
MAX
Coming up.
(Pouring the beer and gives it to Steve
Crazy how?
MIKE
Shut up!
DUANE
No. I won’t!
(To Max)
The court was garnishing his child support. He tried to get Greg to pay him under the table so he wouldn‘t have t pay it. He wouldn’t. Bernie blew up and slugged him. Greg fired him.
MAX
Understandable.
MIKE
Joyce just wants more child support.
DUANE
He was stupid. If he doesn’t keep up with his support, he goes back to jail.
STEVE
My old lady’s like that too. She doesn’t just want a piece, she wants it all.
MIKE
She was never satisfied.
STEVE
They should be made to get a job too. Not just live off us.
MAX
It’s the father responsibility.
STEVE
(To Max)
You married.
MAX
No.
STEVE
Got kids.
MAX
No.
STEVE
Until you do, you can’t understand.
DUANE
I heard he kidnapped his kid.
MIKE
You can’t kidnap your own kid! .
MAX
Do you think he’d hurt him?
MIKE
(Over reacting)
No! I don’t care what anyone says. Bernie loves his son!
STEVE
Whoa! Chill. I understand where he’s coming from. No matter how much you give, she always wants more. No cash--no visitation! There should be a law against it.
MIKE
That’s right! He got a couple of weeks behind and she had him arrested.
DUANE
He was two months behind.
MIKE
His family had to pay up so he could get out.
MAX
Seems fair to me.
STEVE
What do you know? Nothing. I thought about taking my kid and disappearing. Trouble is I got no place to hide.
MIKE
We got a place.
STEVE
Don’t keep it to yourself. I might find the need to flee.
MIKE
(Draining his glass and standing)
I said too much already.
Mike throws some cash on the bar and leaves.
STEVE
(Following)
Damn!
Duane stands to follow; Max grabs his arm and shakes his head.
MAX
Let me buy you a beer.
Uncertain, Duane looks at the door.
You don’t want to go there.
Duane sits back down and Max refills his glass.
CUT
EXT: ALLEY OUTSIDE CHEATING HEART: NIGHT
Mike is walking towards his car. Steve catches up with him.
STEVE
Hey, dude. Wait!
MIKE
(Defensive)
What for?
STEVE
I want to talk to you.
MIKE
I’ve got nothing to say.
STEVE
(Catching up with him)
I just have a couple of questions.
MIKE
I don’t talk to cops I don‘t know.
STEVE
Unfortunately for you dude,
(Throwing him against the wall)
I’m not a cop.
MIKE
(Shoving Steve)
What’s your deal?
STEVE
I just want to know where you cousin took his kid.
MIKE
None of your business!
STEVE
Wrong answer!
MIKE
(Trying to walk away)
It’s the only one you are going to get.
STEVE
I hate when people walk away when I am talking to ‘em.
Steve spins Mike around and punches him. Mike falls against the trashcans; blood trickles out of his nose.
Let I said, where’s Bernie?
MIKE
(Leaping at him)
You son of a bitch!
Steve catches him propels him across the alley. Mike hits the wall. Quickly, he spins around and throws a punch at Steve. Steve grabs his fist. Twisting Mike’s arm around his back, he smashes Mike’s face into the wall.
STEVE
I also hate repeating myself.
MIKE
Go to hell!
STEVE
(Increasing the pressure on Mike’s arm)
Don’t make me ask again.
MIKE
You’ll pay for this! My father is the sheriff--
STEVE
Goody-goody for him. I’m shaking in my boots. Where’s Bernie?
Mike struggles.
When I get bored twisting, I’m going start breaking.
MIKE
You’ll pay for this!
STEVE
I’ve got buck and half that’s not doing nothing.
MIKE
You son of bitch!
Grabbing Mike’s hair with his free hand, he bounces his head off the wall.
STEVE
Don’t insult my mother. It’s rude. Is Bernie at the cabin?
MIKE
You got nothing!
STEVE
I’ll have your ass if you don’t start talking.
Max, Duane and two other men walk out of the bar.
MAX
Steve, I’ve got directions to the cabin.
DUANE
Bernie took us hunting there last fall.
MIKE
Shut up!
STEVE
(Twisting)
That’s not nice way to talk to a friend.
DUANE
I’m not going to stand by and do nothing. Bernie’s crazy. I remember what threatened to do.
MIKE
He was drunk!
MAX
It’s about an hour out.
STEVE
They’d be gone before we got there.
MAX
Not if he didn’t know.
(Indicating Duane and the two other men)
They’ve agreed to keep your friend company until we get back.
STEVE
You see that.
(Releasing him and shoving him toward Duane)
I’m sure they’ll take real good care of you.
(To Duane)
Don’t let him get to a phone.
DUANE
It won’t be a problem. We’re just going to drive around for a while. Maybe go out to Rich’s farm.
MIKE
You won’t get away with this. It’s kidnapping.
STEVE
I don’t see anything. Maxwell, you see anything.
MAX
Me either.
STEVE
Let’s go.
MAX
I’ll call you when we get back.
Steve and Max leave. The three other men surround Mike.
CUT
INT: CONSERVATORY: NIGHT
Tony and Renee sit together on the couch; Andrea Lee watches them from across the room.
RENEE
I’m confused.
ANDREA LEE
You usually are mother.
RENEE
Andrea please!
TONY
I know it is hard to believe.
RENEE
To say the very least.
TONY
It’s true.
RENEE
Emily would never just curse all of Stefano’s children and grandchildren. She wouldn’t hurt me!
TONY
She thinks you’re dead. We all did.
RENEE
What do you want from me?
TONY
Come back to Salem with me.
ANDREA LEE
Why?
TONY
I promised Lee I’d find you and bring you back.
RENEE
You promised Emily’s ghost?
TONY
Renee, darling you have to believe me.
RENEE
(Standing and walking away)
Tony, I’m trying. It just doesn’t make any sense.
ANDREA LEE
Since when did that ever stop you?
TONY
Have you always been so rude to your mother?
ANDREA LEE
Have you always been a bastard?
RENEE
If I go back, she’ll stop?
TONY
Yes. We think so.
RENEE
We?
TONY
Marlena and Celeste. Did you know you have a half brother and sister? Lexie and Elvis.
ANDREA LEE
Elvis? As in Presley?
RENEE
No I didn’t.
TONY
No, as in EJ Wells.
ANDREA LEE
The racecar driver?
TONY
(Nodding)
Lexie is Celeste and Stefano’s daughter. She is doctor. They both live in Salem
ANDREA LEE
It’d be worth the trip just to meet him.
RENEE
I would love to see Marlena again. I have always wanted to contact her, but father said it wouldn’t be a good idea.
TONY
Why? Marlena always cared a great deal about you.
RENEE
Father said they blamed me for your death.
TONY
(Taking her hands in his)
They would never--
RENEE
I bet my funeral was a very lonily affair. Not many people missed me. Bet there were a few who even danced on my grave.
TONY
My sweet Renee--
ANDREA LEE
Stop calling her that!
TONY
(Gently caressing her cheek)
We all missed you. Especially me.
Tony and Renee look into each other eyes.
When you died, my world ended.
ANDREA LEE
Obviously, you got over it.
TONY
(To Andrea)
Could you be a bigger bitch?
ANDREA LEE
For you, sure. I’ll put in the extra effort.
TONY
Don’t put yourself out on my account.
ANDREA LEE
Don’t worry. That’s a debt I won’t mine paying.
RENEE
I never did get a chance to say good-bye to my sister.
TONY
(Confused)
Emily was your mother.
RENEE
I know. But we were raised as sisters.
(Thinking it over)
Okay. I’ll do it.
ANDREA LEE
How gullible can one person be?
RENEE
When do you want to leave?
TONY
Immediately.
RENEE
Why so quick?
TONY
Lee has already hurt two people. She nearly killed EJ’s wife. I don’t know who else she’ll hurt if you don’t come back.
RENEE
(Walking closer to Andrea)
I see. Then I’ll pack right away. Do you want something to eat while you wait?
TONY
No. I’ll eat on the plane. How long before you’ll be ready?
RENEE
An hour. I have to make a few arrangements.
ANDREA LEE
I’ll be ready too.
TONY
You’re going?
ANDREA LEE
I wouldn’t miss it.
TONY
(Embracing Renee)
The plane will be ready.
Tony runs back through the house and out the front door.
ANDREA LEE
Have you lost your mind again?
RENEE
I don’t care what anyone says. That’s not Tony. Tony’s dead. He almost had me. Emily wouldn’t hurt anyone. She couldn’t. The moment he said she had, I knew he was lying.
ANDREA LEE
Then why are you going along with it.
RENEE
I want to see just how far Andre will take it. Besides, I haven’t been able to contact father.
ANDREA LEE
Do you think Andre knows where he is?
RENEE
I’m certain of it. Before I make him pay for murdering Tony, I’m going find out what he did to father.
CUT
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Soap Operas: The Cliff Hanger-The Backbone of the Genre
Soap Operas: The Cliff Hanger-The Backbone of the Genre
By
Theresa Chaze
The cliffhanger has been the both a source of pleasure and bane to soap opera viewer since the genre was created. It is one of the hooks that keep the viewers coming back. From radio to daytime to the emergence of primetime soaps, the cliffhanger has been the one element that has remained constant. However, in the past few years with the movement away from the traditional soap opera format to one that is more titillating, the cliffhanger has also been cast aside.
In the era of multi-media and channel options, cliff hangers have become more important than ever in the success of a soap opera. With so many choices, all shows need to give the viewers a reason to keep tuning in. Historically, cliff hangers have been the genre’s best tools to create loyal fans. According the World English dictionary, the definition of a cliffhanger is:
1. Arts literature ending left teasingly unresolved: an unresolved ending in a serialized drama or book that leaves the audience or reader desperate to know what will happen in the next part
2. Arts drama serial with suspenseful endings: a drama serial that has episodes that often end in suspenseful unresolved endings
3. Tense situation: a situation full of tension or suspense because it is not clear what will happen next
By keeping the audience guessing, the writers insure they will tune in next time to learn what happens to their favorite characters. However, the more invested the viewer is in the characters the easier it is to hook them. Yet on the flip side, it is nearly impossible to retain the interest of the viewers if they can’t identify with the character or if the plot doesn‘t fit within the perimeters the show has already established. The more the viewers care about the characters, the more likely they will be loyal to the show.
Cliff hangers need storylines that are not only well written, but also well thought out and exactly timed. Cutting the scene in the middle of the action is not a cliff hanger; it is a poorly placed cut. In order to be effective, it has to be the logical progression of the plot throughout the episode. By properly organizing and timing the sequence of scenes, the writer builds the suspense and drama. Inter-cutting the primary storyline to build a secondary, not only heightens the tension, but it also initiates the next primary storyline and helps insure the show will end at climatic moment. As with comedy, timing isn't the only thing, it's everything.
Many of the current soaps have given up writing the complicated storylines that are associated with cliff hangers in favor of gratuitous sexual scenes that aren’t based in plot or character. Instead of developing characters or stories the viewers can identify with and care about, the writers have chosen to focus shallow characters and plots that more closely resemble soft porn, which is why the genre has been slowly dying. In traditional soaps, sex was the end result of romance that was gradually created over weeks of teasing, testing and sexual tension. Instant romance and relationships give nothing for the viewer to look forward to since they already know what the end results will be sex. Until the writers return to storylines, which are based on suspense, drama, romance and humor, cliff hangers will be a thing of the past, taking with them the whole genre.
By
Theresa Chaze
The cliffhanger has been the both a source of pleasure and bane to soap opera viewer since the genre was created. It is one of the hooks that keep the viewers coming back. From radio to daytime to the emergence of primetime soaps, the cliffhanger has been the one element that has remained constant. However, in the past few years with the movement away from the traditional soap opera format to one that is more titillating, the cliffhanger has also been cast aside.
In the era of multi-media and channel options, cliff hangers have become more important than ever in the success of a soap opera. With so many choices, all shows need to give the viewers a reason to keep tuning in. Historically, cliff hangers have been the genre’s best tools to create loyal fans. According the World English dictionary, the definition of a cliffhanger is:
1. Arts literature ending left teasingly unresolved: an unresolved ending in a serialized drama or book that leaves the audience or reader desperate to know what will happen in the next part
2. Arts drama serial with suspenseful endings: a drama serial that has episodes that often end in suspenseful unresolved endings
3. Tense situation: a situation full of tension or suspense because it is not clear what will happen next
By keeping the audience guessing, the writers insure they will tune in next time to learn what happens to their favorite characters. However, the more invested the viewer is in the characters the easier it is to hook them. Yet on the flip side, it is nearly impossible to retain the interest of the viewers if they can’t identify with the character or if the plot doesn‘t fit within the perimeters the show has already established. The more the viewers care about the characters, the more likely they will be loyal to the show.
Cliff hangers need storylines that are not only well written, but also well thought out and exactly timed. Cutting the scene in the middle of the action is not a cliff hanger; it is a poorly placed cut. In order to be effective, it has to be the logical progression of the plot throughout the episode. By properly organizing and timing the sequence of scenes, the writer builds the suspense and drama. Inter-cutting the primary storyline to build a secondary, not only heightens the tension, but it also initiates the next primary storyline and helps insure the show will end at climatic moment. As with comedy, timing isn't the only thing, it's everything.
Many of the current soaps have given up writing the complicated storylines that are associated with cliff hangers in favor of gratuitous sexual scenes that aren’t based in plot or character. Instead of developing characters or stories the viewers can identify with and care about, the writers have chosen to focus shallow characters and plots that more closely resemble soft porn, which is why the genre has been slowly dying. In traditional soaps, sex was the end result of romance that was gradually created over weeks of teasing, testing and sexual tension. Instant romance and relationships give nothing for the viewer to look forward to since they already know what the end results will be sex. Until the writers return to storylines, which are based on suspense, drama, romance and humor, cliff hangers will be a thing of the past, taking with them the whole genre.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Days of Our Lives 11-15-08
Days of Our Lives
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-15-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Days of Our Lives
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
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Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
The newest entry is at http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days11-2-08.pdf
The last three entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Days of Our Lives
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
The newest installment is at www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
The last two entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
http://www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
The newest installment is at www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-31-08.pdf
The last two entries aren't in the proper format; I'll fix it later.
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2821
Monday, October 27, 2008
Alternative Storyline for Days of Our Lives
Here is the next installment of my alternative storylines for Days of Our Lives.
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
The newest installment is at www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2820
This is what I previously posted on the NBC Days boards http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
http://geocities.com/tirgana/Days10-16.pdf
The newest installment is at www.geocities.com/tirgana/days10-26-08.pdf
If you like what you are reading, please leave me a comment here or on the NBC message boards. Or better yet contact the executive producers at
Gary Tomlin or Ken Corday
Corday Productions
3400 W. Olive Avenue
suite 170 Burbank CA
91505-4630
818-295-2820
Friday, October 10, 2008
Saving Days of Our Lives from Cancelation
For generations Days of Our Lives has been not only much loved but the top rated Daytime soap, being the leader in suspense, drama, romance, and comedy, as well as social issues. As the sand fell through the hour glass, we laughed, cried and waited with baited breath for Monday as the cliffhanger left us dangling on Friday. We had a our favorite heroes and villains--couples we cheered for and those we knew who were doomed for failure.
From the Horton and the Bradys to villainous DiMeras, the writers and actors helped us suspend our disbelief through obsessions and possessions. The brain child of Ted Corday, Betty Corday and Irna Phillips, it premiered in 1965. In the decades, since it has become a TV icon that has been satirized and vilified by those who don’t understand the gothic romance nature of the soap. The Cordays never intended for Days to just meet the industry or viewer expectations but to always exceed them by taking their storylines past the limits and breaking the old taboos. Although it was always cutting edge, it was based on the love of family and friends.
However, in the last couple of years, the decline in the writing has been followed by a decline in the rating, bringing the long soap to the brink of cancellation. Even long time fans, who inherited the love of the show from their mothers and grandmother, were turned off by the lack of suspense, drama, and romance. They missed the humor and the weekly cliffhangers, which had been replaced by the never ending triangles and the destruction of beloved couples.
The random murder of beloved characters brought the wrath of viewers down on the executive producers forcing them to rewrite the storyline in such a ways as to say--just kidding folks. It was the beginning of a long line of poorly thought out and badly written storylines that have made it tied for last place in the ratings. Day’s fans can be rabid and obsessive, but they remain loyal until given good reasons not to be.
My mother got my hooked on Dark Shadows back in the late 1960’s. When it was canceled she moved on to Days of Our Lives and I followed. I have been a fan since Doug and Julie were the super-couple. I grew up with Hope and Bo, cried when Tom Horton died, laughed with Eugene--was severely annoyed to see my favorite character Renee DiMera being carried out feet first. I missed two days and it took me decades to actually learned how she died. Back then the stories were forward moving; they didn’t try to exist on flashbacks.
I know the characters and the history, which is why when the current writers proved they didn’t have a clue into either I started writing an alternative universe Salem and posting it on the NBC message boards. It was out of frustration and anger at being treated like an idiot that made me take the time to create my own storylines. Originally, I wasn’t taking it seriously. I had my novels to write and I had just started my own publishing house. Time was a premium, but I just wasn’t willing to let go of one of the constants in my life.
The postings have a great many typos; plus, the formatting didn’t properly transfer. But it was fun and it didn’t matter. However, the other posters really liked my work. Not only did they ask me to continue, but also suggested that I contact Ken Corday for the head writer gig.
Wow!!! That was excellent! And you soooooo got NuJohn's speech down pat! In the past I would have said there was no way we'd get something like this...but, Days has been getting better, so who knows?
Noledays
Interesting.
I'm not a Celeste fan but you have me intrigued. LOL I want to hear more about what is going on at the mansion. lol
Babyfaith
Oh and once it's all finished, save it, print it out & send it to Burbank. I bet once you finish it that it's better than anything the head writer now can come up with.
TarHeeLfan4eva
This story line is way better than the crappy ones that are on the show at this moment. I'm sick of Dool these days I would much rather watch this than what's on right now.
Lilimar
I've been outta town all weekend, so I just got a chance to read...great job!! All the characters are right on point! I'm guessing the lady is Kristen? Not sure, but my only guess right now. Thanks for the great entertainment!!
MSlovinDOOL
I love it you are an amazing writer, it is so suspenseful and i really wish days would do something like this, please finish it oh and your John humor is right on
ilovethebadboys
that story line is GREAT!!! i need for Days to hire you for a writer. Is it Daphne??? Wow very good. Someone call DH and tell her, we have someone for some additional ideas for writing, that won't jack it up like Sheff!
Foxheir82
I am sooooo intrigued!!!! You have GOT to continue this story!!!! I would LOVE to see this play out on screen - too bad TPTB couldn't come up w/ something this great.. You are a brilliant writer ~ I can't wait to see what happens next!
Girl, I think you DO have a chance in hell! I have watched Days for 25 years or so, and this is some of the best s/l's & dialect I have seen in a looooong time! You really capture the "feel" of the show and the characters personalities! I LOVE that you are involving all the characters! I LOVE that you have wonder and suspense - with this mystery woman and the "haunted" part of the house. I LOVE that Doug will be singing again! And I am happy to see Lucas back - yay!
SERIOUSLY - if I were you I would submit this ASAP! LOVE IT!!!! BRAVO!
azgirlygirl
JOHN
It’s like a Klingon and a tribble.
SAMI
You can remember an episode of Star Trek, but you can’t remember your family.
the best lines.. love what you have NuJohn say
Bo & Roman talking about trophy funny too.
Mouse57
JOHN
Elvis, I see you spared no expense when it came to the ring. How long were you at the gumball machine?
JOHN
(Pointing)
Not the Scotch!
I loved reading this story. You had all of the characters down so well. Nice job. I can't wait to read the rest.
Renee alive.. what will Tony do
I choose to believe she's not alive, lol. And if she is he'd stay with Anna. EJ's already been married off to Ava and lost Little Johnny, I'd hate to see my other couple get broken up too, lol.
elvisdimeralover
I really like your writing. You have a lot of great ideas that I would love to see on the show.
I really think they should hire you for the show as the head writer. Since I see a lot of your stuff any way on the show it really is to bad that you aren't getting paid for it.
One of the main things that I like is that with your writing I have been able to read the whole thing with all the characters that you have involved with your story. Were as with the show I fast forward a lot through it.
I wish you good luck, and hope that you get the job!!
Justconfused
Oh, I am so disappointed that you won't go on writing. But, I do understand why and I agree !! No sense in any one getting the credit when it is yours.
I have enjoyed this so much, I have told my sister all about this story line and she keeps asking me more and wanting more!
Thank you so much for what you have wrote.
suzi8310
I have cleaned up and reformatted the script, converting it into a PDF file. What was posted already on the NBC boards can be found at http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
I will be adding to it in the near future but only on this blog--unless Ken Corday can be persuaded to hire me then you will see it on the screen.
I would very much like comments and feedback.
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From the Horton and the Bradys to villainous DiMeras, the writers and actors helped us suspend our disbelief through obsessions and possessions. The brain child of Ted Corday, Betty Corday and Irna Phillips, it premiered in 1965. In the decades, since it has become a TV icon that has been satirized and vilified by those who don’t understand the gothic romance nature of the soap. The Cordays never intended for Days to just meet the industry or viewer expectations but to always exceed them by taking their storylines past the limits and breaking the old taboos. Although it was always cutting edge, it was based on the love of family and friends.
However, in the last couple of years, the decline in the writing has been followed by a decline in the rating, bringing the long soap to the brink of cancellation. Even long time fans, who inherited the love of the show from their mothers and grandmother, were turned off by the lack of suspense, drama, and romance. They missed the humor and the weekly cliffhangers, which had been replaced by the never ending triangles and the destruction of beloved couples.
The random murder of beloved characters brought the wrath of viewers down on the executive producers forcing them to rewrite the storyline in such a ways as to say--just kidding folks. It was the beginning of a long line of poorly thought out and badly written storylines that have made it tied for last place in the ratings. Day’s fans can be rabid and obsessive, but they remain loyal until given good reasons not to be.
My mother got my hooked on Dark Shadows back in the late 1960’s. When it was canceled she moved on to Days of Our Lives and I followed. I have been a fan since Doug and Julie were the super-couple. I grew up with Hope and Bo, cried when Tom Horton died, laughed with Eugene--was severely annoyed to see my favorite character Renee DiMera being carried out feet first. I missed two days and it took me decades to actually learned how she died. Back then the stories were forward moving; they didn’t try to exist on flashbacks.
I know the characters and the history, which is why when the current writers proved they didn’t have a clue into either I started writing an alternative universe Salem and posting it on the NBC message boards. It was out of frustration and anger at being treated like an idiot that made me take the time to create my own storylines. Originally, I wasn’t taking it seriously. I had my novels to write and I had just started my own publishing house. Time was a premium, but I just wasn’t willing to let go of one of the constants in my life.
The postings have a great many typos; plus, the formatting didn’t properly transfer. But it was fun and it didn’t matter. However, the other posters really liked my work. Not only did they ask me to continue, but also suggested that I contact Ken Corday for the head writer gig.
Wow!!! That was excellent! And you soooooo got NuJohn's speech down pat! In the past I would have said there was no way we'd get something like this...but, Days has been getting better, so who knows?
Noledays
Interesting.
I'm not a Celeste fan but you have me intrigued. LOL I want to hear more about what is going on at the mansion. lol
Babyfaith
Oh and once it's all finished, save it, print it out & send it to Burbank. I bet once you finish it that it's better than anything the head writer now can come up with.
TarHeeLfan4eva
This story line is way better than the crappy ones that are on the show at this moment. I'm sick of Dool these days I would much rather watch this than what's on right now.
Lilimar
I've been outta town all weekend, so I just got a chance to read...great job!! All the characters are right on point! I'm guessing the lady is Kristen? Not sure, but my only guess right now. Thanks for the great entertainment!!
MSlovinDOOL
I love it you are an amazing writer, it is so suspenseful and i really wish days would do something like this, please finish it oh and your John humor is right on
ilovethebadboys
that story line is GREAT!!! i need for Days to hire you for a writer. Is it Daphne??? Wow very good. Someone call DH and tell her, we have someone for some additional ideas for writing, that won't jack it up like Sheff!
Foxheir82
I am sooooo intrigued!!!! You have GOT to continue this story!!!! I would LOVE to see this play out on screen - too bad TPTB couldn't come up w/ something this great.. You are a brilliant writer ~ I can't wait to see what happens next!
Girl, I think you DO have a chance in hell! I have watched Days for 25 years or so, and this is some of the best s/l's & dialect I have seen in a looooong time! You really capture the "feel" of the show and the characters personalities! I LOVE that you are involving all the characters! I LOVE that you have wonder and suspense - with this mystery woman and the "haunted" part of the house. I LOVE that Doug will be singing again! And I am happy to see Lucas back - yay!
SERIOUSLY - if I were you I would submit this ASAP! LOVE IT!!!! BRAVO!
azgirlygirl
JOHN
It’s like a Klingon and a tribble.
SAMI
You can remember an episode of Star Trek, but you can’t remember your family.
the best lines.. love what you have NuJohn say
Bo & Roman talking about trophy funny too.
Mouse57
JOHN
Elvis, I see you spared no expense when it came to the ring. How long were you at the gumball machine?
JOHN
(Pointing)
Not the Scotch!
I loved reading this story. You had all of the characters down so well. Nice job. I can't wait to read the rest.
Renee alive.. what will Tony do
I choose to believe she's not alive, lol. And if she is he'd stay with Anna. EJ's already been married off to Ava and lost Little Johnny, I'd hate to see my other couple get broken up too, lol.
elvisdimeralover
I really like your writing. You have a lot of great ideas that I would love to see on the show.
I really think they should hire you for the show as the head writer. Since I see a lot of your stuff any way on the show it really is to bad that you aren't getting paid for it.
One of the main things that I like is that with your writing I have been able to read the whole thing with all the characters that you have involved with your story. Were as with the show I fast forward a lot through it.
I wish you good luck, and hope that you get the job!!
Justconfused
Oh, I am so disappointed that you won't go on writing. But, I do understand why and I agree !! No sense in any one getting the credit when it is yours.
I have enjoyed this so much, I have told my sister all about this story line and she keeps asking me more and wanting more!
Thank you so much for what you have wrote.
suzi8310
I have cleaned up and reformatted the script, converting it into a PDF file. What was posted already on the NBC boards can be found at http://geocities.com/tirgana/daysofourlives.pdf
I will be adding to it in the near future but only on this blog--unless Ken Corday can be persuaded to hire me then you will see it on the screen.
I would very much like comments and feedback.
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