In 2010 we saw many contract negotiations bring the industry to its knees time after time, from Eric Braden to Vincent irazary we have had are fair share of the Tomfoolery to last a lifetime. Unfortunately I have it on good authority that we ain't seen nothing yet as 2011 is the year that may change the industry as we know it. So what has changed so recently to make each negotiation such a terrifying event for fans? Well back in the day writers were, let's face it a lot more ,creative than they are today. Today if you don't sign on the dotted line you are public enemy number one and they are going to write your character into such a corner that you will never get out of with the fans respect. The stupid exit stories have hindered all of the soaps as we see their favorite plot device (back from the dead) used every other month, and yet we are supposed to care? Really? Did anyone here really care that the evil doctor Hayward was dead? No, because even blind Angie hubberd could see that plotline coming from a mile away.
So what could writers and show runners do to improve this situation? First it is well and truly time to treat viewers with a shred of respect and write the characters out in a way that would honor their history on the show. By simply doing that you would have a lot more fans on the edge of their seats, than watching characters act out of their normal behavior.
Actors on the other hand need to also realize that this is not the hayday of soaps anymore so they cannot be running around making outrageous demands like they are bringing in the tens of millions of viewers way back when.
Anyways I was just rather frustrated with the whole situation that had gone on in 2010, and I do not want to have another 'kishtatrophy' on our hands. What are your thoughts on the contract situation of 2010? Did you enjoy any of the exits / returns ? Who would you have kept if possible? And who would you not want to return in the future ? Let me know in the comments bellow.
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