Roger Howarth Returns to One Life to Live!

Roger vs. Trevor - Bring It!

Hey guys! As everyone in the Soap World knows, Roger Howarth is returning to One Life to Live!! This is arguably one of the most anticipated returns in OLTL history and I for one am excited (worried, but excited). Soap Opera Network is reporting that Roger starts taping in May (Read their piece here.) Btw, Kudos to Soap Opera Network for being the first to tell soap fans that Roger would be coming back (in August). They took a lot of heat for it but they didn't back down and it turned out they were right. Good for them!

This news lead to about a million questions: Will Roger be coming back as the Real Todd Manning? If so, who is Trevor St. John's Todd? Does this mean TSJ is out? Does this mean OLTL isn't being cancelled after all? Or is this a sign that OLTL is ending? Will there be casting cuts to afford Roger's salary?  TPTB are keeping their lips sealed and don't expect that to change. In fact, I'm guessing that they're going to be leaking a lot of fake spoilers out there to throw people off. I've been critical of Ron Carlivati over the years. I find him to be a talented but uneven writer and his OLTL has been a struggle for me to watch. That said, Roger's return is Must See TV for me, and I'll be tuning in!

Pros: Roger is a talented and popular actor, possibly returning to his signature, Emmy winning role - the Buzz is Huge! No matter how they write it, his return is going to stir sh*t up and everyone wants to know what's going to happen. Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemistry - Roger has it with everyone. Roger vs. Trevor - Bring It!

Cons: TSJ fans are pissed. Roger's return almost definitely means other actors are going to be let go ($$$). A big return does not necessarily equal big ratings (see GH: Vanessa Marcil/Brenda, Jonathan Jackson/Lucky). Letting Susan Haskell (Marty) go before Roger's return? Big Mistake. If TPTB are just thinking about the short-term shock value of the story, instead of the long-term implications, this could be disastrous. Carlivati wrote Tina's Return (poor Andrea Evans!) It may be too late for OLTL :(

Expect a Roger vs. Trevor poll soon!
-Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover

Still No Answers About All My Children & One Life To Live Cancellation Rumors

Hey guys, just a quick note. While ABC confirmed that Lorraine Broderick has been hired as AMC's new headwriter, they're not confirming or denying anything else. Some of us felt this move was a good sign for AMC, but TV Guide's Michael Logan pointed out that the current headwriters Dave Kreizman and Donna Swajeski are at the end of their contracts anyway and it's possible Broderick has simply been hired to wrap up the show. (Read Logan's latest here.)

Soaps In Depth ABC posted hopeful tweets over the weekend, assuring fans AMC was not going to be cancelled and that a press release would come out today. (Read my summary of their tweets here.) Unfortunately, they seem to be backtracking a bit today.  Here are their most tweets:

• Yes, I'm aware of every rumor floating around out there. No, I don't know which ones are true & which aren't. The MINUTE I know, you will.
• Don't expect that this is necessarily a situation we'll have full answers to today, tomorrow or next week. I suspect it'll unfold slowly
• While Lorraine Broderick is new headwriter of #AMC, there's much speculation that she'll be writing the end of the show. Rumors galore.
• Folks, absolutely NOBODY (except folks in charge) KNOW what's going on. We're all hearing LOTS of rumors, many of which conflict.
• The general concensus: It ain't good. But when I know anything — KNOW, not hear rumors — I'll pass it along, promise.

Seems they're not so sure anymore about All My Children not being cancelled. There's even less information out there about One Life to Live. I think at this point everyone is on the same page. It's do or die and this is the time for fans to write and call ABC and let them know you want your soaps to stay on the air.  I haven't seen this anywhere, this is just my own thought, but I'm wondering if an increase in online views (of AMC and OLTL episodes) at ABC's official site might help too??

I'm still looking for good AMC/OLTL campaigns to direct you to. There are tons of sites/blogs giving us info on who to contact, but I'm hoping to find a central campaign that's really organized.  Until then, I suggest going to Pine Valley Exposer or SoapOperaNetwork.

Also, if anyone is interested, Soaps In Depth ABC and Soap Central's Dan Kroll are doing a podcast "analyzing the AMC/OLTL situation." More info here.

-Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover

Latest Soap Ratings: Sept 13 - 17, 2010

As the World Turns reaches #4 again! *sniff* *sniff*

Credit Soap Opera Network

September 13 - September 17, 2010
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 5,048,000 (-69,000/+46,000)
2. B&B 3,193,000 (-58,000/-153,000)
3. GH 2,641,000 (-101,000/-61,000)
4. ATWT 2,593,000 (+18,000/+105,000)
5. DAYS 2,510,000 (+16,000/-360,000)
6. AMC 2,387,000 (-81,000/-211,000)
7. OLTL 2,327,000 (-130,000/-236,000)

HH
1. Y&R 3.5/13 (same/-.1)
2. B&B 2.3/8 (same/-.1)
3. GH 2.0/7 (same/same)
4. ATWT 1.9/7 (same/+.1)
5. DAYS 1.8/7 (same/-.3) <- ties low rating (11th straight week)
5. AMC 1.8/6 (-.1/-.1)
5. OLTL 1.8/6 (same/-.2)

For Demographic breakdowns, Day-To-Day and Seasonal numbers, visit Soap Opera Network

-Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover1938

Latest Soap Ratings: Sept 6 - 10, 2010

Nice to see some weekly gains for all our shows! And I'm thrilled that ATWT hit #4 in Total Viewers!!

Credit Soap Opera Network

September 6 - September 10, 2010
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 5,117,000 (+144,000/+119,000)
2. B&B 3,251,000 (+107,000/+21,000)
3. GH 2,742,000 (+82,000/-45,000)
4. ATWT 2,575,000 (+207,000/+227,000)
5. DAYS 2,494,000 (+51,000/-226,000)
6. AMC 2,468,000 (+48,000/+7,000)
7. OLTL 2,457,000 (+82,000/-22,000)

HH
1. Y&R 3.5/12 (same/-.1)
2. B&B 2.3/8 (+.1/-.1)
3. GH 2.0/6 (+.1/-.1)
4. AMC 1.9/7 (+.1/same)
4. ATWT 1.9/6 (+.2/+.1)
6. OLTL 1.8/6 (+.1/-.1)
6. DAYS 1.8/6 (same/-.2) <- ties low rating (10th straight week)

Women 18-49 Viewers
1. Y&R 1,108,000 (+96,000/-15,000)
2. GH 966,000 (+85,000/+35,000)
3. OLTL 714,000 (+57,000/-34,000)
4. B&B 711,000 (+74,000/+12,000)
5. DAYS 706,000 (+28,000/-63,000)
6. ATWT 620,000 (+84,000/+64,000)
7. AMC 599,000 (+6,000/-58,000)

Women 18-49 Rating
1. Y&R 1.7/11 (+.2/same)
2. GH 1.5/9 (+.2/+.1)
3. DAYS 1.1/7 (+.1/-.1)
3. OLTL 1.1/7 (+.1/same)
3. B&B 1.1/7 (+.1/same)
6. ATWT 0.9/6 (+.1/+.1)
6. AMC 0.9/6 (same/-.1)

Girls 12-17 Viewers
1. GH 50,000 (+8,000/-2,000)
2. Y&R 48,000 (-1,000/+35,000)
3. OLTL 46,000 (+20,000/+14,000)
4. ATWT 36,000 (-1,000/+31,000)
5. AMC 27,000 (+13,000/+16,000)
6. B&B 24,000 (-9,000/+7,000)
7. DAYS 17,000 (+8,000/-2,000)

Women 18-34 Rating
1. Y&R 1.0/7 (+.1/-.2)
1. GH 1.0/6 (+.1/same)
3. DAYS 0.8/5 (same/-.1)
4. OLTL 0.7/5 (+.1/-.2)
4. B&B 0.7/4 (+.1/-.1)
6. ATWT 0.6/4 (+.1/same)
7. AMC 0.5/4 (same/-.3) <- ties low rating (3rd straight week)

Men 18+ Viewers
1. Y&R 1,185,000 (+62,000/-13,000)
2. B&B 719,000 (+46,000/+65,000)
3. DAYS 549,000 (-4,000/-10,000)
4. ATWT 522,000 (+62,000/+106,000)
5. AMC 499,000 (+28,000/+21,000)
6. GH 495,000 (-8,000/-7,000)
7. OLTL 444,000 (-4,000/+22,000)

For Day-To-Day and Seasonal numbers, go to Soap Opera Network

- Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover1938

(ATWT finale starts in a half an hour - *sniff* *sniff*)

Latest Soap Ratings: April 12 - April 16

Yikes! Big losses for all the shows, with OLTL and ATWT hitting all-time lows.

Credit Soap Opera Network

April 12 - April 16, 2010
(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 4,902,000 (-431,000/-378,000)
2. B&B 3,200,000 (-53,000/-274,000)
3. GH 2,580,000 (-188,000/-45,000)
4. DAYS 2,563,000 (-154,000/-249,000)
5. AMC 2,426,000 (same/-146,000)
6. ATWT 2,258,000 (-65,000/-272,000)
7. OLTL 2,253,000 (-227,000/-310,000) <---- new low (Previous low: 2,254,000 for December 21-25, 2009)

HH
1. Y&R 3.5/13 (-.3/-.3)
2. B&B 2.3/8 (same/-.3)
3. GH 1.9/6 (-.1/-.1)
3. DAYS 1.9/7 (-.1/-.2)
5. AMC 1.8/7 (same/-.2)
6. OLTL 1.7/6 (-.1/-.2) <---- ties low rating (Last time: March 22-26, 2010)
7. ATWT 1.6/6 (-.1/-.3) <---- ties low rating (Last time: August 3-7, 2009)

Day-To-Day Ratings - HH/Total Viewers
AMC
Monday: 1.9/2,600,000
Tuesday: 1.9/2,573,000
Wednesday: 1.8/2,382,000
Thursday: 1.7/2,267,000
Friday: 1.8/2,307,000

ATWT
Monday: 1.8/2,425,000
Tuesday: 1.7/2,343,000
Wednesday: 1.6/2,204,000
Thursday: 1.5/1,986,000
Friday: 1.7/2,323,000

B&B
Monday: 2.4/3,417,000
Tuesday: 2.3/3,417,000
Wednesday: 2.4/3,388,000
Thursday: 2.0/2,691,000
Friday: 2.2/3,085,000

DAYS
Monday: 2.0/2,675,000
Tuesday: 1.9/2,542,000
Wednesday: 1.9/2,578,000
Thursday: 1.9/2,487,000
Friday: 1.9/2,533,000

GH
Monday: 1.9/2,608,000
Tuesday: 1.8/2,557,000
Wednesday: 2.0/2,742,000
Thursday: 1.9/2,480,000
Friday: 1.8/2,515,000

OLTL
Monday: 1.7/2,267,000
Tuesday: 1.7/2,441,000
Wednesday: 1.7/2,281,000
Thursday: 1.6/2,090,000
Friday: 1.7/2,184,000

Y&R
Monday: 3.7/5,198,000
Tuesday: 3.6/5,147,000
Wednesday: 3.6/4,953,000
Thursday: 3.3/4,610,000
Friday: 3.4/4,604,000

-Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover1938

Latest Soap Ratings: April 5 - April 9

Here are the latest soap ratings! Happily, every soap had a viewership increase from last week!

Credit Soap Opera Network


April 5 - April 9, 2010

(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 5,333,000 (+282,000/+118,000)
2. B&B 3,253,000 (+187,000/-97,000)
3. GH 2,768,000 (+94,000/+257,000)
4. DAYS 2,717,000 (+135,000/-51,000)
5. OLTL 2,480,000 (+78,000/+79,000)
6. AMC 2,426,000 (+3,000/-84,000)
7. ATWT 2,323,000 (+14,000/-139,000)

HH
1. Y&R 3.8/13 (+.2/+.1)
2. B&B 2.3/8 (+.1/-.1)
3. DAYS 2.0/7 (+.1/same)
3. GH 2.0/6 (same/+.1)
5. AMC 1.8/6 (same/-.1)
5. OLTL 1.8/6 (same/same)
7. ATWT 1.7/6 (same/-.1)

Day-To-Day Ratings - HH/Total Viewers

AMC
•Monday: 1.9/2,506,000
•Tuesday: 1.9/2,471,000
•Wednesday: 1.9/2,445,000
•Thursday: 1.8/2,393,000
•Friday: 1.7/2,314,000

ATWT
•Monday: 1.7/2,206,000
•Tuesday: 1.7/2,401,000
•Wednesday: 1.7/2,290,000
•Thursday: 1.6/2,336,000
•Friday: 1.7/2,383,000

B&B
•Monday: 2.4/3,397,000
•Tuesday: 2.3/3,322,000
•Wednesday: 2.3/3,146,000
•Thursday: 2.1/3,122,000
•Friday: 2.3/3,279,000

DAYS
•Monday: 1.9/2,693,000
•Tuesday: 1.9/2,610,000
•Wednesday: 2.0/2,795,000
•Thursday: 2.0/2,794,000
•Friday: 2.0/2,695,000

GH
•Monday: 2.1/2,764,000
•Tuesday: 2.2/3,035,000
•Wednesday: 2.0/2,827,000
•Thursday: 1.9/2,693,000
•Friday: 1.9/2,520,000

OLTL
•Monday: 2.0/2,592,000
•Tuesday: 1.9/2,555,000
•Wednesday: 1.9/2,469,000
•Thursday: 1.8/2,450,000
•Friday: 1.7/2,304,000

Y&R
•Monday: 3.8/5,334,000
•Tuesday: 3.8/5,534,000
•Wednesday: 3.7/5,215,000
•Thursday: 3.6/5,267,000
•Friday: 3.8/5,314,000

-Melanie/SoapOperaBabble/daisyclover1939
04/15/10 11:26pm

Latest Soap Ratings: March 29 - April 2

We don't usually post ratings here, but I thought the latest ratings were interesting, so why not?

Credit Soap Opera Network: http://soapoperanetwork.com/news/29-report/2157-ratings-days-continues-to-fall

Credit Dominoes and Tequila: http://z13.invisionfree.com/Dominoes_and_Tequila/index.php?showtopic=5926&st=780&#entry15497125


March 29 - April 2, 2010

(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
# 1. Y&R 5,051,000 (-128,000/-83,000)
# 2. B&B 3,066,000 (-121,000/-259,000)
# 3. GH 2,674,000 (+38,000/+30,000)
# 4. DAYS 2,582,000 (-189,000/-285,000)
# 5. AMC 2,423,000 (+27,000/-290,000)
# 6. OLTL 2,402,000 (+67,000/-286,000)
# 7. ATWT 2,309,000 (-22,000/-296,000)

HH
# 1. Y&R 3.6/12 (-.1/-.1)
# 2. B&B 2.2/8 (-.1/-.3)
# 3. GH 2.0/6 (+.1/same)
# 4. DAYS 1.9/7 (-.1/-.3)
# 5. OLTL 1.8/6 (+.1/-.2)
# 5. AMC 1.8/6 (same/-.2)
# 7. ATWT 1.7/6 (same/-.2)