I realize the era of the supercouple has “passed” so to speak and that it’s a long shot to expect soaps to ever recapture the magic from back in the day. Soap execs are of a different mindset now where they think viewers want contrived plots rather than good old-fashioned storytelling.

I miss being addicted to a soap like I was back in the 80s. I mean really addicted, where you become so invested in what is happening to your favorite characters that you actually care what happens to them. I do watch Stephen Nichols on Y&R because well, I adore him…but I’m greedy and I want more.

That’s why I was so thrilled when we found out Mary Beth Evans was joining ‘The Bay’ (as the central character, no less!). I’ve never watched a web soap before and wasn’t sure about the concept. I wondered about the quality of the acting, producing, directing and writing. Then we started finding out the names of all the people who were going to be involved in the project and I grew increasingly excited. Now I can hardly wait until September. It’s so nice to be excited about something again.

With the news that TPTB are interested in snagging Stephen as well, it’s almost like the good old days, where I can’t wait to see what’s going to happen next.

You know, it’s funny. Hollywood seems to be “suffering” all over. Movie viewership is apparently down and tv is all over the place (reality shows aside), but no one seems to be getting the message…

I have heard in several different genres that people don’t “get” it. Well, correct me if I’m wrong, but if these ‘brilliant’ executives want to make money, shouldn’t they give the people what they want?! Why force things down people’s throats and tell them they’re wrong if they don’t like it?

I keep thinking of the expression, “everything old is new again.” Here’s a thought…if your show is dying (as MANY of them are – if they are not dead already), isn’t it worth trying ANYTHING to save it? Hey…why not try a true romantic couple? I never did care for the title “supercouple” but if that’s the classification you want to use, why not? Why not see if it works? You’d be no worse off than before, right?

I’m amazed how fast things seem to move on Days today. To hear a couple could have met, married and is on the brink of divorce within a year? Wow! To think back…we were kept waiting for over a year for Steve and Kayla to share their first KISS! And guess what, executives? We are STILL fans of that FANTASTIC couple 25 years later!!!!! Does that tell you anything? Do you think there will be Sami and EJ fans 25 years from now? I am willing to wager everything I have (which ain’t much, unfortunately) that the answer to that question is NO!

From what I’ve seen of Y&R, they focus a good deal on business and the personal interaction is somewhat secondary. That leaves me to focus on The Bay as the biggest chance to see what is so lacking in todays’ shows. I pray that those in charge of The Bay (who are depending on fan support for their survival) listen to us…REALLY listen. They can potentially show how good things can be when the fans get what they want. Romance, intrigue, suspense, angst, and ultimately the payoff! Give us something and someone to root for! Please?!