Thursday, June 19, 2008

35th Annual Daytime Emmys: Writing

Very coveted category. With 5 hours of drama to produce each week, this is probably the toughest work in the genre.

Bold and the Beautiful
1st reel: Aftermath of Brooke's rape
2nd reel: 5000th episode show featuring the four actors who have been there since the beginning.

The first episode features one of the best storylines last year. The second was campy fun. But, probably too campy to be emmy worthy. (Darn--I was pulling for B&B, too.)


General Hospital
1st reel: Metro Court crisis
2nd reel: More Metro Court

Disaster episodes have won for GH in the past. I just wish they would quit rewarding "stunts" and start rewarding year-long quality.

Guiding Light
1st reel: Tammy's funeral
2nd reel: Various characters talk about their first time having sex

First reel is powerful. Second is not as strong. If they would have reversed the order they would have guaranteed a win.

One Life to Live
1st reel: Asa's death
2nd reel: Family gathers for Asa's funeral

Probably helped with consecutive episodes. Good dialogue thoughout the episode. Likely winner.

Young and the Restless
1st reel: News spreads throughout Genoa City about a plane crash
2nd reel: Out of the Ashes/Clear Springs disaster

The first episode I watched many times on the day it first aired. It was that good. It also shows how well YR ties all their storylines together. The second reel--well see my comments on GH.

Who Should Win: One Life to Live
Who Will Win: One Life to Live
Don't Count Out: Young and the Restless

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