Have you heard the news about Passions?
By Fishmomma
@Fishmomma (11377)
United States
January 18, 2007 4:52am CST
Sad news was reported today by NBC, as Passions is cancelled. I was stunned that the network wants to make Today longer and could care less about the Passions fans. I signed the petition and hope other fans that want to keep the show will join me in signing. Petitions have saved other shows.
There is talk that the show could run on another network, but I think the only way that will happen is for the ratings to increase and people to show their support. Also I heard there is talk of running the show online, but that means people at home that don't have a computer or internet connect and are housebound will no longer be able to enjoy the show.
Passion fans we need to work together and get the word out that we don't want to lose Passions. This needs to be done quickly, so the network can see their mistake.
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6 responses
@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
13 Feb 07
I enjoy the Today show and Passions. But I do not want 4 fours of the Today show and no Passions. This is horrible news. Somebody should send the MyLot discussion on this subject to the producers and executives of NBC, Today and Passions. If the Passions is run on another network such as ABC, most fans will follow it. But if they only run the show on the internet, they will lose a lot of fans and then the show will completely die out. I like many of you have watched this show from the beginning. I have bought the book that Timmy wrote. I absolutely love Tabitha and her daughter. This show has drama, comedy, conflict, mystery, intrigue and sometimes there are puzzles for us to figure out. It is a good test to see how well you are paying attention to what you are seeing. The show also teaches coping skills of a sort. Since it is highly unlikely any of us will ever be plagued with this much trouble in our daily lives, but for argument's sake, how would you cope if you were Theresa? She appears to cope by believing in Fate. But is that the method you would use? Mr. Bennett copes with all the changes in his life through the use of logic and taking things in good stride. I do not think I have ever seen him emotionally lose it and go to a counselor.
Somebody please tell the powers that be, we the viewers have enjoyed this show as well as learned from this show.
I would now like to pass the "soap box" to the next person with an opinion on this subject.
@kate1356 (697)
• United States
21 Feb 07
Four hours of the Today show seems really ridiculous. Do they just assume people will watch Today as a replacement for a soap.
They show Passions at 2pm where I live.. and I know it is shown at 1pm where my sister lives. I don't get why they can't keep it on at the later times. I like this soap because it is pretty entertaining.. and noone takes themselves too seriously on this show. I watch Days too and that Deirdre Hall is just way too dramatic for me.
@jfeets726 (775)
• United States
18 Jan 07
I heard about Passions yesterday too. I only catch the show occassionally, like a couple of times a months, but I do read the recaps online. It just got to the point where I didn't think that it was as good as it was when it first started.
It would be really nice if it aired on another netword, but I really don't think that it would, unless it got another writer. I don't know if you watch Days of Our Lives, but I also do sometimes. Before they brought into the old head writer for As The World Turns, sorry I can't remember his name, the same guy wrote for Days and Passions. In my opionion, Days of our lives has changed SO MUCH and for the better. The ratings have also increased.
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
18 Jan 07
I watched Days yesterday and was so surprised at how much better the show is now. Passions was better when the show started, as have watched the show off and on each season and several of the storylines right now are silly. If another network does pick up the show, I hope there is a new writer also. The ratings of Passions have caused the show to be in trouble for several seasons, so wasn't surprised just sad to see a soap opera leave.
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@monkeykingaround (896)
• United States
13 Feb 07
My sister tell me about this news sometimes ago. I still can't believe that they cancel this show for the Today show. I don't even watch it. The Today show is not that good. I think they should move Passion to another network. I can't watch it online. But then again the show kind of losing it appeals. It keep dragging on and on, coming up with crazy thing.
@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
19 Jan 07
I am hearing either June or August depending on whether the actors will stay until August. Many will want to try getting on another soap or move to primetime like the old Fox. There are several actors that have been on other shows and many have families to support, so can understand going to a show where you are sure of a steady income.
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@Very_Foxy_Rocy (2)
• Canada
11 Feb 07
Thats horrible, its just starting to get so good.. ive always wanted teresa and ethan to be together and when they do they get cancelled.. how could they! arg..
Wheres the petition, ill gladly put my name on it!!