12/2 Heard in the Waiting Room

• TristanRogers.com is auctioning off a signed Night Shift 2 script (About A Dad) to benefit Project Cuddle - the signatures include Tristan Rogers, Kimberly MccCullough, Jason Thompson, Sonya Eddy, Billy Dee Williams, Ethan Rains, Adam Grimes, Carrie Southworth, and Anita Ghanizada.  You can also check out the other items being auctioned off in the future
• In SOD's Best and Worst of 2008 issue - Robin and Patrick are 'Best Couple' and Robert Scorpio (NS) is 'Best Return' (SZ)
• Serial Drama watches and reviews one of the episodes from Robin's marathon (centered on Jason and Robin)
• Deep Soap's Sara Bibel gives the soaps their midterm report card - GH starts off strong with the delivery of Emma to Scrubs and then the show spirals down into repetitiveness with the mob
• TV Guide Canada rates Robin and Patrick as one of the top duos to watch this week
• Antonio Sabato Jr appears on NCIS tonight (We Love Soaps)
• Former soap writer Tom Casiello dispels the myth that all plot-driven storylines are bad

By clicking on ‘Read More’, you understand that you will be reading the latest Scrubs-related spoilers and speculations …some of which are pretty reliable and others may be designed to incite panic/false hope in a fanbase. Enter at your own risk!!

Special thanks to the Scrubbies relaying this information…here are the Spoilers and Speculations for the day:

Expected GH Scrubs airdates (breakdowns from Lisa)
week of 12/01 - W, Th, F (spoiler pics)
December 3 - An exhausted Robin has her hands full trying to calm Emma. Although exhausted himself, Patrick still pulls off a brilliant surgery but Epiphany sends him home when it becomes clear he needs sleep. Emma immediately stops crying when Patrick returns, much to Robin's frustration.
December 4 - Patrick and Matt take excellent care of Emma while Robin tries to return to work at the hospital. Kelly diagnoses Robin as having Post Partum Depression.
December 5- Patrick tries to comfort Elizabeth, who blames herself for everything that's happened.

::Golden:
CGS: 12/8 Olivia insists Patrick take her to Sonny's, rather than the hospital.

:: Pretty Reliable::
TMI: none at the time of this post
AIG: none at the time of this post

:: Could be Complete Fiction::
Daytime Dish (source and source):
12/1
With budget cuts at ABC occurring and the lackluster ratings for GH this sweeps period, drastic changes are going to be made to the show, reducing the current pool of actors and bringing back some fan favorites to the show. Bob Guza may at last be gone.

Will they fire all the vets?
No the plan is to feature them a little more. But it is likely Tony Geary will be leaving when his contract ends.

*pops in*
quick drop
I can confirm these
Olivia is stabbed; she asks Patrick to take her to Sonny.
play nice
FoJMMF

12/2
A few things I'll drop this morning:
- It is a fact that in the upcoming year, there will be other cast departures as ABCD and GH continue to try and reduce cost
- It is a fact that GH is attempting to lure back a couple of fan favorites to the show, one who is close to agreeing to return in the spring and one soon after.
- It is a fact that GH will be pushing the younger couples on the show more aggresively, as ABCD and GH sees this as their long term strategy. Expect to see more younger characters introduced.
- It is a fact that the headwriter is in a more precarious position than ever.
- It is a fact that neither JT or KMc have made decisions on their future, although it's more likely one will leave over the other.
- It is a fact that the faves returning are part of a once prominent family on GH
- It is a fact that NS3 is likely shelved for the time being due to budgetary issues.
- It is a fact that the headwriter is being more closely monitored that in the past
- It is a fact that JT would most likely be the one to depart GH next fall
- It is a fact that backstage changes will happen including the replacement and/or elimination of 2 to 3 staff writers
- It is a fact that all Disney owned properties are undergoing budget cuts including all stations owned by Disney.
Hate to keep nagging but is there anything on the future of Robin is she staying or is the character being phased out?
- It is a fact that the character is valued for NS3. With that on hold, the longterm future of the character is unknown.
Will the show less mob-centric?
- It is a fact that the answer is no.

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Robin struggles with motherhood while Patrick's parenting skills come naturally

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12/1 Heard in the Waiting Room

• Today is World AIDS day, so I encourage you to do things to show your support, I've provided just a few examples to the right.  If you're in the NYC area, consider attending POZ's Bacharach to the Future tonight, they've accumulated a huge group of talent performing!
• Former soap writer Tom Casiello talks about the C-story myth - the myth that these storylines can survive on meaningless plot points, fluffy storylines to balance out the dark emotions of the A storyline, with the occasional moment of emotional connection.  Perhaps the better idea is to incorporate them into the canvas better.
• Port Charles Chuckles reviews the Scrubs-centric Thanksgiving episode

By clicking on ‘Read More’, you understand that you will be reading the latest Scrubs-related spoilers and speculations …some of which are pretty reliable and others may be designed to incite panic/false hope in a fanbase. Enter at your own risk!!

Special thanks to the Scrubbies relaying this information…here are the Spoilers and Speculations for the day:

Expected GH Scrubs airdates (breakdowns from Lisa)
week of 12/01 - W, Th, F (spoiler pics)
December 3 - An exhausted Robin has her hands full trying to calm Emma. Although exhausted himself, Patrick still pulls off a brilliant surgery but Epiphany sends him home when it becomes clear he needs sleep. Emma immediately stops crying when Patrick returns, much to Robin's frustration.
December 4 - Patrick and Matt take excellent care of Emma while Robin tries to return to work at the hospital. Kelly diagnoses Robin as having Post Partum Depression.
December 5- Patrick tries to comfort Elizabeth, who blames herself for everything that's happened.

::Golden:
Soapzone spoilers:
Robin’s expectations as a first-time mother don’t quite meet reality. She struggles to take care of her baby, who doesn’t seem able to be calmed—until daddy comes in.
The very fact that Patrick can soothe their crying baby upsets and unnerves Robin. She begins to fear that baby Emma hates her and is out for her. Worst of all, she suspects she makes a lousy mother.
Epiphany encourages Patrick to take a break at home and rest, after he completes a lengthy, difficult operation.
Patrick arrives home to a screaming baby and an unsettled wife. But he need only pick up and cradle the baby for her to quiet down. Robin’s heart sinks.
Robin enlists Patrick and Matt to watch baby Emma, while she heads back to the hospital to do her thing as a doctor.
At her wit’s end with sleep-deprivation and hormones, Robin seeks answers from ob-gyn Kelly.
Kelly provides Robin with a name for her problem: it’s post-partum depression.

:: Pretty Reliable::
TMI: none at the time of this post
AIG: none at the time of this post

:: Could be Complete Fiction::
Daytime Dish (source and source):
11/30
Any dates for Scrubs?
T W Th.
TH is when Robert shows up. T and W are them talking about the new wedding to Maxie and then Mac. Also she doesn't make up the PPD excuse. Kelly diagnosis her with that.

As was confirmed by Agnes Nixon, paycuts have hit ABCD to the tune of 40 to 50 percent. It's not only AMC, it is the entire ABCD lineup including OLTL and GH.
Unlike CBS who does not own their shows, the soaps on ABC are owned by ABC so cost cutting and profits being down for Disney coupled with reduced advertising dollars on both primetime and daytime television, have all impacted the network,

I'm confused. I thought the December wedding was the big splashy soap wedding? I haven't been here in awhile so maybe i missed something
That was the original plan but along the way there were shifts in resources and now Kate's party is the big cast wide splashy event. Robin/Patrick's wedding is definitely changed from what it was supposed to be.

CU ~
Any truth to the drop about Crimson party getting the $$$ that was supposed to be for Scrubs wedding?
what? was this a drop?
An anon, brace yourself, on SD dropped this. What is your take? TIA.
Well........it would be a very strange turn of events

As was confirmed by Agnes Nixon, paycuts have hit ABCD to the tune of 40 to 50 percent. It's not only AMC, it is the entire ABCD lineup including OLTL and GH.
Unlike CBS who does not own their shows, the soaps on ABC are owned by ABC so cost cutting and profits being down for Disney coupled with reduced advertising dollars on both primetime and daytime television, have all impacted the network,
Percentages are a bit high. But, the information is generally correct. Numerous contracts will be "renegotiated" in the near future.
PA
Would they think about letting actors go who are on contract who they don't use that often?
There are a series of ongoing budget/finance meetings among execs, producers and others.
PA
But, in a nutshell, finances/revenues are an issue for ABC, Soapnet, GH and DTG. The discussions include any number of "cuts" to address declining revenues and increasing costs.
I have to scoot.
PA
Current contracts and contracts being negotiated and contracts up for negotiation are being considered for "adjustments."
Last one for tonight, I hope you all had a good holiday.
PA

12/1

PI stated that scrubs got married in new york at a cathedral..i don't think they are legit.. but i did enjoy their creativity..

I am not legit? I am going to take for a second here and say it was not I who uttered the words Scrubs + NYC = Cathedral wedding.

"PI"

But you did say that Scrubs moved into their house on Thanksgiving.

Christmas Montage:
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What if -- Robert talks about the first time he saw Robin after saying Emma is beautiful?
What if -- he expresses regrets for not being there every day to watch her grow up?
What if -- Maxie hears a certain guy is looking for what his brother found?
What if -- Patrick discover he has a professional rival?

I dread Patrick consoling Liz. I hate that the show is placing him in her line of fire. I saw how she and Jason hooked up. I loathe it.
the scene is very short
Liz leaves Patrick with Cameron to trash the studio
TY, what prompts Patrick to go over to Liz home?
because Liz is a friend
I know but what prompts him? Does Liz spaz out at work, not show up? what? thanks
its a case of Patrick, as a new dad, realizing that he'd go completely crazy if Emma disappeared, and having compassion on Liz because of it. Its more about showing how Patrick has changed from wild and wooly playboy into father of the year, that it is actually about Elizabeth.

NYE has not been filmed yet, but going by what is happening in the episode, I believe the montage will feature the following people together:
Robin/Mac/Patrick/Maxie/Matt/Emma - at the Scorpio house.
Jax/Morgan/Carly - at the MC
Nik/Nadine - at the MC
Ric/Claudia - at the MC
Jason - PH
Sam - at her house
Liz/Cameron/Jake - at her house with Lucky showing up during the montage
Sonny/Kate/Olivia - at the MC

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