Reruns of 'Days of Our Lives' to SOAPNet! in March, 2004 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 12-11-2003, 10:58 AM

In a landmark multiyear deal, SoapNet has pacted with Sony Pictures Television for same-day repurposing rights to NBC's top-rated "Days of Our Lives." Agreement marks the first time the Disney-owned cabler has won the right to air an existing daytime drama not produced by sister net ABC.

Both Sony and SoapNet declined to discuss terms of the deal, but industry insiders peg the value at mid-seven figures per year.

Starting March 15, "Days" will air weeknights at 7, leading into SoapNet's block of ABC sudsers. SoapNet will air a five-episode marathon of the previous week's episodes of "Days" on Sundays.

SoapNet general manager Deborah Blackwell said it's impossible to overestimate the importance of landing "Days."

"This will be transformational for our network," she said. "It's something we've wanted and worked for during the entire life of the network. Our big idea with the network was to serve the whole world of soaps, and this really gives us a way to invite the bigger daytime audience to SoapNet."

While SoapNet has aired plenty of original programming about non-ABC soaps -- and airs repeats of classic CBS primetime sudsers such as "Dallas" -- the net's primetime stars have always been Alphabet serials.

With the "Days" deal, it now seems clear Disney has the lock on the analog cable sudser space, while Sony's successful SoapCity Web site has established a dominant presence in the digital world. Sony will continue to offer downloads of "Days" episodes on the site.

ClassicTV4Ever · 12-11-2003, 11:26 AM

That's pretty cool, especially since I will be getting SoapNet on the 18th. I just wonder when/if they'll ever be able to air older episodes of DAYS.

TVJunkie101 · 12-11-2003, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ClassicTV4Ever
That's pretty cool, especially since I will be getting SoapNet on the 18th. I just wonder when/if they'll ever be able to air older episodes of DAYS.

This is great news!

On another board I frequent, I did hear that SOAPnet has limited access to old episodes of DAYS and could air like holiday episodes, etc. for special programming, though I doubt we'll see huge chunks of old episodes, it seems at least there is a possiblity of older episodes airing every now and then in special programming blocks.

I Dream of Jeannie · 12-11-2003, 05:53 PM

YAY!!! I'm praying that some old episodes will air, I'm praying, crossing my fingers and my toes and knocking on wood. lol

ClassicTV4Ever · 12-11-2003, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by I Dream of Jeannie
YAY!!! I'm praying that some old episodes will air, I'm praying, crossing my fingers and my toes and knocking on wood. lol

LOL, same here, I Dream of Jeannie

bry · 12-11-2003, 06:10 PM

cool.
even cooler.

spunkygirl · 12-12-2003, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pavanbadal
In a landmark multiyear deal, SoapNet has pacted with Sony Pictures Television for same-day repurposing rights to NBC's top-rated "Days of Our Lives." Agreement marks the first time the Disney-owned cabler has won the right to air an existing daytime drama not produced by sister net ABC.

Both Sony and SoapNet declined to discuss terms of the deal, but industry insiders peg the value at mid-seven figures per year.

Starting March 15, "Days" will air weeknights at 7, leading into SoapNet's block of ABC sudsers. SoapNet will air a five-episode marathon of the previous week's episodes of "Days" on Sundays.

SoapNet general manager Deborah Blackwell said it's impossible to overestimate the importance of landing "Days."

"This will be transformational for our network," she said. "It's something we've wanted and worked for during the entire life of the network. Our big idea with the network was to serve the whole world of soaps, and this really gives us a way to invite the bigger daytime audience to SoapNet."

While SoapNet has aired plenty of original programming about non-ABC soaps -- and airs repeats of classic CBS primetime sudsers such as "Dallas" -- the net's primetime stars have always been Alphabet serials.

With the "Days" deal, it now seems clear Disney has the lock on the analog cable sudser space, while Sony's successful SoapCity Web site has established a dominant presence in the digital world. Sony will continue to offer downloads of "Days" episodes on the site.

Ummm Soapnet airs Another World, which wasn't produced by ABC, so someone got that part wrong

I just wish they were airing Days the way it was, not how it is now when the show sucks!

ClassicTV4Ever · 12-12-2003, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Topanga
Ummm Soapnet airs Another World, which wasn't produced by ABC, so someone got that part wrong

I just wish they were airing Days the way it was, not how it is now when the show sucks!

I think the article means they're getting the first non-ABC soap that is still on the air to run same-day re-runs. "Another World" has been off the air for 5 or 6 years now and doesn't really count, it goes into the re-run pile along with Dallas, Knots Landing, The Colbys, and Dynasty.

boechsner · 12-12-2003, 03:04 AM

It would be really cool if SoapNet were to air the Christmas episode of Days of Our Lives that aired on December 23, 1994 in which we discovered that Marlena was the desecrator and at the end of the episode she was seen levitating.

Nanny Fine · 12-12-2003, 08:03 AM

So they won't be airing older episodes of Days?

Bummer

ClassicTV4Ever · 12-12-2003, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nanny Fine
So they won't be airing older episodes of Days? Bummer

I think we'll see some older episodes, just not on a regular basis. I bet it might be for special theme blocks or on holidays and other days when DAYS is pre-empted.

bry · 12-12-2003, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by boechsner
It would be really cool if SoapNet were to air the Christmas episode of Days of Our Lives that aired on December 23, 1994 in which we discovered that Marlena was the desecrator and at the end of the episode she was seen levitating.

you remember that date too? thought i was the only one that remembered that well.

john was commencing midnight mass at st. lukes then too.
the year before was a good one too when isabella was returned to marlena and roman at mass after sami kidnapped her.

I Dream of Jeannie · 12-12-2003, 06:52 PM

I wish the 2001 Christmas episode would air again, the one that was the cast talking and stuff, not the show. I thought that was nicely done, and I wish I had it on tape, to watch Deidre and Drake snuggle no less, lol. I hope they don't show anything much at all after 98, due to all the gina crap, they need to show stuff from the GOOD ole Days.

Nanny Fine · 12-12-2003, 10:38 PM

I want to see 80's stuff -

Bo and Hope's beginning

Kim and Shane

Patch and Kayla

Tony and Anna

Pete and Melissa

Pete and Ivy

Early 80's, mid 80's. That's what I want.

I'd give my right arm to see Kim and Shane's London and Miami adventures again.

ClassicTV4Ever · 12-12-2003, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nanny Fine
I want to see 80's stuff -

Bo and Hope's beginning

Kim and Shane

Patch and Kayla

Tony and Anna

Pete and Melissa

Pete and Ivy

Early 80's, mid 80's. That's what I want.

I'd give my right arm to see Kim and Shane's London and Miami adventures again.

Well let's all hope we'll get to see some of that stuff

I'd love to see Bo & Hope's wedding and England. I also hope that they'll air the prime time specials.

12-11-2003, 10:58 AM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Reruns of 'Days of Our Lives' to SOAPNet! in March, 2004 In a landmark multiyear deal, SoapNet has pacted with Sony Pictures Television for same-day repurposing rights to NBC's top-rated "Days of Our Lives." Agreement marks the first time the Disney-owned cabler has won the right to air an existing daytime drama not produced by sister net ABC. Both Sony and SoapNet declined to discuss terms of the deal, but industry insiders peg the value at mid-seven figures per year. Starting March 15, "Days" will air weeknights at 7, leading into SoapNet's block of ABC sudsers. SoapNet will air a five-episode marathon of the previous week's episodes of "Days" on Sundays. SoapNet general manager Deborah Blackwell said it's impossible to overestimate the importance of landing "Days." "This will be transformational for our network," she said. "It's something we've wanted and worked for during the entire life of the network. Our big idea with the network was to serve the whole world of soaps, and this really gives us a way to invite the bigger daytime audience to SoapNet." While SoapNet has aired plenty of original programming about non-ABC soaps -- and airs repeats of classic CBS primetime sudsers such as "Dallas" -- the net's primetime stars have always been Alphabet serials. With the "Days" deal, it now seems clear Disney has the lock on the analog cable sudser space, while Sony's successful SoapCity Web site has established a dominant presence in the digital world. Sony will continue to offer downloads of "Days" episodes on the site.
	__________________ SitcomsOnline.com News Blog -- The best news out there! SitcomsOnline.com DVD Reviews -- We are #1 in reviews!

12-11-2003, 05:53 PM	#4
I Dream of Jeannie Undisputed.......... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Location: Rebelling againist a group, defining a genre, and supporting Deidre -n- Drake and John and Marlena no matter what, and thanking Mr. Reilly for this magnificant storyline. Woohoo!! Life is good! Dee and Drake are bad. he he he Posts: 4,925	YAY!!! I'm praying that some old episodes will air, I'm praying, crossing my fingers and my toes and knocking on wood. lol
	__________________ Die Hard J&M/DnD-er and Proud of It! "As she gets more desperate and frightened, he becomes her salvation, as she falls apart, he's right there. It's every child's fantasy and every woman's fantasy of a husband, where he is a knight in shining armor. And Drake is magnificent at it. It's clean and it's pure and it's right there in front of you." ~ Deidre Hall "John has always been her salvation. I'm not sure Marlena believes anyone can clear her, but if anyone can do it, it will be John." ~ Deidre Hall "Yes, it does look really bleak right now (for John and Marlena). I know that, but as in any good fairy tale there's a lot of pain to get through in order to reach the end of a good or happy ending." ~ Ken Corday Smile God Loves You www.geocities.com/hazel_n_blue_4ever/index

12-11-2003, 06:10 PM	#6
bry Member Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 21, 2003 Location: n.c. Posts: 819	cool. even cooler.
	__________________ that's Y-A-T-E-S.

12-12-2003, 08:03 AM	#10
Nanny Fine Justine and Holden.. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Watching The Ellen Degeneres Show and luvin' it Posts: 2,852	So they won't be airing older episodes of Days? Bummer
	__________________ * How it all came down to this, only the Devil knows. Retail Rodeo is at the corner on my left. The motel is down the road to my right. I close my eyes and try to peer into the future. On my left, I saw days upon days of lipstick and ticking clocks, dirty looks and quiet whisperings. And burning secrets that just won't ever die away. And on my right, what could I picture? The blue sky, the desert earth, stretching out into the eerie infinity. A beautiful never-ending nothing. ~Justine, "The Good Girl" * Bush for President!

12-11-2003, 11:26 AM	#2
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	That's pretty cool, especially since I will be getting SoapNet on the 18th. I just wonder when/if they'll ever be able to air older episodes of DAYS.

12-12-2003, 03:04 AM	#9
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	It would be really cool if SoapNet were to air the Christmas episode of Days of Our Lives that aired on December 23, 1994 in which we discovered that Marlena was the desecrator and at the end of the episode she was seen levitating.

12-12-2003, 06:52 PM	#13
I Dream of Jeannie Undisputed.......... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 12, 2002 Location: Rebelling againist a group, defining a genre, and supporting Deidre -n- Drake and John and Marlena no matter what, and thanking Mr. Reilly for this magnificant storyline. Woohoo!! Life is good! Dee and Drake are bad. he he he Posts: 4,925	I wish the 2001 Christmas episode would air again, the one that was the cast talking and stuff, not the show. I thought that was nicely done, and I wish I had it on tape, to watch Deidre and Drake snuggle no less, lol. I hope they don't show anything much at all after 98, due to all the gina crap, they need to show stuff from the GOOD ole Days.

12-12-2003, 10:38 PM	#14
Nanny Fine Justine and Holden.. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Watching The Ellen Degeneres Show and luvin' it Posts: 2,852	I want to see 80's stuff - Bo and Hope's beginning Kim and Shane Patch and Kayla Tony and Anna Pete and Melissa Pete and Ivy Early 80's, mid 80's. That's what I want. I'd give my right arm to see Kim and Shane's London and Miami adventures again.