Nov 21 2008
War Veterans on ABC’s All My Children
I am an avid fan of ABC’s soap opera All My Children. They have always been in the forefront touching on social issues. Since the hiring of Head writer Charles Pratt we have seen more and more biting story-lines focused on today’s issues. There is currently a story about Iraq war veterans who on a recent airing told their real life stories. It was heartbreaking yet I felt such a sense of pride listening to these men and women. There is also a veteran playing a role on the show. Here is the link to a Yahoo story and Video of the real life actor and the show in which the veterans appeared.
http://spotlight.news.yahoo.com/v/10571345
Another important storyline is that of a lesbian couple with a newborn wanting to be married and all the issues that surround that particular union.
There has been controversy over this new head writer Charles Pratt. Not all the praise is positive however, I have to say as an avid viewer of the show for over 30 years Mr. Pratt is doing a fantastic job. And, kudos to All My Children for being one step ahead on the issues and keeping us coming back for more.
I caught that last week. I was working on my desktop because my laptop was still on the fritz and I couldn’t see the tv, but I heard it and I was confused. They were all sitting in a room talking and i thought I accidentally changed the channel!
I think it is so amazing how they stay on top of issues, even very controversial ones. Last year with the transsexual Chloe was amazing. And of course, Bianca being a lesbian.
Great show. Sometimes frustrating and annoying, but still a great show.
~Kelly
http://www.30somethingandsearching.today.com/
Kelly - Yeah it is. And you are right it can be annoying at times but overall it’s a great show.
Emily - Yes, that’s the one. It’s been around at least 30 years or so. I’ve been watching it since before Erica was ever married
Speaking of General Hospital I met Tony Geary (Luke) about 4 years ago. He’s a very friendly great guy.
I’ve never watched “All My Children” but I’ve been watching “As The World Turns” and “Guiding Light” for about 46 years ( and, more recently, “The Bold and the Beautiful.” I remember in my student nurse days, patients would have them on in their rooms
when I was doing their care and that’s how I got acquainted with
the characters. I might miss episodes for a month at a time but I’d always reconnect over the years. Now, it’s so easy to catch up - with the updates and ability to view whole shows from your computer! Ah, modern technology! And on these programs, as well, they often deal with current issues, diversity, etc. The characters seems like family and old friends. I think it’s interesting, though, how similar themes seem to run on parallel shows.
Carmen - exactly. I think the daytime shows are beginning to live in the real world. You’re right they do feel like family at times.
Thanks for dropping by.