Primetime TV Update - January 2017

Here's a quick description of all of the shows I've watched and completed in January 2016. Of course, as always, there is a possibility of spoilers for any prime time show I mention. January had a lot of programs that were of a shorter length.

Thoughts about Daytime Emmy Pre-nominations 2017

On Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Emmyonline.com posted the 44th annual drama performer pre-nominations. The final nominees will be announced on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The winners again will be decided based on who got the most votes during this round. Below is the list and my thoughts on those who were included this year.

Days: Regime Change Again

A new year brings yet another change at "Days of Our Lives" as SOD announced changes coming behind the scenes at the program. See below for thoughts.

GH: Nathan and Maxie Wed

This past week "General Hospital" had the wedding between Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and Nathan (Ryan Paevey). The event, which should have taken place on New Year's Eve, could happen due to the suspicious death of his former wife Claudette (Bree Williamson). With nearly everyone in place Nathan decided to surprise Maxie, but it nearly backfired. Below are my thoughts about this wedding.

Books about TV: "Soap Opera"

"Soap Opera" is novel written by Eileen Fulton, best known as "As the World Turns" Lisa, that was published back in 1999. I was able to pick up a copy in paperback from 2000, at a charity book sale in a local supermarket. Below are my thoughts about the novel and this includes spoilers.

Thoughts about "The Doctors" - January 1973

Another month's worth of episodes of "The Doctors" has aired on RetroTV. Below are my thoughts on what has aired for the month of January 1973.

January 20, 2017 - Soap Free Daytime

Due to the Presidential Inauguration, there will be no new US soap episodes on Friday, January 20, 2017.

GH: Pre-empted January 18, 2017

General Hospital didn't air a new episode on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. The last president press conference with Barack Obama was on in the late afternoon.

GH: Likes & Yikes 2016

Here is my last list of Likes and Yikes for 2016. I'm glad I finished this for "General Hospital" before the end of January.

Days: Likes & Yikes

Here is my list of 2016 likes and yikes for "Days of Our Lives".

Y&R: Likes & Yikes 2016

Here is my list of Likes and Yikes for 2016 for "The Young and the Restless".

B&B: Likes & Yikes 2016

Here is my list of Likes and Yikes for 2016 for "The Bold and the Beautiful".

New Year's Eve in Soapland 2016

Here is a quick summary of what happened on soaps' for the New Year's Eve holiday.

GH: Preempted January 6, 2017

General Hospital wasn't on due to the shooting at the Fort Lauderdale Airport on Friday, January 6, 2017.

Is Days a Goner for 2018

People's tvwatch posted an exclusive article about the potential end of "Days of Our Lives" in 2018. Below are some thoughts.

Thoughts about "The Doctors" - December 1972

Another month's worth of episodes of "The Doctors" has aired on RetroTV. Below are my thoughts on what has aired for the month of December 1972.

Thoughts about "Hollyoaks" - December 2016

Here is my rundown post of what's happened on "Hollyoaks" in December 2016.

Likes & Yikes 2016: Year in Review

I'll be posting my normal "Likes & Yikes" for soap opera stories in another post. Here are my ones about things that happened in soaps during 2016.

New Year's Resolutions for 2017

Here is my list for soap opera and television related things for 2017. Hope everyone has a better 2017, than 2016.