I remember when I was a kid and DARK SHADOWS came on, they could have had the cleaning crew write every episode and I'd have still tuned in eagerly. I sometimes wonder if, once the show developed its unmistakable mystique (and corresponding jump in ratings), the writers counted on people being hooked to the point of overlooking glaring problems (on and off camera). Hell, look at those of us who've sat through the series countless times and still do, regardless of how we feel about certain particular subplots, characters, etc.
I would be the first one to admit that, at age 11, I figured that DS could absolutely do no wrong. I imagine I was not the only one. ;)
[shadow=navy,left,300]--Mark[/shadow]
I remember when I was a kid and DARK SHADOWS came on, they could have had the cleaning crew write every episode and I'd have still tuned in eagerly. I sometimes wonder if, once the show developed its unmistakable mystique (and corresponding jump in ratings), the writers counted on people being hooked to the point of overlooking glaring problems (on and off camera). Hell, look at those of us who've sat through the series countless times and still do, regardless of how we feel about certain particular subplots, characters, etc.
I would be the first one to admit that, at age 11, I figured that DS could absolutely do no wrong. I imagine I was not the only one. ;)
[shadow=navy,left,300]--Mark[/shadow]
No, I don't think so either! And yes, here I sit watching it over and over EVEN the parts like this storyline that drive me nutty! I get terribly upset if the VCR doesn't record. I agree that the writing staff took advantage of that popularity and the charisma of the actors to skate with thin efforts. However, to be fair, I'm sure that EVERY other soap opera of the time was just as silly!