tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post4788790223852462336..comments2024-03-28T14:22:54.579+00:00Comments on Coronation Street Blog: Time to rejuvenate the Corrie royalty?Glenda Younghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03366238040782331941noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-14462555404296025272014-03-04T01:51:23.223+00:002014-03-04T01:51:23.223+00:00I don't think the increased number of episode ...I don't think the increased number of episode has to have any baring on whether the older characters are brought in or used the best of their ability. They don't have to be in every episode - they could still only be in 2-3 episodes out of the 5 each week. It also doesn't excuse the poor writing quality. When we do get a classic older character in an episode, often the dialogue isn&#Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-76275048884266309112014-02-26T11:13:00.029+00:002014-02-26T11:13:00.029+00:00Eastenders is killing off one of their young woode...Eastenders is killing off one of their young wooden actresses....maybe they should think about that for Sophie! Sally Dynevor and Michael LeVel would act the heck out of that situation! lol<br />P.S. Make Maddie the killer to get rid of her too.<br />But in the meantime...remember Sally and Gail are two characters that started out as teens on the show...there is room for younger people too. I Newfy Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10943033475080497912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-50637254257674565292014-02-25T15:03:43.673+00:002014-02-25T15:03:43.673+00:00You know, I would happily not see my favourite sho...You know, I would happily not see my favourite show as often if, like you suggested, the dead-wood characters disappeared and we had more in depth, decent story lines instead of a myriad of sensational stories for each character in turn.<br />But, as you say, Advertising Rules the air waves, so quality will be sacrificed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-35761968936577408792014-02-25T14:48:17.047+00:002014-02-25T14:48:17.047+00:00Can't help noticing in the episodes per year s...Can't help noticing in the episodes per year summaries, how the likes of Alec appeared in 122 out of 157 episodes shown in 1990. It will be very interesting, if you continue this feature right up until the present day, how much lower the percentage of episodes for each character will be.<br /><br />Even Tina, or St. Ella, still regularly disappear for weeks at a time... Which pretty much John McEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-85731926380849851712014-02-25T13:14:57.761+00:002014-02-25T13:14:57.761+00:00Quality over Quantity.Quality over Quantity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-1122670224162726952014-02-25T12:19:24.922+00:002014-02-25T12:19:24.922+00:00I agree with you John, very good points. Another r...I agree with you John, very good points. Another reason to reduce the number of episodes they churn out perhaps!Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-82451568175622730762014-02-25T11:45:12.282+00:002014-02-25T11:45:12.282+00:00John McE, your comments do make a lot of sense.
Th...John McE, your comments do make a lot of sense.<br />The senior stalwarts of yesteryear, those very valuable characters that helped form the fabric of the street in the early years, did enjoy a much reduced work schedule.<br />It's been noted in interviews over the years, and not just for C.S., how very grueling and time-robbing the long days at the studio have become for most of the actors.<Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-26098405460249900552014-02-25T09:17:20.910+00:002014-02-25T09:17:20.910+00:00While I completely agree with you regarding the un...While I completely agree with you regarding the underuse of the older stalwarts of the Street, isn't the real reason that they aren't used more is that in a show that shoots 5 episodes a week, the workload is just too much for anyone in their 70s and 80s.<br /><br />I would imagine that actors like Barbara Knox or Eileen Derbyshire, while happy to remain on the show, do so only because John McEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-25186879704928062292014-02-25T02:20:30.761+00:002014-02-25T02:20:30.761+00:00Blind Date used to have the occasional segment dev...Blind Date used to have the occasional segment devoted to senior citizen daters and it was popular, even on a show that was pretty much aimed at young people getting ready to go out on Saturday nights. <br /><br />The older contestants often didn't care what they said or how they were perceived and that has been the strength of the older Corrie characters: Ena, Phyllis, Maud, Percy and more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-56430974731858975822014-02-24T23:21:34.238+00:002014-02-24T23:21:34.238+00:00I also agree. Some of the older characters in the ...I also agree. Some of the older characters in the past were the reason I tuned in. They were witty, strong, some were daft (in a good way). It doesn't even feel like Coronation Street most of the time these days. I think there has been a gradual slip and complete change in the way the show is written over the past six or so years. Other than the set and the accents, it doesn't really feelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-24363508100484075042014-02-24T19:00:13.117+00:002014-02-24T19:00:13.117+00:00I completely agree with this post. The writing for...I completely agree with this post. The writing for the "older" characters has been dismal. The writing for the younger characters has not been much better, I just don't care about them on the whole. For me, Katie, Steph, Sloppie Webster and Madd-Ehhhhhhhh could just disappear without any explanation and I'd be just fine with it.<br />My guess is the writers for the most part nowZaggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-52029913653262282542014-02-24T17:53:39.278+00:002014-02-24T17:53:39.278+00:00Agree, older characters are just 'window dress...Agree, older characters are just 'window dressing' which is a shame indeed.<br />Yes, what is the average age of a writer for 'the street'?<br />I don't have to know, I can guess.<br />I have been watching, nearly right from the beginning, and popular or not, I believe that humanistic, clever and careful writing for older characters would turn them less into parodies or barelyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-49597587722403477592014-02-24T17:38:11.954+00:002014-02-24T17:38:11.954+00:00Not only would I love to see the return of Archie,...Not only would I love to see the return of Archie, but also Ted (Gail's father).<br />BevAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-3083423702717866002014-02-24T16:35:40.165+00:002014-02-24T16:35:40.165+00:00Still perplexed that Dennis has been let go and So...Still perplexed that Dennis has been let go and Sophie is to be hanging around another two years. Agree, bring back Archie for Audrey - wonderful together or Lewis for that matter - both great actors and give them a story worth their talent and worth watching. Unless the actor portraying Craig is not available, why have they not seized the opportunity for more scenes and stories with him and KirkChiaGwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-13152565696132845652014-02-24T16:33:59.351+00:002014-02-24T16:33:59.351+00:00Thank you! Glad you agree! Thank you! Glad you agree! Carry On Blogging!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18385353388512683288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-1194669798126791522014-02-24T16:02:51.165+00:002014-02-24T16:02:51.165+00:00Great blog Graeme, totally agree, there's no ...Great blog Graeme, totally agree, there's no age balance, the writers seem to think that the older generation aren't worth writing about. The story lines are defiantly geared towards the younger viewers. I miss the likes of the Duckworths, Fred Gee, Alec Gilroy and the simple gossip in 'the snug' Ena, Martha and Minnie. Don't the writers have older members in their families. Rosienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-2580643449616828402014-02-24T15:11:50.387+00:002014-02-24T15:11:50.387+00:00I wish they would do away with the explosive story...I wish they would do away with the explosive story lines and cull some of the younger characters that are going nowhere. A smaller cast would give more time to more people. It's not just the oldies; Kirk, for instance, doesn't get a look in and he would be great paired with Craig.<br /><br />As for new 'oldies', a couple aged 50+ on the Street, would be welcome, perhaps running a Humpty Dumptynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-41540625304671390432014-02-24T15:02:45.839+00:002014-02-24T15:02:45.839+00:00Brilliant blog - the writers misuse and neglect of...Brilliant blog - the writers misuse and neglect of the older characters shows their own lack of awareness of the world outside of their own social groups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-20365711469371397622014-02-24T14:11:23.949+00:002014-02-24T14:11:23.949+00:00Talking with my friends, some of whom have been wa...Talking with my friends, some of whom have been watching Corrie since the beginning, the lack of older characters with any stories is really turning them off.<br /><br />Trying to appeal to a younger audience is one thing, but turning away the core is a foolish mistake.<br /><br />USE the older characters that are still in the street for more than window dressing, BRING BACK older characters thatJohn in Cincinnatinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-71881247635269753352014-02-24T14:01:52.482+00:002014-02-24T14:01:52.482+00:00Yes I agree with you Graeme. I am glad that Rita h...Yes I agree with you Graeme. I am glad that Rita has had a storyline, even though it's been ridiculous.<br /><br />But I would like to see a story for Deirdre, Audrey, Norris and Emily as well.<br /><br />Use them before they leave!Llifonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04861629511369520726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7830446634490957159.post-58646320928433257132014-02-24T13:58:42.654+00:002014-02-24T13:58:42.654+00:00Totally agree that Deirdre is RIDICULOUSLY underus...Totally agree that Deirdre is RIDICULOUSLY underused - and whilst I appreciate her comic scenes, I do think there needs to be a balance. I miss seeing her in a serious storyline, because she is a great actress.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com