The "New" Joost

1 The "new" Joost is available now with a much frienlier user interface and the ability to watch your favorite shows on the web versus having to download their software (did they think that would actually work out?). This is just one more option for viewing THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, GUIDING LIGHT, AS THE WORLD TURNS and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL episodes online.

ABC Shows Launch Interactive Websites

1 ABC has launched a real website for their fake magazine. ModeNY.com is the website for Mode where UGLY BETTY works. It is much like a real magazine website with sections for Beauty & Fashion, a fashion blog, letter from the editor, photo gallery and more. 1 Meanwhile, ABC has developed a Wisteria Lane interactive virtual tour where you can explore the ins and outs of the homes of the DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

Interview With NIGHT SHIFT Head Writer Sri Rao

1 Nelson Branco at TV Guide Canada has a wonderful new interview with GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT head writer, Sri Rao, out today. TV Guide: Do you think the future of daytime will end up as short-term nighttime series on SoapNet? Sri Rao: Honestly, I don’t know if it’s possible to HOOK get a 16-year-old or a 24-year-old to be hooked into a show at 2 in the afternoon anymore. We watched them back in the day because of our families. I think networks are trying to win that losing battle. But if you change the fight or the battle, it may turn in their favour. Let’s go after the older viewers. That may be what we’ve demonstrated on Night Shift. There is a segment of the audience to cater to and really grow. By bringing in Robert and Anna, and refocusing on Patrick and Robin, we hoped to reinvest in our loyal audience. I think by combining history and legacy characters with [postmodern] new characters, we really invigorated the core characters and brought in some new viewers. That could be a partial solution to daytime’s problem. TV Guide: From my couch, it looked like SoapNet/ABC gave you autonomy. Is that true? Because that’s A RARE luxury in this business. Sri Rao: Yeah, they did. And yes, I know that’s not often the case. The network has been amazing. They gave me the flexibility I needed. Also, their notes were really constructive. And I’m not blowing smoke up your a--. To a large extent, if you don’t feel like the network supports you, it shows in the work. My creative process was never hindered at any point.

Gale Harold Seriously Injured in Motorcycle Crash

1 TMZ is reporting Gale Harold, who plays Teri Hatcher's new boyfriend, Jackson, on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash. The accident happened yesterday and the actor is now in the intensive care unit of L.A. County - USC Medical Center. According to a representative for the actor, "We can confirm that Gale Harold was in a motorcycle accident yesterday, Oct 14. He has fractured his shoulder and is under observation to assess any possible further injuries. Everyone is hopeful for a full recovery. No one else was injured in the accident." Fans first fell in love with Harold when he played Brian on QUEER AS FOLK.