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RUMOR REPORT: Setside Sources Say TeleNext Talks with Guiding Light Cast About Lifetime and Oxygen!

By Melodie on May 05, 2009

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Sources have revealed to Daytime Confidential that Telenext Media Corp. allegedly met with the cast of Guiding Light last Thursday morning to discuss an update on the show's future. Telenext reportedly admitted to the cast that they were in talks with both Lifetime and Oxygen and said talks were going "very well".

"Guiding Light will more than likely find a new home", says the source. "Jill Lorie Hurst has been asked to write and map out stories for a complete first year on a new network. There was also a lease drawn up for studio space."

It seems everyone over at the Guiding Light camp is very hopeful. Sources also told yours truly that "Now is the time to hit Lifetime and Oxygen hard with email's, snail mail, phone calls, and postcards. They love Guiding Light's loyal fans." I think that says it all.

Keep checking back to Daytime Confidential for more updates on the developing story.

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Submitted by sueboo54321 on May 5, 2009 - 6:28pm

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I haven't been a viewer in a while but this makes me very happy for the loyal fans. I have my fingers crossed for you all.

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Submitted by MichaelKnight on May 5, 2009 - 6:51pm

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2 things stand out to me in terms of good news:

1) Jill Lorie Hurst (NOT DK) has been asked to map out the story for a year.

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2) Lease for Studio Space.

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Submitted by Katheryn71 on May 5, 2009 - 6:54pm

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Thanks for the info, Mel. This sounds so promising.

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Submitted by troymcclure on May 5, 2009 - 6:55pm

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Please let this be true. Please!!!!!

Time to start campaigning ladies and gentleman. lets hit them hard!!!!!

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Submitted by Daniella1030 on May 5, 2009 - 6:58pm

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As happy as I am that GL will most likely find a new home, it's about time that they leased a REAL studio.

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Submitted by Katiebug9624 on May 5, 2009 - 6:58pm

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Miracles do happen! This is good news, I'll get my postcards ready! Thanks for the update.

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Submitted by AndreaM25 on May 5, 2009 - 6:59pm

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Oh please tell me this is true. This is great news! Thanks for keeping us posted on the updates.

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Submitted by Phoenix11 on May 5, 2009 - 7:04pm

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Thank you so much Melodie for the update!!

Jill Lorie Hurst is a genius and I am continually amazed by her creative talents so I do hope it's true about her mapping out the stories!

I couldn't agree more that now is the time to bombard Lifetime and Oxygen to show them just how loyal Guiding Light fans are! I really hope they see the fan video because I think that says it all!

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Submitted by Alicatcuz on May 5, 2009 - 7:06pm

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GL is a fantastic show and any network will be getting a gem to pick it up. It also comes with a ton of loyal viewers. I am a new viewer since November but I am committed to the Light now that I've seen what an excellent show it is.

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Submitted by south on May 5, 2009 - 7:09pm

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I have a feeling GL is about to make history. The producers, writers, cast, and crew deserve our full support. I'm sure they have had a rough month with the cancellation and I feel for every one of them.

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Submitted by deb cubs on May 5, 2009 - 7:11pm

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Thanks for the info. This sounds very encouraging and I do hope that GL finds a new home on Lifetime or Oxygen.

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Submitted by D28IF on May 5, 2009 - 7:13pm

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Thanks for the update. Things sound hopeful. And the best news is that Jill Lorie Hurst is the one being asked to do the writing. Nothing could show a great start more than that.

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Submitted by ahhiker on May 5, 2009 - 7:15pm

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Hope this is true! Guiding Light still has a lot of life left in her! The producer, the writers, the cast and crew have been doing an outstanding job! They have some awesome story lines going on and deserve all the support we can give them!

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Submitted by gush900 on May 5, 2009 - 7:19pm

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I think lifetime would be the logical choice considering in most homes oxygen is a pay per view channel.Jamey do u think guiding light will have to stay in the same filming format.I guess atwts will go there too.

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Submitted by coopie on May 5, 2009 - 7:22pm

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Great news! I will follow Guiding Light anywhere! Keep the light shining!

Coopie

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Submitted by Soap_Stud on May 5, 2009 - 7:29pm

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Not only would this be great news for GL, but it would also be great news for the genre!

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Submitted by riot on May 5, 2009 - 7:33pm

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Mel, thank you so much for keeping us updated.

I'll definitely continue to make Lifetime and Oxygen aware of my support.

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Submitted by nathan77 on May 5, 2009 - 7:35pm

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Best news I have heard all day, and it does give me some hope. I believe Lifetime would be the better fit for the Light, and I am so relieved that its Hurst who was asked to write up something for the show and not anyone else. The show has so much life in it left, so if anyone can provide some contact info for Lifetime (especially) or Oxygen it would be appreciated!

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Submitted by Columbus on May 5, 2009 - 7:45pm

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Can someone point me to the email addresses for the appropriate people at Oxygen and Lifetime?

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Submitted by siomonstuart2003 on May 5, 2009 - 7:50pm

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Lifetime is a great fit for GL and the representation of what women suppose to be written as smart, strong, good head on their shoulders instead of Frons misogynistic tones on ABC soaps. I think that if this deal comes through, it means that soaps can be saved and be reinvented into something new and exciting and I think it is a good thing for this industry that needs a good boast in good news.

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Submitted by Shoot4theMoon on May 5, 2009 - 8:01pm

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Time to mail Lifetime! And Oxygen!

For those who want contact information for both networks go here: http://z8.invisionfree.com/otaliafans/index.php?showtopic=1428

Please feel free to write/call/email. Every little bit helps!

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Submitted by Jamey Giddens on May 5, 2009 - 8:01pm

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http://www.mylifetime.com/community/guiding-light/discussions/lifetime-contact-information-regarding-gl

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Submitted by bizziefan on May 5, 2009 - 8:18pm

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Mel - you ROCK girl!! Thanks so much for the hopeful news!! All we needed was just a lil bit of hope to keep fighting strong and hard!!

Anyone wanting Lifetime and/or Oxygen snail mail addys, email addys, phone numbers can go to BPD site, mylifetime.com, Sweetestsparks, SOC - anywhere -- the info is EVERYWHERE!

Keep Fighting to Save the Light!! We CAN do this!!

Thanks for hooking up the Lifetime link Jamey!!

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Submitted by Rocker on May 5, 2009 - 8:39pm

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I really hope that Guiding Light finds a new home. Lifetime or Oxygen would be great. The show really deserves to continue. Let's Keep The Light Shining!

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Submitted by gllover on May 5, 2009 - 8:44pm

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This makes me so happy! I can't wait to see GL officially have a new home. LOVE this show!!

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Submitted by DavidsMuse on May 5, 2009 - 8:53pm

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If GL continues under more solid financial backing and JLH is the HW, then I'll continue to hope that my beloved sons of Alex will return one day, BOTH of them!

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Submitted by clcborah on May 5, 2009 - 8:57pm

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This is great news...I am so happy to hear this....I have been e-mailing, calling, and writing letters everyday since April 1 and I will not stop until my Guiding Light is saved..Keep the light shining!!!