GH, Y&R, B&B and DOOL Filming Can Restart June 12, But With Some Red Tape: Here Are The Details!
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The world came to a sudden stop in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. As COVID-19 swept across the globe, including the United States, TV, and Daytime Soap production stopped. It was initially thought it would only last two weeks, but it’s now three months later. Well, there is good news. The California governor said production can resume on June 12, but with some red tape.
TV and Soap Production Halted
In March, the COVID-19 pandemic forced many parts of the world to go under quarantine. Some went under complete lockdown. California and New York were hit particularly hard by the unprecedented virus. There is finally an update and we are excited about it!
22-Page White Paper Sent To NY and CA Governors
As we previously reported, a 22-page white paper was sent to the governors of California and New York, where the majority of filming sets are located. The document, created by The Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee Task Force, listed the safety protocols for safe filming production post-COVID.
Filming Can Restart On June 12, But With Red Tape
Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health released a statement that production can restart no earlier than June 12, 2020. However, before you get too excited, there is still a lot of red tape.
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“Music, TV and film production may resume in California, recommended no sooner than June 12, 2020, and subject to approval by the county public health officers within the jurisdictions of operations following their review of local epidemiological data including cases per 100,000 population, rate of test positivity, and local preparedness to support a health care surge, vulnerable populations, contact tracing, and testing.”
The statement continues, per Soap Opera Network,
“To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, productions, cast, crew and other industry workers should abide by safety protocols agreed by labor and management, which may be further enhanced by county public health officers. Back office staff and management should adhere to Office Workspace guidelines published by the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Industrial Relations, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.”
Fans Won’t See New Episodes Right Away
Even though this is great news for The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and General Hospital, since they no longer have new episodes airing, there are still other approvals that are needed. Counties and cities must agree, but the biggest hurdle will be the Hollywood actor’s unions.
Even when filming does resume, don’t expect to see new episodes airing right away.
There is so much that goes into preparing one episode for broadcast that fans aren’t aware of. At the earliest, we are looking at two weeks, maybe longer. However, if they can get back to work, everyone would be grateful… not just the viewers, but the cast and crew, who have their own bills to pay.
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Hell Yes! I can’t wait to see the return of my favorite soap. I truly want to know when the new episode finally debut on my TV screen. I know that filming will be June 12,2020 but the article don’t tell me when the new episode will finally appear. Meaning how long that I must sit through the classic episode.
Yes I am. I watch Days then GH. But once GH ran out on me lol I only had Days to count on. So yes I’m very excited for my soap family to come home. Thank you Jesus
About time. Look forward to some good story telling that has guts to it and doesn’t require everybody to immediately rip off their clothes.
No. I’d rather have reruns.
I’ve actually liked having only one soap to watch instead of 3 of them because it gave me more time to do other things. I didn’t like it at first but I got used to it.
Yes! Glad they can start back. I’m thinking it won’t be the same. No close contact, such as kissing etc. ….??
At least 2-4 weeks before we’d see anything, so I’m thinking between July 1st & July 15th…
Yes and I hope the writers are fresh and new also. If they have plans to get rid of Nelle I might consider watching again. I have watched since the show was in black and white and was 15 minutes a day!
I’m very, very happy
YES FINEALLY EVERY THING IS NORMAL.
But can they hug & kiss? If not, that’s ok with me, maybe that’ll force the writing teams to actually write good character driven storylines… But it’ll be funny watching them be spaced 6 feet apart from each other on the sets! And if they’re not, that’s basically a green light for the rest of us to say screw it, too! No more distancing needed!
This is good news. I know it will be extremely challenging for everyone involved in the making of the show, but I am sure they will figure out a way to keep everyone safe, and for us fans to get some new episodes. Oh, and I don’t need to see sex/romantic scenes to enjoy the soaps.
It would be great to have current episodes of GH back however, safety first. Everyone be safe as you resume production.
YES>>YES>>>YES!! Bring it on with the action! Bring on the affair lady from west coast for Sonny!! Keep Michael with Willow!
Yes I am excited for GH to come back. It’s been cool seeing all the older ones. When it returns I hope Nelle is taken out of the show n Wiley is with Michael n Willow happily ever after