10.04.10

Revive PC editorial/”WhatIf” Webisode support

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In response to the great editorial by Mala Bhattacharjee in Soap Opera Weekly, Oct. 5, 2010 recommending the revival of Port Charles, I encourage all Port Charles fans to write to Soap Opera Weekly in support of the editorial and a Port Charles return. This would also be a great time to write to soap magazines in support of the wonderful “What If” Webisode featuring Michael Easton and Kelly Monaco. Let’s join together to urge a continuation of the Michael/Kelly Webisode and possibly other opportunities for these two fan favorites to reunite onscreen.

  The following is a letter I sent to Soap Opera Weekly praising Mala’s editorial and urging a continuation of the “What If” Michael Easton/Kelly Monaco pairing:

To Soap Opera Weekly,

Thanks to  Mala Bhattacharjee for writing the insightful, persuasive editorial urging the revival of Port Charles (“Raising the Undead,” Oct. 5, 2010 Soap Opera Weekly).  As Ms. Bhattacharjee perceptively points out, now, when the vampire HBO series True Blood and the sudsy supernatural show Vampire Diaries are attaining widespread popularity , the time is perfect for Port Charles’ vampire heartthrob Caleb Morley (as seductively and enigmatically portrayed by Michael Easton) to return to the airwaves.    The endlessly repeated yet absurdly implausible soap opera storylines (adulterous alter-egos, baby swaps, psychotic stalkers) are failing to maintain interest.  Viewers want a change from these jaded formulaic plots and cliched characters.  They want the kind of excitement and innovation they see on hit primetime and HBO dramas.   Port Charles brought magic, passion, sensuality, and a dark, sometimes twisted, humor to daytime.  More than any other daytime show, past or present, it transcended the soap genre with its fresh, innovative, witty plots and intriguing, multi-dimensional characters.   

Especially  compelling was the tempestuous onscreen romance between Caleb Morley (Easton)  and his eternal soulmate Livvie Locke ( brilliantly played by Kelly Monaco).  We have seen tantalizing glimpses of that smoldering chemistry again recently when the ABC “’What If” Webisode series briefly reunited Michael and Kelly, this time in the guise of their current characters, John McBain (One Life to Live) and Samantha McCall (General Hospital).  While John and Samantha were heatedly arguing and embracing,  the Caleb and Olivia poster in the background, as well as the remarks about a past life together, combined with the two actors’ intense chemistry, reminded us that such a dynamic pairing could bring much-needed sizzle to soaps again.  I would love to see a continuation of the Webisodes with Michael and Kelly, perhaps eventually leading to a more long-lasting reunion as they resume their former roles in a Port Charles revival.  Since  soaps are losing viewers while supernatural genres are gaining larger audiences,  the revival of Port Charles with Michael, Kelly, and perhaps other original cast members (either as a daytime, primetime, miniseries, or Web-based format)  could attract many new viewers interested in vampire programs while regaining the support of the numerous fans who have never given up hope for the show’s return.

Here’s another letter (this one by Lois Troutman) regarding the editorial and the “What If” Webisode:

September 27, 2010

Mala Bhattacharjee

Soap Opera Weekly
261 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Dear Ms. Bhattacharjee, 

                                     A ROUND OF APPLAUSE

                                     A STANDING OVATION

Your editorial had the perfect “bite”!  Your words deserve “a round of applause” and “a standing ovation”! 

I am one of the Port Charles faithful.  I watched all six years of the show.  Compelling stories were the rule, even before the story arcs. 

I was truly “bitten” by Michael Easton in his very first scene as Father Michael Morley (actually Caleb of course) chopping wood in the forest.  This was the middle of May, 2001.  I immediately took notice of Easton and had to follow any trail of information I could find about him.  He captured my interest like no other actor I had ever witnessed. 

That interest was further piqued as we learned of Caleb Morley in Tainted Love.  Easton flawlessly played a vampire that I felt was just misunderstood.  Caleb wanted to be loved and all he wanted was his love, Olivia.  Michael Easton and Kelly Monaco masterfully crafted Caleb and Olivia into the best acting partnership ever!  Tainted Love was a brilliantly written story arc by Barbara Esensten and James Harmon Brown.  There couldn’t have been a more adept actor chosen to play Caleb.  Easton mesmerized us, he awakened our senses.  We were further treated to Easton’s exceptional acting prowess in the remaining Easton arcs. 

Daytime was taken to an entirely different level with Easton’s sensual, super-sexual, smooth as butter performances that left us breathless!   I call Caleb Morley the most mystical, magical character ever created for daytime, never to be repeated or duplicated again. 

The week of August 30^th, a Whatif appeared!  This Whatif has generated tons of comments.  I was giddy with glee and excited beyond belief to see Easton and Monaco doing something together again.   The comments reflected an enormous sentiment that we need more of them! 

Port Charles went out of the “soap opera box”, bringing us the supernatural that is wildly popular at the present time.  The show would fit right in with today’s hunger for the vampire nation.  The show was prematurely cancelled. 

We Port Charles faithful mourned the loss of he show.  We especially mourned the loss of the Vampire Extraordinaire and his love.  The impact of Caleb and Olivia hit us with the force of a tornado!  We are still in mourning and hunger for more! 

The other characters were cool, too, for example Rafe, the angel and slayer, and his love, Alison.  Port Charles had a marvelous ensemble cast!  I feel Port Charles was the best soap ever to air!   The other non-Easton arcs included tainted candles, talking portraits, an Avatar, angels who were dropped from Heaven.  The show had taken on a quirky, perky flavor non-existent on the other soaps.  I feel Port Charles had the best production values in the business, for example, the Stephen Clay Halloween Party, and the brilliance of the Stephen Clay Experience rock concert episodes (airing on November 8 and 11, 2002). 

Your words at the end of your editorial that Caleb decided a select few humans were worth caring about were spot on!  That’s how I felt about Caleb.  He did have a heart!  A vampire with a heart, imagine that!   Also, your other words, that’s exactly why ABC Daytime and Michael Easton should consider bringing him back to “life”.  Ways exist these days that this could be brought back that didn’t then.  How about a web series? 

I would love to see a feature film starring Michael Easton and Kelly Monaco resurrecting the story of Caleb and Olivia. 

Bravo to you, a round of applause, and a standing ovation!  You echoed what we, the Port Charles faithful, have known since October 3, 2003 (the final episode)!  We need more, we need to see the arc that was written after The Gift.  We were left with no clear resolution. 

You can tell I am still passionate about this little show that could, little show that did, and little show that actually could be, as Ed Sullivan used to say, a “really big show”! 

Thanks for reading my elation for your daring to talk about the very best!

Sincerely,

Lois Troutman

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09.24.10

Sept. 23, 2010

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Sept. 23, 2010

Good news, Port Charles fans! 

The Oct. 5, 2010 Soap Opera Weekly
has a great editorial urging the
revival of Port Charles with Michael
Easton as Caleb Morley. 

Thanks, Mala Bhattacharjee, for
writing this great editorial, and
thanks, Soap Opera Weekly, for 
featuring it. 

Now is the time for all those who
love Port Charles to join forces
and write in support of its
return.  Caleb and Livvie, as portrayed
by Michael Easton and Kelly
Monaco, should reign again as
vampire king and queen in the
passionate, magical,
mesmerizing world of Port Charles.

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09.04.10

Soap Opera Digest Insider–Revive PC

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Soap Opera Digest Insider has an article about the Revive Port Charles campaign, featuring the Caleb/Livvie/Michael/Kelly postcard some of us, including myself, sent to soap magazines and ABC executives, so please keep the letters and postcards coming. Here is the excerpt featuring the Revive PC postcards I made and sent:

Leeann Cannon: Some PORT CHARLES fans surfaced this week as we received postcards asking for ABC to get Michael Easton and Kelly Monaco working together again. “Relive the passion; Revive Port Charles!”

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08.30.10

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Celebrate the reunion of Michael Easton and Kelly Monaco in the What If Webisodes airing the week of Sept. 1, 2010.  Please write to ABC executives and soap magazines praising the reunion and urging that Port Charles, with Michael Easton as Caleb and Kelly Monaco as Livvie, be revived. 

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06.26.10

Port Charles article in ABC Soaps In Depth

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I’ve added an article from the new ABC Soaps In Depth (July 12 issue) recommending that Port Charles be resurrected:

http://horrorvacui.us/MichaelEastonCommunity/MichaelEastonFanTributeArticles54.html

The 5-page article, comparing and contrasting Port Charles and Twilight, makes the point that we in the Revive Port Charles campaign have been emphasizing, that, given the popularity of vampire-themed shows, now, more than ever, the time is right for a Port Charles return.

Please show your support for Port Charles by writing to ABC Soaps In Depth and thanking the magazine for this article.

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06.23.10

Michael Easton’s Soul Stealer 3 at Amazon

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Good news–Michael’s Soul Stealer 3 Last to Die is available on Amazon.com ( http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Stealer-Book-Three-Last/dp/0980996694 ), as well as Black Watch Comics (http://www.blackwatchcomics.com/indexland.html .

Michael’s Web mistress, Kathy de Armond, urges those of you who have read Soul Stealer 3 to leave reviews of it at the Amazon site:

http://www.amazon.com/Soul-Stealer-Book-Three-Last/dp/0980996694

I will be writing a review shortly.  Please help support Michael by posting your comments about his book.

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06.12.10

Caleb’s Catacomb is back!

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une  12, 2010

Juliet’s Caleb’s Catacomb MySpace page is back!  Here’s the new URL:


So sit back, relax and feel at home in Caleb’s Catacomb! I’m so happy that you are here!

Hugs & Fangbites (wink),

Juliet “

http://www.myspace.com/calebmorley

Juliet’s note: 
“Since I a rebuilding this New site, please check back often as I add New Photo Albums, Blogs, and Features to the Profile. I also want to Thank You for your patience as I make this site a home for all of you. In the meantime, your presence is a most welcomed site, for you ARE making this New Site a home by being here and showing Michael Easton your support for his past role.

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06.10.10

Michael Easton’s message about donating to the Gulf

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There’s a message on Michael’s site about how to help the Gulf region devastated by the oil spill:

http://www.michaeleaston.com/interactive.html

Please donate to one or more of these organizations.  I have already donated to the Greater New Orleans Foundation and International Bird Rescue Research Center and regularly donate to the  National Wildlife Federation. 

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06.09.10

Upcoming Webisode with ME/KM

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ABC/Soapnet is featuring new Webisodes with characters from various soaps interacting in fantasy scenarios.  The following is a YouTube clip from one of the upcoming Webisodes, this one with Michael Easton and Kelly Monaco.  In the background, if you freeze the frame, you can see an advertisement for Caleb and Livvie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F0ppkkCU6k

The Webisodes will air sometime this summer. 

To help promote the Revive Port Charles campaign, perhaps we can write to ABC and SoapNet executives thanking them for the Webisode reference to Caleb and Livvie.  We can then suggest that Port Charles be revived in some form (night-time series, miniseries, or even a made-for-TV movie) with Michael Easton as Caleb and Kelly Monaco as Livvie, as well as other Port Charles favorites, portrayed by their original actors.

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06.04.10

Note from Caleb Update by Alison

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Kudos to “It’s Only My Opinion” columnist Carolyn Hinsey for her
reference to Port Charles in the June 6, 2010 Soap Opera Digest“

Commenting on the One Life to Live teen musical and the current
popularity of vampires, Hinsey writes, “ABC Daytime has been on the
front end of the two biggest crazes, teen glee clubs and vampires.
Sadly, they didn’t stick with the original Edward Cullen: Michael Easton
on PC, No big deal–it’s not like the Twilight series sold over 80million books or anything.”

Please try to keep the Revive Port Charles campaign going–mention Carolyn Hinsey’s comment when submitting
postcards, letters, e-mails, etc. to ABC executives and promote interest in Port Charles by posting about it in
soap opera sites, as well as sites focusing on supernatural TV shows, movies, and fiction.

By the way, in case you have been concerned about the sudden disappearance of Juliet’s beautiful Michael
Easton/Caleb Morley tribute site on MySpace, please be assured that Juliet pledges to re-create that site.  It had been hacked
into and deleted, much to the dismay of all those who loved that site, Port Charles, and Caleb.  But it, like Caleb, will be
resurrected.  It will live again, eternally resplendent.

Keep the faith.  Help keep Port Charles alive.  Help bring it back to our TV screens, beginning with reruns of Port Charles’ supernatural storylines and perhaps culminating in a revival of the series in the form of a primetime show, miniseries, or TV movie featuring
Caleb, as portrayed by Michael Easton, Livvie, as portrayed by Kelly Monaco, and our other Port Charles favorites, portrayed
by their original actors.

Long live Port Charles!

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