Shock Value

GENERAL HOSPITAL shocked fans this week with scenes of a dreaming Jason attempting to strangle his son. This only a few months after the same show had Julian put a knife to the throat of his wife Alexis. Are shocking twists something fans tune in for, or do they ultimately turn viewers off? Is daytime simply following in the footsteps of primetime... and should it? Plus, we'll take a look around the daytime dial to discuss what's working and what's not for THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Want to join the conversation? Call during the live broadcast to be part of the show!