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  1. In Topic: Guiding Light discussion thread

    Posted 14 Oct 2009

    View Post Michael, on 14 October 2009 - 11:33 AM, said:

    The Susan/Daisy one still drives me insane. At best, the girl didn't age for seven years.

    As for Leah -- I think the only way they could've salvaged that one was to age her siblings/contemporaries, too. I didn't particularly want a new crop of teens running around, but if Jude and Zach had been made 15 or so, with James having been aged anyway, I think I'd have had an easier time swallowing it. It was still egregious, but at least I wouldn't have had to pretend she didn't exist.

    Why did they age her, anyway? Was there ever any indication of what they were going to do with her as a teen?


    Good question, Michael. As I recall, around the time DK/EW came up with this story, Rick and Mel were having problems and he was secretly boinking Beth at the Beacon. Once they Mel discovered the affair, I think they brought Leah in to help reconcile her parents? Who knows. There were some scenes in the Bauer backyard with the three of them tossing the football and all. Then a period of time that she didn't speak to Rick much and blamed him for the problems in their family....

    That's the only "story" I've ever thought they used Leah for. If anyone has anything else, please let me know.

    BTW, I think your suggestion that they should have aged Kevin, Jason, etc. was a good one. And IA it would have done some good in "covering up" the damage done by aging Leah.
  2. In Topic: Guiding Light discussion thread

    Posted 14 Oct 2009

    View Post jfung79, on 13 October 2009 - 04:30 PM, said:

    In one sentence, I would say that being an often fun, lively couple with nevertheless relatable, identifiable issues doesn't make the treatment of those issues cheap or shallow. There was enough depressing drama from other couples.


    This is why I love these SON discussions, jfung. It's great that you related so much to Remy/Christina and their story. I've had my own couples - mostly on GL - that I loved and was thoroughly invested in their sotry as you were with RemTina. So I understand where you're coming from with your post.

    However, for this viewer, these two were directionless and yes, shallow. JMO. ;)

    View Posttanyia2, on 13 October 2009 - 07:04 PM, said:

    You could have cast a three time Oscar winner in the role of Leah and the character would still fail. Leah's rapid aging destroyed or changed so much history it wasn't funny.

    Mel and Rick never had any chemistry together and I was glad that Rick was finally freed from that shrew. It was really painful watching these two together.


    ICAM that they never should have aged Leah the way that they did. I was simply saying that since they did it, they should have cast the role alot better than what they did so it wasn't a complete and utter disaster. But you're probably right - it would have still failed because of the destruction done to the history of the show.

    DK/EW never did pay much attention to character aging/de-aging anyway. Look what they did to Susan/Daisy.

    Shrew? I take it you weren't a fan of Mel's!
  3. In Topic: Y&R sweeps preview

    Posted 14 Oct 2009

    View Post MarkH, on 13 October 2009 - 08:42 PM, said:

    Nick-Adam had one scene together a few weeks ago, when TGVN was first rushed to hospital I think, where Nick warned Adam to stay away from Newman Enterprises. And Muhney adlibbed, I believe, "or what?"

    That was a great, confrontation. Morrow apparently LOVED it, and told Muhney so.

    Muhney and Morrow are both athletic dudes with wise-ass senses of humor. Neither of them takes this sh!t seriously, and they sure love the man-brawl scenes. They're pretty evenly matched, I'd say.

    So, that sounds fun to me.


    I liked that too, Mark. And am looking forward to them revisiting Nick/Adam's sibling rivalry. Admittedly, I think CE/JM had more chemistry as estranged brothers, but that could have been because CE shared more scenes with JM than MM has.

    I'm not the biggest MM fan, but I'm willing to see what he'll do with this story. The Sharon aspect gives me a little pause but again, I'm keeping an open mind. What better way for Adam to get under Nick's skin (if he's doing this on purpose) than to hit him where it hurts: A-His job and B-The woman he's loved for most of his life.

    This story has potential. I hope MAB can pull it off without making Adam do some of his crazy-ass stunts. Redemption arc? Maybe we will get to see some of that remorse once he gets closer to Sharon. Although the character has alot further to go than that.

    I don't like the idea of Billy buying RS. But I am open to a Billy/Mac/Chloe/Phil4 quad. Yesterday with the four of them was entertaining.
  4. In Topic: SOD: All Soaps... [10/27/09]

    Posted 13 Oct 2009

    View Post Angela, on 13 October 2009 - 02:30 PM, said:

    That's it. Ash lends him the money.


    Thanks Angela. And Ugh. What the hell does Billy know about running a magazine and a fashion magazine at that? And better yet, does anyone give a crap about it?
  5. In Topic: Possible Y&R Spoiler

    Posted 13 Oct 2009

    View Post Vee, on 13 October 2009 - 02:07 PM, said:

    Absolutely. We wouldn't want to make you sweat, Sylph. You're the most eloquent troll the board's ever had. Not terribly good at handling criticism, though. Might want to work on that in your next Robert McKee seminar.


    :lol: :lol: :lol: Holy crap! I think I'm in love! ;)

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    Jonathan Icon

    24 Aug 2009 - 19:27
    Hi! I didn't know this feature existed. LOL.
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    16 Jul 2009 - 19:02
    No Problem :)
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    16 Jul 2009 - 11:27
    The reputation gets set by people clicking the plus sign on posts you make on the board. I like to click my own for fun :)
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    18 Jun 2009 - 15:38
    Hi Greg. I miss seeing you in the Y&R thread.
    I hope you stop by soon.
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    03 Dec 2008 - 19:30
    Great to hear Greg! :)
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    28 Nov 2008 - 18:02
    Hey Greg. I really miss your comments on FTL. I hope everything is alright.
    Hope you had a great holiday! :)
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    25 Sep 2008 - 19:49
    Greg!
    I just wanted to say how much I enjoy all of your comments. Let me know if you have any suggestions. :)
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    15 Aug 2008 - 19:49
    Happy Birthday Greg
    Hope you had a great day!!!
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    11 Aug 2008 - 15:28
    Thanks Greg! I love writing it. And your comments make it even more enjoyable. :)
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    07 Aug 2008 - 23:52
    Hey Greg...is that you on your avatar? Enjoy your posts. Keep them coming!
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    02 Jul 2008 - 00:06
    Hey Greg! I just wanted to say thanks for checking out the blog! I really love hearing comments about it!
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