21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode?

I added that one in because I find, to help me get in the mood to write it, I'll ALWAYS listen to the theme song before I start. The theme song makes me light up to this day!

Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping?

Kirk Cranston

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary?

Julia

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3)

CC, Julia and Kelly

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature?

I don't think that Mary would take up with Mason when he is married to Julia. Mary is too kind and has very high morals. It goes against her morals IMO, but made for great storytelling

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'?

I like Joann and am very intrigued by her

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed?

Warren

7. Who would you like to see more of?

Warren

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia?

No idea

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more?

Mary/Mason/Julia

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch?

I know I have but I honestly don't remember. I think I have commented to them on the specific episode

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far)

Even though I like her, RTSB could right now do without Joann

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what?

Does the fact that the Walker family ever appeared on the show count? Can you refer to them as all dead. There was only one family I hated more and that was GH's Eckert family

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around?

For the time being. But if you had to cut a family I would prefer this one

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB?

Kelly, Mason, CC, Julia and Cruz, Keith and Gina

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'?

Yes, with the addition of Pearl

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple?

Warren and Kelly, if they aren't related

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast?

Not all of them. Joann is only at the office and seems to know only a few people

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann?

Santana!

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead!

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia!

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited!

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping!

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela!

Who is Warren's Father?

How you wrote them is how I like them, nice thinking

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it?

The one where Sophia was drugged, loved it

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode?

I have only heard it just once, because of computer problems I can't always listen

Great questions! Thanks for listening to our feedback

1. Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping? KIRK

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary? JULIA

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3) KEITH

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature? CC ROLLING OVER TO LIZZIE BORDEN's demands. CC RARELY BENDS TO ANYONE'S WILL.

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'? NONE

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed?KIRK

7. Who would you like to see more of? SOPHIA/CC

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia? Edmund will brainwash Sophia into thinking she is his wife.

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more? SOPHIA/CC

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch? When Keith asked CC why he wasn't home watching home movies of his honeymoons with Sophia.

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far) Santana

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what? KIRK SHOULD COME BACK

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around? NO, THEY SHOULD LEAVE AND TAKE LIZZIE WITH THEM.

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB? SOPHIA/CC

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'? YES

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple? EDMUND/PAM

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast? YES

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann? HOW 'BOUT HE TOUGHS IT OUT BY HIMSELF A WHILE!!! IF I MUST PICK, ROSA

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead!2

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! 1

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited!3

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping!6

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela!4

Who is Warren's Father?5

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it? NO

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode? NO

Only answering the ones I can. By the way, my answers may not necessarily reflect what's going to happen on 'RTSB'. With that in mind....

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary? Honestly, I can't decide. Part of me thinks Julia but another part of me loves the soft, tender side in Mason that Mary brings out. In the long-run, I think Mary is better for his needs but Julia is a better match, if that makes sense.

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3)

Keith, Augusta, Angela

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature? I'm not too sure about CC giving in so easily to Elizabeth either. But then again, neither are 1/2 the characters on the show! I don't think he can help himself around her.

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'? I like Marta and Joann best.

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed? Warren, Joann, Rafe, Samantha, Adriana

7. Who would you like to see more of? Joann, Eden, Cruz

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more? As a reader, I'm most intrigued by everything in CC & Sophia's storylines.

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch? I'll just mention the reference in today's episode, the one Keith made to Kelly about her pushing Dylan out the window. I LOVE Keith Timmons & he's so much fun to write for!!!

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far) Honestly, I think Rafe and Samantha have the least relevance right now, with Adriana and Warren not far behind.

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around? I like them, but probably only as a part of this story. I'm not sure any of them has much long-term value, save Angel.

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB? Eden, Cruz, Julia, Mason, Augusta, Keith, Gina, Angela, Kirk

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple? Hmmm, I'm keeping Keith & Joann in the back of my mind. It would drive Gina NUTS!

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast? I agree that Joann could be better integrated, but I'm rolling her out slowly. She'll be interacting more closely with certain characters very soon.

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann? NONE of them. That said, I always thought he had a certain spark with Gina and even Pamela somewhat. Not that I'm going in that direction, but I'm just saying!

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead! 2.

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! 1.

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited! 3.

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping! 4.

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela! 5.

Who is Warren's Father? 6.

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it? Of all my episodes, I was happiest with the Christmas Eve episode. I also liked the New Year's Eve episode and the episode where Cruz & Eden got it on. I'm pretty critical of everything else!

I know what you mean when you say you love writing for Keith. It's the same way I feel about writing for Scott Baldwin. It's the snarkiness that we all love. You have captured Keith so well.

I would hate to see Warren leave. I love Warren and think he is a much needed character. He can be backburnered for a while as long as we see him again. He and Angela would be hot!

1. Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping?

Kirk

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary?

Mary, his first true love

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3)

Keith, CC, Sophia

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature?

Kelly, I don't think she would get married without her family, they mean too much to her.

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'?

I think Elizabeth is intriging.

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed?

Elizabeth

7. Who would you like to see more of?

Sophia

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia?

To keep her in London and make her believe that she is his wife to get back at CC.

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more?

CC and Sophia

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch?

The comment about everyone looking different because of the recasts, Kelly pushing Dylan out the window, Mary's death, finding Mark's bones during the Hal Clark investigation, etc.,

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far)

Santana

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what?

I think you have covered everything that I thought was left unresolved.

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around?

No, I'm not really interested in them.

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB?

CC, Sophia, Lionel, Augusta, and Kelly.

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'?

Yes

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple?

Edmund and Pamela, I think they deserve each other.

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast?

Yes

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann?

How about just his children LOL

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead! 3

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! 1

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited! 2

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping! 6

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela! 5

Who is Warren's Father? 4

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it?

The New Year's Eve episode, that kept me on the edge of my seat!!

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode?

No

1. Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping? at first I thought it was Carlos's gang who was after Marta, but now that we know Adrianna is the target, I guess Kirk would be the likely suspect

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary? Although Mary broke through to Mason's inner self that he hid for so long, Julia was the one who brought that inner self out for the world to see so I would have to say he should stay with Julia in the end.

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3) I think you have done the best with Keith, followed by Julia and Mason

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature? I really didn't expect CC to give into Elizabeth's demands so easily, but I can see why he did

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'? Marta is definately my favorite because of her spunk and unpredictability, but I think all the new characters have been pretty well written

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed? I think Carla Ramirez needs a little more developement and it would be cool if the Ramirez and Castillo families end up being good friends when the current crisis resolves

7. Who would you like to see more of? I would like to see more of Warren getting under the Capwell's skin, especially CC's. I would also love to see Pearl more

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia? Edmund is probably psycho enough to drug/brainwash Sophia into believing that she is his dead wife

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more? The Julia/Mason/Mary storyline is #1 for me with the Ramirez/Castillo storyline running a close second

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch? The line of Kieth's where he made reference to Kelly pushing someone out a window was very good

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far) For me, Joann really doesn't seem like a major character right now

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what? Not really, I think you have done a great job so far and I love that you ignored the last couple of bad years

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around? The Ramirez family is a great addition and they should definately stay on

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB? Mason and Julia were always my favorites

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'? Mason and Julia are still my favorites

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple? After the Julia/Mason/Mary triangle is resolved (hopefully with Mason staying with Julia), it would be interesting to see if Mary and Warren could be good together. Just think how that would get under Mason's skin

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast? With the exception of Joann, who I think has not quite found a niche, I think all the characters fit very well into the Santa Barbara landscape

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann? Probably Gina because she wants to get close to CC to find out about the secret and Keith is galavanting around with Elizabeth. Pamela might try, but she will not succeed.

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead! 1

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! 4

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited! 2

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping! 3

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela! 5

Who is Warren's Father? 6

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it? My favorite episode was when Mason confronted Julia about not telling him Mary was alive Episode 36 I think

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode? A lot of time I do, but I can hear it so well in my head that I find I don't really need to play it.

I just wanted to add that I really like the characters of Samantha and Adrianna and their interaction. It is really cool to see how you have blended the parents into these two.

Teri

1.Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping?

Kirk

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary?

Julia

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3)

Mason and Keith he was always trying to find out things about the Capwells.

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature?

Sophia, I believe she would have helped Elizabeth, not walked out when she asked Sophia to help her. Sure, Sophia had every right to be upset with Elizabeth but to make her have the abortion is just going against the everything we know about Sophia. I could see Sophia not talking to Elizabeth and even not telling CC about the baby but to have her walk out....I don't think that would have happened.

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'?

Joann

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed?

7. Who would you like to see more of?

Sophia, the last few weeks all she has done is sleep, wake and cry....then she goes back to sleep.

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia?

I am not sure but we need to see her awake for longer then a paragraph at a time.

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more?

CC and Sophia....together.

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch?

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far)

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'?

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around?

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB?

CC and Sophia

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'?

Yes, CC and Sophia

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple?

Elizabeth and Keith, Elizabeth and Warren, Elizabeth and Pearl....Elizabeth and anyone other then CC.

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast?

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann?

None of them. Let him look to his family instead.

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead! 2

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! 1

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited!

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping! 3

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela! 4

Who is Warren's Father? 5

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it?

Well two actually, the episode where CC gave Sophia the day at the spa and she met Augusta and Gina.....it was a funny episode. And the next episode with CC.

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode? No

I want to thank you for giving the fans of CC and Sophia a few nice scenes before you pulled them apart it is more then NBC did for us the last few weeks it was on the air. Lets hope they are not apart long.

It's so much fun for me to go out and read everyone's answers. I LOVE how each one is different from the next. Thanks so much for responding! Now, I'll give a quick response to each of you- it may help you figure out some of what's coming. ;-) Oh......and I'm holding off the news item until after the football game- so look for it between 9-10 PM EST tonight!!

Tishy- I'm working on some things for Warren right now. His paternity plays into story for a bit so it's too early for the reveal. He's going to get busy soon, and I'm not talking about his flirtation with Pamela either. As for Mary, I've tried to make a point of mentioning Mason sleeping on the couch and that they haven't made love. So I don't think she's crossed any lines, though her intentions in coming back aren't as selfless as she'd like to think.

SBGrad- 2 of your predictions will come true. Your answer to #13 and your referral to Elizabeth as Lizzie Borden has me :lol: my asss off!!!

Shannon- 1 of your predictions is correct. Interesting that you're the only one who chose Mary, though I tend to agree with you there. The Hal Clark loose end will be tied up when they catch up with Mark. He's going to have some splainin to do.

Teri- 1 of your predictions is correct. I'm glad you picked up on the traits I'm trying to develop in Samantha & Adriana. I will say that from your answers, you seem to be very in tune with what's going on on 'RTSB'. Maybe it's because you caught up on the episodes at warp speed and took them in one after another. At any rate, so glad you've found it and are enjoying it.

Wendy- 1 of your predictions is correct. I completely understand how you feel about Sophia but the way I've always understood her character is that, while she may be a pillar of society now, she was not at all like that when she was younger. I certainly think the Sophia Wayne of those days is capable of what she did and probably worse. I don't think she'd do something like that now, but back then, I could see it. As for Sophia waking up, it's a process......She's not going to be 'dead' forever but it is going to last a little while. It has to be paced properly for the story to work right. I will say the state she's in now won't last too much longer.

Thanks again everybody who responded and look for the News Item later tonight!!!!

1. Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping? Kirk

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary? Julia

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3) CC and Keith

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature? CC allowing Elizabeth to kick Sopia out of the office. In the past, CC would never have given in to that kind of demand.

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'? At this point, I don't really have one.

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed? JoAnn

7. Who would you like to see more of? Pearl

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia? He will convince her she is his wife.

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more? Mason/Julia/Mary and the kidnapping of Marta

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch? Keith's comment to Kelly about the window.

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far) Santana

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what? It wasn't left dangling, it was never addressed- Cruz and Eden finding their way back to each other.

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around? Yes

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB? Cruz/Eden Mason/Julia

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'? Yes

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple? Kelly and Warren

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast? For the most part although there could be more with Joann.

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa,

Santana, or Joann? No one-he should mourn her for a while.

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead! 1

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! 3

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited! 4

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping! 2

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela! 5

Who is Warren's Father? 6

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it? Yes, Episode 25

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode? Once in a while.

7. Who would you like to see more of?

Sophia, the last few weeks all she had done is sleep, wake and cry then she goes back to sleep.

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia?

I am not sure…but we need to see her awake for longer then a paragraph at a time.

LOL! LOVE IT!!!!!

SBGrad- 2 of your predictions will come true. Your answer to #13 and your referral to Elizabeth as Lizzie Borden has me :lol: my asss off!!!

Always glad to give you a chuckle Juniorz! After all, you are providing all this entertainment for everyone else so it is the least I can do! ;-)

I am curious though, has your view on the character of Sophia and her role in Santa Barbara changed since you started writing the blog??

I am curious though, has your view on the character of Sophia and her role in Santa Barbara changed since you started writing the blog??

For one thing, I didn't realize Sophia had such a large fanbase until I started 'RTSB'. As far as her character goes, my opinion of Sophia has not changed. I will say that she is one of the characters that is particularly easy for me to write for & give dialogue to, so it surprises me that 'SB' didn't know what to do with her in the last year & 1/2. IMO, CC & Sophia are the two most fruitful characters on the show, especially since most of their history wasn't a part of 'Santa Barbara'- that gives plenty of leeway.

I will say that from writing this, I truly do see Sophia for the heroine that she is. Yes, she made mistakes when she was younger, but who hasn't? ESPECIALLY being so young and an actress, in the limelight for the world to see. The thing about your past is that, no matter how hard you may try to forget some of it, there is always someone there to remind you.

By the way, SBGrad, I've gotta know- are you melissa peachey from the CC/Sophia group? If you are, I can start addressing you by name. =)

ETA: Just so you guys know, I think the COOLEST thing that's happened because of 'RTSB' is that Santa Barbara is being talked about again and this has given the fans a place to do that! I love that we all have found each other & hope our little community continues to grow. THANK YOU everybody who took the time to register on SON to post comments on 'RTSB'. It really makes me feel good to bring 'Santa Barbara' back in this way for all of us to enjoy.

By the way, SBGrad, I've gotta know- are you melissa peachey from the CC/Sophia group? If you are, I can start addressing you by name. =)

Yes, Juniorz you can call me Mel! And for those that don't read the posts at the Sophia and CC group, I will repost my comments here because I think you deserve the praise.

I really admire you for being able to realize the importance of a character even

though she is not one of your favorites. It is also impressive that you have chosen to

involved Sophia in two of the major RTSB storylines. That is more than the SB writers usually

did and that will keep me coming back to RTSB time and again. ;-)

Mel

PS---And yes, Judith McConnell is a terrific performer and a class act! ;-)

It's my turn! It's interesting what I've noticed. I've read through the answers and I see things as my friends from CC&Sophia group. I can reply to these questions the same only with some exceptions.

Let's see:

1. Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping?

I don't think it would be Kirk. He deals with the Capwell takeover. So I have no idea.

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary?

Mary is Mason's first love but his wife is Julia and he loves her. I think he will go back to her.

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3)

Keith

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature?

When Warren kissed Pamela!!!

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'?

Marta

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed?

7. Who would you like to see more of?

Sophia

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia?

I don't dare to think it over. He is a psychopatic!

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more?

Of course, CC&Sophia together!

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch?

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far)

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what?

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around?

I'm not interesting in that family.

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB?

CC&Sophia, Lionel&Augusta, Keith&Gina

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'?

Yes

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple?

Maybe I'd like to see Lily and Rafe together again.

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast?

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann?

None of them !!!

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference:

Mary's Return from the Dead! 3

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! 1

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited! 2

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping! 5

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela! 4

Who is Warren's Father? 6

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it?

When Sophia died and the others went to her to say goodbye. It was the saddest. And you know, I was crying the whole scene!

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode?

I can't!!! I can't open it.

That's a good game, junior!

Here goes:

1. Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping? Surely Kirk is somehow involved, but going to go out on a limb here and say...Elena!

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary? Tough one. Well, it seemed Mason always tried awfully hard to be good for Mary, where as with Julia he's more accepted in and true to his natural form (within reasonable limits). Then again, maybe things would be different with Mary at this stage in his life. On the other hand, M&J have built a life together by this point. Since this debate could be endless, let's say Julia. Their wit provides a nice balance to the qualities of the other main couples.

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3) Characterization is dead on for all the regulars, but KEITH just shines (given up on trying to imagine anyone other than Justin Deas in that role).

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature? CC anytime he folds to anyone. The guy wouldn't fold to a royal flush if he had two card high

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'? Elizabeth has great potential, partly b/c she's not the most likeable of gals.

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed? Probably any of them we don't see that often

7. Who would you like to see more of? Cruz & Eden interacting more with each other. The were great as partners in crime.

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia? Something stinkin, rotten evil!

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more? Dying to see what nasty thing(s) Juniorz has in store for Cruz & Eden.

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch? Have to go back & review for a detailed list, but generally love the wit and humor that were so true to the character of the original show that appear in each RTSB episode (i.e. Mary's line about Kelly looking so different, Keith's quip about a mourning CC watching old videos of Sophia, the mud fight etc).

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what? What can you do to address every single aspect of closure the show blatantly neglected? Actually, it might be interesting in the course of the storytelling to fill in some of the blanks between 1993-present for the more major characters. Maybe a flashback episode/moment here or there as/if they fit.

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around? Depends how things develop.

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB? Eden & Cruz were flatout favs. However, always enjoyed all the other core characters (Mason, Julia, CC, Sophia, Gina, Keith, Augusta, Lionel, certain Kellys)

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'? Pretty much.

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple? Always thought Kirk & Elena would've been a lot of fun to watch raising all sorts of hell.

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast? Yes. Understandably some are still a work in progress/delayed due to storyline dictates

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann? This is a man that can stand on his own two feet just fine. Period.

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference: So far:[/u]

Mary's Return from the Dead! #2

Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia! #1

Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited! #3

Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping! #4

Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela! #5

Who is Warren's Father? #6

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it? New Year's Eve.

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode? Try to.

Well guys, Gary (from the radio show of the past 2 weeks- he's bankboy18 on SON) caught up on ALL 52 episodes this weekend and even took the time to email me his answers, since his SON account still isn't validated & he's unable to post. So, without further adieu..... GARY'S POV:

1. Who do you think is behind Adriana's attempted kidnapping?

Carlos Esteban

2. Who does Mason belong with in the long-run- Julia or Mary?

Julia

3. What character do you feel has been written truest to their nature thusfar on RTSB? (try to pick only one, but no more than 3)

Gina, Keith, CC

4. What character has done something you wouldn't expect them to? Who did it, what did they do & why does it contradict their nature?

Ted, dumping Lily and marrying Angela. I don't think Ted would ever do that, HOWEVER, i wasn't a fan of Michael Brainard playing Ted, so i guess it's possible.

5. Who is your favorite of the brand new characters introduced on 'RTSB'?

Joanne Walsh

6. What character do you think needs to be further developed?

Joanne

7. Who would you like to see more of?

Gina & Keith

8. What do you think Edmund has planned for Sophia?

Keep her imprisoned in his home and think he is still married to Loretta

9. What storyline keeps you coming back for more?

Gina & Keith

10. Have you noticed any references to specific things on 'Santa Barbara' on 'RTSB'? If so, which ones did you catch?

Keith asking Kelly if she pushed anyone out of any windows lately.

11. What character do you feel 'RTSB' could do without? (not who's your least fave, but who seems pretty irrelevant in the story so far)

Carlos Esteban

12. Is there a plot on 'Santa Barbara' that was left dangling that you'd like to see resolved on 'RTSB'? If so, what?

I want Brandon to return and reignite the Gina/Santana fued

13. What do you think of the addition of the Ramirez family? Do you think they should stick around?

It's taking me time to get used to them, but i like the mother and daughter

14. Who were your favorite characters on SB?

Gina, Kelly, Eden, Julia

15. Do you have the same favorites on 'RTSB'?

Yes

16. What two characters would you like to see paired up that aren't already a couple?

Joann & Keith, Gina would be pissed

17. Do you feel that all of the new characters (Carla, Marta, Elizabeth, Joann, Edmund) have been properly integrated with the cast?

Yes

18. Who would you prefer to see comfort CC through his loss of Sophia- Elizabeth, Pamela, Gina, Rosa, Santana, or Joann?

Elizabeth

19. Rank these storylines in order of preference: 1-most popluar, 6 least popular

2-Mary's Return from the Dead!

3-Edmund & Pamela's Plot against CC & Sophia!

1-Elizabeth/CC/Sophia history visited!

5-Cruz, Angel, their Undercover Investigation and the ensuing kidnapping!

4-Samantha/Rafe/Lily/Ted/Angela and Lily's plots against Angela!

6-Who is Warren's Father?

20. Do you have a favorite 'RTSB' episode? If so, which one was it?

Gina, Augusta, and Sophia at the mud spa

21. Do you listen to the theme song before each episode?

no, but i did play it once ;-) Certain characters i hear theme music in my head from the show