Chris B

Trump tweeted that the story is a lie and that they can investigate whatever they see fit. Some are saying that’s legally binding since the White House has said his twitter statements are official. Of course I put nothing past them so we will see what happens. Regardless a week simply doesn’t seem enough unless they really get all their offices involved.

The company that has the show says they’re 290 episodes short of the complete series. I think they started in 1967 because I believe that’s the year the show went to color and when they had the canvas the show was known for with Nick, Carolee and Steve joining. I hope that if they do make it to the end they go back to the beginning and show us what they have.

Reading y’all post about the present day episodes (1976) is surreal for me because y’all never seem to be talking about people I know lol. The Doctors seemed to have such a stable core, but whenever I watch a later episode on YouTube it seems the show changes so much. I can’t wait to hear what y’all think when Douglas Marland takes over. I know he transforms the show even more, with mixed opinions on how that worked out. For me Im almost done with 1970. I just finished Dan and Carolee’s wedding. They’re currently at the Christmas tree with Billy and my absolute favorite Miss Emma Simpson. Such a delightful actress! I hope y’all keep me posted when she reappears in the present episodes. I’ll have to jump ahead and see that! Now that it’s been a while you can definitely see the shift with The Pollocks. The show is very fast paced and with dialogue it seems they’re trying to modernize it. I do like it so far. I was dreading Althea when she returned but she’s settling in nicely and I’ve completely forgotten about the past year of terror she inflicted on my viewing lol. They’re smart to stabilize her with Greta, Maggie and Rick as opposed to immediately throwing her into a relationship. I feel like now I’m comfortable with her and can accept her in her own story. Going back to Dan and Carolee, Dan is almost immediately more sinister with the new writers but I still love him. I’m glad they show Carolee and Emma as suspicious even if they aren’t acting on it. The only thing I don’t like is Dan having the nerve to complain about Emma’s clock after forcing her to move in. He better leave her alone! Lastly, with Rico shot in the head I feel his days are numbered. Such a shame because the actor is a great find and has done a good job of rehabilitating Nick’s character. Martha and Rico are the best thing to happen to him.

The Pollocks were very plot driven with Dynasty and The Colbys (although not as much) so that doesn’t surprise me. Knowing them from those shows and knowing how different The Doctors is, it’ll be interesting to see how this works. Now a question for those watching the current episodes, any early thoughts on Jada Rowland as Carolee? I’ve seen one or two episodes with her and visually she seems fine, but more like a traditional heroine. Carolee Campbell was a unique find so that doesn’t surprise me, but she seems like she’ll be fine. I do commend Carolee Campbell for creating such a unique and interesting character from a day player role. Because the show was canceled in the 80s she doesn’t get the credit she deserves for being a daytime great. I especially love her now that her mom has been introduced. They should’ve brought her mom back later, unless they killed her off. I’m not sure how she’s written off. ETA: Theyve wrapped up the story of Julie’s death and seem to be setting up their new stories, namely Althea’s return. I was happy to see her go despite Virginia Vestoff’s fantastic performances, but just a few episodes in and I’m sick of her again. No flashbacks yet, but the majority of her scenes are fantasies or dream sequences which bore me to death. It does nothing to move the story forward or make me look forward to her return to Madison. I wish they had cast an actor to work with her in the out of town scenes so we could learn her perspective on things in a more organic way than this. So far these Pollocks are getting a side eye from me.

New Jersey looks really good! I feel like Dolores and Siggy were both decent but lackluster housewives. Dolores is good to have around due to history with the cast and as a mellow housewife, but these two new wives (along with Marge) seem to have a fire that could really shake things up. I’m also glad Teresa and Melissa are fighting because their friendship has always felt like a fake alliance if anything.

I’ve finally reached the Pollocks material. Not much of a difference so far, they’re still dealing with Rico and the fallout of Julie’s death. Two quick changes are bringing Cathy more to the forefront and Althea is back, although not in Madison. I’ll admit to being worried about seeing Althea. The character was so draining that I’m not sure I trust how she’ll be written. Nick has been so delightful with Rico and Stella and her return has potential to drag him down again. They’ve become such a toxic couple.

I’m head over heels in love with Rico! It amazes me he didn’t stay longer. Such good chemistry with Nick and it’s nice seeing Nick with something different. The other aspect of the story is Julie and her growing obsession with Rico. I know in jusr a few weeks Julie will be dead which feels short sighted. This story seems like it could have legs. All the actors work beautifully together. Even Martha and Rico are so cute together. She brings a softer side out of him.

Nene is partially right. I do not think that is the actual cast pic, but Bravo leaked it. It was accidentally posted to Shop By Bravo.

I feel indifferent until they show me a reason to be excited. Love it hate Kenya, the level of shade, glamour and chemistry with the cast is going to be hard to top. Same with losing Phaedra. Last season Eva was pretty blah so hopefully she’ll be more interesting now that she knows the girls. The two newbies look sooooo tired to me. Weaves and outfits in all the pics I’ve seen just horrific. With that said, ATL is the worst at bringing on new wives so I’m glad they finally did. We just need to see if they’re good or not.

I know Marlo’s history but you have lots of criminals on the franchise so I’m okay with it! I feel like if she’s already going to be there full time you may as well give her a peach but I know she’ll never get one lol. ETA: Cast photo leaked. Bravo slippin!

I’m now at the beginning of August 1970, so about a month until the Pollocks arrive. After the slow Ira Avery stint I’ve been loving the show since Stanley Silverman joined. It’s much tighter and the pacing is good. I’ve heard Dan becomes a villain, which I can’t see thus far. He’s a great leading man who could have legs (no pun intended). I’m hoping the story where he becomes a villain is worth it. I think he has good chemistry with Carolee and I love Billy and the tension with Steve. I know Steve is the one we’re supposed to root for but I still remember him raping Karen and the Mess with Althea. I’ve softened to him, but he deserves to have to wait and fight for Carolee. Greta is somehow my favorite character. I thought when the rabbit story was wrapped up that would be it for her, but she’s still a little terror stealing from her entire family. This is a better use of Maggie than that story and boring story with the boy in the hospital. Literally everybody in that household is involved which is how a soap story should be. When the Pollocks arrive they’re lucky because they’re inheriting a show in good shape. I loved their work on Dynasty and The Colbys so I’m curious to see what they do.

Ima ignore that last comment, but yes it’s blurred. They’re doing a slow reveal. Only two they’ve shown so far are Kandi and Porsha who are on the far left.

Of course we won’t 100% know until the release next week, but clearly Marlo ain’t no damn housewife! You mean to tell me they went with 7 wives, she filmed ALL season and is on every trip and they still can’t give my girl a peach?!

Oh wow that was an amazing episode! Glad it was focused on the Brooks family as well. The production values were great! I especially loved the set Lance and Leslie were on. Her singing number was so much fun and so well directed! The scenes with Jennifer and Mark were good as well. The only time I recall seeing her is the episode with her at the hospital so it was nice seeing her in an actual storyline.

Call me crazy, but that was the most restrained I’ve ever seen Kelly! Considering her convo with Shannon I expected her to go make a fool of herself with Steve, but I felt she was fair, calm and handled herself well. His reaction was so over the top that it made me think he isn’t the upstanding man he said he was. Why not just say, “Yes I did an interview but I didn’t mean anything bad by it and I’m sorry if it offended you.” Simple. He takes after Vicki with apologizes and then Emily’s husband? He is up there with Skade and Jim as one of the worst. Kelly has EVERY RIGHT to tear his ass up and I’m sad that she’ll likely get the blame since nobody really witnessed what he did. One thing I will say: THANK YOU to Kelly and Shannon. They are carrying this show on their backs. I hope Shannon falls out completely with Tamra. I’m ready for Tamra to be on the outs again. They’ve been falling for her BS for too long.

The op-ed was only useful in irritating Trump. I don’t even think it was about distracting from Kavannagh because he’ll be confirmed regardless. Even perjuring himself multiple times, the republicans won’t let him go so that’s that. The person who wrote the op-Ed was as probably humiliated by Trump and wanted to get back at him and also give himself political cover once this all blows open. He can say he tried to alert people to the dangers of Trump, even though it would’ve been more powerful to do that on the record.

RHOA should go all out and have 8 full time Wives. It’s a big transition season losing Kenya, Sheree and Phakedra before that. We been asking for new blood so I just want a solid, fresh year for once! Hopefully these hoes don’t disappoint as they tend to do.

By the time the show reaches 1976, how old is Greta? I’m in June 1970 and she’s still a child, but I’ve seen episodes from the end where she’s an adult. I must say I’m really enjoying the show now. It was terribly dull with Ira Avery by himself, but the pacing is better with the new Co-HW and things are actually happening now. I will say as much as I love Virginia Vestoff, I’m ready for her to go in hopes we get some sort of rest before Liz Hubbard returns. I just can’t take how pathetic they write Althea.

Quad has been so disconnected from the group for years now. I wish they’d just phase her out already. Her storyline doesn’t work for me because she was never compatible with her husband. She knew from day one he wanted kids and that she didn’t, but stayed with him likely because he had money. Mariahs return full time was definitely welcomed. The addition of talking heads and family scenes helped flesh her out more so it wasn’t like when she’d just pop up to cause drama and we didn’t get her perspective.

See when you do clownery, the clown comes back to bite! I am so happy Mariah is a full fledged wife again and is tearing these hoes up from episode one! I’m excited for this season!!

Andy was full of it so it was glorious seeing Carole call him out. If you go back to the season, it started with Bethenny nonstop making digs at Carole in confessionals and to the other women. Didn’t Carole dismiss Ramona or Dorinda when they tried to warn her it was a bigger issue than she thought? That’s why she started the blogs because she was being nice to Bethenny on the show not knowing so she was going back and responding to stuff she never knew was happening. I hate how they made her the villain. Just like Bethenny with Jill, Carole decided to move on and didn’t wanna reconcile. I just love that Carole left on her own terms. You could tell she knew she wasn’t staying and was fine with that.

Good RHOP news! They’re on their first cast trip to New Orleans and Katie is with them! I hope she is more than a FOH. I hated she left!

I’ve finally met Carolee’s mother and Greta! Love both of them. It’s interesting having Greta arrive when Maggie is a space cadet considering that’s her child. Matt and Mike were the main ones interacting with her lol. Sadly I thought the Maggie/boy story was ending but Matt is saying he needs another couple weeks in the hospital. I just don’t understand why this won’t end! Carolee’s mom is a lot older than I expected. Very old school which I love. I can’t wait to see more of her and her meddling.

I’m almost done with April 1970 and it’s improving. The Maggie story is painfully bad but it seems like it must be wrapping up. I just feel this boy can’t be in the hospital too much longer. The positive for me is Carolee. I love her and they’ve just introduced Billy and are expanding Dan’s role. His house set is so cute and I’m enjoying Billy. He seems to have good chemistry with Carolee as well. I’m still really excited to meet her mom. They mention her almost every episode! Other than this storyline I don’t think I’m really enjoying anything but this is getting good enough screentime that I’m content. I still like Virginia as Althea, but the story with Steve is a dud. I also notice Nick playing around with some rabbits so hopefully Greta will be arriving shortly.

I think Peggy would’ve been better if her English was easier to understand, but I do think she and Lydia brought a lot last season as I’ve said before. It was more exciting day-to-day. Peggy also had a interesting family to watch which you don’t have with Emily or Gina. I just snooze at their solo scenes. Dont get me wrong though, even boring OC is better than most franchises! This season just feels more like those slower early years, not the more glam past few seasons we’ve had.