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@FrenchBug82But see, I don’t buy that she quit because of the workload, because she had expanded her role by the time she left. I think she quit because of Latham and used the “workload” as an excuse.

It’s funny how you mention them not knowing what to do with Valene. Fan opinion is split on that, but Joan *hated* their writing with a passion. I still can’t get over her quitting as soon as they arrived on Y&R. I think it’s a shame because her Gloria was more menacing, funny and nuanced. But it was like clockwork lol. Considering the stories they wrote for Judith Chapman, clearly she was right (again).

@TaoboiThose do look interesting. I think the cast in the first pic would be strong enough not to need friends. Truly the only people earning their paychecks this year are Tiffany, D’Andra, Kary and to a lesser extent Kameron. It would shock me if Stephanie returned, but I fear they’ll keep her as an OG. She has brought as much as Jen Davis this season. If she didn’t have talking heads you wouldn’t even notice her. Also, this is a very in depth article about the micro aggressions Tiffany has faced. It’s sad that she’s thinking of quitting the show because the level of racism was so overbearing.

From what I can find that doesn’t look like good news. I longed for them to get the app together, but from their website, It’s Real Good TV is just a 24/7 digital channel. So you wouldn’t be able to watch the show as you currently do streaming, just based on what it airs on the network.

Oh on Heather’s podcast with Kristen Takeman she dropped some more tea. She said because they had a cast of five they asked her to join full time which makes sense because she could easily be dropped in and has a good relationship with Andy who produces her podcast. She settled to return as a friend and film group scenes and the cast trips, but something seemed to have happened and she quit midway through. All signs point to something with Leah, but she didn’t reveal what exactly. She did mention she came in wanting to get to know the newer ladies but noticed that they’d done research on her and also she keeps mentioning the fourth wall being broken. She said she never wants to go back. At the very least I hope it means we’re in for some good drama lol.

Im sure this is fake, but I won’t deny it got me excited. I’m still manifesting an apple for Bershan!

One I’ll mention is Lynn Marie Latham. I know it was primetime, but she took an aging soap in Knots Landing and revitalized it in such a way that kept it current when the other soaps were slowly dying. Her new characters fit in well with the core cast and she respected what came before her. I didn’t watch Port Charles until she left so I can’t speak on that, but as we know her Young and the Restless was a mess. I do think her first year or so on Y&R was good. I loved the real, meaningful diversity she brought to the show and it was a good mix of business stories, family drama, romance and rivalries. What I think hurt her is when they made her EP and allowed her to fire the old writers and production staff. When they were working as a team it completely worked and was just modernized enough. When they left (and when Victoria Rowell left) it was over for her. She couldn’t seem to map out a week of shows beyond special primetime style episodes. Scenes became far too short and choppy and that balance we had was gone. I strongly believe had she remained HW with no EP title and had Jack Smith and Kay Alden remained they could’ve done great things

This episode missed Mariah! Even with her obvious recast trying to chime in, that just made me miss her more. I noticed Kari posted she wasn’t in the premiere because she hadn’t signed on yet. I’m guessing this was meant to be the cast, but they saw how dry it was which led to Kari, Lisa Nichole and Quad returning.

There was a Youtube channel I had found with playlists for 87 through at least 90 with a good number of episodes per year and Youtube deleted it! I was just at an episode in 88 where there was an explosion at a party. I literally watched maybe a month and it was getting so good before Youtube deleted it!

That’s what we thought about Susan Dansby returning as a Story Consultant but nothing came of it. Typically Y&R brings their New HWs in like that. Dansby has directing, writing experience and a recent primetime EP credit. If she can’t do it then they aren’t gonna promote Susan Banks who they brought on just as a script writer.

With Jen, her designer who designed her intro dress, reunion dress, Biden dress and outfits for pretty much every Photoshoot she did last year admitted he’s one of the people she was screaming at and that he no longer works for her. I’ve seen some people say we need to know the context, but under *no* circumstances should you talk to your employees like that. I hope the girls are messy and bring it up lol.

@TaoboiI didn't find this episode boring, but that two week break killed the momentum since it was in the middle of a trip. I do see what D'Andra meant when she said the midseason trailer purposely left stuff out. I assumed Brandi left because of the baby rumor, but I'm starting to think they're going to be heavily attacking Tiffany and she left before the heat got to her. I also find it telling you haven't had Kary on WWHL so I'm wondering if she does something in these final episodes.

The rumor probably came from Rinna! She knows there is an opening, so throw the rumor out there in hopes E! thinks it’s a good idea. I still maintain she was the one who leaked the Lucy Lucy Apple Juicy story. It amazes me nobody calls her on it when she admits she will do anything to stay in the press and she has said she creates storylines. The issue is that Brandi isn’t sorry. Let’s not forget she doubled down multiple times when first called out and only apologized when she thought she’d get fired. She’s weaponized her apology so nobody can criticize her. The reason she’s uncomfortable around Tiffany is because she KNOWS she doesn’t care and how easy it would be to skip up and be racist. Tiffany isnt perfect by any means, but she’s shown an openness to everybody in the cast. Like u said, if Brandi showed an interest and tried hanging out with Tiffany one-on-one she’d be more comfortable. She literally has a gift in having a Chinese cast member but isn’t taking advantage of it because she wants to be the victim.

At this point I give up on hoping he leaves. His job seems as safe as all the other 3 soaps HWs right now. I feel like if they were going to replace him it would’ve happened by now. I had hoped when Susan Dansby joined that she’d take over and now Susan Banks. Based on their resumes and history with the show they’d make sense for HW, but having black women running a show with a large black audience makes too much sense.

I’m sorry but whoever looked at that footage and decided Mary needed to be full time needs to take over casting for Bravo! This woman is such great tv!

Paper Dolls definitely deserved more time, but the one I’d love to see again is The Monroe’s with William Devane and Susan Sullivan. I remember being really taken by that show when it was on SOAPnet.

Tamara Tattles has some good tea: https://tamaratattles.com/2021/02/27/exclusive-several-tiny-cups-of-bravo-tea/ Shah’s of Sunset trailer should be coming soon and Southern Charm was renewed. Housewives related, she makes it sound like RHOM is early in development and not a sure bet due to casting. I think since Bravo has confirmed it, it will happen, but I do think casting will be an issue. You have so many desperate people vying to be on the show and they need to get it right to be worth it. Also, Peacock will be adding the international housewives franchises! Now the best note is on RHOC. Elizabeth, Shannon, Gina and Emily are 100% back. Kelly is a maybe. Tamra will be back. Vicki will be offered a Friend role but isn’t expected to accept it. Heather Dubrow May return and they’re looking at two newbies. My question: how the hell is that a reboot? Tamra did two seasons with Emily and Gina and the chemistry just isn’t there. I don’t get why they keep holding on to them. Even if you have the four from last season, plus Tamra and Heather it doesn’t leave much room for new blood. Overall I’m not impressed.

This is more what I’m expecting in terms of “darkness” and a cross between that show and Brothers and Sisters in terms of tone. In general I’m keeping an open mind. This is unheard of so it’s hard not to have some faith in them if they’re obviously investing some money and energy into it.

Only in daytime could you have that resume and be hired as a script writer. They make their biases so obvious.

This is Maurice’s response, which is odd considering it’s underneath Nancy saying she was offended. He should’ve just kept his mouth shut. These soap stars need to be careful. The press has given them a pass for so long, but all it takes is one story going viral and that could be the end of their career.

For someone unknown to us, Susan Banks seems to have quite the resume and history wifh Y&R! She has an Emmy nomination from *1989* for designing the Y&R intro, yet I have no idea who she is. Looking at where her career has gone it’s odd she’d be brought on as a Script Writer. Seems more like someone you’d hire as EP.

Have y’all seen all the Twitter drama? I’ll admit to being shocked. I wonder how that set is... Then you have Steve Burton clearly making a white power gesture in a scene (while sitting next to a black woman). Many tried to claim it was fake, but people have posted video to prove that isn’t the case.

It’s too soon to know that. ABC isn’t known for dark shows so I’m not sure why everybody thinks it’s going to be like that. You can do a “darker” AMC and still stay true to what it is.

@ErrolYoure right. I’m also forgetting that with Covid things may not be on that May deadline like before. Hell, they could decide to put it on Hulu, daytime like u suggested or even order straight to series if the script is strong enough.

Fingers crossed it’s good and gets picked up! I’m confident they’ll at least get a pilot out of it. If Star is any indication, he knows how to give you the type of twisty soap that would at least get you through the door. I’m just wondering with it being submitted now, would this even be in contention for next season? Or for Fall 2022.