Chris B

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is deep into filming now and surprise, this is one of the rumored HWs! Color me impressed if true. She’s married to her step grandpa so you know she bout to be a mess!

I'll admit this stunned me and made no sense. This franchise showed a woman getting an eviction notice, the reveal that one is an alcoholic/potential drug addict, another being beat by her husband, sons shoplifting at walmart and the list goes on. What made them think this wouldn't air?! Stephanie elaborated on WWHL by explaining Leanne has done similar things in the past and it never aired so they assumed because she was sort of the headliner of the show that they'd continue to protect her. I LOVED the moment when she called Kameron out and revealed the producers told them it was going to air which is why it was brought up. I don't envy the producers for next season though. They definitely need a retool, but I just don't know what to do with it after that reunion. I know they usually jump into filming but they may need to wait and let the dust settle and figure out what they're gonna do. That's what Andy said is happening with RHOC. Normally they'd get pickup letters by now, but he said casting for new wives is so good they don't know what direction to go in.

Lmao that was auto correct! I meant Stanning not stabbing. On one hand I could see this being true because obviously an ex wife of Charlie Sheen isn't gonna be shy, but like y'all said Brandi is so messy I can't imagine her being so stupid! I also second, why isn't Nicolette either on the show or on WWHL! She has never publicly attacked Rinna or Denise, yet her name keeps being mentioned. She deserves a chance to stand up for herself. Okay Queen Camille stays keeping us informed! She previously told us Denise hadn’t quit and was filming after those rumors hit. Now she’s denying that this is true, but implying it is a rumor Brandi is spreading to get back on the show.

Okay if this is true I may have to go back to stabbing Beverly Hills.

Gina Tognoni worked because Phyllis became a scrappy outsider again. I won't deny Joshua Morrow and Michelle Stafford had chemistry, but putting her with Nick killed the character. It didn't help that that was the start of the writing changes, but they suddenly turned Phyllis into a goofy heroine which she never should've been. The biggest loss to Y&R in general is the isolation. The importance that was help by being in a scene with Victor Newman for example. Now everybody knows everybody regardless of their place in life and it removes a layer from the show.

Oh absolutely. Nene had a pretty decent season last year and threw it all away at the end with the Hong Kong trip, closet-gate and turning on everybody at the reunion. Despite other sources of revenue, the amount of money she makes from this show is substantial and she knows she needs to befriend some of these ladies to continue. It's obvious she wasn't expecting them to carry on without her and is now trying to slide back in there. I love Nene, but she does it to herself everytime! Just like last season, this couldve been her year! When Kenya left the show they were friends! All of this could've been avoided and she could still be on top as the HBIC she wants to be. I will say, I did enjoy her scenes this past week. I love her relationship with Kandi and I love seeing her try to slide back in like nothing happened. It was an enjoyable episode.

I wasn't expecting that but I will say it makes me more interested in watching this. I loved Josie on Champions (a great show that deserved a longer run) prior to her transition and I'm happy she's still able to get work. I hope this works out!

So we're onto our third CC (technically fourth if you include the unaired one) and we're only 60 episodes in. This is just insane to me. For such a central role it's weird they couldn't figure it out. The first on screen CC was great and I wish he had stayed. The second one was *terrible* and stiff and came off very old. Seeing him with Santana just didn't work. I'm only one episode into the third CC so I can't really make a judgement, but I was taken aback. I was expecting the previous guy to remain until Jed Allen arrives. I will say I'm glad to see Paul Burke go. In terms of the story I continue to be impressed with the changes they're making. After being in the background they finally have given Warren something to do by making him the prime suspect to Channing's murder. It also has helped deepen the character of Augusta by showing her maternal side as she tries to help her son. I also like how they explained the situation with her and Joe Perkins, which makes sense given what we now know. There is also a new character named Brick who seems interesting. I enjoy Minx so having him tied to her has helped me warm to him. Another thing that shocked me was Amy Perkins popping up during Joe's fake funeral. I had heard this family fizzled out so I wasn't expecting another sister. I don't mind her so far. In general most of the new characters seem to fit in really well. The only issue is that they can't seem to cast a proper CC lol. Gina, Brick, Amy and Eden all feel like they belong and they're enhancing the story for the characters we already know which is how new characters should be. Right now I'm just waiting with baited breath for this earthquake. From the screen caps that accompany the episodes I know I'm maybe two weeks away from that. I can't wait to see the production values of that. I've heard about this earthquake for years and can't wait to finally see it!

Oh god. This woman back impersonating a dead woman and quoting herself. Smh.

I can't wait for them to finally announce the timeline for this! This is the most exciting soap news in ages. I just hope when they announce it that there isn't a long wait between the announcement and launch. I don't care what the cost I'm ready for them to take my money lol.

Despite the faults, the short run of this show always made me wish it got put on a streaming network. I know it aired on BET and they could put it on BET+ although I know nobody would ever think to do that. From the few episodes I have seen and just from the all star cast, I'd watch it, warts and all. I know it may not have been executed as well as it could've been, but considering how soaps are now it might hold up okay.

Denise Richards mentioned on a recent SOD podcast that she auditioned for Carrie Brady on DAYS when the role was recast in the 90s. She said that was the only time she came close to a soap gig in the past. I can't say I can picture her in the role, but I think JER would've had fun with her.

Speaking of Marissa, I’d heard how successful she’s been since moving back to the US so it makes me wonder why SHE hasn’t been placed on RHOBH. I’d certainly take her over someone like Teddi as your “nice” HW. Caroline on the other hand would only fit on New York and that’s if she moves there. As for a potential reboot, I hadn’t heard that and wouldn’t be opposed. Honestly, I felt it should’ve been a HWs series and regardless of whether or not they use people from this show, a Real Housewives of London is overdue.

I got distracted with some other shows and also bored so my Santa Barbara viewing slowed down. I'm around episode 50 now and I've noticed the couple weeks the pace has been picked up tremendously. The boring teen set with Melissa Reeves is finally on the backburner post summer so they're focusing more on the characters that work. Santana continues to be a delight. It still shocks me this actress didn't last. She has such a presence and good chemistry with Mason and this block of wood CC. Loving Gina and Brandon's arrival and the reveal that Dominic is a woman. You can see them focusing in on what is working and as they do the show is becoming more interesting. I'm also loving Lionel and Eden who both popped up late. For a new soap I will say casting has mostly been on point. I have very few complaints. I will also say that Marcy Walker is fantastic. I get no shades of Liza and considering Kelly is a heroine I was expecting Eden to come in as a bad girl. At least so far I don't see that happening. She's refreshing and feels like a piece of the Capwell puzzle that was missing. Right now the biggest thing I'm waiting for is Sophia to be revealed! I'm ready to see how her family reacts to her return.

Okay I finished this weeks episode. Again, it was good and RHOA is ALWAYS watchable IMO, but this season continues to be disjointed and lackluster. Here's my thoughts on the invididual wives... Friends Yovanna, Marlo and Tanya - First of all Yovanna needs to go. She is boring and if she didn't (I suspect) record Cynthia she'd have no purpose. SHe needs to go. Marlo has been like a top tier HW this season. I love her interactions with the group and just want Moore. Tanya has been light on airtime so far, but she is still delightful. I feel she's a crucial piece of the ensemble because she brings JOY to the show. With all the dark storylines and shade it's nice to have one person who is there to uplift. Again, I need Moore of Tanya. Nene - I know many hate her now, but to me she's the same stand faced hater she always has been and I LOVE her! I look forward to her return and I just hope from here on out it's consistent. I don't want her to appear on the trip, then we gotta wait 3 more episodes for her to see the girls again. Kandi - As always she's fun. I especially enjoy the awkwardness she has on the trip with the dancing and whatnot. They need to feed my girl! Porsha/Cynthia - I feel both have been providing the majority of the story this season and I don't have any complaints. I feel like Cynthia should leave every year, but she pulls something out to make me okay with her staying. Eva - NEEDS.TO.GO. How she has lasted this long is beyond me. Boring as hell and once again we're doing the fake story where she doesn't remember what she said. I just don't care when she pops up. Plus, she has hardly been around so how does she have a peach? They definitely need to suck it up and swap her for Marlo and Tanya next season.

She appeared in one scene two weeks ago, missed three episodes this season and tonight 30 seconds?! I’m shocked they aren’t editing in more solo scenes to justify her salary. And I will say I’m disappointed. I feel last season was better. I need more Nene period! I also need more Marlo. This has been her season and I wish she was full time so I could see more of her nephews and hair business.

I feel NBC would've been the absolute worst place for it. They seemed very trigger happy and didn't give shows enough time. I feel Return to Peyton Place should've remained and they never should've done How to Survive a Marriage. EON was perfect for the ABC lineup, but they allowed that and RH to be killed with affiliates and timeslots. In this case I feel Loving did ABC more harm than it did good. That show wasn't needed and from all I've read wasn't great. That show definitely killed RH.

Marc is revolting. When he said if he was asked for a prenup he’d end the relationship it just felt wrong. Typically a man with money would want a prenup. It seems like Kenya is the one with money so I find that suspect. I understand not being comfortable in front of the cameras but he is an [!@#$%^&*]. Not in a cute way and no I don’t find her at fault AT ALL. Kenya is far from perfect, but in this case this man seems like a nightmare. You can’t convince me he won’t try to take her for everything she’s worth.

I'm not sure if it was mentioned here, but starting in January The Doctors is going to be available on a streaming site. It looks like everything that aired on RetroTV will be there so 1968 through the end of the series. Also, they recently got the rights to the black and white episodes and said those will be exclusive to the streaming service. I'm excited because it's been hard keeping up with the show previously and I will take nay soap on streaming. Also curious for the 60s episodes. I wonder just how far back the black and white episodes go.

Enjoy that final season! It was such a wild, gothic and fun ride. One of the very best primetime soap seasons. I thought David Paulsen did such a good job of making Blake, Alexis and Fallon interesting again and knowing what he was dealing with budget wise he somehow made it work. When he was hired he was told absolutely no location shooting, which is what led to Linda Evans leaving and Joan Collins episode count being reduced. Even with those things it still worked so well. Krystle got an exit story fitting a queen and with Sable around I honestly never noticed when Alexis wasn't around. Whenever they *did* use her it was very well done. They also proved Emma Samms wasn't the problem but the writing was.

On the subject of RHOC potentially getting a reboot, I think they need to just go ahead and let Tamra and Vicki go and try to move forward. No returning housewives either. Hell, Shannon has been there long enough I'd consider dumping her too. If they want the show to last they need a new narrative. I'd keep Kelly, Shannon and Braunwyn (only bc Andy already said she isn't leaving) and add four brand new wives. Each season fans complain when they keep the majority of the cast and add one or two people so just go for broke and reboot it and see if that can give them a few more years.

I find it hard to believe Chris Goutman would bring back Beverlee McKinsey. If ATWT is any indication, he wasn't interested in the past. I remember even with Julianne Moore, it was more HER wanting to return and she asked to have a larger part. He turned down Noelle Beck's offer to leave as Lily so fans could see Martha Byrne once again. He did bring back some more recent past cast members, but that wasn't really his thing there at least.

Oh lord! That makes perfect sense.

Wow! I hate I didn't watch! I'm going to look for clips. Apparently the two have beef but lord knows what from LOL!

This news about The Doctors is exciting! I have always wanted the soaps on streaming and have said I'd pay if I could get it. Considering PGP already had soaps on AOL and Hulu, it amazes me they haven't done anything with their stuff. If they had a Soap Classics channel on Amazon, I'm sure people would pay $5 or whatever a month for access. I'll definitely be getting this and look forward to seeing the older episodes. I'm also hoping they eventually add all the episodes that have aired on RetroTV so I can finish where I left off.