All My Shadows

I've been going through Season 1 at a snail's pace, but I finally got to part one of "Bottom of the Bottle" today, and I'll hopefully finish it up tomorrow (and then on to Season 2, which I've already watched a good bit of). OK, it's been a while since I've seen the DALLAS episodes that directly lead into the beginning of Knots, and as far as Gary's alcoholism is concerned...was he always presented as a "0 to 60" angry drunk? The way he basically bit Val's head off after the party, even though she was actually being very mature about wanting to go to bed (especially considering Gary had WORK the next morning!), was bizarre, and then the way he kept writing his nighttime odyssey off as "three drinks" was even more ridiculous, and no one thought to shut him down by explaining that he'd ended up in the company of a prostitute (Mary Williams lol) and then got his ass whooped in a bar. I had to side with Val when she went off on Sid, because he really could have done a little more to prevent Gary from spiraling out of control, but I guess in the end, it all falls at Gary's feet. I did enjoy the dynamics of the two other older couples rallying around Val to make sure she was all right, and I loved how Val stood up and took an active role in finding Gary both times. I've never seen any Knots post-1983 (and only a few episodes from seasons 3-4), so I'm not used to the "poor Val" trope. First season Val is naive sometimes, but she's stronger than others give her credit for. The Sylvie stuff is hilarious. Kenny is a loser, and poor Ginger, she's trying to stand up for herself, but she's still too weak. I'm hoping/assuming some of the other neighbors get into that story and put Kenny in his place. And Sylvie? Quintessential whore who wants to be a housewife. On the whole, I really really liked the first season. The pilot's one of my favorite episodes (why Annie was never brought back is beyond me), and I'd say some of the other stronger ones are "Will the Circle Be Unbroken," "Home is for the Healing," "Civil Wives," "Courageous Convictions," and now, "Bottom of the Bottle."

I love HL, but Laura Leighton is the real reason why this show came alive in '93.

Yes, Janine's grandmother! If you have the time, KSlater, you must go back and view any and all clips of Heather Chasen as Lydia!

I haven't watched in ages, but I'm pretty sure the only young blonde woman hanging around Billy right now would be his granddaughter. One of his girlfriends from a long time ago was on the show for a while, and it was revealed that she'd given birth to Billy's child, and then their granddaughter through that child came to the Square. Janine is with Michael, who is one of Alfie's cousins.

I love this dramatic song. "I watched television until television went off."

Dr. Nick was one of my favorites!! RIP to Mr. Nolan. One of the most iconic parts of Dynasty will always, always, always be the wardrobe, and that's all thanks to him. I never realized he won an Emmy for it, but it was much deserved.

I never realized this Stevie Wonder song was written way back in the 60s and actually recorded by Tammi Terrell before he recorded and released his in the early 80s.

90s classic. Though I must admit I can't listen to him sing without LOLing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJFUSiRCLBM

Oh hell YES to that flawless portrait.

I believe Hilary was written out in 1988 or 1989.

The role of Blake Carrington is now being played by Mr. Raymond Burr.

I thought Oaks are near cancellation a year or so ago? I wonder what made them decide to keep it.

40th anniversary of what? Emmerdale, as far as they're concerned, premiered in 1993 (err....1989).

Yall, I was ugly-crying and screaming "NO NO NO" as they set it up to look like Daniel had hanged himself. Thank GOD it was just that random goon. They can keep teasing his death, but it better not happen for real.

I've been feeling this song for a while now.

But on the bright side, Colin was absolutely flawless and completely beautiful. I miss seeing that man on a daily basis. I love the early cast photos. I especially like how Erica isn't "Erica" who has to be up front and center in the group pictures. It's rather cute and charming to see her mixed in amongst the other young leads without having the big flashy signs pointing to her as the star of the show.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE alllll of the "Blake and the women" pictures the show did over the years. ESPECIALLY the blue one from season 2.

Wow, neither one of them looks good there at all. He looks like Herman Munster (a role I can totally see him playing, btw).

A recent picture of Mark La Mura, who still does a ton of theatre.

"Don't blame Mr. Chahlih. Mr. Chahlih is just a man, and heeeeeee's doin' the best he cannn."

Xscape

Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) - BSB

Umed Alahan, Coronation Street

Klute

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