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Not that it's the same situation, but since Tony and Rob Reiner passed only a day or two apart, his thoughts on Luke's sobriety reminded me of Nick Reiner's complaint that the character in the film based on himself went completely sober, because in so many words you can't really ever go sober, and so on and so forth.

The more years the pass the more it seems Priscilla Presley is still in a bigger soap than Jenna ever was.

General Hospital: The Best and Worst of 2025 from Who Shot Drew to Lucky's Exit and Nathan's Return - Soap Opera Digest Some good points here, especially that most of Port Charles doesn't even know Cyrus is dead. I'm glad the shoddy treatment of TJ was called out.

I remembered her mostly because she was played by Ava Haddad, who was one of the better Cassies on OLTL (maybe the best). I guess Rauch remembered her. I wonder if there were further plans for her. I see that this was her last acting role. I think the lack of chemistry was one issue and another was not wanting to dirty Beth up too much...and also Matt and Vanessa were not central characters so there wasn't as much story. The next sucker they pair her up with makes more sense for Beth's upcoming story (don't want to give too much away).

That was a nice surprise. I wonder if one of the reasons Chad looks so emotional is Billy Flynn knowing this is his last Christmas on the show.

Thanks @Vee This year they had to just jump in as there were so many to cover. I thought they did a wonderful job. This year felt endless and as I see so many people who meant so much to us pass by, I am reminded of why. The moments with Terence Stamp and David Lynch got to me the most. A beautiful ending. I also love that they cut from Diane Ladd to Lynch through Wild at Heart.

Thank you so much @slick jones . I can't imagine all the time and effort this takes so whatever time away you need I know we will all understand.

In Memory of Anthony Geary AM Chicago 1983 returns to Tony's hometown

One of the scenes even has an SNL cast member (Rob Riggle). They are trying to cash in on Sound of Freedom, but that had a system of ticket-buying which was for that film only (they bought tickets in bulk even though many never went to see the movie). I see that Jen Lilley (ex-GH/DAYS) and Jemma Donovan (Neighbours/Hollyoaks) are also in it.

Thanks @Maxim I do remember Cord's return being somewhat of a shrug. I am sometimes surprised they even took John Loprieno back as they clearly had more interest in Tina/Cain (what interest in Tina Malone ever even had). The edginess he returns with does have potential, and is at times explored, but could have had more, especially with Clint's increasing volatility. Your despair over the state of Luna is more interesting than the material itself, good as Susan Batten was in the role. I had to shake my head at Viki's attempt to shift blame on her clumsy lie about dinner with Sloan. Another sign of how much she has changed. Those Sloan/Viki/Clint scenes are a tale of two halves. The confrontation needed to happen, but there's a mix of drive and cheese. I don't think Clint Ritchie is at his best here, and Viki commenting on not wanting to be the woman fought over doesn't hide the degradation of her just trying to stop them as Clint starts in. The scene where Clint nearly hits Viki should have had more of a punch (no pun intended) than it did. The music in that scene veers between very effective and rushed student film. Sloan takes a beating well for someone with a heavily weakened immune system.

I don't think Jean LeClerc's ever done Locher Room.

I did not realize Carolyn Hinsey was still at SOD.

Oh right...I must be thinking of Wolf. I thought MVJ was headwriting somewhere in that timeframe.

I was repulsed by a lot of Guza's second run so I probably am not the best judge, but with Carly, I really need to feel those emotions as being out of control and needy and insecure was her guiding force. Without that Carly is never quite the same to me. Laura is a real pro and has held the character together in what she was elevated into being, I just miss that humanity. I do remember her managing to play it when MVJ reintroduced some of this during her headwriting stint.

@I Am A Swede Thank you. What a treat. I never would have known about this. And I love that this got some applause. I guess it makes sense some Emmerdale fans would be in NYC for a visit (or maybe they are American and just love Emmerdale - I probably would have cheered if I'd been there).

One of the reasons I appreciate Jane Elliot's work so much is she often manages to find that small emotion in scenes even with the way the show is now structured. I think Dominic does too, among others. I have a lot of respect for Laura Wright in her work ethic, being a daytime survivor, etc. but I think what you have mentioned lacking in GH in recent times is one of the reasons I still never quite see her as Carly. The emotions I should be feeling from Carly or for Carly are not there for me.

I suppose that and the disastrous 90-minute decision - if both could have been prevented.

Brad also seems like a proto-Leo, and we know how Ron adored Leo.

I know what you mean - I feel that way when I try to go through ATWT and GL from 93-95 or so. Any thoughts you have on this episode or DAYS or The Doctors I would enjoy reading. DAYS of this period in particular is something I'd always love knowing more about.

Thanks @Maxim I appreciate the details about the changes you think Griffith is making, and the various books Malone is adapting to Llanview. The main reason for the change in this story is soon Clint Ritchie will be offscreen for a good long while due to having an accident on his ranch. I knew Lindsay was there for Clint, but I wasn't expecting her to also make a play for Sloan. It's as if Marty and Lindsay have been conjured up to make Viki pay for her wicked ways. I wonder if they may have originally planned to reveal that Lindsay was on Dorian's payroll.

That would have been an interesting turn. Lemay would have had a big curveball to deal with due to Beverlee leaving. I wonder how he would have reshaped the canvas.

A shame for the meddling, and some of the story choices I don't think were worthwhile even without meddling, as a few of Mulcahey's choices have powered most of the good in the show since his exit. I've never known why ABC wasn't more uneasy about Frank seemingly being willing to tank the show in the ratings just to get his way.

I hate to even think about that... I'll always wonder what would have become of Holly if she'd stayed on during the '80s, but I do think she was better off having that break. I'm so glad Long was willing to bring her back.