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There was so much going around about Lisa and her views at that time I am still surprised she managed a semi-comeback, but she handled her Survivor run very smartly. She now hosts Collector Call, and she does a decent job, so she's the main one I actually see of any of the four these days. Maybe that could have given her a bit of an ego. Not sure. In another thread I posted an interview with Mindy - I think she mentioned Nancy and Kim, but I can't remember if she mentioned Lisa. I could see them having each of them with a daughter and they meet up at a new Eastland. Maybe Jo, Blair, Tootie and Natalie just show up a few times a season.

That's very touching, and gracious.

I think that's the Sherry Mathis era, although I may be wrong. I didn't even remember until a few days ago that there was a Liza between Meg and Sherry.

Thanks so much @NothinButAttitude ! Almost impossible to find Loving of this period. Chris Marcantel and Perry Stephens look so gorgeous, it's almost distracting from their scenes. The casting for the younger set was smart on a physical level, even if most of them are still learning to act. You can hear some of that clunky Marland dialogue, especially in the early pool scenes. Nice to see more of Pamela Blair, given her recent passing. Was this before Patricia Kalember cut her hair?

That would be interesting to see. The Judi version (with her real life husband) is charming. Kristen is likely playing Julie's sister.

I was watching some lost media finds of 2023 video and they mentioned two versions of a game show pilot, Combination Lock. This is the second pilot, hosted by Ty Treadway. The original pilot was made in 2006 so I guess this is from a year or two later.

Some who looked mentioned that she has not been as active with Kim Fields since 2022, but was with Nancy and Lisa more recently. I agree it wouldn't have done well. Even seemingly well-received reboots like the new Saved by the Bell only ran two seasons. I'm just sorry that greed destroyed longtime friendships. It seems like everybody was on Palm Royale.

Mindy Cohn drops a bomb. Mindy Cohn Says 'Greedy' Facts of Life Co-Star Sabotaged TV Reboot (hollywoodreporter.com)

That's probably why the Semafor crew are trying to turn Brian Kilmeade possibly saying a slur on Faux News this morning into being a negative for her.

Thank you for listing his credentials. My main worry is if they just choose for optics but have someone who is steamrolled over by Vance because he is so focused on the facade of trying to get bipartisan support which I'm not sure is there anymore (I am not entirely sure how many of the voters they think he might reach who aren't already voting for the ticket will get over the sexism or racism innate in their decision). I think there are a few similar options who might have more of a reach beyond bio, but admittedly it's going to be tough no matter who she chooses.

This was found a year or two ago, apparently. Carol Lawrence hosting Mike Douglas, cut down into a pilot for a talk show of her own. Robert Goulet, her husband at the time, is along for the ride. This is from summer/fall 1969 based on the fall preview comment at one point. The best part is probably her fashion montage at about 7 minutes in. At about 15 minutes, Carol talks with David Susskind about how permissive daytime soaps are compared to primetime. He calls them an "orgy of rape, incest, abortion," and says they get away with it because of housewives enjoying that type of material while their husbands can't see it.

Enten seems to have some personal dislike for Vance based on his tone, which makes me wonder just how vile he must be in person. You can see just who he is meant to appeal to in stories like this. I wonder how much Trump wishes he had chosen Tim Scott. He never would as he won't want a black man near such a high level of power. https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/07/23/jd-vance-rebuffed-tribal-concerns-insulted-indigenous-peoples-day/74455037007/

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/jul/23/roberta-taylor-obituary Roberta was brilliant on EE. Few could have made Irene work so well. I just loved watching her. Among other traits few played exhaustion and irritation as well as she did. She was so lived-in and kept Irene from seeming like a nasty trope.

I saw that NBC News had made the same error as Deadline. It's ridiculous. I'm glad Lauren said something. I hadn't even thought of what her family and friends might have thought.

I think Bob Casey might help with PA, but Shapiro, while I know he has been in state office for a number of years, I am not as sure of. Much of PA is deeply conservative and they won't react the same way to a federal election as they would for governor. I hate saying that people won't vote for a Jewish man, but anti-Semitism is so prominent now, on the left and the right, that it feels like open season for a candidate who would go for such high office. Vance is certainly lacking in any charisma, he's weird, he's repulsive, and vicious. Luckily for him, he's a Republican and the media is very fond of him. Kelly would treat him with dignity but would probably be rolled right over. I know Kamala isn't likely to pick a hatchet man, but she will need someone who can stand out more.

I will be surprised if she chooses Shapiro. This country is not likely to vote for a black woman, let alone a black woman and a Jewish man. It would be a real boon to Trump. I don't think he will help her win PA either. I've heard a lot about Mark Kelly, which I think would be a mistake, because however strong his credentials may be, he has little presence. He will likely look like wallpaper as JD Vance smarms all over the place, and probably have the same non-effect that Tim Kane had on the ticket for Hillary. Arizona is probably gone so he won't help there either. She should probably go for a white guy from the South.

Of course, with the Q mansion such a hub and Tracy in a central role there's a chance Guza will return. Can't wait for Jason to become a father to Violet and need to save her from the evil Qs as Brook Lyn has lengthy lectures on what complete scum they all are.

I saw that they're still giving them scenes together even if any possible plans didn't go further. That's nice. It's good to see Tracy just relaxing and trusting people and nice to see characters on a soap talking without any plot motivation.

I don't think Marland ever cared about similar names. Ellen Dolan once spoke of how confused some of the actors were during the Carolyn Crawford murder story because you had a character named William and a character named Billy, etc. When you have writers or producers who focus too much on that type of thing, you end up with Y&R, where a character was rechristened "Chance Chancellor" because they didn't want to have two Philips on the show at the same time (which they only had for a very short time anyway).

Thanks @Forever8 . I'm glad that channel keeps occasionally putting up new early/mid '90s content.

Nuzzi's pot-stirring was so naked, especially as she was pushing an article early on about how he didn't recognize her and is senile. She clearly didn't think he was going to drop out and now has to scramble and actually do her job. This made me laugh: https://bsky.app/profile/maxberger.bsky.social/post/3kxsydmwtoy2d

Howard Rollins hosting Fridays, ABC's short-lived version of SNL, not long before he joined AW. Fridays often didn't do very much with their hosts, but Howard is heavily involved in a number of sketches and even a pre-tape. He does a great job. This isn't the full episode but most of it. (one sketch has brownface [involving Amos & Andy])

Whitney Rydbeck had guest spots on Party of Five and Sisters, among his many other credits. Whitney Rydbeck Dead: ‘Friday the 13th Part VI’ Actor Was 79 (hollywoodreporter.com)

The only reason I remember him is because I wondered if they were trying to capitalize on any appeal Bronson Pickett had in his (awful) ATWT role. They could have just given Cory Ewing a nickname I suppose...