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This still isn't great, but it could have been worse (many believed Rhode Island was going to lose a seat, and Florida and Texas were both expected to gain more...I have a feeling Trump's rush is the reason for this).

The list of omissions this year is shocking (and this isn't even close to the full list of some of the biggest names).

Very classy tribute - gorgeous countryside too.

Glad I didn't bother to watch, especially after learning they snubbed Jessica Walter - they can nominate Clint Eastwood for zipping his pants, but not a mention of Jessica?? Anthony Hopkins is one of the best actors around, and Academy voters do NOT like feeling pressured or having expectations put onto them, especially in a year of racial justice - I had seen some speculation he would pull an upset. I'm just sorry they screwed around Chadwick's loved ones that way. The Glenn Close bit was a delight.

I think this is Gil Rogers in the Stroh ad at about an hour and 8 minutes. Does anyone recognize the woman? Brynn Thayer appears earlier in an Anacin ad. (3) WMAQ Channel 5 - NBC Network - The Big Event - "The Time Machine" (Complete Broadcast, 11/5/1978) 📺 - YouTube

EE's producers are still obsessed with the idea that everything must be dragged out to Christmas for the sake of a big episode and a ratings boost. That has not happened in many years, but at this point it is probably easier to just stall, stall, stall. EE has been guilty of this for a decade or more, with misery stories like Danielle's death, but it's become ridiculous in the last 4-5 years. I'm not surprised that "Queen Kate," as some of her devotees called her, is ramping this up to the point of no return.

That interviewer is very offputting, especially with all the personal questions she clearly didn't want to answer. It's interesting hearing Brenda address how "bad" Jill had become by saying fans still enjoyed her (I know after her exit she said that she also did not like the villainous writing for Jill). She's very reserved here but you can sort of see her later persona peeking through. (I also found myself thinking, "Don't get married again, Brenda!")

Thanks for posting those articles, both of you. Here is a bit longer clip of the above scene AMS linked. John McCook talks over that part but you can still see the shots. John McCook & Melody Thomas Scott Behind the Scenes at CBS Television City Studio - YouTube

There was an SOD issue from 1986 (I think) which said GL was planning to recast Hope. I guess that never happened because of producer changeover, then when Long returned and brought in a rapid-aged Alan-Michael, Hope was aged out.

Lesley Ann was a mousy nurse (as the joke went, it was fitting that she died after being bitten by a mouse in the Dreaming Death storyline). She was dating Floyd during his singing days, only to be blackmailed by Josh due to her past as a hooker. She then married Warren Andrews.

The huge pile-up is actually one of the parts that reminds me of Trump, although hopefully someone will break through. I know Maya Wiley seems to have the most progressive support.

Andrew Yang is the beneficiary of endless media coverage and a web of extremely right wing operatives who guide his movements. He will be a dangerous joke if he is elected, but there doesn't seem to be much stopping him. It's Trump all over again.

The Bay City Rollers had such a tragic history as a band - exploited, abused, robbed. I love a lot of their songs. Sad news about McKeown.

Honestly, if the show had not been so JR-heavy I think I'd be more connected to it. I feel like he was a suffocating presence in the long run.

I would say JR was the star on Dallas, but Sue Ellen and Pamela were also huge names, probably as much as Bobby. I liked Bobby, and I even liked his relationship with April, but I don't disagree with those who feel he was a bit thin under Duffy's charm. (I will say I think Pam was a bit thin too, at least once the more complex writing of the first few seasons left)

I was in disbelief over that Nate Cohn nonsense, @Vee . There's nothing worse than pundits who think they have come up with a very Clever commentary (in this case...both sides bad), then keep tripling down at any sign of criticism. These people have such a wide audience, their stubbornness and posturing has dangerous consequences. Speaking of that, Nate Silver has been desperately crusading for days over "proof" of the public rejecting vaccines due to the J&J pause. He has now been reduced to anecdotal evidence.

A profile on the girl in the Kent State photo, and the man who took the photo. https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/04/19/girl-kent-state-photo-lifelong-burden-being-national-symbol/

True. I agree with you - a documentary might break through to people in a way a loathsome figure like Andy Cohen won't.

It doesn't help that some of the more high-profile soap fans are very polarizing people who only seem to be interested in cheap camp aspects.