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I was very wary of RTD returning, and unfortunately those reasons were proven more valid than I had expected. I still want to try to watch some of that run but I haven't felt up to it. I heard the spinoff show is much better, but probably too late.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT - BILL CULLEN - NBC - May 23, 1957

Reva and Josh were always more interesting without each other, maybe aside from Josh in 93-95, and that was just a dreary period for many.

Last one. (Miss Ellie writing a book could have been interesting, especially if it led her to cross paths with Valene) CALLER BLOCKED on X: "It's Sunday, so it's time for a DALLAS comic strip, syndicated by the LA Times from Feb 1, 1981 to Nov 24, 1984. http://t.co/rgRJPHqvBU" / X

@dc11786 A few others I found (thanks to some AI search - bad of me I know) Reddit - https://i.redd.it/2ytllosv2vff1.jpeg CALLER BLOCKED on X: "It's Sunday, so time for a DALLAS comic strip, running from 1981-1984, presented here by EWINGOIL. org / #SaveDALLAS http://t.co/IrcZaOkHdG" / X CALLER BLOCKED on X: "It's Sunday, so it's time for a DALLAS comic strip, which ran from 1981 to 1984 - presented by http://t.co/9wiMlauht0 http://t.co/SwjXxIFYyJ" / X CALLER BLOCKED on X: "It's Sunday, so it's time for a DALLAS comic strip, which ran from 1981 to 1984 - presented by http://t.co/9wiMlauht0 http://t.co/PXeSQ6wqxw" / X

Thanks for the extra details. I can always count on you to find more information. I never knew anything about this comic. I'm not surprised the interest faded fast - I suppose it's a feat they managed to last almost four years.

I thought you might appreciate this. Back to the Bay, probably due to Rachael's guest stint on Home & Away (her last role), wrote a detailed obituary for her going through her life and career and the mourning statements of her various co-stars. I never knew she was on a number of US shows, including a co-lead with Marisa Ramirez (ex-Gia, GH). https://www.backtothebay.net/news/2025/12/16/vale-rachael-carpani-mcleods-daughters-and-home-and-away-actress-passes-away-aged-45/

I'd guess the grind, maybe Y&R offering more money (and on paper a more exciting story), and Y&R's future not being as up in the air as DAYS.

https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a69818630/russell-t-davies-leads-tributes-amanda-brotchie-dies/

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).