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Yeahhhh nuBen...I keep getting the sense that show wants to do more with his bullying storyline, that perhaps Ben will turn out to be gay, and the guy that is bullying him actually is attracted to him. But I can't tell heads or tails of the story so far. Abi and Jay are a cute couple, I can't believe the show has made me like Jay of all people. My interest with the Ian storyline didn't pique until the end of the show when Jane vowed to fight Ian. Since I started watching back in Sept. 2010, I haven't seen a feisty Jane, so I hope the story stays on its current track, without Jane reverting to her usual weepy self. I'm loving Lydia's interaction with the cast. Loved her ordering around Ricky today

The Masood drama continues to be a main source of enjoyment on the show, especially after today's episode.

I have a feeling Darren will die

I've been enjoying the show so much, and the featured characters, that I forgot Ryan was still on the canvas. I think a car crash perfectly describes the Masoods, I'm just waiting for the explosion, like when all the secrets are revealed.

Thanks Paul, I never knew Mike was a cop either.

Is it weird that I seem to really enjoy it when Janine and Billy interact? Their scenes at the Vic, with Janine's grandmother had me ROFL. Pure comedic gold. The rapport between the two actors is incredible.

Listening to it as I type....it reminds me of Japanese pop....with hints of "Bad Romance" of course.

Thanks! I would appreciate that Carl.

Some are saying it should have been a special one hour episode, what's everyone's opinion?

Saynotoursoap I hope you don't mind me asking, but what can you tell us about Penny Davis? I know as a child the character had been bitten by her pet rabbit and was treated for rabies, was involved in a murder mystery later on after she had matured, and gotten involved with Dr. Jerry Dancy. Do you mind filling in the blanks for me? What was her relationship with Althea? What was her occupation? Her romances, such as with Jerry? Thanks, I appreciate the time that you put into clarifying us about TD, you really help to shed some light on the history of TD.

I have nothing more to add to what you commented on WorldTurner. You completely summed up my opinion of the episode. Womack and Walllace really were top notch in this episode. I felt for all the characters involved in the storyline, which was a first for me.

What did everyone think of today's episode? I know some aren't fans of Tanya

Thanks so much for the postings Carl. It's these scans and posts by you that keep the discussion alive.

Yes it was the one at the country club. The episode doesn't include Josh getting a black eye, as the start of the fight is at the end of the episode.

Still viewing episodes from the short-lived Long/Calhoun era. Here's an episode from October 1990 that features two characters I never knew interacted, India and Roger. The episode also features a Blake and Harley cat fight, a Mindy and AC Mallet romance, and the seeds of an impending Nadine/Vanessa rivalry.

Todays episode was PERFECT! Any episode that features Dot and Pat as two strong matriarchs is a good episode in my book. Love how Whitney and Ronnie all sought comfort from Dot. The script was wonderful as well, loved Pat's scenes with Whitney in her bedroom. And if I didn't hate Phil before today, I definitely did after this episode For the first time in quite awhile I felt for Zainab as a character.

The April 5th episode was simply delicious, from start to end. I might be willing to accept a Jean and Ian pairing, as long as they don't go back to Jane/Ian. I enjoyed some of the lighter stuff even, like the Heav online dating fluff. It's great to see the Masoods getting so much play and airtime. I'm so intrigued as to how the roof collapse affects Syed and the Masood's relationship. Oh and I had to say, I could not get enough of Lydia/Janine. Pure delight. I cannot wait to see if Lydia and Pat cross paths.

R.I.P. Geraldine Ferraro. Hmmm Max, that hasn't stopped the economy from growing, and from looks of it, at a reasonable rate considering the economic downturn that happened when Obama took office. All charts and graphs alike say pretty much the same thing, there is job growth, and amongst the private sector as well. http://money.cnn.com/2011/03/25/news/economy/gdp_revision/index.htm

R.I.P. James Pritchett My condolences to his family.

They really need to STFU. I hope Kirkwood doesn't cave into those complaints and lets Whitney's story continue on its course planned by the writers.

A slower version of "Born This Way".....which I like

Thanks for posting these Carl. I particularly read the first scan, since I've grown quite fond of reading that era of The Doctors, late 1980-early 1981. It's quite interesting to say the least, seeing as how OLTL's former EP Doris Quinlan was producing the show at the time.

Agreed Carl. Re TD: No I haven't, though I shall make my way over to the thread as we speak.

Here's my response to this week on EastEnders, which I posted on another board, so excuse the laziness! I adored Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday's episodes. Very good stuff involving the Lauren/Janine/Whitney, with the Brannings thrown in. The Brannings are pure gold these days, I love the dysfunction between them. I don't find Jay and Abi that bad, actually I find it kind of cute. Which by the way, can't be said about the stuff with Tiffany, the cutesy kid stuff is just about getting on my nerves now. That kid is given too much airtime for my taste. Janine is awesome, especially in Thursday's episode. I love the fact that she didn't back down from Rob! I agree, there's potential there, and I think the show needs to add onto it's female cast. The actor that plays Rob is incredibly convincing playing this menacing character, I'm glad the show casted him in the role. Every scene he was in, I was in utter puzzlement as to what dastardly deed he'd do next.

Kind of fits McTavish's forte, she was quite obsessed with making GL as trashy and outrageous as possible. Twins with different fathers, Quint and his mistress. Was it also her that brought back Dinah as this new trashy 20-something?