MichaelGL

From reading some summaries from the first few years of Loving, I can honestly say that the stories, at least on paper, seemed so interesting and if I had been born then (I wasn't born until 5 years after the debut) I would have watched. The dynamic of the Alden family tied in with Shana's arrival thanks to Dane, and the revealation that Dane was Jack's father, all sounds like juicy soap to me. The soap soap IMO seems very interesting up until some point around 88/89. Question: Reading one of the summaries from the early 90s, I notice that Bernard Barrow's character had a son in the mob, and was involved with Ava. Was this story written by Guza?

Thanks dc and SteveFrame for all your help, much appreciated!

A few questions... What happened to Doreen Aldrich, and was she ever given a maiden name? Other than M.J., was there any other people introduced as Carolee's family? So Mona's marriage & probably divorce to Winston Croft happened off screen? So was it ever revealed as to who was Steve and Jason's father? Who were Mike Power's kid(s)? In his teenage/adult years Billy had always been portrayed as an villian? And did Toni actually die?

Thanks so much everyone for the information, I've been looking all around the internet for information on this once great soap. Steve thanks for the extra insight into the history of The Doctors. It clears a variety of confusion about the characters. So Carolee's maiden name was Match, and not Simpson? For some reason I had thought that, but it makes sense as to why M.J. and Carolee were sisters. Didn't realize that Doreen was Jason's ex-wife, not just another Aldrich since IMDb didn't have her maiden name listed. Of course its most of the info on IMDb that's caused the confusion for me. As for other Aldrich's, Erich was Steve and Carolee's son, and Stephanie was(?) their daughter also?

How did this soap end? What happened to characters like Mona, Mike, Steve, and Carolee?

You guys are doing a terrific job with the blog.

Good episode! This episode still has some good drama, but a variety of laugh out loud moments also! I'm intrgued about Rufus's arrival.

Great episode. Loved Robert's entrance, seems so much like him to make such a entrance lol. Loved the Monica and Alan scenes. I adore the way you are writing them.

The National-Mistaken For Strangers

Great choice!

Love Sister Patterson. Love that! That really had me laughing out loud.

Good episode. Good to see that you introduced another attorney. I like the scenes involving Bobbie. I found myself feeling sorry for her. I also like how you wrote that last Ric and Alexis scene. I've always wanted to like this couple, but Guza has given me plenty of reasons not to. That could change with you. Anyways overall a well written episode. Keep up the good work!

Good episode. Love feisty Sami, and her telling off Stefano. The previews have me intrgued, Bell and Mike? Can't wait to read that!

Wow, Daniel is dead. That was awesome cliffhanger. Of course I got to comment on the Lisa/Judge Judy scenes.....priceless!!! Loved it all. Great job with this episode. Keep up the good work.

Wow. Sami is in a coma. One of my favorite parts was Tony's outburst at Cassie.

Great episode! What an ending your wrote for this episode. Haha loved that! Excellent job!

Good episode. I like how we're slowly learning about Helena and Stefano's history.

Wow, so many Hortons and classic characters returning. I love it.

Wow. What a cliffhanger.

Constance Towers and Joseph Moscalo....that would be so amazing. I love how you brought these two together. Cannot wait to see what happens next! Nice cliffhanger with EJ/Sami.

Wow. Such a action packed episode. I loved it. I adored the family interactions we got. Great job guys.

Good episode. I agree with ScottyQ, I am loving Nikolas so much more on PC than GH right now.

Great episode. Keep up the good work. What a hot love scene at the end.

Fantastic episode. Long read, but it was worth it. The build up was nice and I loved the ending. Making Billie a DiMera is a great idea.