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I thought it was because the actress opted to leave. She was a warmer ,motherly figure while Veronica's Mamie was almost too cold and mean as Mamie.

I was in one of the lives, and I posted in the live chat that he needed to be quiet until the guest was done talking..and to stop interrupting. Some posters agreed with me..and I'm sure he saw all of that.

Alan picks the oddest times to interrupt. I could understand if the conversation was not flowimg, but it's always when a guest is telling a story. And it's usually when a female panelist is talking. I'm curious how Sarah will be on 1/13. She's pretty outspoken so I hope she bull dozes over her Alan. I loved her on VR troopers and Cold Case.

Actually if I recall...Sheila was originally meant to be short term. Perhaps as a temp road block for Scott/Lauren. During that time, it seemed like Bell was also hinting at a Paul/Lauren/Scott triangle with Scott jealous of her friendship with Paul. While Cassandra was put off by Paul and Lauren's connection as well in 1990. Obviously Bell opted to do the baby switch. I'm wondering if he noticed the sparks between the two actresses and decided to switch gears on his plans.

It's weird that Depriest became anti woman...because watching her brief stint on the Doctors....she seemed able to write women as somewhat strong willed and intelligent. I do think she did somethings well in her stint..yet also had some misfires. MJ was weakened quite a bit..but that was partly due to the change of actress. When the new actress took over, MJ still had a backbone..but the new actress had a more passive take on the lines. She killed off Zane..but did bring back Mitch...and he caused friction for Rachel/Mac/Felicia. And she started Sam and Amanda...though was a waste making him related to Mitch. And Vicki/Jamie/Lisa did start under Depriest...but that didn't get much depth until Harding Lemay and Donna Swajaski took over...but by then Joanna Going was on her way out. And the whole Reginald thing was a rewrite. Pre Depriest, Donna was written as being close and loyal to her dad. Per a few conversations between Peter and Donna.

I always figured he went to Lauren as a rebound after finding out Cricket was his half sister. He always held both Lauren and Sheila to high standards..due to his repressed feelings for Cricket. In fact, I viewed Scott as the start of declawing Lauren.

I do recall the Jill/Kay feud was rested for a year or two..until Jill was serious with John and Kay dropped by to visit Jill. Jill vs Kay when Adair was playing Jill had a different element because Adair had a sweet exterior so that Kay looked unhinged while Jill looked innocent. It's probably why the feud didn't become revived until Dickson came back in mid 1983 as Jill. There's a channel on YT uploading episodes of Y & R...and I was surprised at some of the character interactions. I knew Traci and Lauren fought over Danny in 1983/4...but I was surprised Traci and Danny still interacted up to 1986..with Traci being almost a big sister to Cricket. When did Traci and Danny stop interacting with one another? By the early 90s, you wouldn't have known the two had previously been married. And I was watching Brenda Dickson's last episodes in summer 1987..and saw Lauren/Danny as one another's dates..with Nina playing on Phillip's insecurities when it came to Cricket and Danny. I'm curious as to when Lauren and Danny stopped interacting..since by the early 90s you wouldn't know the two were friends. And to this day Paul/Lauren are a couple that I wish had reunited..though I loved how they were still friends and would celebrate their anniversary long after the two divorced. And I liked that when Paul faked his death in 1989..he told Lauren he was still alive.

If you think about it, we kind of saw how Dallas would have gone if Linda Evan's had joined on Dynasty. Outsider marrying into the family, having to adjust to a new marriage, etc.

@Taoboi SLC Mary is so reminding me of Kim Richards. Quirky, says odd stuff, yet will drag someone when they come for her. Seth is fine I follow his Instagram for the occasional shirtless video. Whitney is a homewrecker, but if she were smart...she'd be minding her marriage since he'll probably cheat on her soon enough. OC I sometimes watch Kelly Dodd's reviews on the episodes..and she said Shannon doesn't have allies on the show so she's playing nice in those scenes. Emily and Gina have to pot stir because what else can they offer. With Shannon/Heather..they can feature their teen kids...Noella is a hot mess..while Dr Jenn has the shirtless hubby..plus can be seen at her job. So all that's left is to stir the pot

Brenda's Jill was cold and sarcastic..but there were moments when 70s Jill came out. I often think Jill and Katherine's whole dynamic shifted when Jess Walton took over. Before Jill and Katherine would trade insults and putdowns...but Jess' more intense take on Jill made them start to get physical in their fights.

Does anyone think Mick would have worked had a different actor played him? I hadn't seen season 3 for awhile..but I recall he still wanted Kristen...but was also being pursued by Macy (pre Thorne)...while Donna kind of liked him..yet also knew he was leading Macy on. I'm wondering had a different actor played Mick..if all that would have continued instead of all that being dropped.

I'm guessing this was in 1987. If so, it proves Brenda Dickson could still play Jill as human and not over the top.

Larsa has had the nice individual scenes with her family, and figuring out her next steps. Marysol is the perfect FOH...she's funny and almost the Greek chorus. Adriana is too thristy. I would appreciate her as the villainess if she had her original face.

At least she's finally overcome the obstacle of being a bad recast now

I didn't have a problem with the number of kids Sable and Jason had. I think they should have had Bliss be off screen as being away in school..and introduced later. Monica was an interesting character in the 80s..she was written how Fallon Dynasty should have been written. A female operating in a man's world. I think her season 2 arc with her former flame, son, and Adrienne was strong. Adrienne seemed more like Claudia in terms of being an outsider. Sable was a grey character and in season 2 had agency with her job in the arts. Season 2 of the Colby's seemed to correct some of the errors of season 1...and was focusing more on the arts and entertainment industry..less on the oil industry. Miles had potential but raping Fallon was a no no. His relationship with Channing had promise..and oddly I think the actress would have been a better Fallon recast Emma Samms.

Heather said she'd never go back after her visit this past season. To save NY, you need some new blood. Someone that has a love and passion for the city and actually lives in the city. You need an Alex type that lives in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, etc. Someone fun to shake up the boring status quo. Lean and Eboni were attempts at that...but neither were fun or interesting to me. Not sure Julia on Miami has train wreck potential. I still have Anne Heche vibes..and Martina so doesn't like Adriana lol

My mom, when she was alive, said that the show needed some strong younger characters to offset the veterans. She said too many restless characters, not enough young characters. However, she said her only nit pick was that the new characters needed to be played by people that could act. And she said most of the younger characters were played by unmemorable performers (she loved Hilary though). In regards to the best years of Y & R...I would say 1991 to spring 1992. During that period, there were 3 strong stories going on at different speeds so the viewer was never bored: David Kimball story Nikki's alcoholism Sheila/Lauren

I'm curious why this soap resists having a long term 2nd family to balance out the played out Forrester's? A have not family, that is.

@Cat @Taoboi I always forgot about Teddi...so she never annoyed me. I think Drew on RHOA is the new Teddi. She lacks presence in photos, has no charisma, nor a personality. Cynthia, at least, had the beauty and fashions to compensate for her more low key approach. Ugliest housewife (personality)(tie). Adriana (RHOM) and Heather (RHOC). Both of these women need to have their asses whooped. Most Sympathetic housewife: Tiffany (RHOD) I felt so bad for her. She was an introvert that got thrown in with the wolves. I remember thinking that the other women couldn't read social cues because she wanted to be left alone and no one would respect her boundaries. Housewife regaining my sympathy: Shannon (RHOC) What made her popular originally was that she was an under dog for season 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. Maybe Heather being back has a silver lining because Twitter is not liking Heather and I'm seeing some team Shannon tweets. Best new housewife with trainwreck potential: Noella (RHOC) Wow, she just seems so eager and emotional. She'll be eaten alive....yet she's the only one offering anything interesting so far on OC so far. Lastly, I love that it was Shannon that gave Tamra a taste of her own medicine. After the crap Tamra pulled on Gretchen, Alexis, Quinn, Jeana, etc....nice to see someone pull that on her...and it being Shannon was icing on the cake.

When facts come out like this, makes me listen less to doomsday people. If you're boosted, you'll be fine to go out. If you've recovered from a case of Covid, you shouldn't be afraid to go out. I miss the good old days when the mantra was 'face your fears'...and 'step out of your comfort zone'. https://www.yahoo.com/news/omicron-cannot-escape-t-cells-202413250.html

I haven't watched Y & R nor B & B for awhile....so imagine my surprise at the following: Lily as CEO of Chancellor?!?! Why waste a wonderful actress Mishal by keeping her prisoner with Devon? Amanda should be mixing it up with Billy. Phyllis/Nick/Jack = yawn Chelsea/Sally should be allies.. not enemies. Even Jill back in her vixen days had friends. Michael is not Lauren's soul mate. B & B Sheila causing Brooke's to fall off the wagon... that is consistent with Sheila. She did the same thing to Macy back in the 90s. Taylor being back sounds interesting.. but I fear Brad Bell will go back to his usual tricks. Katie/Carter sounded promising.. but now Carter is being paired with Paris?

I'm wondering if Alan was one of those guys that were really good looking and coasted on his looks and charm..without having to develop skill or conversational skills? PR also is about image and how it looks on the surface. So when he interviews, he always asks surface layersl questions and doesn't dig deep. If I asked Eilewn questions, I'd ask her how she adjusted to coming back as Ashley after she was played by 2 other actresses, how she was able to play changes in the character. Also, I would ask she was able to differentiate between Kristen and Ashley in her approaches to acting, etc.

So Kim Cattrall is to this show as Sharon Gless was in the original?

While I liked the concept of the characters playing against type, I do think Kristen/Brady are so played out... and I would have loved to have seen a more demure Kristen in this (i.e. playing against type) instead of a typically evil/shallow Kristen. Like with Ashley on Y & R, Kristen has been played by a different/better actress for awhile.. that I think Eileen isn't needed anymore. Brenda Epperson and Stacy Haiduk are certainly less expensive.. and more likely will stay longer term on the shows vs Eileen's constant whims to quit all the time. With that said, Jackee Harry and Eileen did have a nice chemistry in their one scene together.. and if there is another special.. to have both of them be the stars of it.

Dark Shadows: When Barnabas, Julia, and stokes came back from 1840 to 1970/1. They're greeted by Liz, Carolyn, Quentin, David, etc alive and well. And maybe a mention that their efforts also resulted in Vicki being alive and mentioned off screen as living happily ever after..and being revealed as a Collins relative and happy with Burke.