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I actually kind of liked her as Donna..once the show wrote Donna like Donna..she played the part well. However, Renee was her signature role...and from what my late mom told me... Renee vs Julie was as epic as renee vs Anna in those golden years of Days.

I'd keep Eboni for another season, I see some hints of someone that has a fun side. Leah, on the other hand, had such misguided reads on people. Calling Heather a Karen (yet she's one herself)..and next weeks preview with her saying Ramona is what's wrong with the world (um...think she means herself). Ramona has her faults...but she's honest to a fault..and quirky. Leah and Eboni have fallen in line with praising Ramona off season..because they know she isn't going anywhere unless she opts to do leave. She's the OG of NY.

I do recall Kathleen and Grant being tested, and I did like how she served as her cousin Jake's conscience during her 1991 return. At least she was allowed to leave with her dignity, even teasing her meeting a guy on the plane.

Bershan needed to hold that apple...she seems fun. She and Ramona would make a fun duo. Eboni and Ramona conversation...i get where both are coming from.

https://news.yahoo.com/map-shows-many-people-had-175902942.html I bet a lot of people had Covid in those early months without either realizing it, or unable to get a test because they weren't at deaths door. If you recall, it was difficult to get a test for weeks/months unless you had severe symptoms. With that said, there might be a small portion of the US population with some natural immunity... but what I've read about variants (especially the Delta variant) is that natural immunity effiacy is knocked down quite a bit (not as drastic as what happens with a 1st dose of pfizer though).

Marisa always seemed like she was embarrassed by how bad she was on the show, not about doing the show. Plus, she and Julianne have kept in contact to some degree. Meg Ryan did talk about ATWT some in the 80s and 90s... describing her experience auditioning.. and how she viewed Betsy as the most gullible character known to man LOL And she did talk about Paul Schaeffer (of Letterman) and how he was in the band playing during her wedding to Craig. And Robin Wright in recent years has talked about how the technical aspects of soaps trained well (i.e. blocking, pacing, going by instinct when acting since it was only 1 take, and memorization). I wish I could find the episode where Chelsea handler was fan-girling Robin Wright based on being on Santa Barbara (even calling Santa Barbara to find Kelly Capwell in real life).

I do recall Bershan saying she came in later during filming and she thinks that's why she didn't want get upgraded to main. She might be the spark this season needs..because Eboni and Leah ain't it.

I always contend Kobe was the bigger problem on GL than Long was. When watching 1983/4, the show managed to balance the same old with the new quite well. And imagine being a headwriter..crafting story..and because the EP has issues with performers..having to readjust story. Examples being as follows: Amanda (being in business with Josh/Ross..coping with her actions causing a rift with her mom/sister), Hope (starting a war of Rose's divorce from Alan, tested with Warren, plus dealing with alcoholism). Hilary (in a popular romance with Jim, potential pairing with newbie Fletcher). All 3 axed due to Kobe's inability to work with all 3..imho. and I know Denise Pence (Katie) blamed Kobe for her dismissal. And from scenes I've seen of Katie in 1983/4...Long had a good handle on her character.

While Jordana Brewster's Nikki didn't resemble Hal in looks...she certainly had his hot headed tendencies and his stubbornness. She and Hal had great father and daughter material to play, and she was close to Barbara as well. And I loved her and step mom Carly's arguing all the time. She had some good material to play in those 3 years.

I think Judith Bancroft also was on the Edge of Night in the last weeks of the show as a doctor...but I agree I'd love to see more of her work as Anne. I think the episodes started being saved in 1976 so we would be able to see the Beth story in full. She had expressive eyes. And I wonder if Anne was killed off because the replacement actress wasn't popular. I do agree if Anne had stayed on...Phoebe would have gotten even more to do in the 80s. I often think Brooke filled the void with Phoebe in some respects.

When Sierra was introduced, Lily was still thought to be Lucinda's biological daughter. That predated Marland, who was the one to come up with the adoption angle for Lily. I think the Lily/Lucinda conflict was fine without the adoption angle. In fact, having Sierra around would make Lilyy jealous...and also afraid of being dumped by Lucinda..like Sierra was dumped by her.

Quite frankly, Vyle Kyle has been a failure since season 1. Kim and Kathy are what keep her relevant. Even in childhood..Kim had the more successful career. Kyle should just be a Hollywood wife..and stay off tv. Regarding Gizelle wanting Candiace off the show...let's go back to season 3 when Candiace would effortlessly gather both her and Ashley. Why is Ashley on the show still? Time to fire her..unless she cuts hubby loose. I think she got pregnant with baby #2 to ensure she wouldn't be fired. Just a theory loll ..

I'm looking forward to Bershan...just from the glimpses of her...she seems like she would be fun to hang out with. Maybe she could help remove the stick out of Eboni and Leah's asses. I wonder if Dorinda will be lured back for next season. I've seen lots of pushback from viewers for this season...and I have a feeling next season will be a revamp.

Crystal is a snob and quite frankly..a bitch. Not a fun bitch like Camille..or a hot mess bitch like Brandi or Taylor. And Crystal saying people keep asking her so she has to talk about it....so very Kyle like. I'm like 'please..just say no comment...and that would make everyone talk'. And now I see why Garcelle said Crystal holds grudges pre season premiere.

I would had it be Bianca that inherited the addiction gene..and her backstory would have supported it.

I was hoping it would be the Snyder kids..as in the performers that played Seth, Iva, Holden, Meg, Ellie..etc.

Cynthia will always be known for the friendship contract lol My fav Cynthia scene was trying to teach Mynique how to read people lol

Regarding Santana... one of the few things Pam Long did right in her 10 month stint was break up Santana/CC....have Santana regain her senses..and leave town to start over. Rosa had a good scene where she told CC to let her go, let her start anew. And the last scene is Santana on the plane looking out the window after a handsome guy flirts with her...feeling joyful at the possibilities of the future. I am curious why when Santana came back in mid 1991...the Dobson's didn't try to revisit her and Cruz? Why they put him with new character Suzanne (good actress..doomed by an instant pairing with Cruz).

I do recall one of the reasons his stint at GH didn't last was because of issues with Finola Hughes. Did hj is GL leading lady Harley say anything about him?

I've watched GH..and his sets look like they're fall over if it's windy. His sets look basic and cheap...devoid of personality. It saddens me that the hideous Snyder kitchen remained till the end. Ugliest set ever..and also a pointless family that was unneeded on the show.

Alan is what most soap viewers are like...liking the surface without remembering the history. His job was PR..making crap look good.

You should check out Mindy Cohn's podcast...she had Nancy on a few months ago..and it was a fun interview. Also, she and Tracy Bergman were friends since the 70s..and she's close to Deirdre Hall. Some nice interviews...doubt Alan Locher would be that indepth. Bette Davis wanting Melanie's autograph makes sense....Melanie had the tortured vibe..perfect for film noir. I'll be a table of one...but I like Mary Ellen as Frannie better than Julianne Moore.

I always felt Lisa B was more method, more reserved. She came to work to work..and not socialize. So I could see how some people might read that as rude/cold/mean. Martha..not sure I would deem her as mean...just maybe a tad dramatic. The Carolyn/Kristen interview proved people that didn't work together can still interview well. Also both of them were talkative and wouldn't let Alan sidetrack them either.

Quite frankly it was about time Kelly had to suffer consequences for her mouth. Crystal dresses well, but has lousy taste in handbags. And she, along with the other women, live in a bubble. I'm curious if Eboni and Ramona are still on good terms..because next week preview showed both of them speaking without listening to one another.

I think Heather's reactions during the bachelorette stripper event in season 8 was memorable...plus the Lydia vs Heather magazine cover clash at the season 8 reunion were honorable mentions.