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Would it have been better to have rested the character of Liza for a bit instead of quickly recasting? Sherry Mathis seemed so identified with the role that anyone stepping in would have struggled..imho.

There were some episodes from 1985 where there was tension between Lyla and Lucinda..partly due to Craig..but also in small part due to John. Pre Marland, were Lily and Lucinda closer..or was the poor little rich girl element already there?

With Kathy Hilton on the show, I don't think Kyle will truly win. Kyle was over showed by Kim as child actresses, by LVP and Kim on the show, and now big sister Kathy will be on part time...and is getting buzz and a little focus on the trailer. Kyle wants to be adored and #1...but never can attain that...so she loses.

Crystal comes across like a bitch. She's also friends with Maria Arena Bell...so I side eye anyone that's friends with her...just like I side eyed Kyle being friends with Faye resnick Sutton vs Crystal seems promising though. And I would have demoted Erika. Keeping her diamond is like rewarding a child for bad behavior.

I haven't kept up with Atlanta this season..but what was the reason for Drew getting a peach? She doesn't seem memorable at all..and seems like she's trying too hard (based on interviews I've seen of her)

Dallas: Kary and Brandi filmed the reunion virtually because Kary has covid..and Brandi sat next to her on the plane. Silver lining is Andy can mute them:)

Good choice of setting.

Watching Jersey always reminds me of how the OC used to be in the first nine season. Fun moments, husbands that were interesting(not necessarily likable though), family scenes, and some good fights. I'm hoping during OC's hiatus, the producers study old episodes..and watch NJ to remind them of what they once were. And I co-sign that Evan is eye candy. Can he still appear even if Jackie is dropped? Also, while it's nice Sutton got the best diamond on BH, I'm still remembering how well Brandi came across in her friend of season..and how nasty she was once she got a diamond. So proceed with caution. I haven't watched Atlanta this season..but seeing Drew in interviews...why was she given a peach? She doesn't pop nor have that special thing that makes you want to watch. Season 14 needs another revamp..imho

When Kary was slamming Charles..she also was slamming Stephanie since she's from Oklahoma. I was surprised Stephanie even said anything..tbh

Dark Shadows...Shadows on the wall. Used to be available for purchase and it was pretty detailed.

And I thought Jim and Hilary made a good couple as well. When watching Reva's slut of Springfield episode...Jim/Hilary were featured as well..talking about their relationship and where each wanted it to go. Shame the show killed Hilary off...while Jim languished for a few months before being written off. Least the show could have done was have them leave together so Hilary could have returned later.

It seemed like once Ryder was solo..that's when the show went off the rails. And I wonder if he would have listened to his writers or not that might have given him info on characters to use, etc. He seemed dismissive of the Bauers...and I doubt he would have done Nola justice even if Lisa brown opted to come back. How was Simon on Search?

Head of the class was a great show..and actually diverse in terms of casting and personalities. Why remake it? Unless one of the original characters come back as a teacher...I'm also not interested.

I watched Long's SFT stint when the episodes were up in the last months. I was surprised at how balanced the show was, with a wide variety of different age groups shown. And hearing her speak about Stu/Jo...it made me think she got what the core was of that show. She opted to do the final good bye scene between Jo and Stu without doing the planned wedding between them because they were best friends and platonic...and they were the heart of the show. I think that experience helped her make her 2nd stint at GL quite successful.

Erica wiped the floor with both Maria and Brooke without breaking a sweat. Natalie and Barbara were more evenly matched against Erica. Although Annie in the late 2000s went a few rounds with Erica successfully. Of the younger set..Annie and Erica could verbally spar.

But in season 5..Carole and Heather bring her back to earth. Firing her clique benefited Luann immensely.

Luann was more countess especially in season 4 against Alex. Rhonj season 1 and 2 were good...3 to 5 were like a hamster wheel...and 6 should be skipped lol

Felicia seemed hardened and cynical in the episode. Nice to see more of Henrietta...who I read was a rival/friend of Quinn.

When my mom went to interview for a paralegal job 5 years ago...they barely used computers...still had law books, etc So not surprised at the public Zoom thing. Surely zoom meetings can be limited to those invited, etc. RHONJ Evan and Teresa had an odd vibe during that brief interaction. Joe B and Jackie..as well. And Jennifer was right... pigtails does talk down to her hubby

Alan does better with 1 on 1 interviews...imho And she's 90 years old and doesn't care...just like Susan pratt

Had they framed the story where Alex would trade insults with Mindy but had other stories not involving Mindy...would have made it better. Her last scenes in 1992 read as a good bye more than a 8 week vacation. Not only how she played the scenes..but the scenes themselves.

Taylor seemed more like a Cecily Davidson or a youn brooke English. Remember Brooke was a spoiled rich teen that eventually grew into a reporter, etc. So Taylor seemed more like that until the show made her go crazy.

Wasn't it Lorraine Broderick that made Taylor into the obsessed stalker?

Dallas: Brandi is what Delores on RHONJ would describe as a 'professional victim'. Tiffany and Dee's interaction shows another side to Dee....a human side. As I've said before...Dee wishes Tiffany was her daughter. Kary is emotionally stunted due to being a child of an alcoholic. Her daughter last week said her mom is all emotion..no logic. Kam and Court are the odd couple that works. D'andra and her hubby do seem to enjoy one another.

The thing with Jen was during that Met confrontation with Mary...she backed down when Mary offered to go outside and settle this. Mary is shady as well...so I'm sure she'll be exposed in due time. No wonder Jen was so tense.... guilt has a way of eating one up. And it looks like Whitney's skin care line is in Meredith's boutique.