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Leah is missing the snappy one liners of Bethenny and the nurturing confidence of Heather. She knows she'll never measure up. @Taoboiif Leah is like this with Heather..imagine what she would be like if Bethenny came for a visit lol. Heather, unlike Bethenny and Leah, has confidence and I can see why she bailed.

Ashley shouldn't be a housewife...downgrade her to friend status. Nice to see Karen and Gizelle carry on their frienimie vibe..and I hope Gizelle is a good friend to Robyn. And Robyn continues the tradition of a new hair style per season. Gizelle is the Tamra of Potomac. And I think the trailer is trying to establish Potomac like a Desperate housewives Wisteria Lane?

I think Laken being cast with Julie Ronnie...doomed the long term potential of the character. I actually think melissa brennan/Reeves should have been Laken. She basically played a Laken esque character on Days...and she had a good rapport with the actor playing Warren.

Rhobh: They're so insincere...it's why I've grown cold to them years ago. Kathy kind of has Kim's quirkiness mixed with Kyle's all about how it looks. Neither have Kim's ability to get down and dirty verbally. Garcelle calling out Rinna made me miss Kim...the only one to truly call out Rinna effectively. Jury's out on Crystal... need 3 episodes to make my decision on if I like her or not. Why is Erika there? Sutton has better taste than Kyle lol NJ: Jennifer needs to be careful because she could veer from fun shade and call outs to viciousness. Jennifer vs Pigtails is what I live for. Was Jackie called back for next season cause of her hubby? If so, she better reward him with a you know what 😀

I would have thought Taylor's meltdown to Camille would be way higher than 100....hello...it's a meme lol

I hope there is more fun and less education...and I hope Eboni is receptive to learning from these women (i.e. how selfishness can lead you down a Ramona/Sonja path, etc).

New York: So in the trailer for the season, Leah called Heather a Karen...but has she looked in the mirror? It would be one thing if Leah embraced being the villainess...but I think she believes she's the one everyone is rooting for. I think someone had one too many shots of delusion. Eboni seems cool..but being put out because her ex fiance put his kids first leaves me to think she's a tad selfish...perfect for the show lol. Ramona is so out there...but I can't help laughing at her. Especially her misunderstanding of 'cancel culture'. I'm not sure I can hold on for the season...Leah is just unbearable....she lacks Bethenny's ability to joke and lacks Heather's nurturing vibe.

Alan seems to be all surface, little depth. And he interrupts too much at the wrong time. He needs to smile, look pretty and let the show guests talk.

Denise and Rinna were friends for years...so I have no doubt she would have gone for Eileen. Eileen was smart to leave when she did. Let's see if Garcelle will avoid the season 2 curse. Probably will since Erika's skeletons are exposed.

Isn't the point of a reality show to show real life. Karen made have good one liners and her fashion has improved...but her name fits her. Wouldn't it be better for the cast to not attend...and conflict springs from that?

I think ER built on the strong foundation St Elsewhere started in the 80s. Strong theme song, mix of medical/soapy stories, and was kind of gritty. I liked Dr Corday...and her romances with Greene and Benton..before she was fired. I think either too expensive or too old.

I had forgotten Michael and Rachel had been tested and building since mid 1991..that got cut short by the actor leaving the show. Shame the show didn't revisit that when he came back in the mid 90s. And did Iris have any opinion on Michael/Rachel since they had a fling back in the 80s..that never was referenced after 1989..but it did lead to Donna and Iris trading barbs especially when their kids started dating.

I'm happy with the Jill/Nina/David mashup. A panel people actually want to see

I loved this..both had good stories and good wifi. I'd love if Alan could find Sofia Landon Geier (Diane Ballard)

Seeing interviews with Horgan...she and early Shannon were similar. I always think Marland could maintain the vibe of the previous regime for a year or so..before it became more subdued.

If they fired Leeanne for what she said about Kary...will the show also fire Kameron for tweets she and her family posted? Is her bro in law really named that?

Andy originally was on in the late 80s/early 90s...she owned a restaurant/bar called Andy's. Had dark hair and kind of frew spirited. She married and moved to California..leaving Wanda in charge of her business. Flashforward a few years later, she came back as a blonde..townboy..and wanting to be a cop. Had a crush on Luna's brother Dylan, paired briefly with Kevin (during 2 bad recasts) before being paired with Antonio.

I'd welcome Sheree back as a friend. I'm curious what goes into the decision making on whom becomes a friend and who holds an item in their hand?

This is why people with actual careers either don't join the Housewives..or quits after one season. Upside is Dandra and Tiffany can remain friends...since you know friendships usually implode on the franchise.

And Iva circa 1985/6 had a youthful style..that became matronly in by the early 90s

Mart was in a holiday TV movie in 1983 opposite Lee Remick..and he was handsome (and slimmed down some as well. And I think Mike/Carmen would have been interesting. Carmen was a character who could have been a viable character long term...shame the show went caricature with her. One of Long's strengths were male friendships..and male/female friendships.

Dallas: Brandi had a rough year, but she needs to get off the cross because there's a wood shortage. Kam vs Tiffany... they're more alike than either would like to admit. Both like correcting others, both attack when hurt, and both love to badger (and both can't let [!@#$%^&*] go). D'andra would be better off cutting ties with Mama Dee. She's a great person and her mom will never see that sadly. Jersey reunion sneak peak: Pigtails (margie) did seem unfazed in episode 1 when Teresa spilled the rumor talk so no surprise if she started it..or helped spread it. Jennifer vs Pigtails...what I didn't know I needed till this season of Jersey. 😀😀

It seemed like the Dobson's seemed to kill off any story that had potential that weren't Cruz/Eden. Santana was an interesting character...she was the maids daughter, determined to attain status on the same level as the Capwells. Ava L was sensual and tortured with a strong backbone. While Santana #2 was a decent actress that handled the Channing is gay story well....I wonder how Ava would have played it. And I don't think the Santana being drugged and sent to a mental hospital would have occurred had ava played the role (though she did want to kill someone in the early episodes so Santana was certainly passionate. One of the few positives of Long's stint was wrapping up Santana's arc..with the character leaving to start a new life..and reclaimed her identity...and meeting the handsome guy on the plane was a nice end to the character

Kenya stays being right...and Porsha's newest scandal proves it lol

I remember Linda was originally tied to Javier..the antagonist. But she helped out the police with catching Javier..and she stayed as a talk to thereafter before being phased out. I know Javier was the one to get Rachel hooked on drugs..and it seemed like the show was pushing them as a toxic couple...but I think the actress playing Rachel wasn't accepted by the audience (she'd been recast) and was written out quickly. I do wonder how Andrea Evan's would have paired if she returned during this more gritty era. She did well in the more low key late 70s era of OLTL when it was still psychological and a bit gritty so I think she might have adjusted to this era. And Gabrielle...not sure how she would have faired. Fiona did do well on GL in the late 90s being in the Cooper orbit..so maybe she could have done well in the Angel Square era of OLTL.