Soaplovers

Why I wish 1982 was available because Delia was trying to get back the Crystal Palace...and even IK said she has difficulties with the evening dresses and being manager of the Palace. I couldn't have seen Catherine Hicks Faitg playing the Tom/poppy stuff on RH. And I admit I would have been interested to see how the original Siobhan would have handled being a cop. I couldn't see it...but the only Siobhan convincing as a cop was Marg H.

Marland inherited stories that were designed to be faster paced...and slowed them down to the point of boredom. He wasn't a good fit on the show. General hospital..I could never get into either

So Emily Michael's had a 15 month stint and involved in numerous plots..and wouldn't leave Draper/April alone. And all of a sudden, in the June 8 1981 episode (first rerun episode on USA network). Draper confronts her over her lie, than April tells Emily she's pregnant right after Emily says she isn't out of their lives. And poof..she just stops appearing when I think there was mileage still left in the character. I wonder if Slesar had further plans..but with Draper and April leaving..those plans were scraped? I wondered why he didn't just place her in a different orbit like Slesar did with Bobbie (who came in due to the Bryson case..and than played a part in the Sky/raven orbit once April left).

I recall reading how Caitlin worked in the stables..and Donna showed interest in him. So it did fit she would view michael with the same interest as a teen. When Donna came on..was there any mention of Marley..or was she created later on 1984 (retcon)?

It was dropped probably due to head writer change is my theory. Pam long left in January 1986 right after Lujack's death with Alexandra vowing revenge against the Lewis family and Kyle...while Reva had attempted suicide. Neither plot was followed up on well by the next teams. Made me wonder had Pam long stayed...what she would have done. I can say she wouldn't have gotten Josh and Reva back together instantly when he came back in late 1986

Sherry Stringfield!!!

Wasn't Beth in the Sampson girl contest? She had always loved Beth likens daughter so maybe that was the reason? In the 80s, Jeva were front and center...but so were other characters and stories. By 1998, only Jeva got airtime..and any other character that got airtime always tied back to Reva.

What makes you think he did cheat?

So Jackie does a redo on hubby's bday party because the original was marred by the cheating rumors...yet all they talk about during the redo is the rumor? The logic, or lack thereof, fascinates me. So what are everyone's instincts saying...did he or didn't he?

Dallas: Gosh these women don't listen. Tiffany said she was tired and wanted to be left alone..and none of the women would listen. No wonder she left early. @Cat Appears in previews for next episode that Brandi is feeling bad for making Tiffany uncomfortable. I do recall on a podcast earlier this year that Tiffany was a great addition. I'm wondering if pregnancy hormones are making Brandi seem off..and she's taking it out on Tiffany? Also, D andia's shamen did Stephanie 's extensions in the past is priceless lol

And the creator was Rhea Perlman's sister...and there was a pilot made for a revival that didn't get picked up as a series. And best part of Good Sports was the intro.

I always loved that Hawk and Lillian always would hang out and talk long after they'd broken up. Even in the final year of the show, he said he'd be there for her if she an Buzz didn't work out.

Years ago, I had written a web soap called Another Place and Time about 3 families interconnected in the Chicago suburbs. We had a high class family, a middle class family, and a working class family (3 siblings abandoned by their dad after their mom had passed). I kicked it off with the arrival of a character looking to start over in a new town after tragic events. Eventually I had his past come to town in the form of a vengeful sister of his late lover. His late lover had killed himself, and the sister blamed the lead and started planning her revenge. When looking back, the vengeful sister became the main character...and I realized Kristen Dimera was my inspiration for her.

Maybe Mary was right that people are afraid of Jen..except Mary that is. I'm looking forward to season 2..and Mary leaving her closet.

Locher is the wrong person to host such a discussion. He's so awkward.

Dallas: If I were advising Brandi on how to interact with Tiffany...I would talk about her children since both of them have daughters. Maybe set up a playdate with her twins and her youngest daughter. And just ask her questions about her life....you know...show an active interest. So Kary's month long b day celebration reminds me of Leeanne 's multi day wedding adventure. 2 peas in a pod

She was more entertaining in her closet than Jen shah was all season. Less is more

I always loved the Nancy/Lisa vibe...my favorite scenes was after Eduardo died..and there was broken glass all over her apartment. Nancy came over, cleaned up the mess and wouldn't leave like anyone else...and the two had a heart to heart about grief. I don't think the bond was shown much at all after Sheffer came in..imho

I've love to see the Claudette character...at least when she came back in 1977...to see her mixing it up as a vixen up

For me, most of the CBS soaps with the exception of GL.

The two loves of Greg's life. But had Laura not passed, I don't think he would have looked in Paige's direction...and I think Paige knew that deep down. And it made sense she finally left him at the start of the reunion movie because of this and other reasons.

Punky Brewster was also scheduled on Sunday nights.. usually against the popular CBS shows. In fact, anytime baseball and/or any sports would run over... the show would air a 10 to 15 minute episode so that the younger viewers wouldnt be deprived of a new episode.. nor come in mid-way through it. The revivial was way better than the new Saved by the Bell. It was cute, charming, and finally resolved the one plot thread from the original. It was a good final episode of the season (and I'm hoping to see more follow up on this if there is a season 2.).

I'd read a rumor that Marjorie would have been killed off..and her sister would have come with an axe against the Herpers..with help from Wesley and Racine.

I think Nina could have carried on as a character separate from Cliff. Anytime I watched her in scenes in 1986 to 1989 with others..she was so likable and contributed a lot. Plus, with all the dramas with the Corlandt's in the 90s..she would have had a reason to visit more often. Vintage AMC has been good with uploading episodes from the late 80s...and by 1987..the cast was pretty bloated..yet it fit with the show because AMC was always about community.

Has Nia Long talked about her GL days much? Only time I saw her speak of it, she said she enjoyed the work..but wondered how she was supposed to leave in the city with the lower pay she got from doing the show.