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I would have had Margaret in over Melissa. Salt Lake City Meredith Marks seems almost too logical to be a housewife. She should host over Andy.

Depriest did some things that carried over for years afterward. Jack/Erica (after 1.5 years of him doing nothing..and after she had that Steven con person story) Tad/Dixie (had hilary not left...he and Hilary would have done the tortured love thing and he was stuck with Barbara before Depriest took over) Cliff/Nina/Angie ( shame it didn't last...both women were likable and neither went crazy to make the other look good). Cecily/Nico had some good stuff. Emily Ann/Donna stuff started up during this era. I do question breaking up Jeremy and Natalie..while Jeremy and Skye made no sense (which Nixon ended when she took over). Julie got to know her aunt Erica (erica loved her, but was jealous of her. Why didn't the show just recast Julie instead of creating Kendall?).

Problem is that the franchise is so rehearsed, so devoid of actual reality. It's why some viewers got a kick out of Meredith Marks because she acted like a rational person. Disengaging when conversations became unproductive, walking away, and even trying to be peacemaker at the reunion between Heather and Lisa. I think Meredith should moderate a reunion...she can't be any worse than Andy lol

1980 seemed a year of transition for the show...and it was a pretty interesting year as you saw the transition. I do think Marland dropped the ball a bit with the Philip paternity story with writing off Elizabeth and killing off Jackie during his tenure. Oddly I think Pam Long's take worked because she shifted the pov from the parents to Philip. He explaining to Mindy about those years..and his confusion over how they acted. How Elizabeth leaving hurt, how he missed Jackie, how he didn't get along with Justin and how Alan seemed almost obsessive. I do recall after that scene, Mindy and Justin had a scene..and she knew Justin was hiding something and I assume she figured it out and didn't tell Phillip. And Philip realizing that everyone knew except Beth was so sad to see. Knowing all this explained Philip's actions in the coming years. His need for control (since he had no control in his formative years), his need to protect Beth (since no one protected him), and his cynical attitude because his identity was always in question.

Stephanie without Brandi would be interesting to see. So let's see how she does on her own. Dallas needs a better villainess than Kary. Or how about this...no villainess?

Alan mostly was quiet and just looked pretty while the Edge Angel's took center stage. Fun tidbit about Terry opting not to audition for Charlie's Angels. Terry seems warm and sentimental, Sharon (Rosie) seems a fun spitfire with a bottomless well of warmth and humor, while Frances is a dry witted, cynical, yet funny, person. It's nice to see all of them are still friends 40+ years later. And it was a fun interview

3 pages to catch up on after my 5 day power outage adventures. Salt lake city Lisa vs Heather is everyone I was hoping it would be after the 1st episode where Lisa didn't remember Heather in school..but heard she was a good time girl. I'd been waiting for the match up. So far..evenly matched. Also, I was wondering what Lisa would be like in a conflict..and we got a taste at Sharif's party. I'm wondering if Lisa is a true blue friend wrapped in Ice...while Heather is a cold hearted witch wrapped in awkward cuddly cotton candy. Hmmm

Lots of early Erica and Dimitri...and Adam/Erica. Also the aftermath of Janet Greens year long reign of terror. Lastly the start of Gloria and Stuart. I'd forgotten that Gloria was a nurse to Dimitri's than wife Angelique. He was giving her a chance during a low time in her life. Which helps explain her brief marriage and devotion to him in late 1997/early 1998.

I think killing Jennifer was some poetic way to cap off a tragic character. Ferrin was quite effective at playing that, but she also could have played the *itch also. I would have had Jennifer, Dusty and the baby leave town to start anew when Ferrin opted to leave. And I think it is realistic having Jennifer's half sister out there and never be on the show. I have a cousin out there from an affair my uncle had back in the early 70s...no idea where the cousin is. Though both of my cousins did try to find them with no luck. Maybe Jennifer could have tried to find her after it came out everyone had lost track of Darryl. And she never finding her half sister.

No Tinsley and co. I want newbies..fresh blood. I would deep six Jen because she's uncomfortable to watch..and I'm not talking about her filler in her face.

Wasn't Daryl an old boyfriend of Margo's from high school? I'm surprised that more wasn't made of that if true. Dana was hilarious..especially when she was taken hostage and caused her captor grief with her hysterics. And I recall she gave Margo a weird hair style with Margo saying to Frannie 'you owe me' lol

I think the 1988 writer strike is what KDP meant when she said Blake took her spot with Philip, etc. Up till the April 1988 episodes, Chelsea and Phillip were a couple..but you could see the cracks in their relationship. During the strike (with no outlines provided by Long)...they broke up..Blake was paired with Philip (after she was tested with Johnny) while Chelsea ended up with Johnny. I do think Beth's back from the dead story would have been different if Philip was with Chelsea instead of Blake. There was one brief scene when Chelsea met Beth...and it was a brief scene..but how Kassie played it was effective. Sometimes non verbal ques are more powerful. With that said, when she left in early 1991..she was excited about her music dreams coming true. I could have seen her come back years later hardened by her dreams not coming true. But I do think Pam Long provided Chelsea with some good scenes and one strong story ( The Rae story). Did Kassie opt to leave or was she let go? I could have seen Chelsea fitting into the Curlee era as much as she did in the Long era

Mallet/Mindy...shame never went anywhere. I still think they were a Pam Long idea. Chelsea/Frank/Fletcher....filler and the show realizing all 3 don't quite fit so let's create a non starter triangle. The Alex/Holly/Ross/Roger stuff was strong. Shows the show could go on without Reva

I grew up in Chicago..and there is conflict between those that live in the city..and those living in the burbs (wonder if the Western burb was Naperville...hmmm). Chicago would be interesting, but they didn't cast it right in 2010.

Hopefully Alan will be quiet and let the trio speak without him interjecting

Both of them were short lived @Soapsuds Fall 1982 for pat F Smith Early 1983 for Browne. And I think after both of them was another short term writing team before Pam Long. I'm sure P & G also drove off Long in late 1990

I think Jen's constant tantrums (which werent apparent in the 1st episodes) got focus. Producers figured people wanted to see that (they were wrong).

Lisa should have been the villainess...a meaner version of Camille Grammar. But Jen had to ruin the narrative. I don't buy the act, she pulled this same thing with her husband in one scene..but as we later saw..it was an act. I'm wondering if a lot was filmed and not shown? Almost all the women seem to have issues with Lisa that didn't end up airing I'm guessing

We don't need Jen. Based on these previews...Lisa vs Heather...and Mary reading Lisa and Jen with ease. Season 2 elements in play. And to keep it fresh..add a new friend of for season 2.

I could buy the Eve retcon...because Amanda would convince someone to cover for her..plus, she was wealthy so naturally she'd go free. I would have reunited Billy and Allison..having them ride off into the sunset at the end of season 5. I wouldn't have killed off Brooke...she had at least another season or 2 in her. She could have veered into Jake's orbit. She was broken while he seemed someone opposite of who she'd go for. Plus, Brooke and Sydney could have teamed up.

She made her debut in one of the last episodes rerun before covid shutdown. She was understated and not at all like she played on the other shows she starred in.

No need for Jen...Lisa could be a worthy villainess. And also comparing food from one culture to dog food is just plain rude and ignorant.

I remember post adam, Gloria was a background character save for chemistry testing with Jack..and than working for Dr Kinder while he was providing Erica with pills(she got dropped from that angle with Janet being placed in the story).

Do any of you think Gloria could have served a purpose on the canvas past early 1998? The fact she was a nurse allowed her a function of interacting with a large cast of characters. She had ties to most of the canvas..and I didn't get why she was written off in favor of the Camille Hawkins character (who only lasted a mere six months). Plus, with Dixie returning that year..would have been interesting to see where their friendship stood after Tad/Gloria ended.

And not only that...but he made Terri C's Katie likeable as his best friend. That took a miracle lol