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Tonight's episode that we watched... was November 7th 1988. Just one episode, since he was very tired and sleepy. And this is the episode my husband finally knows what the hell is going on. 🤣 It took him 6-7 episodes to get into it completely. And of course, my help and constant monologues about who is who (from the limited knowledge I have)... have done it's job. He's a fan. Does he dare... not be... with me in the house? 🤣 The episode is one of the last written by Harding Lemay, just before Donna Swajeski takes over as head writer. The key moments. Iris's takeover scheme is officially in next stage. She's done all the preparation and now it's time for action. She has presented herself as the heroine who can save Daddy's company. The scene between her and Rachel about the future Cory Publishing was sublime - dripping with venom, subtext and smart comebacks. But in the end, sadly, Rachel took the bait. She's agreed to leave the company. Oh, Rachel, Rachel! We had Iris beginning to smell her victory... but she shouldn't be so fast to celebrate... we know that nothing's over till the fat lady sings! Her scene with Daddy was poignant - in his eyes she was still this innocent good-hearted girl... We saw a glimpse of remorse in Iris who realized that if Daddy found out what's doing... that would destroy their relationship. That's the price she will have to pay for all the evil deeds. The episode ended with an iconic moment - Iris taking Rachel's picture down. But we know in soaps... that nothing ends the way it looks like it will. So... we'll see. Overall - 11/10! One of my favorite episodes so far. ef.mp4

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What a stunning couple. I wish them happiness. Bold and Beautiful life together.

Absolutely agree. This was the period that started the build up of tolerable, then good, then amazing material... culminating with 2001-2002 Breacon. Then in early 2003 it all came breaking down.

Thank you!

My childhood in a nutshell.

I watched today's episode. I guess... I'm back. That was a short pause... lol, but... guys... this is like a sickness, like a compulsion you can't stop. It's like I'm in hell and made to watch the show for eternity. Bradley Bell has my soul and he won't release it. Watching this show is bad karma from another life. One thing I noticed - Brooke is talking in her girlish voice... she's forgotten that matriarch... deep-talking... and I can detect early signs of the Whore of Beverly Hills in her. Finn better prep (tetanus shots, all kinds of shots), because he's about to enter the Gates of Hell. You know it, I know it - it's coming. When Brooke smells blood... she goes in for the kill. And her next victim will be Finn. 🙈

I'm known to see the positive even in the most vile people/things. A character flaw after being raised by narcissists. 🙊 Joke aside - I do think that's the only of his storylines that I've truly enjoyed from start to finish... That I would give him a solid A+. No wonder he's spend decades trying to re-create it. Never succeeding.

Me when I have to be sober, but deal with idiots.

God I love her.

Me on 2 gin and tonics.

I'm inspired by @Planet Soap's wonderful topic... and I got to thinking. What are some of the amazing things... storylines... changes in production, anything REALLY positive you can think of... that some of the not so well received or infamous for their bad writing/producing... head writers or EPs have done? Like... it may even be an accidentally popular storyline that made people tune in and turned ratings around... or just... something that worked, while everything else was horrible. I think this topic can be a lot of fun. I can start with 1 example. And of course this is very subjective. Bradley Bell / Bold The Breacon Scandal of 2001-2002 was probably the most entertaining Bold... since 1993. There are months and months of episodes (yes, somewhat trashy....) that are unskippable. And some of the most iconic scenes in the show's history were created in this period. What are your examples?

I miss Hollis. His cute smile made the show tolerable every time he was on. And he could have been Brooke's best mistake ever. Now we have to wait... for Brinn to happen. 🤣

Nobody, and I mean, nobody, makes better salads than me.

So powerful.

The women of Ukraine - beauty that is hard to match. ❤️

My brain cells when I say - time out. 🤣