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I know your purpose was not to argue. But you asked and I gave you my honest truth, that's all. And there is no second opinion about background music - of course it is important and that's exactly why the video you posted is a great example of badly done background music (in my POV). This music is not staying background, but overtaking dialogue. Restless and OLTL, even Bold are great examples for background music done amazingly in they heyday. I agree. If BTG is a modern-take on that... I'm all for it. My family is full of musicians and my grandpa was a well-known composer... so I am one to know the importance of music. This is something we agree on.

I'm sorry... but this does not look or sound movie-like. It looks and sounds high-budget cheesy porn-like. Or maybe we have different understandings about what is "movie-like". You asked... that's my opinion. I can't lie.

I'm counting the days till Beverly Hills. I hope it doesn't disappoint. And the trailer is not just bait like always.

Thank as always, Errol!

OMG, that background music is even louder than in General Hospital. I got heart palpitations just listening to part of this episode on headphones. 🤣 From that bass! While I do realize this may be someone's cup of... something, it's not mine. I will develop hearing damage if I have to listen to this every day. Even parts of the dialogue are mushed with the music to this incredibly cheap vibe... And the action-series transitions at the end of some scenes, the sound effects... Boy, oh, boy. I hope to God BTG is nothing like this. I'm sorry - definite Pass for me. It's just horribly dated.

It's very helpful to me... since I am still a new viewer and these 1987 episodes on SoapNet are actually filling some gaps of information for me. I doubt it will continue for more than a few episodes, I think they are just helping the viewers since the show has started so late in the game on the channel.

Episode 5857 - M.J.' s past exposed! My second episode from the 1987 era. Since it's raining outside... I said why not continue the July 1987 episodes? Well... Since I want to be 100 percent honest... I will be. This episode was not written at the level of the other material I've watched so far (October - Dec 1988 and Jan 1989). Maybe it's just 1 episode thing... We'll see. It's not a definitive commentary on the head writer (DePriest), of course, since I will persevere and continue watching these episodes. Who knows... I may love it even more than the 1989 episodes...?! The M.J prostitution reveal underwhelmed me. Some of the dialogue was very naive. I would not say it was a bad bad episode... But definitely mediocre. I'm looking forward to watching the next ones. But yes... Compared to late 1988-1989... For now... It's not at that same level. Maybe I got used to Donna Swajeski dialogue a little too much. P.S LOL at SoapNet roasting M.J.

Second free day. And guess what... it's been raining and just... bad bad weather overall. I guess it will be a day for watching soaps then! 🤣

It's official... I can't stand Wilectra! Can't get more boring and basic.

@Anooj Which do you consider to be the show's worst 5 storylines... ever? From what you've seen.

Thank you!

I personally would like if they keep the American soap opera feel. I am also not a fan of the UK style.

I watched episode 5856 or July 6th 1987. Anne Heche's first episode. I previously commented on the very helpful SOAPnet info-boxes... that are quite marvelous for new viewers and If I knew that they were available... I would have started with these episodes and not 1989 probably. They really are sooo helpful. I am not sure if I should not dip into 1987 and start from there now. I'm once again debating myself. 1989 is not gonna run away... in the end. I'll see what the mood inspires me tonight. But what I think about the episode. I've decided to start writing my thoughts here, since I want to remember my impressions some day after years have passed. I've done this with watching Classic Bold too. I actually have a diary in my phone where I have 1 sentence to describe every single episode I've watched... and they are thousands. So... we are here, back to 1987... to Anne Heche's debut on the show. 1. It's the first or second of the nearly 1000 episodes batch that SOAPnet aired. It starts with the feeling of storylines coming to an end... and probably new ones emerging. I think they've picked the right place to begin airing. We have the shamed ex-prostitute, who has tried to start her life anew... being terrorized by a VHS porn tape from her past. Hate when that happens. 💅 2. We have the charming Felicia talking about love... and then we are introduced to her show and her restaurant. I adore Felicia Gallant. 3. We have Vicky on the go and her family looking for her... only to reveal the beautiful Anne Heche in her first shot on Another World - dressed in bubbles... in a Las Vegas hotel. With no money to pay the bill. Hate when that happens.💅 4. We also have John, very much drawn to Donna Love, who is maybe... maybe beginning to see? Classic soap opera tricks. 5. We finish the episode with a cute cliffhanger - what a nice occasion... before your wedding day to see a porno, featuring your wife! Hate when that happens. 💅 Overall the episode feels a bit... mundane and less entertaining... compared to 1988 and 1989 (from what I've seen so far), but it flowed nicely and I'm going to keep watching probably. And since it's just a connecting episode... not some huge culmination (except maybe the porn at the end) it's understandable. I am not going to judge that period till I see a couple of more episodes at least. 1989 was giving me fireworks the moment I started watching, but I very well know that in soap operas it's the build up that is sweeter most of the time. And I have no idea how good of a writer Margaret DePriest is. I'm going to be looking with unbiased and innocent eyes. So far... I'm not wowed, but I'm not disappointed either. I will be watching episode 5857 tonight. And here are some of the funny comments from SOAPnet that made me laugh.

Something I noticed just earlier when I decided to check out the July 1987 episodes... I love the Soapnet little boxes of commentary that help the viewer understand what is going on. They are so funny... And give an occasional sass. They described a character like... She just got exposed for hooking on her wedding day! I burst out laughing. I love how cute soapnet is acting. I may have to start watching these episodes just to laugh with the commentary. 🤣

I have not said that I forbid people posting spoilers LOL... I only said that I myself post without spoilers here lately and I thanked another person for it... In a context that he was teasing something was going to happen and not telling me exactly what. Thats it. Nowhere have I forbidden people. 🤣🤣🤣 People are free to posts as much spoilers they want of course. P.S I dont understand why I see my name quoted with something I have not written? I have not written that message about the spoilers that I'm being quoted like I've said it. Is this some kind of bug? Hmmmm.... The message you quoted @Mona Kane Croft was not written by me, but by @Contessa Donatella 🤣 I have no idea why my name stands over it.

Sign me up in 20 years, bit-h. 🤣

I want, I need, I crave more pictures. Otherwise I will have to stare and obsess over that metallic outfit for days. I want to see more. They are just giving me a small spoonful... When I'm so hungry. I want more pics. LOL. ❤️🤣

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Oh, that makes me happy too!🤗 Btw, just watched an episode. 40 minutes of pure Bliss. 💓