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Michael and Willow are the most boring couple on soaps today. Willow is not interesting or strong enough to be on everyday. CD/Michael hasn't been interesting in years. I think I would rather watch Sonny/Nina. Not trying to defend Julliard Wes, but it must be awful to be so unliked as an actor at your job that people throw twitter parties upon your exit lol. Thank goodness he has LW to pull in the cash because I don't think the acting offers will be pouring in for him.

No. Sofia is not pregnant in real life. So the fact she looks about 5 or 6 months pregnant today is an odd choice since she found out less than a month ago. Lol. I thought Sasha would most likely lose the baby, but now she seems past the danger zone. I mean, she could still lose it, she just looks far along now.

Precious Way is a lead on a new streaming show with Mc Lyte, so maybe she can't do both Days and that. Too bad, I liked her.

That's an very interesting idea too. I know Marlena ran a rape survivor group in the 80's. It could have great tv for the survivors to share their stories with Marlena leading it. But that's not a very Days thing to do.

I actually did think of that and agree, especially since Days is notorious for having their female leads raped. I get talking about Kayla, Ciara, Allie, Marlena, and Sami being raped is a lot. Didn't Jan mention her rape to in regards to killing Charlie too? I just think it's a use of history Days is missing. Although Marlena's rape was actually very plot-pointy/unnecessary at the time and hasn't really been used in story since early Roman/Marlena, so it's understandable. It's not even in the top 10 worst things to happen to Marlena lol..

Tbh, I am not sure if Marlena's rape is even a canon now. She hasn't mentioned in years and years. But there is something to 3 generations of females in a family being raped that could be played into story. Jarlena's townhouse is a decent set a would be fine for just Jarlena, but when the have unlimited guests at all times and refer to a 'back entrance' it's not even believable with how small the living room is. I agree it would be nice for Paulina to have something more lavish looking even if it's just the decor. I don't know what it is about what Allie wears but it looks childish and frumpy at the same time. I am not saying she has to go full on sexy like Ciara and Gabi dress, but she could have ditched the sweater like you said and the hair clip. But Kayla was dressed like a cross between a school girl and Colonel Sanders today so Idk..

Forget Paulina, give Marlena her gorgeous penthouse back. Since half the town lives in that townhouse with the world's smallest living room. I didn't mind Allie/Marlena today, but they keep missing the opportunity for Marlena and Sami to give advice about how they got thru their rapes. The show clings on to Kayla/Ciara's rapes, but never brings up Marlena's when it is 100% relevant to the conversation. Also, I hate the way Allie dresses. It's just ugly even if some of what she is wearing is on trend.

Me too. I am surprised Maggie (in her Horton days) didn't try it, especially with her interest in restaurants. I wouldn't have a problem with it if Allie was really interested and into baking, but she literally only did it for Chanel. Allie/Chanel aren't doing it to pass on a tradition or anything. They are just in it for profit.

^^^I love Carrie. I think she should still be on the show at least when Sami is on. Carrie>>>>Belle. I like the idea of Allie/Chanel/Tripp. All the characters don't bother me and, while I don't think any of them have a ton of chemistry, at least it's something different. Am I the only one kind of bothered Chanel and Allie got Alice's donut recipe? I know Allie is a Horton, but those two are going to profit off of Alice's famous recipe? Not into it.

Same. I wonder if Paulina intends to rename it. That's the vibe I got today when she was talking to the plaque.

🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️Sometimes I don't get Ron's humor I guess. Paulina just kept going with it but it didn't seem malicious and Marlena didn't seem offended so I wasn't sure. They seem to be actual friends. I just couldn't believe someone on the show was implying Marlena was old lol.

I a pretty sure Jan said it was charred or something, but that's a pretty sturdy cottage. I swear it's been on fire like 3 times. I know a lot more happened today, but I am so curious about Paulina's secret, dastardly plans for the HTS. Does she want to tear it down? Get rid of the plaque? I am actually more intrigued than I should be by this because it's probably stupid. I also giggled when Paulina said she wanted to be like Marlena when she was older lol I don't think it was supposed to be shady, but I took it that way.

Agreed. Days had to something to combat the Luke/Laura craze. I don't hate it. It was a good story, Marlena was a popular heroine, and Roman/Marlena were generally an unproblematic couple. So the show lied about the impact? Oh well. It's a good anecdote about the show's most popular heroine. I doubt anyone at the show thought it would be questioned 40 years later. I definitely take it any day over hiring James Franco to do whatever he did on GH and still feel the effects to this day with publicity that did nothing to help the ratings or the show lol.

I am sure the number was exaggerated, but 1000 calls doesn't seem like that much to me. I have to doubt Deidre was answering those calls though lol. All in all, it's basically a harmless publicity stunt that I believed as truth for years. Looking at it clearer, it's obvious it wasn't real or at least amped up in the press. It gave DH/Marlena more visibility and gave buzz to an already popular pairing of Roman/Marlena. At least Days didn't waste the stunt on someone lame like Jessica/Josh or something lol. FWIW, I think the Strangler story did go on for a couple of weeks after Marlena was revealed alive. I don't think Roman knew for a few days at least. Don knew almost right away. Jake found her in a cabin or something and then Roman had to shoot him. Really wants to make me want to watch early Roman/Marlena. They were so good.

Well at least Days chose the right actress to hang their hopes on lol. They needed the publicity, so whatever. And it's so long ago and Deidre is popular enough hearing it years later you can kind of believe people would care that much. I definitely believe people called in, but it is really hard to believe 70 people organized themselves enough to drive to Burbank and protest outside when you think about it. Plus every article is identical verbatim. Well played Days. She was fake dead for about 72 hours and you milked it for all it was worth. I have no idea what soaps/soap fandom was like in 1980, but I have to believe a lot of viewers might have at least guessed it was Sam? I know the show executed it well as most of the main players didn't know she had a twin (Roman, Gwen, Abe, Jake, etc) and Don saw her in the robe he gave her so it was fairly believable on that end, but I assume fans had to at least think that was a possibility. Or maybe they were too busy rallying the troops and making signs for their protest at the studios lol..

Thanks for this! Lol Marlena was only presumed dead for 3 episodes? I knew it was quick, but I didn't know it was less than a week.

Everything sounds pretty good? Except for the Cin and Justin/Bonnie stuff, but I like the idea of Brady/Chloe/Phillip and Allie and Chanel going into business together. I am also intrigued by Xander/Gwen. Worried there are no Belle/Shawn spoilers and no Jarlena stuff. They will probably fire MM and BB again......

Aside from the fact the Chase/Willow/Michael stuff is horribly written, KM and CD are choosing to make Willow/Michael the most awkward people on the planet. Chase may be ill, but is he blind and unable to process obvious social cues? Everyone in the room acts visibly uncomfortable the entire time they interact with Chase. I mean, the man's not an idiot. At least Brook brought that up. If the two of them can't even pretend to act like normal humans why are they going along with the stupid plan? It's truly the weakest link in what is a pretty good show right now.

Yeah it has to be strategic. I used to hate when lead actors/actresses would chose to be in the "supporting" category because they were younger and less established then the usual leads. It seemed unfair and really stacked the supporting acting categories for years and sometimes the leading categories had actors/actresses with much smaller episode counts. Anyway......thread drift.....I thought today's show was good. I liked the Brady/Kristen stuff and the Jan/Claire stuff.

Thanks! I believe I did read that, but it's confusing and limiting. So if Lindsay Arnold is 21 right now, but is 22 in September of this year I wonder if she's still eligible. Otherwise, no one on Days is lol. 21 seems like a good cut off age. 18 seems a little young. There isn't a ton of competition. Time for Days to find a 16 year old Sydney and age Parker and beef up that teen scene.

This is all I could find on it but you appear to be correct: "The performer’s character must have premiered in the current eligibility (calendar) year and have made a limited number of appearances in a significant role" So that's pretty vague. I guess it's strictly on number of appearances. But I certainly wouldn't call Dr. whoever significant. I would assume people like Kim Delaney, Cady McClain, and even Mike Manning would be under those appearances because they started later in 2020 even if they were more recurring than "guest". It's kind of a silly category honestly. And I guess an actor can pick. Like next year VK could submit as "guest" for her appearances as Ciara, but will probably submit younger again (if she's still eligible-I can't even understand those new rules)

I have always found SBu hot and I used to feel ashamed of that because I hate Jason most of the time. He's a good looking man. I prefer his less bulked up look of the late 90's/early 2000's, but he's still got it. I like Jason/Britt. Steve seems to have some of his spark back. I am glad we finally got away from JaSam for awhile. It dragged on for years too long.

I forgot about Lindsay Arnold. She deserves it more than some of those questionable GH younger nods. Mike Manning? Not as big as a snub, but I would have him over Jeff Kober. The guest star stuff is confusing. Seriously, cannot remember that Dr. lol I am not sure I get the guidelines for "guest" but I think Mike Manning had a contract? Does that rule him out?

I think TB got the nod on name recognition. She did nothing that great as Ava this year. And I love TB. She is my favorite Carly. I am actually shocked TB got a nod over Stacy Haiduk, I figured SH was a shoe-in. I agree that Days doesn't showcase it's actors very well for Emmys. People like Ali Sweeney, Arianne Zucker, Peter Reckell, Stephen Nichols, Mary Beth Evans, etc., etc. should have more Emmy love for their days work. Deidre did some really great work back in the day. I was watching some stuff recently with DJ's death and her rape and I thought she was great. She's devolved into weird tics and gasping throughout the years, but I probably would have given her at least a nod for the Possession. Not because she was so great, but it was a pretty groundbreaking story and, like you said, Susan Lucci didn't do anything more some years she was nominated. DH was pretty good with the Pit/Affair stuff too, but the competition was pretty stiff. I can't really think of anything in the last 25 years where I thought she did anything astounding, but I am sure there are moments. I think I heard once she notoriously picked bad reels as well. Is Kim Delaney even a guest star? Isn't she pretty heavily recurring? Even Cady McClain, to me, is iffy as a guest star. George Delhoyo as Orpheus is a guest star. I guess Victoria Platt is a good example too, but I don't know how she got a nomination. I had to look up who she played again because I forgot and I watch Days regularly lol.

Or just 911? Maybe Ben was the last person she contacted so she just hit call on that contact. It was stupid and I noticed it right away and thought the same thing lol. Well, GH pretty much dominated with some very questionable nominees. I can't really think of any Days actor that was robbed? But, lol, about the writing snub.