Markjeh

That's definitely possible. It was an assumption that the shorter stints were against her will. I didn't know she left B&B voluntarily.

Watching some 2002 episodes and I feel like they wasted Colleen Dion on a throwaway temporary character like Dahlia. I'm not familiar with any of her other roles but apparently she's been on a lot of soap operas but none of them very long-term. I wonder why it never stuck. She gives me really good energy and of course she has the looks. She looks like she would have fit in with the cast.

I'm sorry if this has been asked many time before, but is there any way to watch this outside of the US? (that is simple and does not require any VPN stuff).

Not Luna saying "COUSIN Finn" when she opens the door. THANKS for the reminder that Luna doesn't know what we know. They really thinks we have a negative IQ or something.

Wasn't Kirk already off? He and Samantha disappeared in August 1998 and Jake didn't appear in Oakdale until mid 1999.

What do we think, is Taylor now doomed to forever be on the backburner until Brad writes her off or the actress leaves?

At last a spoiler that would truly make me tune in.

I thought Jake's crossover and romance with Molly was pretty well received? The others were just occasional guest stints that didn't really matter much I think. I remember my grandmother (who got me into ATWT and sadly passed away a few weeks ago) being in shock and disbelief when Jake McKinnon was killed off on As the World Turns. It's of the few memories I actually have of watching the show with her. Of course that's just a sample of 1 person...

I'm screaming at this. I mean why won't you if they are foolish enough to say yes to that. Sounds like it leaves big dent in the budget though.

Keith Coulouris in 1999 can kind of get it. And he really pulled off the role as well.

A tragedy to be honest!

In ATWTs defense, I am watching episodes from early 1999 right now and I am recognizing a lot of "crazy Julia" already when she was hooked on those pills and being haunted by David and taunted by Carly. Julia's descend into madness was honestly amazing TV to watch back in the day but they did take it too far. But again in ATWTs defense, surely they wouldn't have taken it all the way if Annie Parisse didn't bolt out the door (at least I hope so). I do hate how Carly always seemed to come out ahead at the end of the day (no matter who Jack was with). Sorry, but I've just never been a fan of the character. Maura West was and I'm sure still is an amazing actress but Carly was not a character I thought deserved to get what she wanted.

I'm watching some old episodes again (1999 this time) and I'm obsessed with Peter Parros. I never realized he was on ATWT for so long (9 years!). TPTB really did him so dirty. I know his character is Mr. goody two-shoes but you need to have those too... And don't get me started on his body yet they never really bothered to show it off... A crime!

Honestly I'd be kind of here for Brooke/Liam and the fallout of it all. I mean Brooke has done and seen it all she might as well...

In Katie's defense that's how long it would take for me to fall for Carter. Not to stick up for Brad, but I'm pretty sure they have been teased before? (somebody back me up (or debunk it)).