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Ironically, Nadine later died similarly. People in Monticello should've really thought twice before getting in a car after an argument with Raven.😉

It is such an interesting contrast to the interview that she gave to We Love Soaps years later Search led to General Hospital and to one of their two daughters (me) wanting a job working from her parents. I did not just want a job. I was obsessed. I was adamant. I was furious. I was outrageous. I pleaded. I begged. I threatened. I had trained for this. They stonewalled me. No. No job. We'll hire your sister. Which they did. Why not me? “Because you're a party girl.” Come on. “Because you'll never meet the deadlines.” What nonsense. “Because Debby needs the money.” "My parents never accepted that I was a success on my own. (My mother apparently was furious to learn that our bosses at P&G were talking to Jerry and me about shows, not to them. This is according to my sister, who was visiting them at the time of an hysterical outburst.) They never watched any of my shows. When they were asked why not, they said, 'Because we want to be proud of Bridget. That's why we don't watch.'

Yes, but to be fair, back then Pride and Prejudice was still in its first printing (jk,jk, just a little end of the month humor).

Early Cass on AW had a Jerry Zipkin-like quality to him when he accompanied Felicia Gallant to events. She really wasn't his romantic partner, and he wasn't paired up with a steady girlfriend until a couple of years into his run as a character. Of course, Jill Abbott had a few walkers including her lawyer Michael Crawford who was always up to accompany her to a costume ball, but I don't recall if they ever slept together. I would also put Col. Douglas Austin in this category, as I think he escorted Kay and Nikki in a strictly platonic manor to a couple of formal events. And Phoebe Wallingford's Achilles heel was falling too hard for her escorts like Wade and Langley, both of whom were better suited as arm candy than husbands.

Even the scab writers need to meet an actual teenager. How is a kid working as a bar back at the Brady Pub buying a first edition of Pride and Prejudice for his girlfriend. And what teen girl would appreciate the gift? And why would Tate try to throw it away? I know he's got Brady's credit card, but I doubt he's spending 5k on a book only to throw it in the trash.

The first character that comes to mind is Loving's Kate Rescott. After struggling financially for years, and having her daughter go through numerous traumas to find acceptance, Cabot Alden admitted to Kate that his family swindled her father out of a fortune. Kate declined the remuneration that Cabot offered, but maintained her dignity and was one of the few citizens of Corinth to wind up with a happy ending. To some degree, I think Lucy Coe also fits this brief. She masterminded Kevin O'Connor's double jeopardy defense in his murder trial. And eventually went from a med school librarian to a CEO of an international cosmetics firm by standing up to the Quartermains and the Taubs to get what she deserved. Lucy is a scheming con artist, but she's always targeted the wealthy. So, she's like the Robin Hood of Port Charles. Also, I recall a few court cases over the years when a have-not persevered over the privileged members of the town, however no specific examples spring to mind.

Either way, the line about f#^@ing Ada is very funny.

@janea4old@titan1978@Khan I recommend another nomenclature for characters like Vicky. She was the “central” character, but not always the leading character. In other words, the plots were sometimes not told from her perspective, but they often revolved around her, given that the various leads were mostly related to her in some capacity. To me, this differentiates Vicky from Erica Kane, who was mostly in a leading role for the run of AMC. And it aligns her more with someone like CC on Santa Barbara, who wasn't always the leading man, but the show was basically his life story.

It's the regular excuse, Justin said she was off to visit Mimi. I recall they hyped up this Bo news in the fall preview, but if that's all there is, it was kind of a con. Why doesn't Alex shave for Christmas? Konstantin has a thing for tablecloths, didn't he gift a lace one to Maggie already? The excuse about Rachel is becoming an AMC-Bobby-Martin-skiis-in-the-attic situation. How is Kristin keeping Brady from visiting? I hope Holly's not going to get caught up in the drug ring situation. 4.7/10

To be fair, a little later Johnny was possessed by the devil, his eyes glowed red, and she didn't notice that either, so she might just have poor eye contact 😉 But yeah, he had retinoblastoma as a kid and had his eye removed

Don't forget, Dean is in the pub at the time of the murder, so it is very likely that he'll know the truth and use it against Linda. I think the next part of the story is how long "the six" can stay together. I imagine the next year will be filled with plots to motivate the women to turn on each other. Certainly, it should the last day on which anyone should plan a wedding. I mean, it is reasonable that in their universe they don't know when Super Soap Week episodes will air, but they should tell each other that a Christmas wedding is a recipe for disaster.

It is interesting to think of Sam Hall as a staff writer, because he brought such a specific tone to OLTL that mirrored his work on Dark Shadows. I can't imagine him trying to write for another head writer's vision. And a pairing with Gillian Spencer feels out of left field. But, at this moment, I can't recall the difference between when Rachel was blind and when she had amnesia. However, (on a related note), I wonder if I were watching each day in real time, if I would've felt that Mac's undercover wooing of Rachel while she was blind felt unmotivated given their recent history. I know we were supposed to think of Mac and Rachel as "endgame", but prior to her accident, do others think that the proper groundwork was laid for Mac to go to such extremes to try to win her back? In other words, I'm happy that they got back together. But was the pairing at that moment in the early 1980s just due to fate, or was it established during Rachel's time with nu-Steve that Mac still pinned for her?

So, they've actually moved into the hourglass?

Merry Christmas @AbcNbc247 & @carolineg and thank you for reminding this year how fun it can be to watch and discuss a soap! That being said, this Paulina story is odd. Hyperthyroidism has got to be one of the weirdest choices as a social issues story, or attempt to educate the audience. And, it was over as soon as it began. Can we talk about the budget for Ava's Christmas gift? I know Harris is a cop without a credit rating, but I didn't know they put $10 gold chains in a jewelry box. Every gift begins with Kaye, but no thank you. Eric took Jude out again. That baby is going to get sick from all of this exposure! And how in the name of global warming are they eating breakfast outside in December? Umm, EJ has a bunch of hitpeople on speed dial, and he can't air drop one to his brother? And why would Stefan suddenly confide in EJ after firing him at his wedding? I like the Stefan and Chad crime fighting duo that was teased last week, and I hope we get back to them as partners. And when did Nicole start therapy? She kidnapped the baby two days ago, and yesterday she was on vacation. So, does she mean that she made an appointment? And, I know Marlena's the only game in town, but that is a bad choice for a therapist. Lastly, I am going to repeat this every time they try it, but deriving humor from Leo being unhoused is gauche to the n'th degree.

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Can we predict the complaints in advance? There aren't enough clips from before 1980. They didn't feature an interview with my favorite actor (aka where's Liz?) Too much Sonny Corinthos.

We also wouldn't have needed multiple engineered children for Erica if Mark's potential kids could have played the same role more organically.

Thursday's episode got me thinking. And while I have a tendency to overcomplicate my predictions. What if the demon that Marlena, Kayla, and Kate met in heaven wasn't Nick, but Everett since he was in a coma at the same time?!?

She lacks creativity, and continues to write criticism without a trace of originality.

Ironically, I had completely forgotten why Stephanie and Alex broke up until I was reminded about the phone thing. Meanwhile, that was like their second date. It makes Chad's jealousy seem more like an excuse to not commit to the relationship. If the actor who portrayed Colin passed by me on the street, I wouldn't be able to recall him at all. The list serves as evidence of the multitude of storylines that unfold in DAYS within a year. Whether for better or worse, one can hardly accuse the show of being stagnant, as it consistently experiences a whirlwind of events.

Even more believable as clueless because he hasn't seen or mentioned his daughter in two months.

7.8/10 (I let ChatGPT write my review today, since that might be the next headwriter 😉) Today, DAYS really clocked in with Peacock cross-promotion, no one does “Netflix and chill” in Salem. Have we ever explored the Horton house's basement? It's a treasure trove of divorced or deceased ornaments. I wonder if Jennifer has her own dedicated box, featuring the likes of Glenn, Emilio, Colin, Peter Blake, and Patrick Lockhart. Do Linda or Trish have an ornament too? It's tempting to envision a special event titled “Beyond Salem: Search for the Lost Ornaments of Christmas.” The confusion surrounding Tate's school situation persists. Wasn't he expelled? How is his return being facilitated, and why was he initially unpopular? Will Brady be reimbursed for the tuition? More scenes with the trio are crucial to establishing a solid familial chemistry. The impact of the impending Theresa plot twist hinges on their relationship having more than just four brief scenes together. Maggie appears oblivious as suspicions about Konstantin circulate. It's surprising that even Julie, known for questionable judgment in character assessment (remember Everett), isn't falling for his charms. For those skeptical of the show, how can one not be moved by the final flashback and the heartfelt in-memory card? Such sentimental and nostalgic moments are quintessential soap opera fare, evoking a lump in the throat.

Tripp and Ava have so few scenes together that it reminds me of EJ and Susan. I assume that they don't want to remind us of the age discrepancy (or, lack there of) between mother and son. But, it is distracting that they are often not even on the same episode.

Thank goodness, a new preview comes out on Friday and this mess of a discussion will be over! I need a palate cleanser.

And the 1988 Frames (Jason and Sharlene) made sure to remind the audience of Rachel's past. I was recently watching one of Rachel's scenes at the farm when she wanted to buy it for Jamie, and it was fun to see her be able to throw a bit of shade. It is probably a reflection of the poor writing in general at a later date, but it's confusing upon Evan's return that he only targets Iris for revenge, and Rachel is just collateral damage.