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As noted in the DAYS thread, let's at least try to be creative with all the nasty reactions about Carlvati, Alar, and Giddens, this year.  Or don't take the bait, and just write something positive (for a change).

Cue all the vicious responses about Carlivati, Alar, or Giddens.  Let's at least try to come up with something creative this time.

Can you imagine renting a room above Bobbie's, and you've got the breakfast crowd making noise in the morning and a nightclub after hours? 

I would propose that there are two big story issues with Amanda that limited her potential as a character.

1. She was saddled with a child way too early.  Vicky was still young when she had Stephen, but she had  Bridget to excuse her from constant child care.  Amanda always seemed to be burdened with Alli, and she missed out on years of young adult stories because of that plot point.  It felt like making her young wife and mother was an attempt to diminish her status, and that never sat well with me.
2. Her early motivation to be independent and to eschew the privileges of wealth always felt insincere because it seemed like she did all of that for Sam.  We never really got to see Amanda act like the princess of Bay City.  Probably because the times indicated that class driven stories were not in fashion.  But there are so many missed opportunities to contrast her privilege with that of Vicky, Paulina or Nancy. Sam often referenced her being spoiled, but we never actually saw her complain about not living in the mansion or having lots of possessions.  So, she was punished for a past that we never witnessed.

2 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Have Holly Robinson-Pete and Leah Remini given any quotes on the impending demise of their old show?

or Marie Osmond? (I had totally forgotten the Marie era)

According to a CBS informer, the real reason Marie Osmond left "The Talk" had little to do with needing more time with her family and everything to do with an ongoing battle between her and two of her co-hosts. The source told Page Six that veteran hosts Sharon Osbourne and Sheryl Underwood wanted the newbie kicked off the panel for unspecified reasons. The pair reportedly wanted her removed from the show so badly that they threatened to quit themselves if Osmond wasn't forced to leave her job.

Read More: https://www.thelist.com/1433828/marie-osmond-the-talk-departure-messier-than-we-realized/

As I recall from our reading of the contemporaneous SOD, they really messed with Judi Evans.

She had moved back to the East Coast after her very successful role on DAYS.  NBC wanted to keep her at the network.  However, there were also rumblings of casting meetings at ABC (no mention in the stories about a return to GL).  NBC was quoted as saying that they were creating a new and interesting character for her, and weeks before, the AW producer praised Cali Timmons for her acting during the “Who Shot Jake?” reveal.  Then, they just fired Cali and put Judi in the role (and the Legere bandage dress).

48 minutes ago, carolineg said:

I agree all the stuff Eric does in regards to Nicole is incredibly unfair to Sloan.

It almost justifies stealing a baby.

All jokes aside, it is a credit to the writing to create any sympathy or complexity at all to an age-old soap story.  I also applaud letting the story simmer and play multiple beats before it gets exposed and Sloan needs redemption.

I have to rant about Eric because he is the biggest jerk when it comes to women.

After demanding that his son's christening occur at the mansion of his ex-lover, this week, he learned that his wife has been late on paying the rent.  Did he question why he doesn't add to a shared bank account with his wife for household expenses? Nope.  Did he beg his wife's forgiveness for not contributing equally to the rent? Nope.  Did ask his father to pick some extra shifts at the pub in order to earn his keep?  Nope.  Did he head over to the newspaper and offer his services as a photographer?  Nope. 

He interrogated Sloan about how her spending habits have led to them paying the rent late.  Once again, making her defensive for not being responsible for fulfilling his needs.

It is going to be difficult to empathize with Eric when he becomes righteously indignant at the revelation over the baby switch.  Because, at this point, I'm rooting for Sloan to find her own Italian billionaire to save her from these fools in Salem!  She's too pretty and too smart to spend a lifetime in a one-room apartment, raising someone else's kid, and eating chowder.

https://deadline.com/2024/04/ryan-paeveys-future-at-hallmark-channel-cloudy-1235883644/

“The last 8 months of life in this industry have left a pretty bitter taste in my mouth, and I need some time away from a world so full of fake friends and empty promises.”

Although I am not pretending to be an expert, I would not negate the chance for classic B&B because of the YouTube episodes.  Much of James Corden's show was used to promote his YouTube content, because it is an alternate monetary source.  In fact, by the final season, according to Variety, CBS was making more money off the online clips than they were making off of first run audience showing.  So, it might make sense to show reruns in order to promote the online content.

3 hours ago, Antoyne said:

Wait they’re really calling this the 40th anniversary for Nikki and Victor while ignoring both Nick and Victoria are 50?

Diane commented that they're fudging the 40th because it negates her relationship with Victor, as well as Jack's with Nikki, but everyone is going along with it because of the recent trauma.

I thought when Julie said that she drove there, she meant that she drove Rolf's submarine

I was certain that we'd see Clyde at the cabin, so I was actually happy it was Julie.  Although, I wondered if this was Julie's first scene with either Johnny or Chanel?  I presume the newlyweds have not gone back to the mansion since their wedding?

It was kind of a boring Friday, and I feel like I completely missed the day that Xander actually got exonerated.  I saw him go to Rafe about his knock off track pants, but I never saw him actually have the charges dropped, unless that happened off-screen. 

How fun would it be if one of Chad's kids turns into a mini-Stefano and begins to control John as his pawn?  Making him take his spelling tests and finally giving him some attention.  Rachel and Thomas are the Stefano and Vivian of the next generation.

I would hazard to guess that they leaked the photo yesterday, because both actors would appear in the social media posts about the special episode tapped today. 

2 hours ago, teplin said:

Am I missing Robert Scott Wilson and Billy Flynn?

They are there in other social media posts

BUT, where's Drake Hogestyn? 

Also, while I assume the hospital set is storyline dictated, it is amusing to think that they probably didn't have another set large to fit this many people. (certainly not the town square of Brady Pub).

AND, despite the fact that they got rid of their PR department, I don't think we've gotten this much news out of DAYS in years (Playgirl, new cast members, 15,000th episode).  It is something new every day!

I think Blake Berris is an intriguing actor.  He is handsome, but quirky, and not an obvious "soap hunk.”  He reminds me of Gerald Anthony in that he's an emotional actor who is unexpectedly cast in daytime (not that he is exactly as talented as GA, but I think you understand my point).

Given that it is the second time that the production has tried to build a story around him, I just hope they don't write him into a corner.  His last session with Marlena suggested that Everett's secret lies with his family history, not his accident.  My hope is that explaining his actions in relation to a family trauma will allow Blake to stay on Days for a while longer.

It's a funny thing, because 20somethings living in an apartment complex starting their careers is sexy, but 60somethings doing the same thing is called Assisted Living and seems far less appealing.

I mean, I am certain that they're all well-preserved, but it will take a lot of exposition to explain why they're still tied to a rental they lived in three decades ago.

Daytime Dilemma was one of my favorite campaigns.

I particularly enjoy this one when they announce it is the last Daytime Dilemma, and they'll be contacting the grand prize winner by phone.  Can you imagine if you didn't have an answering machine?  You'd be waiting there all day long!

Looking back, they were incredibly easy, but I still don't know how people entered. I guess they called, and didn't send postcards like in older promotions.  But, it is so foreign to think that you'd have to be watching at one particular time of day, call the number, and hope to see the same commercial the next day.   

Sorry, I meant Seattle, not San Francisco.

My Bobby/Everett confusion is based on his past as a reporter.  When he was introduced, it was said that he had won awards and published some big expose in San Francisco.  So, did he do that since the accident?  Or was that as Bobby Stein?  Wouldn't he be famous enough in San Francisco to be recognized?  Why are they searching for answers in Salem rather than traveling?  Paul's got a place in town, why not ask him?

Are we to assume nobody has any original ideas for pilot season this year?  I'm hitting the snooze button until we get a Savannah reboot.

13 hours ago, danfling said:

Here is a question about two former television performers who happen to have the similar last name:

What has happened to Lionel Johnson (Michael Randolph on Another World) and Julie Ann Johnson (Joy O'Neal #2 on One Life to Live)?

Julie Ann Johnson is a real estate agent in New York.  Real estate is the default answer for many former daytime actors, e.g. Ty Treadway, Lisa Peluso, etc...  That or drama teacher at a small town university.

https://streeteasy.com/profile/832498-julie-ann-johnson

2 minutes ago, DRW50 said:

Marc Cherry was such a bad writer - is he involved in this?

no.

Laura Dern is the exec producer, based on a book by Juliet McDonald, and adapted by Abe Sylvia who did the film Eyes of Tammy Faye, and George & Tammy, so that's more of the vibe.

It is certainly smarter and cooler than Desperate Housewives, but I can see the similarity to the pilot in terms of a dense plot and a balance of high jinks and sincerity.

Like most Apple TV shows this one doesn't seem to be getting a lot of press, but it is really fun.  My experience with Apple + is that every time I go on the service, I am constantly surprised that some huge actor has a show that I've heard about before.  I swear I'll play trivia soon and the question will be, “Which Gary Oldman show is on its third season, but you've never read about it anywhere?”

I tend to think Carol Burnett's portrayal of a woman recovering from a stroke might get some blow back on any other platform.  It is a very broad and silly characterization, filled with turbans and odd groans.  It reminds me a lot of her old characters from her variety show.

The costumes and scenery are so rich and colorful.  The central mystery is fun and convoluted. 

One expects Allison Janey and Kristen Wiig to be great.  But, the real revelations are Leslie Bibb and Josh Lucas.  They are usually cast as straight men, or have to depend on their looks, but in this they are as wacky and bizarre as the rest of the cast.  I was also so happy to see Julia Duffy back on TV.

I hope others are watching it because it is scratching the itch that I hoped Feud would fulfill. 

She looks great, and who doesn't love a crop top.

Gabi was given the most rush job of an exit.  She's in prison, and has had to endure multiple injuries, for a crime that has yet to be put before a jury.  Kristen, Harris, and Tate have all been in and out of the system, while poor Gabi is stuck inside.  I hope she gets a big revenge story against those who've doubted her. 

We're gonna need a rule about how many times something can be re-booted