Franko

I finished the other episode. Now, granted, I'm watching with the benefit of hindsight, but I assume the audience knew that sooner or later, Joe & Ruth were going to leave the friend zone.

All My Children Tribute Thread

January 13, 20251 yr ·

Edited January 13, 20251 yr by Franko

That same channel has two other early 1970 episodes. For all the Ruth Warrick fans, this one has Phoebe.

All My Children Tribute Thread

Seeing that the second episode aired Wednesday, June 3, 1970, I wonder if that means that the Friday cliffhanger for May 29 was Phil's discovery.

GH: Classic Thread

I still hold out hope that one day, we'll finally see Alan & Monica's 1978 wedding.

All My Children Tribute Thread

How exciting, @All My Shadows! Thank you.

GH: Classic Thread

Does anyone know when the Alan & Monica elevator scene in this promo happened? Also, did this ever actually air on TV, or was it video-only?

GH: RIP Leslie Charleson

May she rest in peace.

Any Capitol Fans Here?

January 11, 20251 yr ·

Edited January 11, 20251 yr by Franko

Based on the voiceover promo under the fourth episode's credits (the QEII episode) and the commerical teasing the June 19, 1984, edition of the Enquirer, and assuming the last one didn't jump ahead, these are from Friday, June 8-Thursday, June 14, 1984.

Interesting that CBS Daytime had another big wedding two weeks after the last one (Steve & Betsy, ATWT). At least there was more than a month between Victor & Nikki, Y&R, and Steve & Betsy.

Dynasty Discussion Thread

January 10, 20251 yr

31 minutes ago, j swift said:

If memory serves, the whole thing happened due to a donation to the Carousel of Hope Ball which benefits juvenile diabetes, and it was filmed on location at the ball in Colorado.

Fun fact, it was Barbara Davis (widow of Marvin Davis), the inspo for the Colbys, and grandmother to Brandon (greasybear) Davis and Jason (RIP, gummybear) Davis, who chaired the event for years.

*smacks head* Yes, that would make more sense for the Fords to donate their salaries to the charity they were there in support of, as opposed to Betty's cause. Again, assuming that they did donate their money.

Another World Discussion Thread

47 minutes ago, Maxim said:

Thank you for asking me this. So sweet of you to think of not wanting to spoil it for me. I will answer like this - I would prefer not to see them at least till I get pass that period. But I don't want to trigger people by saying this. There are going to come up from somewhere telling me how I should not ask people to not post spoilers. I am not asking this of anyone. If you do post them... I'll know in advance not to look and I'll be forever grateful for you for giving me a heads up. ❤️

Ah, gotcha. I'll wait until the conclusion, then.

Another World Discussion Thread

@Maxim, I forget, what is your policy on spoilers? I ask because I wanted to show you the "NBC Daytime Update" promos from early 1989, but I also don't want to take away any fun you're having from being surprised. I also think it's interesting that AW was apparently the only show to get those promos. Looking back, it feels like an insult, that NBC was a-ok with jamming in as much recapping as possible.

Dynasty Discussion Thread

33 minutes ago, DRW50 said:

So, the Fords and Kissinger only made scale from Dynasty.

Kissinger being on there is befuddling to me - I guess he couldn't resist the spotlight.

Interesting that John basically directed traffic in Blake & Krystle's moment with the Fords. Linda, Betty, and to an extent Gerald are all extras. I can't remember if it's true or just folklore, but Joan supposedly ad libbed the punchline to Alexis & Henry's moment.

I don't supposed Betty donated her and Gerald's money to the clinic?

DAYS: Behind the Scenes, Articles/Photos

36 minutes ago, Khan said:

"Sister Mary Bitchslap," lol!

For all his faults, JER at least never went there. Maybe it was on Ron's to-write list?

DAYS: Behind the Scenes, Articles/Photos

All this talk about Marie, plus my finding a clip of another catfight, this time with Mary (see below), makes me glad that we never had a situation where she had a knockdown-drag out while in her habit.

Guiding Light Discussion Thread

January 8, 20251 yr

I apologize if this has been posted before, but it's always fun to see a Clarence promo. I'm also fascinated that it's catering to people who used to watch Santa Barbara at 3, as opposed to trying to pick up any General Hospital fans. I guess CBS figured one step at a time.

Dallas Discussion Thread

January 8, 20251 yr

The caricature of Bea Arthur looks a bit drag-ish. Great find!

DAYS: Behind the Scenes, Articles/Photos

4 hours ago, DRW50 said:

This seems beneath the characters, in some ways, and is the type of writing more mature female characters in degrading ways that reminds me of later daytime stories, but everyone involved is so easy to invest in and there's enough of a history for most of them (even if not together) where it doesn't just seem like dolls being thrown at each other.

I've said it before, but Gloria Loring must have had one hell of an it factor, since Liz's storylines from 1981-83 are complicated as hell.

One other detail I forgot to mention: At the time of the shooting, Marie & Neil had been married for less than two months.

4 hours ago, DRW50 said:

Reading the part where Don said he was going to leave Salem makes me wonder why they didn't just have him go ahead and leave (he vanishes around 85 doesn't he?)

Yes, spring 1985.

4 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

They seemed to lose interest in Marie after she and Neil divorced. Pretty much the only thing that happened to her after that was that flirtation with Bo’s PI friend, Howie.

Days already had a wacky couple with Eugene & Calliope, but I wonder if they were considering a more grounded version with Howie & Marie.

Loving/The City Discussion Thread

3 hours ago, DRW50 said:

James Horan is probably my favorite Clay, even if I'm not entirely sure why.

He's the one I always want to see more of.

DAYS: Behind the Scenes, Articles/Photos

10 hours ago, DRW50 said:

Thanks @JAS0N47 . This is all such high drama. Sometimes I wonder if Liz took over a part Mary might have played. How much groundwork was there between Liz and Marie? (or either lady and Neil)

Funny you should mention that:

8/31/81-9/4/81: "Mary conceded defeat to Marie for Alex and teased Neil about rekindling old sparks."

At the time of the shooting, Liz & Neil had been on-and-off for nearly three years. Marie & Neil had been together for about six months (minus early flirting and her doing the Florence Nightingale thing when he had pneumonia).

On the whole, I'm glad they didn't pair the spares and have Marie get with Don.

Generations Discussion Thread

Thank you for the tag.

"Is this from the Daniel Reubens benefit?" DUDE, WHAT DOES THE HEADLINE SAY?

Loving/The City Discussion Thread

6 hours ago, DRW50 said:

A promo that was new to me (they got the date wrong - I think it's 1989).

Aside from the hair, and Richard Steinmetz looking hot, the highlight was the Clay-Stacey interaction. It's interesting to watch in light of what's playing out between those two in @Kane's recaps.

DAYS: Behind the Scenes, Articles/Photos

I love it! Thanks so much, @JAS0N47. Over the years, we've talked about how Days lost something when the older, lived-loved-lost crowd got pushed to the side. Even these glances say so much.

DAYS: Behind the Scenes, Articles/Photos