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LOL - I'd say you got that right

So sad... RIP ♥️

This is a very fun and powerful montage someone put together of the Brent/Marian storyline. I recently saw the episode where Rick said "You're also a guy" to Marian and it was LOL. I loved the backbone Susan had to Marian too. I was happy that finally, months later, this storyline merged with other storylines to become an umbrella.

Oh, once I was resolved that Tad was dead and gone, I really got into Dixie/Craig, hence the Michael Bolton dance scene above. I loved that story, with Gloria and Craig, and Brooke finding it all out... I was all in. But then Ted/Tad came back when Dixie was then with Brian Bodine... I was all back for Tad/Dixie. THEN Liza came back and oh my god, did I root for Tad/Dixie but secretly love Liza... Who was the guy they were testing her with on the PP AMC? I can't remember! They were and I don't hate it

It was - IIRC, JR had cancer or needed some sort of transplant to survive, but he visited Dixie and Stuart in heaven.

You remembered! Doesn't that bring back so many memories? The nostalgia I get is wild. That scene was an awakening for my 9 year old self. Me too. And that very last scene in that montage is just heartbreaking, truly emotional.

Thank you!!! ♥️ This was so great. I'm also still trying to find the very first one when JR was a child. But this is so great, even if Dixie's hair wasn't in that moment hahah. She definitely had the most hair styles of any soap actress I think.

Ohh - I didn't realize that, but based on timing, my guess would be Hayley? Kelly Ripa came in with jet black hair and was a punk. I could see that with Shannen. 90210 started around the same time, so not sure. I can't think of another new teen before Hayley.

I was posting in another thread about Dixie's "You Are My Sunshine" song that she sang to JR and then again years later to Little Adam. During that, I came across Dixie's funeral (haha) and the wonderful Tad/Dixie montage they played during it that will make you just weep. I was so obsessed with Tad and Dixie's love affair in the 90s and the last scene in this montage is just so full of emotion. 😭 MEK and Cady just had the BEST chemistry out of any soap couple IMO.

I love when soaps do this, and while I don't watch B&B, that's cool what they did there. This may not truly count, but I'm going to throw out AMC's Dixie singing "You Are My Sunshine" to JR as a child and then again to her grandchild, Little Adam. I couldn't find the first original version, but this montage captures it perfectly. I was so obsessed with Dixie/Tad and their whole love affair in the 90s. Truly heartbreaking, emotional stuff.

I've been curious too - and I guess it's only certain markets making that decision? I live in Texas and never once has BTG been preempted for me (yet).

Thanks, Annette! I can't wait

Oh I got HB one more time! Thanksgiving episode - November 24, 1995. ETA: Nevermind - that was Henry, my bad haha. I've gotta say, watching gum-chewing Buzz and selfish Alan fighting over Reva is the last thing I want to see 😂

Well that Friday cliffhanger was boring. The previews at least look good - excited to see what happens!

LOL why is there a solo picture of Derek on his refrigerator? At least put a pic up of both y'all. I'm glad Doug finally came clean to someone, even if under patient confidentiality. I want him to succeed here, but considering he's not a contract player, I just have a feeling he won't make it out of this alive.

Ok shirtless Derek More Febreeze spraying... smh haha. I do love the different characters mixing it up today! And my favorite script writer, should be a good one.

Very suspicious... and I also thought it was suspicious how hard Drew is fighting for the divorce documents to be sealed. She keeps saying she has nothing to hide on her side, and only wants to protect Ralph so the kids don't know about what he's done... but everything supposedly in the documents about Ralph is all stuff she's accusing him of on-screen. It doesn't add up... she's hiding something about herself in those documents that she doesn't want out.

Now I need to go back and re-watch the episode to see Drew's reaction specifically when Kenya brought out the poster boards. If she already knew, you can tell in her face I bet.

^ I posted that and immediately started Nov. 16, 1995 and they're now featuring Christmas and Josh, Annie, Marah and Shayne sitting on Santa's lap at the mall, with Reva watching from a distance. Christmas came way too early in Springfield that year 🤣

Nov 10-15, 1995 Poor Detective Cutter was just murdered by Marian - so sad! What’s really good about this twist is that Marcus came across a dying Cutter, after Marcus was kicked out of the boarding house due to being framed by Roger for stealing money at The Towers. Poor Marcus stopped to help Cutter, but was scared off by police and now is being suspected of his murder. What’s scary/entertaining is that Cutter started spelling the murderer’s name on the pavement with his own blood and only got to MAR before he died. Frank just found it and everyone is assuming it means Marcus and not Marian! Great way to weave these stories together. I am sad to see Cutter go. He was a fun character and cute to boot. I know they didn’t really do a lot with him outside of being the town cop, but still sad. They did test him romantically with both Mindy and Tangie before they both abruptly left Springfield, but nothing stuck. Oh and finally Lucy and AM were able to make love - many, many months in the making. That was nice to see how happy they were. I’m also interested in understanding how Springfield finds out about Nadine’s death. At this point, she’s wrapped up at the bottom of the lake, but everyone assumes she left Springfield for her new chapter in life. Amanda is baaaad. She just showed up at Ross’ law office, donning only a robe, and then disrobed completely in front of him and brings him into a kiss. She plays the seducer well, in a quiet, sultry way. I like the actress so far. There was a funny dream sequence that Blake had where she was in a game show with Amanda, competing for Ross, and Blake wins. She then gets to slime Amanda, and the actress playing Amanda could barely keep a straight face. It was cute. I’ve noticed the show is using a paused reaction shot on most cliffhangers these days. Didn’t DAYS used to do that back in the day? I kind of like it, as it adds some dramatic flair to the cliffhanger.

I say start with May 1989 when Springfield learns Roger survived the fall off the cliff in Santo Domingo. Robert Calhoun becomes EP in June 1989 and GL finally hits its stride after a few rough years. Sounds like May 1989 might be a good fit for me I'll look online and see what my options are for full episodes. Vanessa! That doesn't sound like the Van I know right now - conniving and a flirt to all? Haha, I love it. So right now, Vanessa and Blake have joined forces to run Amanda away from Ross and out of town. They definitely don't like her.

I know that's right! Wow... They HAVE to bring Kenya to the reunion now, because you know this will be a major topic of the conversation and it won't be fair not to hear Kenya's side.

Love to hear it! Definitely understand the personal life taking over sometimes! Just happy to hear it's still in your future!

♥️ Thanks for sharing!

Agreed! I just listened to the first episode and thought it was well-produced and entertaining! This may change over time, but my only critique is Mina. Her voice isn't my cup of tea. Wonder if we should start a Montecito thread to continue the conversation for those listening?