LostinHarmony

I mentioned it in the BTG thread but just finished reading SWEAT, if anyone else read it there was a shoutout to Tarrick watching his new favorite soap and cackling at Dana/Leslie and her wigs. Also, recently finshed reading the new behind the scenes of Passions book, good info in there about that soap.

Brook Kerr mentions in the book that her favorite episode is when Jerry Springer guest starred on the show as "Larry Winger." I had to look it up, such a hilarious episode.

I must be easy to please, i just finished watching and enjoyed the heck out of todays episode. Sure, I wish there was another day of Winterfest and more drama, but I didn't mind what we got at all.

Learning how closely McPhereson and Thomas worked with Reilly and the plan for them to take over Passions makes me happy that thy were able to actually be head writers elsewhere. What was the consensus on their work head writing DAYS and AMC 2.0? I never knew Reilly did a cameo on Friends, of course always a mystery, you only see the back of his head like he was Alistair Crane himself. McKenzie seems like she went through it on the set, and I don't want to minimize her struggles, but it seems like she struggled a lot with her image even without her agent calling her fat.

Here's what I could find for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/PASSIONS-Spells-Secrets-Unauthorized-Cult-Favorite-ebook/dp/B0G2HRDGGT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NYTUL65EUUXZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dnmU-D3OZevflpQQ63EHryopfA14a0DKAYDPEWrFGsXGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.YUnyuGutWMjRfYC4a5bPeocvJdP1ijwtRHkQIPegKa0&dib_tag=se&keywords=passions+sins+spells+secrets&qid=1764946983&s=digital-text&sprefix=%2Cdigital-text%2C119&sr=1-1 Here in the states I got my copy at Barnes & Noble.

It's funny, YouTube took me on a nostalgia trip rediscovering things from the early 2000s that I loved recently and I realized from adult eyes the same thing. I think for Passions it's probably the nostalgia factor, those 12-17 year olds are now in their 30s/40s reliving that time. Hard to know if I'd been as into it as an adult, but as a kid for whatever reason me an my friends were obsessed haha

No disrespect taken at all, however I stand by what I said.

Yes, and Kathleen Noone was simply offered the role from Lisa de Cazotte from their years on Sunset Beach together. I wonder if MarDar had taken over the show as planned, what the show wouldve looked like. Reilly was ready to tap out, but I'm glad they at least got their shot to eventually headwrite Days and AMC. Also, did you get the sense that the LA earthquake really did a number on Reilly. I think he was afraid to come back west, he made the joke about his dog but I think he was talking about himself and then he stopped Marlene from house hunting for him.

After reading the new Passions book that dropped, I find it interesting that Dana Sparks initially auditioned for Ivy, and when she didn't get it she practically begged them for another role and eventually got Grace. James Hyde auditioned for Hank at first and was called back for Sam. I think by now everyone knows McKenzie Westmore originally auditioned for Gwen but i find it interesting how she went and got a boob job at 19 with her mothers approval, for the part and then ended up getting cast older as Sheridan. Also Chrystee Pharris originally auditioned for Whitney.

Just finished reading the book, honestly this book told me a lot about James E. Reilly. @Toups would likely find this a good read. Alot of good details about Passions including how Reilly almost called it quits and Marlene McPherson and Darrel Ray Thomas almost took over, how no one realized Ben Masters had dementia until he suddenly disappeared and everyone was asking where he is. Tracey Ross loved herself some Ben Masters, the way she talks about him makes his passing hurt even more. The lack of respect the soap industry showed the show, even evident by the soap blogs not even covering this books release says a lot. Honestly, as a Passions fan i have a new found respect for the show even more reading how they pulled this off. I think the book is a good read not just for fans of the show but soap fans in general. NBC gave Jim hella power after that Days stint, overall its a good read.

This was so well done, was thinking of this earlier today.

was looking up details about Hidden Passions on Amazaon and stubbled across this...

LMAO, I was just sitting here thinking how much I liked it, especially the messaging given what shes been through. I'm enjoying Haylee's recent developments but I still need to know what was up with the pregnancy and her connection to Randy, I'm so confused by her.

Agreed, he's my favorite. I also liked Phideaux Xavier's directing today, specifically the shots with Bill and Dani on the stairwell.

I'm so happy to have BTG back! Since I dont currently watch the other soaps it was a long week without them. I agree with whoever said OG Ted was back with the backbone, seeing him stand up to Leslie today and then Nicole inviting him to go to the hospital together made me smile. Especially since I was pissed with Ted last week for offering up the house, well played.