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11 hours ago, Broderick said:

 

They didn't even TRY to write for Tony Viscardi after the recast.   How many times did Megan bat her eyes and say, "I can't wait to become Mrs. Tony Viscardi in every possible way?"  Pure cheese.   The only time the writers seemed interested in them was when Tricia kissed Tony and then kicked him and killed him.  There was a lot of potential in all of that, but the show raced through it, preferring to have Megan lament about her Perpetual Virginity.   And Keith --- yeah, I agree, the temporary recast (wasn't his name David Allen Brooks?) had way more charisma than Granville Van Dusen,  although his performances were pretty wooden.    

I wonder how would Dennis Parlato, Phillip Brown or Roscoe Born would've done as Keith Dennison? 

Yesterday afternoon I restarted  L.A. Law Season 7 where I left off. Now I'm about to be on Episode 16 of the season (if it's available) 

I have thoughts... 

24 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

 

If they got Keith David, I would start watching this show again.

Don't kill him off though.

He can go on extended business trips or travels when the actor is otherwise engaged in other projects but I will be furious if they decide to kill off the character.

 

Although realistically, I am not sure they can afford David. He does a lot of voicework, in addition to a screen and stage career, so I am not sure about his availability and I don't think he is hurting for money (but the money issue is just my guess).

If this was MAB tenure Amanda's grandfather would probably be played by Ernie Hudson. 

If they got Keith David I would hope they would use it as free publicity to promote coming onto the series. But for the entire show as a whole too. 

While On YouTube bmuz posted these following episodes from 1986. 

42 minutes ago, Paul Raven said:

Of course. Let's introduce more mega wealthy characters who conduct business in empty hotel lobbies and front doorsteps.

 

I guess it could be worse. It could be the last few years of Guiding Light where wealthy characters were hanging out in gas stations and renovating houses in rural Springfield. 

Scott Holroyd (ex-Paul ATWT)was on an episode of MacGyver last night.  

4 hours ago, Faulkner said:

Keith David would be excellent.

 

This show feels so cheap. It really is the most budget-looking (and feeling) of the surviving soaps right now. So weird to say that.

Keith David would be a huge-get for this show. With this expansion of Television City hopefully we'll get better sets again. Though I wouldn't hold my breath. It's sad that YR has the worst sets out of the four remaining soaps. If you would've told me that five years ago I would've laughed. 

I take it Amanda/Hilary's bio family our supposed to be a mix of the Kennedy's, Obama's, and the Harrison's from Another World. 

2 hours ago, teplin said:

 

Reilly also didn't get Julie.

Reilly didn't get Jack either. 

I thought it would be fun and insightful topic about in your opinion or what you've heard about writers not necessarily capturing the particular essence of a certain character past or present regimes were able to capture. 

i.e. I heard Claire Labine didn't get Sean & Tiffany and that's why in a year and a half she got there they were essentially off the canvas. 

So who were the characters and writers that didn't mesh well? 

When Paul was on I wanted him to have a few scenes with Nate since he and his father Nathan were best friends and worked together as Private Investigators back in the day too. He could've be an unlikely ally of Nate when the whole Elena/Devon/Nate triangle first occurred. Also recalling how his father's affair with Keesha Monroe had affected everyone in his circle including Nate himself. 

2 minutes ago, Antoyne said:

So let me get this straight, not a single character is going to mention the age difference between Sally and Jack? They all just hate Sally and that’s their only issue with it? 
 

This is so unrealistic. Are they trying not to hurt Bergman’s feelings or something?

That's the elephant in the room between Jack & Sally. As I said on Twitter yesterday Sally was a kid when Shemar Moore was hosting Soul Train. While Jack was a grown man when Soul Train premiered with Don Cornelius as the host. 

42 minutes ago, BoldRestless said:

 

That's how she plays it and I can't tell if it's intentional or bad acting lol. It could have worked to have him play a charming man and then slowly reveal his nature.

 

My biggest advice to JG would be: SHOW, DON'T TELL. He spent months having characters tell us this guy was Ruthless and sooooo scary. It's lazy writing. It's supposed to give him insta-vet status so we understand that he's Victor level because we were TOLD. Why not portray some nuances and let us decide for ourselves?

A problem with this show in the words of Elvis Presley - A little less conversation a little more action,

1 minute ago, ChitHappens said:

 

Lots of shows have a lovable idiot, The Golden Girls, Cheers, Threes Company, etc.  The actors pulled it off.  John Henton (Overton) didn't do a very good job and I found the character unwatchable.  

Okay....

Come help us celebrate the life of the incredibly talented and visionary writer, producer and creator of the ABC Daytime soap operas ALL MY CHILDREN, LOVING and ONE LIFE TO LIVE; Agnes Nixon in The Locher Room live on Wednesday, March 31st at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST. Helping to honor Agnes will be her son Robert Nixon along with a list of actors who benefited from the unforgettable characters Agnes created on her shows. Joining Robert will be Daytime Emmy Award-winning actors Susan Lucci (Erica Kane), Erika Slezak (Vicky Lord), Peter Bergman (Dr. Cliff Warner), Debbi Morgan (Angie Baxter-Hubbard) and Darnell Williams (Jesse Hubbard). We will also hear from one of All My Children’s biggest fans, Carol Burnett.

Come help us celebrate the life of the incredibly talented and visionary writer, producer and creator of the ABC Daytime soap operas ALL MY CHILDREN, LOVING and ONE LIFE TO LIVE; Agnes Nixon in The Locher Room live on Wednesday, March 31st at 3 p.m. EST / 12 p.m. PST. Helping to honor Agnes will be her son Robert Nixon along with a list of actors who benefited from the unforgettable characters Agnes created on her shows. Joining Robert will be Daytime Emmy Award-winning actors Susan Lucci (Erica Kane), Erika Slezak (Vicky Lord), Peter Bergman (Dr. Cliff Warner), Debbi Morgan (Angie Baxter-Hubbard) and Darnell Williams (Jesse Hubbard). We will also hear from one of All My Children’s biggest fans, Carol Burnett. Bob Iger, Disney chairman and CEO, said it best, "“Agnes’ impact on daytime television and pop culture is undeniable. She was the first to champion socially relevant topics, and the towns and characters Agnes brought to life leave an indelible imprint on television that will be remembered forever.” Throughout her career Agnes Nixon won five Writers’ Guild of America Awards, five Daytime Emmy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2010 and was inducted into Soap Opera Weekly’s Soap Opera Hall of Fame. 

1 minute ago, ChitHappens said:

 

Please, do tell.

Because they constantly wrote him like an idiot?

1 minute ago, ChitHappens said:

 

A good reason.  Wonderful actress.  I first peeped her in Broadchurch and knew she was destined for greatness!  

 

I'm binging Living Single and just in heaven.  Forgot how good this show was.  I have to ignore that creature known as Overton but the rest of the show is top notch.  Folks should have been busting down Queen Latifah's door to get her in hair commercials!  Erika Alexander is such a gifted actress.  Loved me some Max!  But great ensemble (if you ignore Overton)!

Why you don't like Overton? ( I think I can imagine why though) 

'Guiding Light' Episode Entered into National Recording Registry - Daytime Confidential

13 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Going by what others are posting, it seems like JG/Y&R are letting the actors personal lives and connections dictate story. I get that the show is anxious over the lack of physical intimacy and the seeming need for visible "couplings" but they are undoing previous years of story and logic in the process. Unfortunate.

I couldn't said it better myself!!! 

4 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Well I'll give them this much...they are doing it the right way. Moses has been slowly mentioned (I'm waaaaay behind on my viewing lol) so it won't be a surprise when he turns up.

 

However, I had hope for Charlie (with Shauna) and Maddie (with Reed) so I can't get too excited again given how that turned out. 

They wasted that teen scene so badly... Reed was for paying for porn online like it was 2003... 

2 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Nobody mentioned writing for Lisa. I realize not everybody is capable but Lisa was a major character.

I forgot about her. How do you think she would've done with writing characters like Lisa? Bob? John? I'm struggling to see how she would write for the latter two. Although Pam Long was known for writing her male characters well for the most part.