Liberty City

Writers: Ron Carlivati Danielle Paige Director: Phideaux Xavier

A true oversight by the Dobsons; Joe Perkins and Kelly Capwell should have been the true supercouple of Santa Barbara. Instead, they were dead before they even got the chance for their wings to spread. Some of those earlier casting decisions, i.e., recasting the roles of Joe and Santana, were truly just... questionable at the very best. And while it was smart to recast Sophia early on, I do wonder why Rosemary Forsyth was swapped out for Judith McConnell.

Not going to lie, it feels like the heart of Lucy was stripped away when the 'writer' brought her back, and no regime has thought, "Well hey, we should probably put this back in!" This is where returning Christina Baldwin (now going by "Christy" or "Tina") would come in handy. Seeing Lucy in 'mom mode'. Hell, even when Scotty was on canvas, they could have found a way to bring back in Serena, too. Instead, we got Willow Tait and Sasha Gilmore, and then Scotty's retconned child: Franco.

Oh, that would be aces for those able to see them!!

That makes me so happy for Jackie!!

I agree; it's nice seeing them maintain their core and loyal audience, but I am hoping for some kind of push.

Ashley can stay. Derek can GO!

Then she shouldn't be coming on, period. 🤷🏻‍♂️ It'd be like Susan Lucci coming on as anyone but Erica Kane (and please, she can stay gone!).

As a non-OLTL fan, I say this: it'd be dumb for her to be playing anyone but Victoria, especially considering where we are in-story where Lulu is concerned.

I agree; I liked her on Guiding Light and wasn't a fan of Maya on The Bold and the Beautiful, but she's a star on Beyond the Gates. So glad she reconsidered turning the role down!

date: Monday, July 21, 2025 | Sara A. Bibel, Lynn Martin | Michael V. Pomarico Once again, Anita and Vernon just 'get' each other, and I love their support, too. It does not look like Naomi liked it when Jacob said the Duprees were her family (hinting they were not his). Dani playing off the jealousy telling Andre he can do whomever, wherever. You know she wants it to be her and only her. Damn, Nicole put her foot down: any hopes of Ted reconciling with her are now done, due to his deceptions. Wow. Good on her for putting her foot down where this is concerned. Crazy, basketcase... all amazing words to describe Dana, but it looks like Nicole is about to embark on the warpath and show us her power as a Dupree woman. Oh, both Ashley and Shanice are playing "let's see whose [insert] is bigger", and it's catty as frick. I love it. Here comes Nicole, and everyone is clearing out! We love the love of a mother's embrace, don't we? Bill, Ted... do not speak too soon about Jacob being on the case. 🤣 Dani would totally know where the secret cookies are stashed... but that word 'secret' is deadly for Nicole. But I genuinely love the "sissy" ship between Dani and Nicole, and in the same way Nicole was there for Dani, now Dani can be there for Nicole. Beautiful! Notes: Karla Mosley (Dani) showed up in her reactions to what happened two years ago, and I loved that the dialogue continues to stay pressed on the issue and that we're not glazing it over, either. I love the warmth and fierceness Daphnée Duplaix (Nicole) has been displaying as a mom where Martin is concerned; you can tell she is pulling some real strings. MISS MARY MACK! YES! I LOVE REAL-WORLD REFERENCES!

Writers: Sara A. Bibel Lynn Martin Director: Michael V. Pomarico

Credits for Monday, July 21, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte Writers: Suzanne Flynn, Scott Sickles, Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

R.I.P.

I have to try and go!

This one breaks my heart; Eileen was one of a kind and was effortless in the role of Lisa. She was a true star. R.I.P. Ms Eileen!

Or even Rachel confronting her about it in the scenes prior; those were amazing.

💯 co-sign!

As much as I dislike Claybon, I agree.

Jane retiring definitely changed things for the character of Tracy, i.e., grey hair, fashion, etc. But again, Tracy in lounge wear versus business wear still exists. If she's handling Deception business at the offices, she's not usually in a kaftan like she would be at the Quartermaine estate or the Metro Court pool, etc. It's all relative to where Tracy is. I'd love to see her come back soon; again, the revolving door of head writers really shifted things. I do think the strike team (when she first returned in 2023) handled Lois the best, but just having Sofer back after 26 years away was so special.

Colour is nice, yes, but in comparison to what León and Lane have worn in the role? Yes, characters can grow, but when Jane Elliot looks more youthful in what she wears... there's an issue. As for Rena Sofer, if I recall properly, the "Comings and Goings" that announced her exit did state it did not mean she was gone "for good". My guess is Sofer is on the east coast (where she lives).