Liberty City

Credits for Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten Writers: Micah Steinberg, Charlotte Gibson, Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

I think NBC giving Brilliant Minds a second season was fantastic and the right move; its ratings are fairly good. In December 2024, it ranked eighth, behind Special Victims Unit, which I do believe is a promising sign that audiences are there for the series. I am sure the network will be looking at how it performs during its second season this fall. As for doing both, it may be difficult. Days of Our Lives tapes in Los Angeles, while Brilliant Minds films in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, I believe.

Who knows? It seems like Calderon is also doing quite well with his music, so he may want to focus on that, too. The world is his oyster, and he is honestly better than what DAYS has offered him.

I never believed that fan theory, and I am glad that it seems like it is not true. I mean, when Hayley approached June and Naomi, neither seemed to know each other.

We know they don't comment... and their statement does not allude to whether he is exiting or not; of course, producing ten-plus decades in advance helps them. 🤣

Excellent write up Errol; thank you!

Could this mean he's OUT at Days of Our Lives?

Well, thank you. 💙

Outside of the problems, I will say, Donny Boaz, in terms of his darkness, was a nice reset for the character of Chance. Conner Floyd could have done it but was never given the chance.

Honestly, their guests feel predictable and curated by CBS....

That's [my] unfortunate thought.

Nothing I'm not used to. 🤣

I am. And have been very vocal about it. 🤣 And I also know several, as well.

On American soaps? Not that I am aware of. It is refreshing to see a different take on it not being "OMG! I LOST MY VIRGINITY! I AM SEXUALLY ACTIVE NOW! LET'S DO IT ALL THE TIME!"

date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | Teresa Zimmerman, Lynn Martin | Phideaux Xavier I am beginning to wonder if June might be schizophrenic or suffer from a more serious mental condition that has gone untreated for several years. I adore what Andre is doing for Ashley; it is beyond romantic. He is a keeper! #Ashdre/#Andley for the win for me. Joey putting the moves on Vanessa (who is pretty in pink) while the innocent bodyguard just stands there! I understand why Regina is putting the pressure on June, as there is a lot of hurt there, but part of me feels like June has buried that part of her life so far down she cannot unearth it. I am glad Eva is onto the kind of mentality Dana is trying to sell. It will not work. Uh-oh, Katherine is fully disconnecting from Tomas already... this is not going to end well, is it? But I would like a sweet treat, Tomas! Andre is too smooth for words; he is smart-thinking, not taking her to the restaurant but ordering takeaway and creating Paris in his own personal space. Well, here comes Dougieboy ready to gamble his wife's money away, and he is cöckblocking Joey and Vanessa from getting it on! And he brought Drake, awesome! I love that Ashley was admiring Andre's photograph, which is very nice to see! The chemistry is fire! What the Hell is Douglas doing right now?! He is pushing buttons that should not be pushed. At all. Katherine is in trouble... and I am here for it. Here comes Ted laying down the law! Eva just connected the dots to what went down between Katherine and Tomas, and she is utterly crushed! Poor girl... always the second choice to others. Joey is about to bug Douglas' car, but why do I feel like this could backfire onto Vanessa at some point? I wish Katherine would stop lying to Tomas. Just be honest about how you feel about the experience. But Tomas is laying it on like extra-hold spray right now. Notes: Lauren Buglioli (Vanessa) is giving Elle Woods in her pink outfit. I love it. And she plays the Elle-lite type character extremely well. Someone who visually seems the 'dumb blonde' but is as smart as they come. I appreciate the split-screen phone call instead of just flipping back and forth between sets. Again, more unique production choices. Plus, the iPhone text template? The best of any soap. Trisha Mann Grant (Dana) continues to provide camp but not too much of it. She is just enough camp to not explode all over the canvas. Damn. Jon Lindstrom (Joey) would scare me enough that I would be soiling my boxer briefs. Keith D. Robinson (Ted) is MAGIC! This is how you do a recast! He embodies the role, and I love it; a range of emotions. Ambyr Michelle (Eva) continues to be a standout talent. If I were Michele Val Jean and company, I would keep her happy and lock her down when contract negotiations come around, because I could see her exiting for primetime and film.

Credits for Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Chris Van Etten, Elizabeth Korte Writers: Suzanne Flynn, Kate Hall, Cathy Lepard Director: Gary Tomlin

Writers: Teresa Zimmerman Lynn Martin Director: Phideaux Xavier

I am pretty sure we have; I think Tyrell's bedroom is the dining area just redressed/filmed tightly to appear as if it is a separate set. To me, Orphey Gene's is the answer to Y&R's Crimson Lights; as for Java, the original set was beautiful (so small by the end) and it seemed the shift on the Diner was more used in those final years.

I am okay with Naomi not having an office, based on the kind of law work she does; she willingly turned down a chance at working at Bill's law practice, so her having an office would contradict that decision.

I am here for Gizelle, but I can do without the other one; she should have been 'rested' after her first season.

It is episode one hundred today.

Considering Josh Griffith has never had a long-term vested interest in the character of Chance, I am not surprised this was the direction he ultimately took with the role. Conner Floyd honestly deserved better as an actor, and I am hopeful his time as Chad DiMera will be more rewarding.

Totally not the crossover I was imagining, but I am excited about this.

Except, in this situation, this is not a Friday promo. It's not the one that aired at the conclusion of Friday's episode. It is a spoiler.