Liberty City

Oh, see, I love it; it feels very east coast, and I've been in places like it before. It's unique. And ugh, anyone but Victoria Rowell. Please, anyone but her.

It's not going to change, as said plenty of times. 😑 Without a proper person to come in and not be afraid of pissing audiences off, it isn't going to happen. Okay, no, per Zach Tinker there seems to be no investment, not needed, and HELL NO!

It just does not feel like Y&R anymore, even if a lot of the actors are familiar. It's just... completely lost, and I've never not felt it couldn't be turned around until now and the past few years. Stunt castings (Colleen Zenk) do not remedy the mess. At all. The focus is all wrong; there is no focus. None at all.

And that's the power of William J. Bell and his co-executive producers. Truth be told, I know people have heralded the return of Edward J. Scott last year (and yes, his return helped tighten up the visual look of production under the present regime as senior producer); however, I always felt like David Shaughnessy's vision (especially as a director) was stronger for Y&R. His Y&R had a darker, richer look that I feel like Scott never had, especially in the high-definition era.

That would be key; I know they have a "Tribeca" set that's active at the moment, so they could easily use the exterior of that set and then create "indoor" sets on the next set budget. I think that'd be a key idea. I love the community lots we presently have, although there is always room for more. Like, you cannot tell me that cannot be some kind of shopfront. Or even a salon front Serenity Beauty & Hair?

They really did; I know the transition wasn't as beautiful as many thought it should have been, but at least with Mulcahey at the helm, I felt like there was going to be resolve at some point... even if we didn't know what it was at the time. Seeing everyone turn against Sonny, except for Ava (with her mysteriously nefarious reasons), was beautiful to see. Plus, Mulcahey swiftly fixed Alexis' law license issue that had dragged on far too long. Again, was it perfect? No. But did I get a sense that Mulcahey, if given a true chance, could have done some effective changes? Yes. Very glad to know I am not alone in this, and yes, Harper's chemistry with Sawandi Wilson's Isaiah has been lovely. But it seems like every time there is a viable match, TPTB nix it before it can truly begin.

It's just an absolute mess, and at this point, I genuinely do not know if anyone could turn the ship around. It feels like we're too far gone from what would be familiar for this soap. Genuinely.

It's far too much slow, smoked-flame. It's bad soap telling. SO bad.

All caught up on May 2025, and it was rough. Truly rough. 😑

First publicity image of Keith D. Robinson as Ted Richardson.

NVM. Wrong thread.

Right now, they're one of the sole conflict-free couples, and right now, I feel like we need that to level out what's going on elsewhere on the canvas. Down the line? Maybe. But right now? I don't think it'd be smart.

Ignore them; they kept saying they wanted Tyler Perry's "ratchetness", which again would be stereotyping, and yet now they call out what they perceive as stereotypes. It's laughable.

Who knows? If it's something that hasn't been developed in-story, maybe this regime could give it to us, finally?!?!

date: Wednesday, May 14 | Christopher Dunn, Jazmen Darnell Brown | Michael V. Pomarico Vernon feeling frisky? Oh, la la! I love a couple that are older in their years and are still vital sexually. That's beautiful and should be more naturally acknowledged. And yes, we are talking about the Articulettes some more. It looks like Bill's hand problems are still existing; it is definitely giving multiple sclerosis, and the child bride is beginning to notice now. Nicole going off on Andre is fire; I love that no one is safe from her firestorm. Dani performing reverse psychology on Nicole was brilliant, and now she's catching the passing glances between Andre and Dani. Eva, what are you trying to get out of by connecting with Katherine when she's made it known you are dead to her? I feel for Eva, because she wants that connection she was robbed of by Dana's manipulations. Not the "Homewrecker Helper", haha. Is that the new flavour from Hamburger Helper? 'Cause I would try that out. I love that Anita called Vernon "vocally challenged" while remarking he might have improved by now. I appreciate that Nicole is not placing blame on Andre and his knowing of Ted's secret, as easy as it could have been to do so. Bradley is the superior (and only parent) to Samantha and Tyrell, and I love seeing his connection with them both. So Deadbeat is inviting Eva to eat pizza with the family? This is... interesting. I am wondering why he's so invested in Eva. I really don't think Bill and Hayley should be doing the deed in his office, especially with what happened with Mike and Becky, Carrie, and Stefania. Dun-dun-dun, Nicole is flat out asking about what's going on between Andre and Dani, and I am here for it. I adore Jacob and Naomi's dedication to helping out June; it makes me wonder if there genuinely is more at play. Anita attempting to keep her composure while playing the piano as Vernon hits every single note but the right one is hilarious. It's those kinds of character traits I adore. Oh, we have got a full house right now; Samantha is inviting Jessica (who I am wary of) over, and Deadbeat bringing Eva home. Dani Dupree Hamilton... now is not the time to keep a secret from Nicole. It would've been much easier to come out and say you've been sleeping with Andre since the time of Bill and Hayley's wedding. Now this is going to become a bigger thing than it absolutely needs to be. Looks like the child bride's idea of "sexy" is messy and unprofessional, something that Bill Hamilton Esq. has a storied history of. Samantha is sassy AF, and I am loving it! It's a nice pace change and lets us see she's got some spice mixed up in that blood. Poor Jessica is wondering why she's included in this group discussion Deadbeat is having and the reveal of running for president. Uh-oh. I feel like this is going to come out, and it's going to affect innocent Tyrell, which is not fair. The reunion of the Articulettes is a go! Let's see how this goes, because as Anita remarked, this could be a disaster. Of course Dani went to immediately screw with Andre. Of course she did. Serenity Beauty & Hair? Are we getting a possible beauty salon set? Omg, please! Sharon isn't into a reunion; I guess that means Sharon is one of the Articulettes, then?! Notes: The product placement is really being sold; I cannot blame Proctor & Gamble, though, nor can I blame CBS Studios/the NAACP for allowing it, either. As a Tide user, I can say I use the original. It's the best. Oh, so we're producing a vinyl sleeve mock-up? Oh, I love that. The attention to detail is key. The story of the Articulettes is definitely a mirror of the Supremes during the Diana Ross era. The continued use of music on this soap is sublime, and it is rich. The outdoor exterior of Orphey Gene's is so much; I kind of wish it were an expanded, real set. Maybe once the budget comes back around, we can expand it? The growing use of June is interesting; it's nice seeing the developing story of this character, especially when on other soaps (i.e., The Bold and the Beautiful) we've seen this turn quickly or become a blink-and-miss type of story. Knowing that Clifton Davis (Vernon) can actually sing, it's impressive seeing him purposefully hit every single wrong note imaginable.

I don't think you're overthinking; I'd imagine it's more of a DiMera thing, given her marriages to two DiMera men.

Credits for Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Created by: Frank & Doris Hursley Executive producer: Frank Valentini Head writers: Elizabeth Korte, Chris Van Etten Writers: Micah Steinberg, Stacey Pulwer, Cathy Lepard Director: Denise Van Cleave

Writers: Christopher Dunn Jazmen Darnell Brown Director: Michael V. Pomarico

She needs something to do, I guess? Maybe it's part of her previous DiMera life with Stefano?

That would make sense; he is to DAYS as the Quartermaines are to GH, in terms of the hospital board. If only DAYS had a hospital worth being a board member of. 🤐

Don't feel bad: most do. I know it's in the "less than" category of opinions. And lunch? What's for lunch today? 🤣 Definitely am improvement overall, hah. I want someone to call him "bastard". Ha. Maybe I should sneak into Port Charles for a second.