Marissa Gallant

This is why I do not enjoy the later years, they retconned every story. And I don't like that. I remember Mother Nature. She was so great in those commercials. Loved her. SB really wasted a great deal of talent. And I wasn't that crazy about Mr Wallace's redemption. I would have liked it if he hadn't gotten back together. Sometimes you have to live with the consequences of your bad decisions. And he should have.

That was her thought. But there is also a bit of nature vs nurture happening with Channing. At first, Mr. Wallace was presented as a jerk. He was an alcoholic who just abandoned his wife and child. Brick didn't know where his dad was. And they didn't really seem to have fond memories of him. The show gave him a redemption arc, but original Mr Wallace was a jerk. Perhaps Channing was partially genetics, and CC nurtured the bad nature already there. I don't know that Brick, with his natural moral fiber would have been that ruthless.

No one knew about the baby switch until Brick's accident. Brick might have needed a kidney (or something). The doctors weren't sure if he would heal or need replacement parts, but Nick and Kelly tracked down Mr. Wallace and had him tested just in case. They found out he wasn't Brick's dad then. Brick accused his mom. Augusta also accused his mom. Then Brick got better and figured out that Minx did the switch. Brick told everyone. No more secrets. They don't show Santana finding out, but no way did she not know. Brick publically got very loud several times about who his real parents are. CC knows Brandon is not related. But at this point, he loves the kid and Gina is...Gina. Brandon is older when he finds out he was adopted.

The fire story was very well done. I don't think anything happened on the boat, she wanted out of there right after one kiss. Jed and Judith- she often said they were like a married couple without the physical part. It makes me want to hug her and tell her she's missing the fun parts. Not that I wanted Jed to cheat on his wife, I just get the feeling from interviews that she was hurt very, very deeply once and never allowed herself to fall in love again. It makes me a bit sad, but she did get her daughter and that brought her a lot of joy. I got to see the 88 train scenes during Christmas vacation from college. I bought 2 Michael Feinstein tapes and wore them out! Loved those scenes. I would love to see the other years you mention. I made a point of watching Mason and Julia's wedding. When you read all of the cast interviews on the french site, a lot of the cast mentions staying in touch with Louise Sorel, and you can see that in the show too. I find all of the backstage stuff just as interesting as the show. Definitely will talk Dominic, and it will be the same answer as always. I don't really know what I would ask, honestly. That's why I'm not an interviewer or reporter. That's not my strong suit. Fiction writing, opera singing, those I can do.

Agreed!

I really believe this too. They really had Jade talking the talk at the beginning. But once they brought Amy on, Jade grew up a little and the two were really great to watch. I had stopped watching by Cassandra, because 1985 was better to me too, although 86 and the beginning of 87 were my favorite. CC and Sophia together, fighting off the rest of the world. So. Much. Chemistry. Yes. They did. When Sophia first came back, Laiken confronted her and told her to get out of town several times. Also, I can't see Minx preferring a starlett daughter-in-law. But who knows? I do think that Sophia and Lionel could have had AMAZING chemistry if they had ever really let it go. But I always felt like the actors held back.

I don't think anyone was charged in Hayley's death. I agree that Amy could have easily been recast. She'd been off the scene for months by this point. But then again, the show didn't know how to write a happily married woman and keep her interesting. And Brick could have had so many other things. Agree that Sophia should have had more storylines. I still like the thought of bringing back Jade Perkins to give Jade and Sophia an All About Eve storyline.

I actually watched Amy's death yesterday, so it is very fresh. It isn't environmentalists that are the protesters. It's right wing extremists opposing the casino. Haley falls in with Lily Light. Ted broke up with Haley because she hid being Gina's niece. To Ted, that was basically like lying. Haley found out her friend Jane was really Roxanne and was aftee her boyfriend, Ted. Haley was on the outs with Gina because Gina tried to kill CC. So, Haley was alone and disillusioned. Enter charismatic Lily. Lily found out Haley was her cousin and groomed their relationship. Everyone around Haley could see the danger, but Haley was young, naive and stupid. It culminated in Haley being handed the bomb, which she threw.

I made up a first name. I wanted Giuseppe, but couldn't remember how to spell it! Lol Maybe Marcello is the only person in soapdom who is creeped out by dating his step parent. Sophia did choose CCs son. But she did know Hailey very well, and encouraged CC to support his son in dating her. I was done with Marcello. But the Count could have an evil brother. He could have been crushing on her, or been rejected by her. I like Joe Mascolo. And since it's pretend I'll go FULL pretend. Jed Allan as CC from episode 1. Charles Bateman as the count.

Sure- why not? It's all pretend anyway.

That's what I've always thought. That isn't really a stretch. I think that a lot of orphans were adopted after the war. I could be wrong though. And they never really say that the count was an old geezer. He could have only been 10-15 years older than Marcello and gone for Marcello as more of a friend because he was so smart. Now, let's cast the Count. Who would have had chemistry with Judith McConnell? So, it's really kind of an all of the above. She was fired, but it was because she stood up for the character. I thought she might have had storyline approval like Nicolas Coster. (BTW- has anyone else watched The Deep Ones on Amazon?)

Actually, the story of Marcello's first abduction is explained. He was there in 1969 when Sophia fell off the boat. The boat kept running over her and she got amnesia. Marcello was going to kill her, but seeing her bloody after swimming to the shore, saw her as a victim of CC and took her home to Italy. Enter the count (somehow). She got her full memory after seeing CCs picture in the paper. Marcello tried to keep her from going to CC, but failed because she wanted to confront Lionel and reunite with her children. But instead she shot Channing and went full on Bonkers. Marcello took her to the asylum in Alaska. Then it gets fuzzy, but I believe she returned to Italy. But I might be wrong. It could have been after shooting Channing that she sees the CC picture.

I would have preferred Count Armonti to Marcello the WWII orphan child out for revenge on a man who would have to be 65 in 85. It could have been the Count's brother that abducted the amnesiac Sophia. (I want the count to basically be a good guy, so I do not want him to be the one who took her.) Although an evil count could have been fun against Jed Allan. And yes, Sophia did NOT leave CC and her children, she was abducted. That was not a worthy story for JM. And she looks so tiny against him.

They could have had Count Armonti come back from the dead. That would have been interesting. Especially if they had landed a powerhouse actor to play him. Will Sophia choose CC, Lionel or Rodolpho Armonti?Instead, we got 842 years of Tori, and TJ.

Well, since the Capwells are the only people in town, and since they are CONSTANTLY in trouble, that makes sense.🤪

Aw, new job keeps me busy. I thought people were tired of discussing Sophia. So, I sort of stopped. Tori just came to town and Sophia went to let her know who the Queen actress in town really is. I will say Tori is more annoying when you aren't ffing through her scenes. And Cruz is a terrible detective. Eden says she's having lunch with an attractive Italian aristocrat and he didn't know she's referring to the Contessa? I also don't think Haley murdering Amy had long enough dramatic repercussions. The animosity that should have existed between Ted and Brick could have provided friction for the rest of the show! And it would have effected everyone. Which son does Sophia side with? Kelly, baby brother or older brother, who had her as his best man? Could have been a frickin GOLD MINE, but tptb were too short sighted. There could have even been a recast Brick who comes back with a vendetta. Louise Sorel refused to allow Augusta to date Julia's rapist and left the show. Very fuzzy on whether she quit or was fired, but it was the Augusta/Dash romance that cost us Augusta. (And allower Days to get Vivian- our loss their gain)

I truly, truly LOVE this topic. Uhm, yeah. Words fail me

CC is like a million years old, and has on 80s gym shorts with a tank top tucked into them. And he's all over Santana 1. 😱

Just be ready to FF through second CC, because if you don't you will see things you can never unsee.

I'm glad Holy Roller Evangelist Mason was temporary. Lol

I'm on 522, and still very intersted. But 86, 87 are my favorite years Oh, My Favorite Year. Someone should write a song about that.

I'll generic this up: SB CC and Sophia. CC after Jed Allan. All things Mason. 1986 and 1987. Early episodes, Augusta is very fun especially after Lionel gets back. AW- Cass and Kathleen, Cass and Frankie, Felicia is an alcoholic, and Vince and Mary. And basically everything anything Felicia. Sharlene and John Hudson DOOL- Jack and Jen, Bo is Victors son, Vivian Allemagne puts Carly in a coffin (I know. Believe me I know. But I adore Louise Sorel)

Thank you. I thought that DiD was mostly a soap woman problem and it seems I'm right.

Was Mason the only DiD male in soaps?

Uhm, because you've attempted to block out all things Torie?