Marissa Gallant

I definitely prefer Mason and Julia. But I think there could have been a place for Mary. 

Lionel/Augusta/Sophia continue to dominate the show for me. So many complex feelings there. How many times does Sophia have to tell Lionel no? Augusta brought some of this on herself, but I don't blame her either. Especially since Lionel obviously still pines for Sophia. But is he wanting the past or a present? It's all just wow. 

I also wonder what could have happened if Louise would have stayed. Would Pamela have brought onto the canvas? 

And after Kirk, it is sort of amazing that Eden was redeemable. But somehow, I still feel for her. But poor Cruz.

So, this kills me. Mary is Mary, but every other nurse is just "Nurse". Lol. Couldn't they at least name them all Gertrude?

At least the Capwell children are realizing that they have treated their mother like she is garbage. 

1 hour ago, Lex S said:

 

Then you surely must have seen "Inner Sanctum"  with Joseph Bottoms (aka Kirk Cranston)

No. I think you just gave me something to look forward to. Goodie. Lol

I watched the most unfortunate wedding of the show today. Ugh. Eden and kirk. Yucky yucky pew pew. 

If you like B movies, John Considine and Judith McConnell are both in one called The Thirsty Dead. It is not what anyone would call a good movie. But I loved it because I do love bad movies.

On 7/26/2021 at 1:39 PM, Lex S said:

You're probably about 20 episodes ahead of me. I just got to where Dylan Hartley's starting to hog all the airtime

Dylan is a snore. 

8 hours ago, amybrickwallace said:

It didn't help that at the time Robin Wright was 19 and David Haskell was 37. Sometimes age differences don't seem so egregious, but this one did. At least her next big love interest, Ross Kettle as Jeffrey, seemed much more age-appropriate.

I can agree with that. But I don't mind a good May/December. Unfortunately, I can't think of one right now, I'm too sleepy.

So, technical question: Would Sophia actually be Mrs. Armonti? I mean, if CC and Gina weren't legally married because Sophia was not dead, the Sophia and the Count weren't either, right? I still would love to know more about old geezer Count.

49 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

I do believe, had Charles Bateman remained in the role, a Lionel & Sophia relationship might have developed. But, dropping Louise Sorel as Augusta was such a misstep, and then introducing the useless Caroline and her useless offspring Jane.

I agree with all of this. They should have promised Louise Sorel the moon to keep her. But we still might have had Caroline.

I think Christmas episodes were done. I know the Hortons always hung the ornaments. But Santa Barbara's were different than Days or AW. Those were the ones I remember. 

I was basically gone before BJ. And I'm not sure who Angela is. I was in college and that affiliate had dropped SB. But home still carried it. So if I was home, I watched. 

Cruz and Sophia are covering for Eden trying to kill CC. Judith's Vacation must have been some place sunny. She's very tan. But I'm glad she's back. When Lionel tells Brandon that story, it made me sad that all they ever pursued between Lionel and Sophia was brief flirtations. It would have been nice for both of them to not have someone constantly throwing their bad decisions in their faces. And I do wonder what the chemistry could have been without them holding back. 

And I still hate Gina

56 minutes ago, Lex S said:

Weren't those Christmases kind of goofy? I guess, they were sincerely done back then without any fear of political correctness that exists today. Not being a current soap watcher, do they still make holidays an event on soaps these days?

Wow, I forgot about that! SB struck gold with finding A Martinez and Marcy Walker. They put them through the wringer over the years and I guess fairly exhausted them by 1991. I wish the end was different, but it is what it is, I'm dreading having to watch A Martinez and Eileen Davidson together later on. At the rate I'm going in my watching, though, it's still quite a ways away thankfully, so, hopefully, I will be desensitized by then!

 

As far as the Lockridges' Christmas - it was the very first one - 1984. It was very sweet, Lionel was in jail. The show was still searching for its direction but these episodes were well done

The Christmases were always sort of their own episodes, often based on a classic Christmas movie. I loved them.

Honestly, I was gone by Eileen Davidson. And I probably will be again. I gave up Days with the 5 Kristen's and haven't looked back. Too much ED

2 hours ago, Lex S said:

You're probably about 20 episodes ahead of me. I just got to where Dylan Hartley's starting to hog all the airtime

Minx is appearing less and less now, probably like once every 30 episodes. I wonder if the actress couldn't be on screen more because of her age, or if they just didn't want to write for her anymore at this point?

What Liberty said. The cast members tried to hide it and cover it at the time, but most of them admitted it later. But they still loved her.

19 hours ago, Lex S said:

Can I just say how believable Marcy Walker is in playing the angry Eden when confronting the whole CC in the coma situation? She has chemistry with everybody right now. I might not be the fan of her character but I have to give it to the actress - well played and well deserved of all those Emmys later

Yes, she is doing a great job at being a completely out of control wackadoodle

I am really enjoying Mason and Mary, but knowing what happens takes some of the feels away.

CRUZ!! THAT IS STEPHANO DIMERA!!! KILL HIM NOW!!!!!

I think there was a haunted house at the end. But you are safe until then. 

1 hour ago, victoria foxton said:

You're welcome enjoy. So far only up to June or July of 1992. It's not easy watching the Ballymoor story.

You're welcome enjoy. SB isn't my cup of tea. But i've been enjoying the episodes more than i thought i would.

I love the early stuff. The later stuff, not so much. But I've always wanted to see CC and Sophia's third wedding (or actually the courtship that led up to it)

3 hours ago, victoria foxton said:

If anyone's interested this site has tons of SB episodes. https://soaptube.tv/channel/_5fdd37dad8be0 I tried pming posters about this site. But not many paid me any mind. 

That is awesome. Thank you. It has later episodes 

I let the episodes play in the background while I work. My job requires zero brain usage. Like full on zero. So, I watch and hit pause if it's something that I want to concentrate on. And then, I note it and watch it big when I can. 

3 hours ago, Soaplovers said:

I always thought it was interesting that Kelly fell for Joe, who came from a middle class family.  And you saw in the first months of the show how close she became to the Perkins family.

It seemed early Kelly was more of a Tori Spelling type (wanted to carve her own identity outside her family). 

I do agree that had this been more explored, it would have helped develop Kelly's character.

Mason was the prodigal son, Eden the favored daughter, and Ted was the baby of the family so everyone loved and nurtured him.

Kelly wasn't the favored daughter, and seemed aimless...trying to find security and somewhere to belong.  It's why she was close to the Perkins family, and even tried to make peace with Pamela..Jeffrey's mom.

You are correct. There were so many ways they could have gone other than Damsel in distress.

I preferred Nick, but I don't object to May/December. (Except CC and Santana).

The best part of these episodes is the softening of Mason. The rest is making me want to bang my head into a wall.

Eden is on my last nerve. You stupid fool. Don't pull the plug. This is very simple. Kirk is scamming you. Cruz is your rock. Let him be your rock.

"But Daddy wanted," whine whine wazzee wazzee woo woo. 

Arghh. I'm at 321, it's a long road to 368.

Episode 311. Kelly just met Dylan because he hit Mason.

Mason: We argue in private too. And I'm not a sleazeball.

Kelly: Yes you are.

Mason: Hush, he'll hit me again.

I think I could have shipped Warren and Janice, they might have been fun. I liked her friendship with Mason a lot. And think she could have been a match for Warren. A see through him and the gambling, calling him out on it and go from there type of romance. And that could have given Augusta some fun quips. "Oh yeah, you're dating the chauffeur. Warren set your sights a little higher."

2 hours ago, Liberty City said:

Who is playing Kirk right now for you?

First Kirk. CC is still in his coma. I'm impatiently waiting for Jed A.

Ugh! Dylan Hartley and Kirk the Jerk are torture

54 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

My problem came from the styling... she came back dressing like she took someone's couch, made a jacket and skirt, and walked in. She is an interior designer... I'd expect her to look the part, and Michaels' look was not the part.

Well, in fairness, a lot of people dressed like couches in the 80's. 

I'm finally at Sophia's trial. She's been gone far too long. 

I am enjoying Mason and Mary. But she's on my nerves, trusting Gina. 

Augusta is her own worst enemy. Woman, be the confident you that you pretend you are. Be the woman without a dowdy outfit in her wardrobe.

I'll give it to Lionel, an onscreen affair with Sophia didn't happen because he didn't try.