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Was that episode originally scheduled to air earlier? That's the problem with pre-emptions. The clips are uploaded days in advance for a number of technical, logistical and approval reasons. Very little is done in real time when it comes to TV promotion. And, yes, you'd think someone who oversees B&B's socials would've addressed the timing, It's only going to get worse with more hearings in the next couple of weeks and the, again, in September.

The week's clips are pre-posted in the queue based on the original air dates. When pre-emptions occur, someone has to manually change the release date. The B&B socials interns are failing! lol

Maya was searching for her daughter when she arrived... Taylor was an oncologist ... History is flexible.... lol

Hugely may be overstating it. Li still needs a lot more development, but B&B is way overstocked with women in her age group (Taylor, Brooke, Donna, Quinn, Katie, Sheila, Li). A better *twist* would've been if Li's daughter (Finn's sister) was the one behind this - a doctor who works with Bridget. She could've been added as a potential pairing for Thomas, Wyatt, Zende, etc.

Optional: Likely means the hearing's ratings dropped even further on Thursday. The same thing happened with the 2nd impeachment hearings - after networks saw the low interest, they stopped full pre-emptions. I wonder why they aren't in prime time when the vast majority of people could watch. Fun fact: during Watergate, instead of all Big 3 airing the hearings, they eventually rotated the days so that soaps could continue airing - aka the networks could keep making $$$.

So two of the most exciting scenes in terms of production involved Sheila - Taylor going over the edge and now the Li car chase. Yet another reason why Sheila as a catalyst makes the show better. They just need to make her less lethal. lol Still unsure why they'd start the intriguing Li/Sheila both caring for Finn and both having self-interests in partnering - jail/Finn and wiping it in just a couple of episodes. That unlikely partnership could've been interesting.

Y&R had John Silva and John Abbott on canvas concurrently for 10+ years. I always thought it was strange because Silva came several years after Abbott had been established. No clue what they were thinking even if Silva was supposed to be short-term.

@dragonflies I saw that rumor, which was the real reason I posted. I just didn't want to believe it. Whatever. RSW shouldn't lose his job because his character is tied to a fan couple/co-star leaving. I can't imagine this will work any better or worse than 'Jake'....

1. LA - not some fictional midwest or east coast small town 2. Fashion industry filled with rich people living glamorous lives 3. 30-minute format 4. Remotes - even the outdoor scenes in the CBS studio lot give it a production edge. 5. Almost strictly romance driven storylines - not crime, courts, hospitals, mobs, etc. Even the business stories are straight forward and not that convoluted - fights for FC ownership/CEO - and they usually have a romantic angle.

Out of curiosity, I checked out B&B's YT channel since they've been uploading from the beginning. I decided to start with S4 because of Bric. Felicia/Macy were the only ones with some sense when it came to their mothers. Stephanie being so desperate to hold on to Eric is cringe-worthy. OC, that desperation kicked the Stephanie/Brooke relationship into the Katherine/Jill stratosphere, but still. Sally/Clarke: great dialogue played by solid actors, who had excellent timing, but the premise is vile. The writers should've established that Clarke had *some* feelings/attraction to Sally - they did have history. I'm skipping their scenes, unless I see Darla! If B&B brought back Margo, Lauren Koslow could plausibly recreate 'new' flashback from 30+ years ago because she's barely aged! From his first scenes, Jake doesn't work.

I'm guessing the writers thought the shock of Sheila showing up at Li's was a bigger 'bang' for the audience rather than adding more scenes that would result in the obvious. Considering B&B's tendency to over-dialogue 'why did I drink???' and repetitive scenes that don't advance the story, it's not a bad call. And, for the record, I totally loved the Mike/Sheila friendship back in the day - especially when Mike spun the blood tests, which was an unexpected twist, because the audience never knew if the results would hold. Further proof that Sheila as a pot-stirrer for a normally bland show works far better than Sheila as psycho.

upcoming hearings: -(definite) Wednesday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m. EDT Just announced Wednesday's hearing POSTPONED: due to "technical issues."

You'd never guess JMW gave birth recently.

DAYS should embrace the part-time actors - Port Charles 13-week stories was actually a good idea, but not always executed well. As an hour show, DAYS can embrace something similar - core contract players on for consistency and then have 8- 13- or 16-week contained stories that involve these part-timers. To some extent, DAYS production model already forces odd continuity - cliffhanger than that story isn't seen for 2 or 3 episodes, etc. No death on DAYS matters - it can't with the continually revivals. If neither actor wanted to play Abby, there's certainly enough material to craft a viable split with Chabby - send her off to Boston, etc. Let Chad move forward and, if the character is needed, bring back one of the actors or recast. It's pretty basic soap stuff.

Here's what will really happen: Someone finds a decapitated body wearing clothes exactly like Abby's. No head in sight. Someone has arranged for DNA to prove it's Abby. The reason? Honestly, we don't care about whatever BS reason they give because it'll be forgotten in 2 episodes. I suppose Abby had to fake her death because she uncovered something so big, blah blah blah. BTW - Does Abby have an in with Dr. Rolf? I can't remember. Has Abby visited the men's prison lately or is it a nonbinary prison?

Oh, no, Leo will enter the 'Dr. Marlena Evans Misunderstood Murdering Psycho Rehabilitation Program' and find his destiny with someone like Paul.

KKL was in horse riding accident last month. I think she had surgery, so she'd definitely be out even if she was supposed to go.

Are we getting the sense that Cin are exiting for good or a long stretch? I'm assuming RSW's fate is completely up to VK since I don't think she wants to stay. They won't separate them with a baby at this stage.

B&B has taken advantage of the promo they do in Monte Carlo to work in a location shoot. Despite B&B's questionable storytelling and repetitive dialogue, B&B is in their own league when it comes to location shoots. The previews actually sound quite balanced and interesting. I like that they're lining up stories for the entire cast. Of course, we get these promises....

@janea4old Steffy's memory alone isn't enough to even bring charges. There's so many holes in this story overall, it's comical. So if Sheila's attempted murder of Steffy warrants jail - it's not a life sentence - should Taylor face the same fate? Unlike Sheila where it wasn't premeditated, Taylor intended on shooting $Bill. If that story isn't somehow brought up - even between family members - B&B is really missing the boat for some great story. I'm betting Taylor tells the family to forgive Sheila because: 1) Taylor is guilty of same crime; and 2) Sheila saved her life when she didn't have to.. They could milk this for months when JMW is back.

Exactly. For example, it's possible Finn had a fatal heart attack, etc. prior to being shot by Sheila. How do they 'know' Sheila killed Finn? Steffy's eyewitness testimony that would never hold up in court? The paramedics that declared him 'dead' but legally someone is *not* dead until its declared and signed off by the coroner, even under natural causes. Charging someone for murder is a meticulous process. This is why B&B has failed in all attempt to do anything crime related. Have they ever had a successful/riveting murder story? That's a basic staple of soaps and B&B somehow can't grasp the concept.

The never before twist with Finn: 1. Cloned - oops 2. A woman - oops 3. Inhabits someone else's body - oops 4. Plastic surgery - oops 5. Believes he's a long-dead character - oops Don't promise viewers and fail to deliver. The story, even with so many missteps, could've stood on its own. The ratings and JMW's performance prove it. Further, KB/Sheila are still riveting - B&B needs to stop writing Sheila as a criminal and keep her as a catalyst.

Like we didn't see that coming ... Li's bizarre appearance, no funeral, no visits from Li while Steffy in hospital, etc. Therefore, Sheila's situation is basically same as when Taylor shot $B.

YES. To Quote myself from April 3: A better twist: Steffy deciding to team up with Sheila to get Brooke out of Ridge's life forever instead of sounding like a hypocrite. That alliance would've had some real impact when revealed - Taylor, Ridge, Eric, Hope, Liam, Finn, etc. That would also align with Steffy's real feelings about Brooke + Taylor/Ridge. Give us a full-out Steffy v Brooke. It worked a generation ago - and Brooke certainly isn't the same Beta to Stephanie's Alpha now so that could add some real depths and twists to the rivalry.

Perhaps $B could nudge Ridge to choose Taylor because if the family secret - Taylor shooting Bill - got out, Taylor would end up in a cell next to Sheila....