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No explanation at all for how Nora's hair suddenly grew several inches, lol! But seriously. It's a shame they didn't bring Felicity LaFortune back to play Nora's sister, Susannah. I actually like her!

I have a vague memory of that scene as well. IIRC, too, they even had "Almost Paradise" playing in the background, even though that was Beth and Lujack's theme. It was weird, lol.

I agree! I feel like Nick and Mindy were together for two reasons: 1) Judi Evans wasn't on the show anymore; and 2) somebody believed pairing Alexandra's son with the woman who helped to detonate her marriage would lead to good story. And it did. For awhile. But once I saw what pairing them was reducing Alex to, it was as if a part of me had died inside, lol. ICAM!! That's what I mean when I try and describe the kind of woman Alexandra became after Roger. Telling Billy about Roger and Mindy's affair like that was out of line, and out of control.

I've wondered that myself. When you've played not one but two, iconic characters on TV, it's difficult to get viewers to see you as anyone else. I give MTM credit, though, for trying to break through that Laura Petrie/Mary Richards image and show everyone her full range as an actress in projects like "First, You Cry" and "Ordinary People." She didn't just keep playing Mary and Laura the way Lucille Ball kept playing Lucy.

Karen returning to Llanview as Herb Callison's wife is just one of those "wacky" ideas that could come only from Ron Carlivati's brain, lol. I believe that Karen would've returned to "the life" eventually. Either Steve Piermont would've forced her back into it because they were struggling financially, or he would've abandoned her in Canada, leaving the uneducated Karen with no other alternative. Some time ago, though, I proposed a "Same Time, Next Year" scenario, where we learn that Larry and Karen bumped into each other years before while Larry was away on business; and that the two have been meeting every year, on the same weekend, at the same hotel, with the understanding that that's all either could commit to, given their circumstances.

DAYS can be like watching a production of David Mamet's "A Life in the Theatre."

I don't blame her. On the one hand, it made sense for Alexandra to become vindictive after Roger (and Mindy) betrayed her. After all, most of the men in Alexandra's life had betrayed her in one form or another, with Fletcher, Henry and Ross being the only three exceptions that I can think of. But I think they went too far in proving just how much Roger's betrayal had hurt her, to the point where she became monstrous. And for what? So that Nick and Mindy - a pairing I was never crazy about - could have an antagonist? (If Alexandra had been on Marland's ATWT, she definitely would've been a candidate for intensive therapy, lol).

You know, if Judith Light had not left OLTL when she did, I think Karen would have eventually moved into Ina Hopkins' role as a boarding house owner who provided a sort of safe haven for all the troubled souls who passed through Llanview. (Whether she and Larry would have reunited for good is another matter).

As a fan of '80's miniseries, including "The Thorn Birds," I am devastated by this news. Richard Chamberlain was an actor whose mere presence lent a certain dignity (for lack of a better word) to what might otherwise be described as popcorn entertainment. No offense to Matt Damon or to his fans, but to me, Mr. Chamberlain was, is and always will be THE Jason Bourne. Truly a gifted soul. May he RIP.

I agree.

On the one hand, we have a brand new soap (BTG) with a cast that is primarily African-American...and on the other hand, we have the oldest soap still on the air (GH) practically wishing its' token African-American characters into the cornfield. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the state of ethnic and racial minorities in daytime today.

I agree, @DRW50, that was a very tender scene. And I also agree that one of OLTL's cores was its' outsiders and outcasts. Characters who would've been on the peripheral on other soaps were often the ones driving story on OLTL. To me, that's what separated OLTL from the rest of daytime. That, and the theatrical quality of its' dialogue.

I'll bet if Frank Valentini were to view this, he'd have a stroke. I confess that this is not one of my favorite things to see from this period (although, I do thank you, @DRW50, for the tag). Perhaps, if it were all happening in Arizona, or in Texas, it'd make sense. But it's not. It's happening on Long Island. I mean, it's something Asa Buchanan would do, but it's just too DALLAS-y; and between that and Pat's Paris remote, ABC and Joe Stuart were just blowing through money like there was no damn tomorrow. Peabo Bryson: "But there's always tomorrow!" Khan: "Shut up, Peabo!"

I'd have to agree with whoever suggested Marcy Walker for Emily Mason Norris. I think she would've been terrific as Holly's niece and Blake's cousin (given the right writing, of course). But you're not gonna like who I would've paired her with.

Interesting. I guess he decided he preferred directing over writing? Thanks, @VelekaCarruthers and @janea4old!

I agree. It was one of the few McTavish-penned storylines that didn't piss me off.

Neither do I!

Maybe not, but I think they had written him into a corner, especially after he had raped Gloria and pretty much terrorized Hayley to the point of becoming a full-blown alcoholic.

Honestly, I feel more for Piggott's dog than I do for Piggott.

I mean, how could you NOT fall in love with such wonderful acting as this?

And that's...pretty much how I felt about Lucy as well, lol. IIRC, even Nick's HIV-positive wife, Susan, was liked more by viewers than Lucy; and she was only a supporting player in the Brent/Marian storyline who was in Springfield for, like, a year.

Spike Lee should do a commercial: "IT'S GOTTA BE DA TURTLENECKS!!"

Honestly, sports fans, if you're struggling this much with Maurice Johnson getting sacked, I can only imagine how you'll respond when you find out that Clifton Davis has been replaced with Ben Vereen.

I agree, lol. Another shocking, but logical, choice would've been Palmer. But, like I said, I knew from the jump that it would be Janet. I guess watching all those detective shows with my mom paid off, lol.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: social media will be the death of us all.