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OMG, Derek is BtG's version of an overgrown frat boy!

Probably not. Then again, if any character defined the final 25 years of GL it was Reva.

This could be a mid-season replacement. Happy for Shemar.

Hold up, is SD making the booty pop? Maybe he's trying to compete w/ the BtG booty popping hahaha.

Thanks @Taoboi I know I'm out of the loop re Miami Housewives LOL. From what I've seen of Larsa's new boo, she clearly has a type hahaha.

Vanessa is bordering on nasty ho territory. Normally I agree with you @Soapsuds but not on this. Dani opened up to Andre about her insecurities since the end of her marriage, and Andre listened and supported her. Their booty call hook ups are so turning into love.

Hahaha, dead. I can see them connecting as cousins. They are the weak links of the main cast.

Family Feud soap opera specials were the best!

Miami returns June 11. The Real Housewives of Miami Season 7: What We Know So Far | Us Weekly I'll be watching to see Larsa/Marcus break up and Larsa's new boo.

I did not know that Barbara Bel Geddes walked from Dallas rather than have her episodes cut in the final season. I had always read retirement due to health was the reason she was absent from the final season. Jane Wyman was not looking healthy during the final two seasons of Falcon Crest but I still think budget mode lead to her episodes being cut in the final season, considering that she lived another 17 years after Falcon Crest ended.

I wonder if Maeve Kinkead had beef with Pamela Long. Remember Maeve didn't thank Pamela Long in her Emmy speech but thanked Douglas Marland for creating Vanessa and Nancy Curlee for giving Vanessa new life. To me it seemed Pamela Long diminished Vanessa in favor of her creations Reva and Alexandra.

It was reported that Jane Wyman absence in the final season was due to health (it's documented that Jane was diabetic) but I believe her episodes being cut was a budget mode move. Similar move Dallas pulled in 1990, it was reported that Barbara Bel Geddes retired due to health (it's documented that Barbara had a heart condition) but I say salary dump. Jane Wyman only acted once after Falcon Crest, a 1993 episode of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, but she lived another 14 years after that. Barbara Bel Geddes did not act again after her last episode of Dallas in 1990 but she lived another 15 years after that. The trifecta of suck at Lorimar was Les Moonves, Leonard Katzman, and Michael Filerman. It was a pattern across all three CBS primetime soaps in the off the rails plus budget mode era to salary dump the long-time female cast members and bring on sweet young things hired on the cheap.

Kat is a spoiled brat princess and Silk Press Sheila called her out on it. Silk Press Sheila is someone not to mess with. I was actually scared for Kat when she was alone with Silk Press Sheila and recording their conversation.

You're welcome @soapfan770 Kristian Alfonso was a popular daytime star from a show popular with a younger audience that was brought on to an aging primetime soap with the expectation that their huge daytime following would carry over. I don't think she has spoken much about her time on Falcon Crest despite being the show's new pet that became front-burner lead right away. I also don't believe she was hired on the cheap given her daytime popularity and following. Notice how most of the former daytime actors and actresses that were on the CBS primetime soaps were from ABC or NBC. CBS had so much of their own daytime talent they could have used on their primetime soaps but for whatever reason that didn't happen and I think demographics played a part in that (CBS daytime skewing older than ABC/NBC).

It's been brought up that Empty Nest was a time slot hit. Here's Empty Nest schedule and seasonal rating in comparison to The Golden Girls. 1988/89: The Golden Girls Saturday 9 pm, 6th. Empty Nest Saturday 9:30 pm, 9th. 1989/90: The Golden Girls Saturday 9 pm, 6th. Empty Nest Saturday 9:30 pm, 9th. 1990/91: The Golden Girls Saturday 9 pm, 10th. Empty Nest Saturday 9:30 pm, 7th. 1991/92: The Golden Girls Saturday 8 pm, 30th (final season). Empty Nest Saturday 9 pm, 22nd. 1992/93: Saturday 9 pm, below the Top 30. 1993/94: Saturday 9 pm, below the Top 30. 1994/95: Saturday 8:30 pm then 8 pm, below the Top 30, and cancelled. Empty Nest 7 season run equaled the parent show The Golden Girls.

40 years ago tonight.

35 years ago tonight was the series finale. Promo at 11:43

Andre having mommy issues is an intriguing thought. Vanessa is quite the thirsty thot.

1986/87 wrapped up during the weeks of May 4-10, 1987; May 11-17, 1987; and May 18-24, 1987. Here's what happened on the season's Top 10 scripted shows and the four primetime soaps those weeks. Cheers - I Do and Adieu (season 5 finale, May 7, rating 28.4, #1): Sam and Diane's wedding is coming up. Diane, who has always wanted to be a writer, is offered to have one of her novels published. The question is whether Diane can combine her work with marriage. Family Ties - The Visit (season 5 finale, May 7, rating 27.8, 2nd): Elyse's sister Michelle, her obnoxious husband, and their bratty children come for a visit, and despite Steven's attempts to tolerate their presence, it eventually becomes too much. The Cosby Show - Hillman (season 3 finale, May 7, rating 26.4, 3rd): The Huxtables visit Hillman College to celebrate the retirement of the school's president. Moonlighting - To Heiress Human (season 3 finale, May 5, rating 21.0, 4th): Maddie tries to ignore the fact that she and David slept together the night before as they tackle a new case - a woman wants proof that her fiancé loves her and not her father's money. Murder, She Wrote - Murder, She Spoke (season 3 finale, May 10, rating 20.4, 5th): A murder occurs while Jessica is recording one of her novels for the Mystery Books for the Blind series. The Golden Girls - A Piece of Cake (May 9, rating 19.2, 8th): Through a series of flashbacks, the housemates reminisce about their past birthday celebrations. Growing Pains - The Long Goodbye (May 5, rating 18.8, 9th): Maggie believes that the Seavers' handyman is getting too old and tries to convince Jason to let him go. Then they find out that somebody else was behind the mistakes. Dallas - Two-Fifty (May 8, rating 18.3, 11th): J.R. must defend himself and Ewing Oil against Justice Department charges. Wendell obtains Mrs. Scottfield's cooperation. Pam warns Cliff. Dynasty - Shadow Play (season 7 finale, May 6, rating 17.6, 14th): An emotional Alexis accidentally drives her car off a bridge. Following Adam and Dana's wedding, the entire Carrington family is held hostage at the mansion by a face from the past: Matthew Blaisdel. Falcon Crest - Chain Reaction (May 8, rating 16.5, 17th): Kit defends Tony, to no avail. Chase and Maggie decide on a quick divorce. Knots Landing - Do Not Fold, Spindle, or Mutilate (May 7, rating 16.3, 20th): Paige tries to find out if Greg is her father. Peter suffers the wrath of several women. Night Court - Her Honor (Part 2) (season 4 finale, May 6, rating 15.2, 27th): While the newly appointed Christine begins her duties, Harry plans a colossal stunt, not realizing that Christine is working to get him reappointed. Who's the Boss? was a repeat on May 5. Dallas - Fall of the House of Ewing (season 10 finale, May 15): Bobby and Pam's dreams of a serene and happy future are shattered. The impending loss of Ewing Oil has a desperate J.R. fighting for his life. Knots Landing - Cement the Relationship (season 8 finale, May 14): Abby covers up for Olivia and disposes of Peter's body. Val is convinced Ben won't return. Falcon Crest - Desperation (season 6 finale, May 15): Melissa takes dangerous measures to keep the baby. Angela learns one of her children, who supposedly died during birth, is alive. Who's the Boss? - Mona (May 12): Mona goes to visit her brother who bought an old hotel using her money, and discovers that the place is a money pit. The Golden Girls - Empty Nests (season 2 finale, May 16): The women try to help a neighborhood couple patch up their faltering marriage. Growing Pains was a repeat on May 12. Growing Pains - Confidentially Yours (season 2 finale, May 19, rating 20.4, 4th): Maggie gets a job offer – from a womanizer who only wants to sleep with her. Who's the Boss? - A Moving Episode (season 3 finale, May 19, rating 19.2, 6th): When Mona moves to New York, Tony takes over her apartment. While trying to convince his friends from the old neighborhood and himself that he's still the wild man he once was, Tony discovers that he's happier in his domestic role with Angela and the kids. The final ratings for 1986/87 were 1. The Cosby Show, 2. Family Ties, 3. Cheers; 4. Murder, She Wrote; 5. The Golden Girls, 7. Night Court, 8. Growing Pains, 9. Moonlighting, 10. Who's the Boss?, 11. Dallas, 23. Falcon Crest, 24. Dynasty, 26. Knots Landing.

No to Andre/Ashley. I'm not sensing any connection. Kat is playing a dangerous game going against Silk Press Sheila.

Also Murder, She Wrote season 3 finale was the week before.

40 years ago this week

40 years ago tonight

Bill Bell dusted off Jennifer Brooks death 13 years later on B&B with Caroline death.

Reviewing the 1985/86 sophomore slaughtering and sophomore surprise. The Cosby Show 23 of 25 episodes finished #1 in their original broadcast, one episode finished 2nd, and one episode finished 3rd. Murder, She Wrote 18 of 22 episodes were the highest-rated drama in their original broadcast and 19 of 22 episodes were CBS's highest-rated scripted series in their original broadcast.