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That is a really wonderful idea. I hope TPTB see this and do it.

The simplest way to put it is Tony Geary truly loved Jackie Zeman. His statement speaks volumes. She was a good person and most everyone knew it. She is being mourned widely and deservedly.

I am absolutely shocked and totally saddened. I loved Jackie Zeman. I loved Bobbie Spencer. Although I gave up on GH many years ago, I would tune in to see her and she never disappointed me. No matter what producer tried to fire her, Jackie hung in there and remained a loyal cast mate and a passionate advocate for daytime. She deserves a major tribute. A life cut short far too soon. May her memory be a blessing.

The only thing that feels real about this season of NJ is the hatred among the cast. Several of these women truly hate each other and will never move forward. The problem is that the grudges run deep on this show and they just never get over it. Unlike the RHONY legends, NJ's ladies cling to their disgruntled memories like a life raft. I really do not think Teresa could handle not having some grudges to sustain her. Jennifer Aydin has the problem that she claims to move on, but clearly never does. And she's still angry at the wrong people. The only person who should be in her sights is Bill, but she doesn't want to end her marriage, despite how bad it all looks, so she goes after Margaret. This isn't to say that Margaret is squeaky clean, but she only brings up the past in retaliation, it isn't her opening monologue like it is with Jennifer or Teresa. The Gorgas and Teresa clearly hate each other and neither side is right or morally defensible. They are all bad people. That said, I still find Teresa to be the biggest hypocrite on television. I too still like Margaret overall and agree that Dolores is the tentpole character: she's the only one who can function with the whole cast!

I need this to be true and for the cast to be as described. I miss our gals so much. I think they should shoot a little longer - perhaps 2 or 3 weeks, a Summer In The City show that gives us 10-12 episodes. Jill overestimates her worth time and again. She is not important and will not be missed.

A talented actress and a great lady. Strong, dynamic, and true. May her memory be a blessing.

This season has been some of the most incredible reality tv, even without Scandoval. Tonight's episode featuring Scheana in height pettiness and Schwartz/Katie's fiasco of a dinner was a spectacle to behold. The reunion feels like it's boiling over.

NJ I'm liking this season, even though nothing is happening aside from the Theresa vs. Joe drama and I think both of them (and their spouses) are wrong... *shrugs* Jennifer embarrassed herself with that coffee cup reader. Could that have been more obvious? The women could hardly contain themselves with laughter it was so staged. And that's the problem with NJ right now - aside from the Theresa vs Joe drama, everything else feels very manufactured. However, Dolores' hatred of Dina felt very real. Let's get a camera on Dina ASAP.

The font change is a huge, huge improvement. That cannot be difficult to fix and Y&R should do so immediately.

The scene between Nina, Jill, and Christine was my favourite of today's episode...though Diane slapping the smug smile of Phyllis' face was welcome. I just hope Jack/Kyle/Summer aren't so stupid as to blame Diane for anything. Kate Linder getting to film with Eric Braeden had to be a trip for her. I doubt they'd shared a scene for 25 years aside from Katherine's funeral(s). Leanna Love has definitely been a highlight. Barbara Crampton just inhabits the role. Sorry to see Jill exit the canvas again, but she was very well utilized in these gala episodes (there were a few nice nods to Jill's originating role) - where is she supposed to be living?

I think if Doug has played his cards right, he'd have 10 episodes a year without a problem. But he created an untenable position with someone at Sony in a position of power who did not like the social media whinging. Yes, I believe it's nearing common knowledge that Kristoff St. John, Christian LeBlanc, and Doug Davidson all went the way of Kate Linder: the appearance of contract status but the reality of recurring. The thing is, it's no different than Jess Walton, but she got ahead of TPTB doing it to her and made it her decision, way back in 2012. Tricia Cast, Tracey Bregman, Eileen Davidson, and Beth Maitland have all played the recurring game and probably enjoy their lives more and have a healthier relationship with the show. Doug's bitterness is his undoing. If he took it with the half the grace that Walton, Cast, LeBlanc, Bregman, or Maitland he would still be featured on the show today.

I agree with you both - Kenya was a terrible person on UGT.

Y&R - Jill: Brenda Dickson, Deborah Adair, and Jess Walton.

I agree. The line delivery of Mamie's last line was a missed opportunity. It easily could have played out as you alluded to with Jill offering bygones be bygones, with Mamie looking sincere...and then delivering the hell no. I expect Y&R is shooting like DAYS: minimal rehearsal and get it in the can. That being said... I really enjoyed seeing them together, regardless of the faults in the episode. That's when I knew Janice Ferri Esser wrote the script. Jill rightfully claiming her role as an Abbott was refreshing. I agree. I am a longtime lapsed viewer who might tune in half a dozen times a year, but I have watched each of these gala episodes and enjoyed them.

All good wishes for Eric's health. I have observed that he's not looked his usual self for the last 18 months and I hope he is back in form soon.

The Brigitte Nielsen GIF is a thing of beauty.

I've tuned back in to see the Gala shows. They've been a welcome bit of excitement compared to the usual snooze that Y&R has become. The return of Mamie is wonderful and in my opinion is the highlight. Veronica Redd exuded such natural warmth with Peter Bergman in her first scene it was like she never left. That flashback with the living room mirror is a good example why throwing away historic sets is such a mistake. If Peter Bergman's 'happy Jack' acting could get any hammier I'd ask for bread, cheese, and a frying pan. Susan Walters, on the other hand, continues to be a welcome breath of fresh air. Chelsea is an albatross of a character. Why tie Daniel down with her? She's a character that makes no sense on this canvas. Loved Jill's return to swoop in on the arbitration meeting. It looked like Jess Walton and Lauralee Bell had fun together - they probably hadn't shared scenes in 20 years. The Jill and Mamie scenes were great, though not the tone I would have chosen. James Hyde's acting is incredibly rusty. Granted, he was no great shakes on 'Passions' but he's not very good. Eileen Davidson looks amazing. Amelia Heinle continues to suck the air out of every scene she's in, though I'll give her credit for being semi-alive in that flashback with Nick where they were fighting about Adam. Heather Tom, you are so missed.

That is incredibly cheap and tacky looking. That generic awful skyline. And that font. What on earth were they thinking?

Only 2 months shy of her landmark 90th birthday, Dame Joan attended a party at Harrods in London this evening:

She turns 90 on May 23 and remains as fabulous and daring as ever:

This is all I care about. I want a gown with sequins, ruffles, and a hair toss.

I am really hoping for it. I think we'll get to see her sequins with a statement sleeve at the very least. The hairstyle she rocked never really went out of style - big and voluminous and sculpted.

I concur. It's wonderful news for Corday, the crew, and the cast.

It most certainly did. She looked gorgeous and totally thrilled. It's just shocking that the Academy Awards, year in and year out for the last 15+ years, put out the worst Memoriam tributes.

That was a truly mediocre Memoriam. BAFTA, SAG, and TCM do a much, much better job.