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Thank you for that information from Shattuck v. Moss. That pay cut Ronn was presented must have really stung and I can understand why he eventually turned it down given it was apparent he would be facing a further cut in 12 month's time. That said, it's now been 10 years and he 'missed out' on approximately $2,500,000.00 - $4,000,000.00 in income. Louise Sorel once said in an interview that Ken Corday was known for paying his actors very well and that it had always been the case for her first run between 1992 - 2000. When she had her first return in 2009 she said things had changed...but she also took the job, so it wasn't so bad as to not be worth it.

Absolutely right. Jen is totally inappropriate with her physical intimidation of the other women. I imagine she's warming herself up for The Big House. The coddling is just...*shakes head* All of these franchises seem to treat criminal behavior with kid gloves. Hell, RHONJ's wives still can't plainly state that Teresa is a convicted criminal who went to prison. For years, she insisted on calling it 'camp'...Jen is no better or worse when it comes to the need to be coddled. She sees herself as a victim against whom others are conspiring. It's a farce, of course, and it will blow up in her face when she's convicted.

Yes, I really will need Meredith to stop saying she's been traumatized when we've seen evidence of nothing aside from the usual internet trolls. If she or her family received real concrete threats, she should highlight that and show them. Instead, she is actually giving Jen Shah a bit of a boost. While Meredith is shrieking about being traumatized, Jen was in the kitchen sampling some food and asking the chef if she'd like some help - which I found funny.

The secondary/recurring characters on Y&R were really fleshed out in ways that no other soap did. I laughed out loud at this. Y&R will never convince me that they couldn't afford to keep those actors around when they threw money at hideous sets that never get used (Dark Horse, anyone?)

Indeed. I also think Meredith overestimates her value to the show. What storyline does she have outside of hating Jen Shah? Seth and his breast implant cake?

SLC Loving Heather as ever. Whitney was looking for a moment at that dinner. It didn't quite land for me. Like she's quaking with anger about Mary and Meredith when neither one seems to give a flying damn about her. Jen Shah has somehow managed to be fun on camera, in a way Erika Jayne has never been, when Jen is under legal fire for far more serious crimes. Do I still think Jen's guilty? Absolutely. But do I enjoy watching her in a way I didn't expect? Also, yes. What I don't understand is why Lisa is so desperate for Meredith and Jen to both like her. If Jen flipped out at me on a bus I would pay her no mind. If Meredith rejected me like she has Lisa, I'd be wary of her. I did enjoy the pool scenes with Jennie on the pool floatie when she can't swim. Meredith should get off this show if she doesn't want to appear at group events and expects the producers to film around her disdain for Jen. The streets are talking that Mary's church is boarded up. I really do not understand how anyone likes her.

I’ve only watched the last two episodes after seeing all of everyone’s comments. This show really had to be seen to be believed. It has destroyed whatever public goodwill Porsha had going into it. The last scene with Dennis was startling. He seemed very reasonable while Porsha was so antagonistic and nasty. And Simon came off…very poorly.

I am heartened by the decision of the Australian Courts. Sayonara, [!@#$%^&*].

I applaud the Australian Minister for doing this. It’s high time somebody stood up for what’s just and fair!

SLC Heather’s dress is the only one that isn’t embarrassing.

Give these two heroes, icons, and legends the Order of Australia. I love them.

I so enjoy Jackee on the show. I just wanted her to slap Johnny herself.

A stroke can be truly devastating. Death, in Betty's case, was likely a merciful release. She never would have wanted a diminished quality of life. Dame Joan Collins too.

People Magazine is reporting he was found dead in his hotel bed by housekeeping after he didn't check out of the hotel on time. I am so sad at Bob Saget's loss. I loved him.

That's how I feel about Mary. Plus she has atrocious grammar.

100% perfectly put @Cat I cannot stand the arrogance of this prick. Joker is an apt nickname indeed.

I do have to wonder if they're 'on contract' for SAG health insurance purposes or if it's a contract without any episode guarantee, just an agreed price per episode?

RHOC The visual evolution of Noella:

RHONJ

Betty White was a gloriously talented comedic actress, whose warmth shone through every performance. And of course her menacing performance on B&B was a late in life flash of brilliance: She enjoyed an unparalleled television career. To be in her 100th year is an incredible life. May her memory be a blessing.

Episode guarantees.

I am so impressed with Krista Allen's portrayal of Taylor. Her take on the character is so relaxed and easy going, she has really taken the character into a natural direction that was missing the last few times the character has been on canvas. I enjoy Brooke and Deacon together...but whew those flashbacks are rough on KKL because her amount of filler use is evident: she's added a lot of volume to her face that looks unnatural. Meanwhile, Kimberlin Brown looks great, like the scheming Sheila of the 90s, all because she's done very little.

Vivian helping Laura fake her own death would make sense since both were in the same mental hospital in the mid 90s, one helped the other when there was a fire at the institution (can’t recall who helped whom), and they both hate Kate.

I love that Joan would use her imperious diva powers for good, looking out for a young actress, and showing a hint of her maternal side by ordering the Regular Coke.

I respectfully, disagree, I enjoyed the cameo from Eileen. I did not get the impression that Eric was at all tempted by her, but she highlights Eric's struggle with being a priest and a sexual person. The exorcism was too fast, and they could have incorporated some Latin and a bit more of that wind machine, it could have been bigger. Props to Drake for continuing to play this dead seriously. Question: when did DAYS repaint the Horton House set and Marlena's apartment to that same violet/grey tone? It's really odd against the lighting.