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For the geniuses of that genre of television (Aaron Spelling, Sidney Sheldon, Judith and Steve Krantz and, of course, Jackie Collins) I hope they knew what their shows meant to you and others who share your story - I think it's incredibly touching. I think Aaron Spelling did, which is why he revered his audience so greatly, and Jackie Collins did which is why she kept writing. Agreed about It's Hard to be Tender - it really is a sad, beautiful song. I think it captured that mini-series really well. It also captured a certain essence of Joan. Joan demonstrated that she could produce a highly successful piece of commercial television with that mini-series - it looked first class with all the location shooting and the Valentino wardrobe. I've wondered how Carly came to write the theme for the mini-series, the only connection she and Joan have is they both dated Warren Beatty.

She's confirmed this was the first time she's been in Palm Beach since her wedding and that it brought up buried emotions and offered an apology: https://twitter.com/CountessLuann/status/945034058756689920

She probably saw them out and about, drank too much, caused a scene and then didn't even realize it was a cop when they arrived on scene. The whole thing sounds so blown out of proportion - it seems the judge thinks so too - she got to go back to New York without posting bond.

Luann must be mortified. She looks wasted in the mugshot and disheveled in her outfit before the judge. I am surprised police were even called. It isn’t as if she was driving.

Exactly! The interesting part of all of it for me is that Siggy tries to argue that Bravo didn’t show her side of the conflict for context about her reactions. What she fails to realize is that acting like a lunatic is never justified. There are reasons, but there are not excuses. She thinks she can be excused when she cannot. What she did to Melissa was really awful, for example, and there’s no context that can justify it.

I would be shocked if she wasn’t fired. Bravo is perhaps allowing her to save face with her announcement. The reaction to Siggy this season has been unlike any Housewife I’ve seen: near universal hatred. She can blame editing all she wants but if she didn’t load the producers with ammunition from her outrageous behaviour there wouldn’t be anything to use against her. She should stop blaming Margaret and take a look in the mirror.

NJ Siggy is a pig. Full of drama, full of excuses, and full of sh*t. She is a horrendous person. Team Margaret all the way. If Siggy is complaining about the editing I have only one thing to say: they can't edit what you don't give them.

It's an easy 15 minute episode to watch - she looks great and went to a good doctor who did a conservative, tasteful job.

I agree, I've seen better, but BH wasn't bad. I don't have much to say about it other than Bravo should realize that Erika Jane isn't going to happen. Try as they might, she isn't the sensation they act like she is.

I want Kyle to embrace this tagline so badly. LVP’s is the best, as usual. Rinna’s isn’t bad and I like Dorit’s haircut. Erika’s doesn’t quite work while Teddi’s is bland.

The theme for Jackie Collins' Hollywood Wives encapsulates Los Angeles in the 1980s - all those stores on Rodeo Drive (Bijan, Fred, the old Ralph Lauren Polo - those scream 1980s to me), the smorgasbord of 1980s actors, all those status symbols (the Petrossian caviar, the Dom Perignon champagne), this opening has it all and then some:

NJ Siggy deflected against Margaret's analogy and made a real ass out of herself. The Hitler analogy wasn't even in bad taste - it was a good example! Siggy kept saying that Kim D has nothing negative to her, so she doesn't feel the need to defend Teresa, so Margaret compared Kim D (evil) to Hitler (evil) and pointed out that it's the same comparison to say that Hitler wouldn't have done anything negative to Margaret...Siggy just doesn't want to deal with the fact that she's been a disloyal friend to Teresa when it comes to Kim D. I enjoyed Danielle wrecking that table - give her back her housewives title, she's earned it. It always surprises me when these apparently wealthy women have never travelled *cough* Melissa *cough*.

Melbourne was GREAT. Venus and her husband...let's be real...that title of theirs was bought and paid for. It has nothing to do with the British Peerage and Gamble took that shot at them and Venus reacted like Gamble knew she would because Venus appears to be either misinformed or lying. She is simply incorrect about the House of Lords, so I don't know why she even attempted it. Gina vs. Gamble because Gina maintains a cogent argument and maintains her sense of humour. Her crack about her look originating in 1984 was hilarious. Janet and her son are doing real good with their foundation and I can only tip my hat to her son. He has overcome a lot and has turned his tragedy into triumph. A burns injury is incredibly traumatic and he has emerged with a positive attitude. Bravo to him and bravo to Janet. Lydia and Jackie...meh, I don't care about their friendship working or not. Next week we see Chyka living it up in her 'country cottage' can't wait. It is an undeniably beautiful house from the exterior. However, I don't like the interiors - they're bland and lacking any character (which, for a house built in 1912, is a real accomplishment)...but the house is in the Valley...albeit south of Ventura, but over the mountainside from Bel-Air and Beverly Hills...it also backs onto a church's parking lot (albeit through densely wooded backyard). I feel like, with Kyle's real estate, she never quite gets it right.

Kyle “You stole my goddamn house!” Richards has purchased a new abode in Encino, previously owned by Smokey Robinson, for $8.5 million: https://www.google.ca/amp/observer.com/2017/10/real-housewives-kyle-richards-buys-encino-house-photos/amp/

I actually gasped when Jax admitted that he'd slept with Faith. I really couldn't believe it. I'm all for Tom Tom - they are so good to each other and I like the idea of their bar.

MELBOURNE Totally agree @Nothin'ButAttitude it's so good to have this franchise back. It feels so much more organically produced than other franchises. I'm not sold on Lydia though. She's still an absolute fake. That's nice that she's admitted she's fat and happy. Venus is very smart and level, but she's gone so overboard with the plastic surgery and makeup and tinted contact lenses - she looks like a different species. She looked like Shirley Eaton - the actress painted gold in the James Bond film Goldfinger. Gamble and Gina's friendship imploding isn't a surprise. They're competitive personalities and that was always going to be a liability. Gina is still loads of fun and ballsy as heck. Gamble has drunk her own Kool-Aid. Jackie doesn't annoy me. She's a big personality and I find her relatively harmless. She's definitely pushy and vulgar, but that's not the biggest sin. I love Janet. Always have. She is a true Australian sheila. Always good for a giggle and a gossip.

The Kim/Kenya opening fight continuation from last week wasn't the highlight of the episode I thought it might be. I don't like either of Kim or Kenya, so I don't care how their fights go. They're both liars and drama queens and deluded. I did, however, have absolute sympathy for Kenya losing her grandmother. That was sad. As Cynthia pointed out, that was a woman who chose to raise her and love her when she didn't have to. Cynthia is beautiful, but her scenes are absolute filler. They could have cut that cupcake scene entirely. And that boyfriend seems like a set up storyline. Sheree and Kandi as friends who gossip while the adorable baby Ace hangs out in the background works for me. Kandi is so much better around people who aren't on her payroll. The highlight of the episode, by far, was Marlo fixing Nene's collapsing bun while she tore into Pinto at the San Francisco dinner party. THAT was hilarious. (PS: that clip from years ago between Nene and Sheree demonstrates how much better Nene's old nose looked!)

Which they can always refute - and Empire isn't zeitgeist anymore, it's moment has passed.

That’s how I feel. It had to be someone and I’m glad it is her. And I agree that casting away from Joan’s iconic look is wise. And it’s nice that Nicollette comes from 80s primetime soap. She will have reverence for this character that few others would have.

The reaction to Angela Lansbury's statements was disgusting. A bunch of Millenial fools who can't bother to read the entire statement she made. Lauer had it coming. His cheating seemed to be an open secret. The secret lock button under his desk, as Variety reported, is disturbing. Perhaps now his wife can finally divorce him, get half of everything and custody of the kids.

The thing about Nicollette is that she was very good on Desperate Housewives. So good, in fact, that it caught people by surprise and suddenly her supporting role got elevated and she got the Vanity Fair cover with the rest of 'em, much to the chagrin of Hatcher et al. And she deserved the approbation. She will succeed as Alexis, insofar as this series is concerned, as she is a capable actress. It's the kind of unexpected casting that Joan was. I tip my hat to the Shapiros.

I love this music video - it is so charming and perfect for Christmas. Thank you for sharing it. Susan is, as always, the epitome of graciousness.

I thought Lauren was way more MIA in the previous season. I felt her presence plenty this season. I missed her at the reunion. Cheshire's cast is too big and I think that sometimes makes each of the women seem MIA because the screen is overcrowded. I loved Toronto. It was not trash and it was not boring. It was glamorous and fun and, like season 1 of Vancouver, had an actual story arc.

I disagree about Lauren. She's my favourite and always makes me laugh. She also isn't afraid of confrontation but isn't a dumbass looking for a fight. I found Cheshire far more enjoyable than any of the American franchises this year aside from NYC (and Toronto was fabulous in Canada). LOVE Janet's intro line for Melbourne. Bring on this season!

I see this as a win for everyone. A win for Nicollette Sheridan, who I have always liked, and who I think was given a raw deal from Marc Cherry and ABC. It is good to see her working and get a higher profile role. She was one of the best things about Desperate Housewives. And a win for Dame Joan. Nicollette will be fine in the role, but she, like this series itself, will also be wholly forgettable. When people think of Alexis, they will think of Joan evermore.