Contessa Donatella

I see that you are familiar with "Maggie the Beast" in Bay City. Of course, the serial killer she wrote during her first tenure at AW was IMO actually quite good. But, as you say & as I have already posted here, not so for her second & last tenure at AW. But, it's true that she could write some things that were interesting & not appalling. See my new post in the Retro topic.

Exactly so!!!!

I thought about beginning a new topic, something maybe like "Writer's Papers & Other Resources for Soap Fans Interested in Research" but then I thought maybe this will do & it's already in existence. To begin, something that has been mentioned in the ongoing AMC thread. The memoir, or autobiography, of one Megan McTavish which carries the somewhat unlikely title "Tap Dancing in the Cuisinart". She says that idea came from Victor Miller when he was trying to explain soap writers to other writers in the writers union. She goes on to say, "... also dedicated to (and here she lists some soap writers by name) ... and all those talented, hard working people who write soap opera ... most emphatically excluded are the daytime writers who did their very best to undermine my credibility, and my work, and expended a great deal of effort trying to get me fired. You can all go to h*ll." This is from page 7. This is a pdf. I recommend the free version of PDF-XChange Editor. Among other things it will let you perform a search on multiple pdf files at one time. Now there's no way to attach this file because it's too large. If you holler at me in private I will give you a way to download it. It's not even tech-scary, just in my Dropbox acct.

I believe there was a line of dialogue that she left home at 16 & became a model. So, that would confirm what you're saying.

OMG! KeMo kept saying she had a new gig coming up in March. We just assumed she meant a new soap. The joke's on us. This has GOT to be her new gig! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJzGPrxEON/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/gh-star-kelly-monaco-reveals-untamed-new-project @Maxim@Errol

AW for the gruesome, onscreen murder of Frankie Frame by serial killer Fax Neuman. Frankie was the much beloved core family member, legacy character, wife, mother, & she was selected for this by a focus group. Frankie was akin to GL's Maureen Bauer. Both Jill Phelps "design".

In Thursday's show what did EJ apologize to Johnny for? Did EJ & Belle kiss or did we see a flashback of them kissing?

Well said. I am not having difficulty about age that some are.

Personally rampant speculation just has not been a thing I like to do or even aspire to be good at, which I do not think i am. Now I know you're thinking just today she speculated on whether GH's Sidwell could be a Cassadine.

We happen to agree! Not Marina. Loved Dollar. Bruno no go. Yeah., of his list, I gladly accept Zas's Roger, Chris Bernau's Alan although I submit that he was not of these others calibre. Anthony's Stenbeck but I'd have to draw the line there. It's not exactly a problem about Victor, but as much as I like him, EB isn't cutting it.

Yes but did you like her when played by Aubrey Dollar?

She should be so lucky. I will admit it. I'm not there with her. Sure, she's fine, hitting her marks, knows her lines, is at least to some degree, able to emote but I'm not seeing layers or nuance. Leslie to me is more of cartoon, or caricature, def not a classic villain but that doesn't mean she can't get the job done. Also we have seen zero vulnerability. By now you will have seen that Stefano had a good period but it didn't last. Thank you for this. I'm thinking Zas's Roger may have been the exception that proves the rule. Different, definitely not overexposed. Used sparingly or just enough. And also we got to see him as a regular person, a father, a friend, and yes, vulnerable.

I'm trying to think who has been worse. I'm failing. He was that bad. Cameo, my eye. Just terrible. Awful. I just had a terrifying thought. What if Frank likes him?! Surely not.

Well, earlier then, they had the right idea. Because back then he wasn't on all the time & he wouldn't have been caught dead eating lunch at the pub.

She may be okay here & now, but she hasn't done her worst yet, but I'm not speaking of AMC, so don't worry.

The thing is that there was a reason why he faked his death so many times. Every time that was a rest from the canvas. I only thought of this after hitting send. One of the big reasons he was as successful as he was, his not being on all the time. Guiding Light

What about a Roger Thorpe? Or Stefano DiMera?

It's SO GOOD! Def see it. And 6 episodes is about a perfect length.

Wants to return?!!! How could anyone be that unaware?!!!

Netflix Limited Series, 6 episodes

@MaximLANCS! Always a fan of Sarah Lancashire! And here she is in "Black Doves", channeling M. And a platinum wig of all things.

I feel like she needs to be evaluated by a medical professional since she seems to be losing brain cells daily. I had to chuckle, since he basically had too much to drink & wildly over-shared. Since there's been no sign of an S rating, I don't think anyone is getting any. In Marco's case, perhaps he's a real gentleman & he puts Lucas to bed, to sleep I mean, because he's too drunk to consent.

YES, some love for my girl, Dani!!!

If so, do you think that was a change? And how did Drew get access to a WSB weapon? Plus why did Sidwell do that celebratory dance while the bombing & fire were ongoing? I don't see anything different with her.

I was appalled!!!! I literally could not believe that Martin was dealing so badly & lying really.