Hey, thanks! I didn't realizes he had disliked her in the past, so I shouldn't have run my mouth.

In that case, I'm glad that he had something nice to say about her. You know I will always love her; just didn't think she "stole the show" last week.

And again, a big thumbs up to your whole post and your OBJECTIVE comments re: Dorian, Bree, MA, and everybody. You rock.

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I love her too, and she didn't steal the show and if she had, she wouldn't have been doing the work she was intended to do and that would have been cause for criticism. She would have been a distraction.

I have come to understand that one of the ways in which this columnist has been effective in generating *buzz* for daytime is as a contrarian. His general strategy is to create provocative statements that are against the mainstream. Often he is saying what *needs* to be said, but he is still saying what *hasn't* been said...and that generates discussion and energy.

So, I must confess, a part of me wondered if he suddenly went a little in the negative precisely to counteract the rising group-think (of which I am a member) praising the high heavens of OLTL.

Excellent point Mark. I am certain the publications who carry his opinions love when they get tons of mail in response to his columns. Nelson loves being controversial and combative. And many internet blog sites continue to laud his brilliance and he's begun to believe his own press. I refuse to validate his self important posturing. Apathy kills.

And speaking of ham... this is IMO where JB's performance fell flat. In line with the BE takeover, it makes sense. In line with Nash's bloody demise and Jess's breakdown? It looked a little out of place. I think OLTL messed up with keeping the tone consistent here.

I didn't like Brotherton ever since he TRIED blackmailing Jessica. What a shame, too, because he could've had the chops to be a leading actor.

Are the casting people doing this on purpose? Hiring actors just good enough but no one to overshadow the vets and especially the WOMEN?

All more importantly, CAN SOMEONE PUT THE ACTOR WHO PLAYS BRODY ON THE SCREEN ASAP!?!?!??!!!!

Thanks.

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Sigh... where do I begin?

First of all, is it possible to enjoy OLTL and still be objective, or is that non-existent around here? I still enjoy the show, but when valid points are made, then I'm going to criticize. Geez, the folks over at "The Envelope" at least seem more relaxed, thoughtful, and comprehensive, than here sometimes.

I love how when one disagrees with another, they try to shred that person's opinions to pieces. Next week Branco will say "GH is [!@#$%^&*], or OLTL is awesome again" and everyone will love him.

As good as OLTL is right now, if the fans cannot share criticism, then there is no way in hell the show will continue to flourish.

Now, on to this.

This is ridiculous, and the only people who would be laughing are you and this Branco person. And her name is Bree WILLIAMSON. I can't stand it when people are going to lambaste an actress and can't get the name correct.

You think so eh? Show that clip as her Emmy reel and people in the audience will be holding back their laughter. It was Tom Pelphrey bad. Just because she blasted her lungs, covered her face, and cried a pocket full of forced tears, doesn't make her performance effective. BTW I know its Williamson, I just put Williams for short. For those who want to tout Bree Williamson's performance as "Emmy worthy" go ahead, but I for one thought it was a clutter mess, and I bet by this time next year many more will agree too, upon re-watching again.

What gets me about the very few people attacking Bree are that they seem to have no place for scene-stealing in daytime. There are times when BW and KDP may seem OTT, but it's usually in a scene that calls for it, and daytime would be sorely lacking if we never had histrionics. And I'm sorry, but to say that Archer stole the show with her "visceral" performance betrays his fanbase loyalties. She was quite good, but she didn't really do anything to "steal the show" last week. Excellent work, though.

I agree Re. Archer not stealing the show. She was just as laughably bad as the rest.

All I'm going to say is that Robin Strasser aside; the production crew and a bunch of other actors TANKED.

^I agree, MTS, I love OLTL right now, but there's obviously some things that aren't clicking, and some either don't recognize them or seem too caught up around the hype surrounding Ron.

There's nothing wrong with loving a writer, but some constructive criticism would be a welcome addition to things.

I especially agree that the production was laughable and I too didn't think all the actors were on their A game.

Edited June 12, 200817 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

First of all, is it possible to enjoy OLTL and still be objective, or is that non-existent around here? I still enjoy the show, but when valid points are made, then I'm going to criticize. Geez, the folks over at "The Envelope" at least seem more relaxed, thoughtful, and comprehensive, than here sometimes.

I love how when one disagrees with another, they try to shred that person's opinions to pieces. Next week Branco will say "GH is [!@#$%^&*], or OLTL is awesome again" and everyone will love him.

As good as OLTL is right now, if the fans cannot share criticism, then there is no way in hell the show will continue to flourish.

I agree with you completely, MTS, if that's worth anything. OLTL is not perfect, but it's lightyears away from most soaps on the air right now. That being said, I have voiced my opinion on some things I'm missing on the show. And we should absolutely be objective about it.

I can't speak for everyone, but I'm sorry if your thoughts were "shredded". That's not cool.

I especially agree that the production was laughable and I too didn't think all the actors were on their A game.

As do I. (Or, is it, "did I"?) And allow me to echo brimike's sentiments, too, MTSRocks.

I love how when one disagrees with another, they try to shred that person's opinions to pieces. Next week Branco will say "GH is [!@#$%^&*], or OLTL is awesome again" and everyone will love him.

No danger of this from me. I usually shred his opinions even when I DO agree with them, because they come across as fact, not opinion. And for other reasons I'd rather not get into here.

I'm so glad I read his column and the posts in this thread (some of them were hilarious).

And....I kinda love it that I don't have the same views as Nelson. At least something in the universe is right.

I'm so glad I read his column and the posts in this thread (some of them were hilarious).

And....I kinda love it that I don't have the same views as Nelson. At least something in the universe is right.

I'd worry about you if you did agree with him!

Seriously, I have no qualms about someone having a different opinion, as long as they realize it's an opinion. Whoever said he believes his own hype and adoration pretty well hit the mark.

Thanks Y&RWorldTurner, brimike, and Khan, much appreciated!

I disagree with almost everything Nelson said in the article about ONE LIFE. I think Dorian taking over BE etc. is CLASSIC Dorian. I also think she loved Clint although a part of it was to get back at Viki too. Bree Williamson's acting was awesome and very,very Emmy-worthy, some of her best acting yet. I also agree that John Brotherton's acting at Charlie's bedside especially was pitiful (and I was surprised.) Also, undoubtedly Jared Banks DID MURDER Nash Brennan. Jared assaulting him and pushing him into the skylight resulted in Nash's death, which is murder!

Edited June 12, 200817 yr by Mulder

Also, undoubtedly Jared Banks DID MURDER Nash Brennan. Jared assaulting him and pushing him into the skylight resulted in Nash's death, which is murder!

I'm not a laywer but I don't see how that's murder. Nash punched Jared in the face and then he got up in Jessica's face verbally attacking her, then Jared took Nash and shoved him out of the way.....which just happened to be through a skylight. Don't you need intent or premeditation for murder?

It's not murder.

It is bad choreography.

It's not murder.

It is bad choreography.

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Oh God, that's the best laugh I've had all week!!!!!!!

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Oh God, that's the best laugh I've had all week!!!!!!!

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And a pretty damn good summary!!