Y&R: Week of August 04, 2008

[DeeeDee]

Eh. Since when?

He's been ALL about his career as a photographer & artist for MONTHS now.

It doesn't bother me.

TPTB write her too precocious but other than that she isn't really a problem.

[Greg's GL]

I second that one.

[brimike]

Thanks, Mark! I never go very far... :-)

I think this singing controversy is stirring up some dangerous emotions. I agree they've gone a little overboard with Ana these last couple of weeks, and that it completely surrounds the fact that she's young and a newbie. I don't think race has anything to do with it. I'm with Cat and Mark - I *HATED* Jewel's appearance with a fiery passion, and cringed every time Damian pulled his "Rock On" schtick.

I still watch because I think she's got a beautiful voice, and from what I understand, there is a purpose (I'm staying away from spoilers). And like others have said, it did lead into that beautiful montage. This isn't my most fervent complaint with the show at the moment. It's a minor annoyance, but then again, I find every "I want to be a musician" story mildly annoying. I hated it when Gwen did it on ATWT, I hated it when Danny did it on Y&R, I hated when Sarah/Flash and Riley did it on OLTL, I hate Eli on GH, and I'm hating watching Devon go through it. It's got nothing to do with race. It has to do with finding out your actor can sing on key, and suddenly incorporating it into story, like you're somehow going to grab the "American Idol" demographic.

[dm.]

Dee, I agree, the writing for Ana isn't good.

But I don't agree with Daniel... he might have mentioned a few times that he photographed (that was mostly January when he met with that photographer) and ever since then it was all about Amber. Yet recently, when he met Sabrina, she suddenly recognized his drawing talent. But that was it. Nothing else.

[DeeeDee]

Jewel was a guest star doing a cameo.

BIG difference.

Sure.

PSA's?

And how are skeezy May-December romances, chemistry challenged marriages of desperation or fights about a inane webzine any less filler than singing?

You act like the ONLY thing Neil does is watch Ana sing when it's not.

The writing for Neil is horrible & has been for a long time but Ana's singing is NOT the problem.

[dm.]

Exactly. The writing for Neil is just horrendous. He had nothing good or exciting since Dru left. That's a long time.

[DeeeDee]

Daniel pretty much abandoned Amber to pursue an opportunity in Europe with his Dad.

He was taking photo classes & began working at Restless Style almost right away.

Then he meets Sabrina she recognizes his innate artistic talent & suddenly he's the. greatest. artist. ever.

Yet Devon excels at business or sings with Ana it's met with constant bitching.

[Greg's GL]

IMHO, I think this is the main problem here. The writing for both of these characters - not to mention Karen and Tyra - is lacking something. Just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents....for what it's worth....

[dm.]

Well sorry, I neglected Daniel's tour thing because that was written in only because Graziadei had to film a movie.

And I'm just worried that they'll sing another 30 songs by the end of the year without much of a storyline. I want a storyline for Devon. But he hasn't had any for a long time.

[lmfan]

I like the singing when it is organic to the situation not just someone belting out a song for some contrived reason. If it is contrived it bugs me, but when it makes sense to the story it is fine. I thought it made sense yesterday because Devon and Ana were at home working on a song, it was catchy and of course they would try it out on their family.

I was truly moved by Ana's singing to Karen. It was a beutiful song and Nia Peeple's sold it as something that meant much to Karen. When Ana held Karen's hand it felt genuine. It led beautifully into the instrumental montage. I also like the singing at the gala.

It they use the singing in an organic way I will be fine with it.

[MarkH]

Beautifully said. I agree totally! I can't say I was fully where you are BEFORE yesterday's episode, but I am now.

[sheilaforever]

A (re)quest/ion for all in the banner-making business:

Anyone care to photoshop Nikki's waste disposal (LOL) with a tacky tag like Y&R: Now Out Of Ashes!

[dm.]

LOL :lol:

[MarkH]

Well, here are some pics you could use for it :-)

[DeeeDee]

You aren't the only one.

:lol: :lol: