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OLTL week of August 18, 2008


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I didn’t realize she had it so rough in the beginning but I can say this, since Nash’s death, which gave her a shot at some real emotion, what has made Justus grow on me is Tina’s presents. The character Tina is our connection to Sarah. It’s what grounds her and makes her existence in Llanview make sense. Otherwise, why is she there? It’s not for her Aunt Vicki or Uncle Todd. They have shared the screen at best a handful of times. It’s not for her Grandpa Clint. Again, there was no connection. 2 recast characters are hard pressed to be able to pull that off. I really think that it’s Tina making the difference here.

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I think things would feel a lot more natural if RC didn't have to contend with the last few of Frons and ABC's sacred cows: Michael Easton and David Fumero. It seems that the attitude is, if you have them you don't need two to four other leading males. But to me, I decided in 2003 when they had Viki's entire immediate family back onscreen (Kevin and Joey, Jessica and Natalie) that there was really no good reason for all of these four kids to not be on the show regularly. There still isn't a good reason today for Kevin and Joey not to be around, other than that they would take up time from ME and DF. The same goes for Tina and Sarah's family, CJ and Cord. While I don't expect Cord (or Clint) to become matinee idols again, I do think he could have a solid recurring presence on the show like Roxy or Carlotta, and be there to cement his side of the family, and you could do a lot more with Sarah (whoever plays her) and CJ. The only reason these characters aren't there now is because ABC seems to feel economy is the way to go when you have a "big talent" like Michael Easton - who only seems to be an appendage to RC, and I don't blame him.

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I cant believe Todd is forcing Marty to relive her rape and twisting history to suit himself. The girl needs to see a doctor, not be force fed his words and manipulations

I actually enjoyed the 1968 stuff today. Rooting for Gigi and Rex

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You have a much lower view of 14 year old girls than me... My twin sister was briefly obsessed with OLTL at 14 becuase of Marty's gang rape--i doubt she woulda watched a one dimensional fairy tale type plot like Mendorra (and for the record I liked the story fine--cuz so far it's been short, but...)

Oh and yes, the All I Need to Get By montage was great.

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Ohhhh.

I don't know if I'm hormonal or what but I'm loving today's episode so far.

Bo and Asa :wub:

Brody and Shane :wub:

Love all the in-depth "shrink" talk. Gosh, John with Blair to save her?? So good!!

And Farah's much better as Emma. Much better. As I Brotherton's better as Clint. Although, I know the latter is not popular on this board LOL.

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