@vetsoapfan Did you particularly like anything about Capitol? How about the Trey and Sloane characters? Judging from what you said in this post, you did watch the soap regularly for at least a while. It's too bad that Kimberly Beck's stint as Julie Clegg didn't really work out for her in the end. She never had a long-term role on a TV series ever again. Beck did have a stint as Claire Prentice on Dynasty during the 1986-87 season, but it was only for four episodes.

Edited yesterday at 05:43 AM1 day by FlyRightOrchestraGuy
Felt need to bring up Trey and Sloane characters

5 hours ago, FlyRightOrchestraGuy said:

@vetsoapfan Did you particularly like anything about Capitol? How about the Trey and Sloane characters? Judging from what you said in this post, you did watch the soap regularly for at least a while. It's too bad that Kimberly Beck's stint as Julie Clegg didn't really work out for her in the end. She never had a long-term role on a TV series ever again. Beck did have a stint as Claire Prentice on Dynasty during the 1986-87 season, but it was only for four episodes.

I began watching Capitol upon its debut, because I am always curious to see how new soaps launch themselves, and if they will capture my interest.

There were some charismatic and talented actors whom I liked, some who were so-so, and some who were pretty weak. At first, the writing was adequate but not particularly captivating. Things did improve somewhat as TPTB tinkered with the cast and the writers, but ultimately, Capitol never really wormed its way into my heart. It was okay. I basically watched it because it was sandwiched between other shows I enjoyed, I and just kept the TV on while Capitol played, as I waited for my favorites to begin.

5 hours ago, vetsoapfan said:

At first, the writing was adequate but not particularly captivating. Things did improve somewhat as TPTB tinkered with the cast and the writers, but ultimately, Capitol never really wormed its way into my heart. It was okay.

@vetsoapfan Do you think Capitol was painfully mediocre at times? How about during its first year and a half on the air?

1 hour ago, FlyRightOrchestraGuy said:

@vetsoapfan Do you think Capitol was painfully mediocre at times? How about during its first year and a half on the air?

I wouldn't classify it as "painfully" mediocre; "regularly mediocre" would suffice in my opinion. It didn't make me cringe. It just didn't make me feel invested in the characters and plots. I'd probably give the first year ** stars out of four.

@vetsoapfan Do you remember Kimberly Beck's teeth being at least a little bit "Ewoky" on Capitol? Ewoks are cute! 😜

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Felt need to italicize "Capitol"

8 hours ago, FlyRightOrchestraGuy said:

@vetsoapfan Do you remember Kimberly Beck's teeth being at least a little bit "Ewoky" on Capitol? Ewoks are cute! 😜

To be honest, I never paid attention to--or even noticed--Kimberly Beck's teeth

10 hours ago, vetsoapfan said:

I wouldn't classify it as "painfully" mediocre; "regularly mediocre" would suffice in my opinion. It didn't make me cringe. It just didn't make me feel invested in the characters and plots. I'd probably give the first year ** stars out of four.

@vetsoapfan When do you think Capitol peaked quality-wise?

17 minutes ago, FlyRightOrchestraGuy said:

@vetsoapfan When do you think Capitol peaked quality-wise?

Probably it improved in 1983 under new head writer Peggy O'Shea, and then was at its best-written in 1984-86 under Henry Slesar.

But as I say, it was never a show I was devoted to. I gave it a chance at first, but when it never ignited real interest in me, it became just a time-filler to semi-pay attention to between favorite soaps.