I thought about that, but then what would or could you pick from 10,000 episodes? Flashbacks wouldn't necessarily make sense since it isn't about 1-2 characters and their history. Ya know?

Plus we'll get plenty of good flashbacks for Myrtle's funeral!

GH did a wonderful show for their 10,000th full of clips throughout the episode. Today's show was about rebuilding and healing in Pinve Valley after the tornado. They should have had several characters reflecting on the past. Erica, Joe/Ruth, Adam, Tad all could have been used for this since they've been around for most of whats gone down. I could easily have seen them work in flashbacks through them. I also thought they were going to do more with Aggie but her appearance was kind of a letdown.

Wow this was actually a good episode, Aggie was great!

Damn that TK can cry, Zach's crying had me bawling

Beautiful episode!

I also thought it was brilliantly directed. Angela Tessinari is AMC's best director, hands down.

I'm actually happy the episode was free of flashbacks. I love old clips, but AMC has used them a lot lately -- especially with all the past character returns.

Besides, I'm sure we'll get lots of old clips with the Myrtle tribute.

Edited November 13, 200817 yr by Pine Charles

The episode in and of itself wasn't spectacular (considering it was written by the show's now-worst script writer), but the ending was wonderful and the concept was great. I had hoped Kate Hall would've written since she has proven, in my eyes, to be the show's best script writer, hitting a homerun her first time at bat over a year ago and has kept a steady pace ever since. But again, the concept was admirable (it was nice to see the tornado and its destruction be recognized) and the ending bringing tears to any fan's eyes was a given -- because it always happens whenever the poem is read. It reminds us of what us 10, 20+ year fans love about this particular soap opera.

I've hated Tad for close to ten years now... but I have to give him credit where credit is due for letting Adam come in for the moment of silence without any snark or childish insults. He was actually warm and inviting.

Thank God the Quad are in Puerto Rico, having no business being in today's episode. While I enjoy Annie, if not seeing her meant not seeing Aidan, Greenlee and Ryass, then that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

The episode in and of itself wasn't spectacular (considering it was written by the show's now-worst script writer), but the ending was wonderful and the concept was great. I had hoped Kate Hall would've written since she has proven, in my eyes, to be the show's best script writer, hitting a homerun her first time at bat over a year ago and has kept a steady pace ever since. But again, the concept was admirable (it was nice to see the tornado and its destruction be recognized) and the ending bringing tears to any fan's eyes was a given -- because it always happens whenever the poem is read. It reminds us of what us 10, 20+ year fans love about this particular soap opera.

I've hated Tad for close to ten years now... but I have to give him credit where credit is due for letting Adam come in for the moment of silence without any snark or childish insults. He was actually warm and inviting.

Thank God the Quad are in Puerto Rico, having no business being in today's episode. While I enjoy Annie, if not seeing her meant not seeing Aidan, Greenlee and Ryass, then that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make.

Thanks for saving me the time to type, ITA! The episode was good, but not great, and that's mainly because of the bland script. The only parts worth watching were the beginning and end IMO.

I've hated Tad for close to ten years now... but I have to give him credit where credit is due for letting Adam come in for the moment of silence without any snark or childish insults. He was actually warm and inviting.

If Tad ever does this for David, I'll know I'm in an alternate universe (or watching the next Fan February episode), LOL!

Today's show was fantastic! I loved it!!!!! Love seeing Agnes Nixon there!!!! After all AMC is her baby.

The Great and the Least, The Rich and the Poor,

The Weak and the Strong,

In Sickness and in Health, In Joy and Sorrow,

In Tragedy and Triumph,

You are ALL MY CHILDREN

I really liked today's episode overall. BUT...Did anyone notice that they messed up the poem? I was like WTF?

I know I am worse than a Star Trek fan ,.. but I know a lot about AMC and the history of the show.

They mixed up the order of the "AMC" poem, and left out the "In Sickness and in Health" line all together!

You would think with Agnes there, they would have at least gotten her poem correct!

Edited November 13, 200817 yr by Casey008

What a great episode! Great music, great voiceovers at the end. Really got choked up during Susan Lucci's part. And I love Agnes.

I turned it on a little late, but was there a Phoebe dedication, too, or was that just another picture of Myrtle?

I did too so missed the dedication--or did it not air in Canada? Was it just text at the opening?

Great episode

I really liked today's episode overall. BUT...Did anyone notice that they messed up the poem? I was like WTF?

I know I am worse than a Star Trek fan ,.. but I know a lot about AMC and the history of the show.

They mixed up the order of the "AMC" poem, and left out the "In Sickness and in Health" line all together!

You would think with Agnes there, they would have at least gotten her poem correct!

I heard the sickness and health part I swear

Great show and very emotional. Loved seeing Erica, Jack, Adam, The Martin's and Jesse/Angie as the core members reminding us of the show's wonderful history.

Loved Jerica I think this is a good sign for those of us who still love them.

I liked the Martin home scenes and Opal is a hoot. Too bad Palmer couldn't have been there.

I'm not a David fan but I do think he has chemistry with Amanda and Krystal so far. I still think Annie is the perfect woman for him though and hope they go that way.

Minor quibble, but I don't see why they made town founder Ghost Aggie from the late 1800s when it's always been established that PV had a rich pre-Revolutionary War history and the English family practically came over on the Mayflower. Not to mention the Chandler Mansion tunnels were part of the Underground railroad during the Civil War.

I think this episode shows just how important Opal is to the canvas. She needs to be on contract. She is the new Myrtle/Ruth/Kate Martin.

I thought about that, but then what would or could you pick from 10,000 episodes? Flashbacks wouldn't necessarily make sense since it isn't about 1-2 characters and their history. Ya know?

Agreed. Flashbacks work best when they're used to give context to a specific story, like Greg at J&A's wedding. Flashbacks for a show like this one would've turned it into one of those sitcom clip shows where someone says "Remember the time when we..." and the flashback plays.

I heard the sickness and health part I swear

I've watched it a few times now. I couldn't believe they left it out.

I still have it on my DVR. I promise, they completely left out the "sickness-health" line.

Edited November 13, 200817 yr by Casey008