I think MAB has Amber in position to be the next Nikki. They write for her character because TPTB love Adrienne Frnatz. On another message board someone has said that Amber is Hogan's favorite character, but I have no idea how much truth there is to that.

If I were to have my guess I would say that the Scoobies are Maria's favorite young adult characters. If they don't write for the legacy character they would probably blame it on the casting.

This Amber thing reminds me of an article I read:

http://snarkweighsin.blog-city.com/swicolumn3.htm

Actually, when Hogan Sheffer was at ATWT I believe, he gave an interview (maybe in SOD?) in which he said he'd love to write for B&B's Amber.

Brad Bell loved Amber.

Hogan Sheffer loves Amber.

MAB loves "humor".

I love Amber. So I think she's here to stay, and "Scooby-style" is too, and I'm obviously personally happy about that. But I realize why this annoys others.

Putting on my amateur casting director hat again, I'm gonna reiterate my plea for Alexandra Chando (ex-Maddie, ATWT) as Colleen. She would knock it out of the park, and she has exudes chemistry with co-stars:

http://www.alexandrachando.net/

Actually, when Hogan Sheffer was at ATWT I believe, he gave an interview (maybe in SOD?) in which he said he'd love to write for B&B's Amber.

Brad Bell loved Amber.

Hogan Sheffer loves Amber.

MAB loves "humor".

I love Amber. So I think she's here to stay, and "Scooby-style" is too, and I'm obviously personally happy about that. But I realize why this annoys others.

I couldn't stand Amber at first. But when they moved her into Kay's sphere, it softened her alot, and she grew on me. I don't mind her now. I still want her and Kay's relationship to continue on it's course... in that respect, I can see how theyr'e grooming her to be the new "Nikki". Nikki was kind of shrill and a pain in the ass from 1978-84... much like Amber. But she matured, and became much more tolerable.

I think Adrienne Leon was the best Colleen, and I would welcome her back best. I hate that MAB hasn't called her yet, and that she's stuck with this poor recast.

Regarding Amber -- I don't think she has any place on the show. I like the Scooby-gang, but I absolutely loathe the kind of storylines they've given them. Sh*tty, sh*tty material. Someone mentioned on another thread that both LML and MAB can write only 'bags full of money' storylines for them. I can only think of one reason for that, and its name is Scott Hamner. He's probably the one who plots the stories for them.

I really wish the 'wives swap' would happen. I'm tired of seeing this constant teasing (Amber/Kevin and Jana/Daniel). Then, Jana and Daniel could easily leave the canvas. I love Emily O'Brien but I have to agree with another poster here who said that viewers will never forget the past of this Latham creation. As for Daniel... I've never seen his appeal. He's so average, to me.

I think Adrienne Leon was the best Colleen, and I would welcome her back best. I hate that MAB hasn't called her yet, and that she's stuck with this poor recast.

Regarding Amber -- I don't think she has any place on the show. I like the Scooby-gang, but I absolutely loathe the kind of storylines they've given them. Sh*tty, sh*tty material. Someone mentioned on another thread that both LML and MAB can write only 'bags full of money' storylines for them. I can only think of one reason for that, and its name is Scott Hamner. He's probably the one who plots the stories for them.

I really wish the 'wives swap' would happen. I'm tired of seeing this constant teasing (Amber/Kevin and Jana/Daniel). Then, Jana and Daniel could easily leave the canvas. I love Emily O'Brien but I have to agree with another poster here who said that viewers will never forget the past of this Latham creation. As for Daniel... I've never seen his appeal. He's so average, to me.

I suppose if they REALLY wanted to break new ground, they could have the scooby gang engage in a foursome. I can hear Kevin now... "Daniel.... what are you doing to my ass?" I can agree that their material has not been good. I loved Adreienne Leon as well... and I'll freely admit, the primary reason is that she bears such a resemblance to Maitland, she just LOOKS like Traci's daughter. And she played the character with an undercurrent of insecurity..... I like that, too.

He's been coasting on the haircut he had the first 2 years or so on the show. At least in my heart.

An addendum to my posting about Meg Bennett. In that same interview, she all but came right out and said that network interference is a HUGE problem for soaps lately. She had to dance around it with a wink and a nudge, but she was also being VERY obvious in what she was saying.

I loved Adreienne Leon as well... and I'll freely admit, the primary reason is that she bears such a resemblance to Maitland, she just LOOKS like Traci's daughter. And she played the character with an undercurrent of insecurity..... I like that, too.

I loved Adrianne Leon's Colleen Carlton as well. She was absolutely amazing and had such spot on chem with the entire cast. She could have pulled off flawlessly and made believable the corporate storyline and I really missed her during Brad's death scenes. She was the perfect combination of Brad & Traci IMO. The only saving grace is that they don't write for TS but on the other hand, Colleen should be a core character now as an up-and-coming generation of the Abbott clan. Now CK has taken on where AL left off as the young leading lady and TS' Colleen is simply a prop to Lily--their roles have completely reversed.

Edited June 21, 200916 yr by loveshery&r

This thread is stupid but...

Totally agree on the FACT that Sheffer cannot write strong women. His grubby paws are all over this show. In terms looking outside the box and forgetting character integrity and what have you, I find the stories are completely understanding. For instance, if the Mary Jane or Adam storyline was a made into a film, I'm sure I would love it, but this is a SOAP OPERA, not some 90 minute suspense film, from which Sheffer hails (i.e What Lies Beneath).

The you have major storylines or plot points dropping off the face of the earth. Colleen's story, barring whatever you feel for Tammin Sursok, if written correctly, could have been the best story this show has had in years. Finally Jack would have an family ally against Victor and and it screamed of Bill Bell's greatness at corporate drama. Watching it just finish with mere reminders every 3-4 months is a travesty in itself. And for what? Characters like Chloe and Phyllis who are constantly acknowledging their flaws but NEVER end up doing anything at all about it. What fun it is to watch circle's going round and round and round.

Then you got the hot mess story of Phillip III being alive, which was completely unnecessary. Undoing Cane as the real Phillip - I'm all for that. Bringing back a character from the dead that is probably the most notable death in the show's history? Ridiculous. Did they not have enough story from figuring out where the hell Jill came from and finding out the identity of Kay's real daughter.

And, so help me God, if a baby switch happens, I will flip. How horribly unoriginal and EXTREMELY played out.

Agreed with most of this. Though I don't blame Sheffer. MAB is mapping out the stories, so there's only so much he can do here. Say what you want about Hogan, but he's a pretty awesome script writer.

ETA: I forgot Hogan is Co-HW... I still don't think he's as bad as people make him out to be.

Edited June 21, 200916 yr by MTSRocks

I like Adrianne Leon but other than resembling Beth Maitland, she was very passable IMHO. There were/are many actors that can do Colleen justice (LF still remains my favourite!). Sursok isn't bad, just severely mis-cast and the extreme hatred for the actress is pretty tasteless (ditto Heinle at times). Whatever happened to Sierra? I miss the Colleen/Lily/Sierra clique!

I loved Adrianne Leon's Colleen Carlton as well. She was absolutely amazing and had such spot on chem with the entire cast. She could have pulled off flawlessly and made believable the corporate storyline and I really missed her during Brad's death scenes. She was the perfect combination of Brad & Traci IMO. The only saving grace is that they don't write for TS but on the other hand, Colleen should be a core character now as an up-and-coming generation of the Abbott clan. Now CK has taken on where AL left off as the young leading lady and TS' Colleen is simply a prop to Lily--their roles have completely reversed.

Another big Mistake CK isn't strong enough actress to be the next up- and- coming generation of anything. The Winters, girls under 25, black actress.

^^^Ouch. CK is another one that some take too far.

Do you think that Sally Sussman would be a good or a bad addition to the writing team? Generations was uneven and I haven't watched her Days stint, but she is familiar with the show and she loves Marla Adams Y&R could use a woman's point of view and MAB is there because this show will always need a Bell "in charge". I doupt a woman writes these things..

How about Millie Taggart?

^^^Baaaaaaaaad.

Gloria has been backburnered. That's what I wanted when I quit 2 years ago and I finally got it so I'm happy.

I'd rather watch Y&R and say "That was a good episode" or "That was a great week" then watch any other soap and over praise a single scene because someone acted in character for one piece of dialogue. Right now I'd say Y&R is mediocre to great. The art crap = mediocre, Adam's revenge = alright, the mystery of P3 = great.

It's not perfect but it's watchable and has me waiting for what happens next. That sense of anticipation has returned.

Exactly.

Y&R is not the best it's been & there are definitely problems but it's watchable.

3. Clementine Ford can't act for [!@#$%^&*].

:lol: :lol:

I completely understand why Mac is back, you simply can't unrelate Jill and Kay and NOT handle the Mac and Billy aspect of the story, it would be disingenuous to the characters and to the viewers.

Yep.

I think MAB has Amber in position to be the next Nikki.

Eww!

Edited June 21, 200916 yr by DeeeDee