Guiding Light Discussion Thread

[Faulkner]

Yes, so happy that Judi is looking well and hope she continues to improve.

 

It’s so funny: I find Vincent so endearing in interviews (love the beard) yet so off-putting in his roles. I’d love to see him play something very light and not smug and/or supercilious.

[DramatistDreamer]

Both Judi and Vincent seemed genuinely grateful for the reception from the fans over the years. It was entertaining and heartfelt. I liked how at times, both actors gently but firmly steered the conversation, so they wouldn't be rushed, as Alan can sometimes switch to other topics rather quickly.

 

Did my ears deceive me, or did Alan sort of imply that there was something focusing on Beverly McKinsey down the road? Perhaps her son will be a future guest?

Edited October 22, 2020 by DramatistDreamer

[allmc2008]

I was reading that Marty West's Shayne's bare butt was shown. Is that true? Any evidence, please? He's hot AF.

 

Did anyone else from that time show their butts? Evidence, please!!!

 

[Soapsuds]

It was mentioned when Alan asked them to share their memories of Beverly. Alan told Vince to save his for later and let Judi discuss her memories.

[Asb23]

I agree. I’ve never really liked any of his characters but he was so personable during this interview.

[Bill Bauer]

 

I just watched the interview and was coming to write this very thing. I never liked VI because I never liked the way he came across on screen. I guess it was his characters. He seems very likable in real life. 

[victoria foxton]

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Hillary Bauer's funeral

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Edited October 26, 2020 by victoria foxton

[DramatistDreamer]

 

During the livestream, it struck me that Irizarry seems like one of the few actors to emerge from the TOLN soaps, AMC 2.0 experience not embittered by how things turned out. In fact, he seemed open to the possibility of another reboot.

He seemed sanguine about the way the PP ended but was candid about being open to another try.

He seems to be getting steady work, so I don't think that this was desperation.

Edited October 26, 2020 by DramatistDreamer

[Mitch]

Why are they showing Peter Simon in the intro with Van Fleet already place? Lazy!

Never liked Hillary but she was a Bauer...they didn't even need to kill her just have the bomb put her in a coma and when she wakes up she is recast.

 

I looks like they were burying her in the BH side yard! 

[vetsoapfan]

Oh dear.

 

It has been brought to my attention that I am contributing to the destruction of these forums. Without even realizing it, I am inflicting unbearable suffering onto certain members when referring to my favorite soap by its original (and grammatically-correct) name, which it only used for a mere 40+ years: THE Guiding Light.

 

Gentle readers apparently cannot withstand being cruelly confronted by the article THE. Indeed, it's being said that so many people have fled the boards over this and similar egregious crimes, only eight posters remain.

 

Who knew?

 

I'd like to make up for the anguish I have heaped upon those whose sensibilities have been wounded by the correct use of an article. I'll be happy to donate to a charity chosen by the injured parties. Perhaps Soap Fans for the Promotion of Illiteracy (an offshoot of Melania's Be Best campaign).

 

As well, I am being criticized for continuing to post here even though I have (allegedly) not watched soaps "since the 1970s." In my defense, I have never once made such a claim. I freely admit that the last time I enjoyed certain soaps was in the '70s, before the sci-fi craze took over, but I continued to watch ATWT and TGL (dear God in heaven, I cannot control myself!) until the bitter end. I suppose I should not be too hard on my critics for getting confused, however.

 

Reading-comprehension is not for everyone.

 

To those whom I offended, my deepest apologies.

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[Soapsuds]

@vetsoapfan are you serious?

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[vetsoapfan]

 

Yep. Apparently, I have been enraging folks...without even TRYING!

 

Now THAT is a rare talent! 

[Soapsuds]

That's ridiculous!. Some people need to stay on their meds.

[Soaplovers]

Wow...it's good to hear from someone that watched back in the day..since we won't get much evidence from that time 

[I Am A Swede]

I don't know whether I should

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There are seemingly no limits to people's stupidity!