I didn't realize the SL was getting delayed -- it seems to be picking up some speed this weak. What happens if the delay coincides with another one of Tony Geary's 5-month long vacations? I'm sure he wants to spend Christmas in Amsterdam! They'll have to delay it again.

I loved Stefan, too. Any chance that Stephen Nichols and Stefan could return from the dead? I never understand why Guza wrote those scenes where Nikolas has to make sure Stefan is dead in his coffin before burying him. It's not like Stefan was a vampire! I guess here was another actor/character the Gooz despised, and he wanted to make sure there was no chance that he would return.

PREACH.

I have no idea I do know the gentleman who was slated to play Valentin has been pushed back to the end of the year and with JJ returning, maybe TG won't take that long long vacation. I imagine they are going to play out the Nik and Liz stuff with Lucky from there who knows where the Cassadine story goes.

I don't think being able to sob buckets is the end-all and be-all of an actress. Heck, Maurice Benard couldn't muster the boohoos when Sam lost his baby, but nobody seemed to care as he is guy and the "acting master" of GH.

I never said that an actor has to wail and gnash their teeth. In fact, I have stated several times on SON that is most of that is bad acting. I also never claimed that MB can act. In fact, I stated tons of times that MB is horrible as is SBurton. Crying, being able to shed tears is the minimum a half way decent actor can do and those who can't, show that they have no emotional connection to their character and are walking through the role for a paycheck. This is LL in a nutshell. She is not alone on the soaps. It is interesting that you brought up Lois because I disliked her stereotypical Bensonhurst routine. What really sold that character is that Rena Sofer was a solid actress who conveyed a depth of emotion that made you care about Lois.

In terms of the Cassadines, I will believe the big story when I see it. It's already being pushed back due to JJ's return, JF's joining the show, and SBr's departure. I just don't really see the show that invested in anything other than the mob but with JJ returning I suppose that may change. I personally think without Stefan it's all a bit hallow. Alexis, Nikolas, Sam are not real Cassadines to me and while I adore CT, Helena has been a cartoon for the most part.

I suspect that you are right. Sounds like the Cassadine story might fizzle. This is from SOD:

GH is not ready to launch Matt Borlenghi's character (Valentin Cassadine). He was scheduled to start airing on 10/14. Postponed for creative reasons. The character will arrive later this year but not in mid-October.

Sources say SB's exit as well as the Lucky switch prompted the bumping. "I didn't have room for it," notes Guza.

Edited October 6, 200916 yr by Ann_SS

So Helena kidnapped Luke for psycho-sexual games. EWWWWW Ethan is NOT a Spencer, he can't pick a lock.

So Helena kidnapped Luke for psycho-sexual games. EWWWWW Ethan is NOT a Spencer, he can't pick a lock.

Please even Helena can't be that desperate.

Please even Helena can't be that desperate.

LOL, I think the "psychosexual" reference was a gift to Tony Geary who always talks about adding a little... extra dimension to Luke's brief interaction with Helena. If it means seeing more Constance Towers, that's ok with me. Her presence classes up the joint.

I am surprised Luke asked after Lucky when Lulu and Ethan burst into the room. Who dat? Oh, you mean, the guy who was never your "true" son and was until recently played by an actor you disparaged?

I've got to give GH points at the way it is using its canvas at the moment. God strike me down but I am actually enjoying Carly, of all people, with all those children, especially Morgan and Molly. I like the Davis girls/Corinthos boys dynamic and thought that LW did a good job in that scene where she calmed Michael down. Alexis is right to be concerned about Michael's sudden violent spasms, although I wish Kristina would man up for once instead of letting Michael take the blame for every stupid decision she makes. I can see where this is heading, however: a showdown where Snarly does her patented ghetto roll and shouts Alexis out of the door. Alexis = bad mother so that Snarly can look like a saint. :roll eyes:

SO not interested in Sam, Spinelli and Porg (Borg is lookin like he's been guzzling Monavie by the tonne). FF!

This is so wrong but... Dominante, even with your pudding bowl haircut, wee stature and medalions, you are kinda sessy. Rowl! Brandon Barash was performer of the day yesterday, though. TPTB better keep him around.

I am going to miss Claudia messsing up people's lives.

I wish Frons would piss off Frank Valentini by stealing his musical guests from OLTL and putting them on GH.

Chickeze singing on GH was just so bland and boring. Zzzzzzzzzz.

GH is such a good looking show. I'm not a fan of all the plots, but this show just looks so slick and beautiful. I also appreciate how there's just more than four characters on the show.

I'm not sure OLTL's artists are that much better.

GH used to get fairly big names in the 90s. I don't know if that was because of whoever was running ABC Daytime then or because of Wendy Riche.

Also, Robin looked a cross between PC's Reese and DAYS's Charity Rahmner in Friday's show.

I'm looking forward to what looks to be a new Cassadine/Spencer war. I also wonder whether Nikolas will change Spencer's name after war has been declared again.

He might just sell the kid to some random childless couple wandering through town.

Robin's outfit was terrible and not very sexy.

GH has got to give the singing a rest.

I'm not sure OLTL's artists are that much better.

OLTL has had Mary J. Blige and Snoop which is hella better.

He might just sell the kid to some random childless couple wandering through town.

LOL! Don't give him any ideas. The Puffy Prince is a horrible father.

I thought bellcurve meant the more recent artist appearances, sorry. I was thinking of Lionel Richie, and that guy who propped Todd/Tea.

I wish he would sell Spencer, he'd be better off. Maybe Marcie and Michael McBain are wandering through Port Charles.

At least most of the OLTL audience knows who Lionel Ritchie is compared to the guy kicked off American Idol early.

Once JJ shows up, we may not see much of any of those kids (Spencer, Cameron and Jake) for a while after.

Just thank your lucky stars that no AI rejects have shown up on a THREE-MONTH story arc. Three words: Constantine Maroulis. B&B.

Well. I guess it was Pier Day on GH yesterday. Everybody was out there airing their dirty laundry on the waterfront for all to see.

Jax and Olivia need to STFU when they are discussing the fact that A. Dominante is Olivia's son and B. Dominante is an undercover cop. Dumbasses. Did nobody learn from Claudia overhearing Kate a more week ago?

Jax is COLD. He is obviously calling up the senator to keep Dante undercover.

MVP of the day = Brandon Barash. Seriously. I loved him coaching Carly through her contrations. I sort of love Johnny lately. I also like the friendship he shares with Dominante. And even Spinelli.

Why don't they use Dr. Kelly Wu ( Guza is so predictable) more often? She is gorgeous and a good actress.

The actress playing Molly is adorable. JaSam discussing their "relationship" give me a headache, though.

I'm glad they're giving Johnny a few more stories before his inevitable departure. He's quite good with Carly, helping her with her delivery.